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Vacuum Cleaners Buying Guide

Our buying guide will explain which type of vacuum cleaner would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.

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  • Build Quality
    3.0 (2)
  • Value for Money
    3.0 (2)
  • Ease of Use
    3.0 (2)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.0 (2)
  • Product is used:
    • Daily (1)
    • Several times a week (1)
  • Noise Level
    4.0 (2)
  • Pet OwnerYes (2) · No (0)
  • Clogging Issues Yes (2) · No (0)


michael

michaelHunter Region, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Life changing

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I got my first Dyson in 2010. And only just replaced it now in 2020 (still working never replacing any parts) Having a inside/out side pet (really dislike pets inside) It was truly amazing. Loads of power a pleasure to use making you vacuum more often and a tru no filter or bag design is so hassle free (could not imagine buying bags or cleaning filters now). And the multi floor head (Is key) ment that you could Vac the whole house in record time. Was it flawless in all aspects no but it was far better than anything els that I looked at then and even now. I’ll never get anything els. Vacuuming is a job always will be but the satisfaction that a Dyson gives makes up for a lot of that.

Purchased in December 2021 at Harvey Norman for $700.00.



Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used: Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Linoleum, Tiles and Wood
Clogging Issues Yes
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Claye P

Claye PPerth, WA

  • 4 reviews
  • 5 likes

Biggest Load of Rubbish

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Purchased in December 2021.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Wood
Clogging Issues Yes
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Slazmo

SlazmoSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 235 reviews
  • 1 like

This'll be the end of me...

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Date PurchasedApr 2014

Never dyson waste of money

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Purchased a machine for $950 the machine broke within three years called customer service they don’t want to service and fix machine as the machine six month after warranty people pay for the big brand like Dyson expecting Quality service and quality product in my case I didn’t get the Quality product and I didn’t get the quality service such a shame
Dyson is trying to convince me that this machine is the best and buy looking the review looks like a big lie

Date PurchasedFeb 2015

Ron

RonSydney, NSW

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes

My multifloor is dead. Discontinued for a reason

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Didn’t vacuum hard floor kicked the dirt around. Bin gets filled easily and is hard to empty. Only used this machine about 50 times and now it’s dead. Been 3 months Dyson won’t take calls anymore as there call centre is jammed. Should have listened to the sales person when he said you’ll be back for the cheaper brand.

Date PurchasedJan 2015
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Phil

PhilGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 20 reviews

Might have a good name but make okay products

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Date PurchasedMar 2015
1 comment
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MeganL

MeganLBrisbane

  • 7 reviews
  • 5 likes

Dyson says that dust killed my machine

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Date PurchasedOct 2014
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MeganL
MeganL

To give Dyson credit where it is due - they have now looked into it again and have repaired our machine under warranty. Great outcome for us. Thank you!


Jack

JackMelbourne

  • Verified purchase

Do not buy this product

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After 3 years of normal operation the vacuum cleaner made a 'bang' and started smoking. It now no longer works and is dangerous. After numerous correspondence and complaints to Dyson, it refuses to fix this problem despite me having proof of purchase and rights to a guarantee under the Australian Consumer Law. I complained about this to Consumer Affairs Victoria, who told me to take Dyson to VCAT. Be warned. Do not buy this product. Do not buy a Dyson.

UPDATE: After bringing this situation to the attention of Betta Home Living, where the product was purchased, they gave me a brand new Dyson and a bottle of wine. Thank you Betta and I wish you better luck than I in dealing with Dyson.

Date PurchasedNov 2014
Veronica A

Veronica A

  • 6 reviews

Dyson for the win!

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I got the base model and I exchanged the head with turbo head. I love this model, it sucks up everything in its way. I have had it for 3 years and it has never broken down on me once. I also bought the dyson car attachments and it works well to suck up dirt in difficult places. I really recommend dyson for your vacuum cleaner!

Date PurchasedAug 2016
Ally2018

Ally2018Melbourne

  • 5 reviews

Regretful buy

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I wish I did more research on this vacuum before purchasing it! I use to have a older Dyson which I loved and lasted 12years. So I thought, yes. I will purchase another Dyson. What a mistake I made, I can't stand this piece of junk. It's awarkward to empty and clean around the filter. After I have finished vacuuming and have to redo it, as I find it hadn't sucked everything up from the floorboards, even though I know I went over that area. There never seems to be much suction, even though I know nothing is blocked. Please stay away from this vacuum

Date PurchasedSep 2016
1 comment
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Henry W

Henry WCundletown

  • 8 reviews
  • 2 likes

Awesome!!

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Performance and ability to maneuver are awesome and does it with ease. Although the suction ability is incredible and best in any vacuum I've ever used. Also when you use this vacuum you won't believe what it collects and will be pleasantly surprised how good it does it's job. Anyway awesome vacuum, get one.

Date PurchasedJan 2015

Coral Wilde

Coral WildePerth, WA

  • 4 reviews

What a disappointment.

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After a few months suction was poor. Only received on floor tool so carpets were never really clean. Not as easy to manoeuvre as i had hoped. Would fall over without too much effort. Vinyl & tile floors were very difficult to clean. Had to chase bits to catch them. On board tools fell off from day 1.

Date PurchasedFeb 2016

ChrisJam

ChrisJamTownsville

Still waiting on hold

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Purchased a DC54 a few years ago. Have been happy enough but the handle broke. So thought I'd just order a new one. Went online and it says I have to call. Am on hold now - 20 mins and still waiting. Your reviews are atrocious - you'd think you'd save face by answering calls!!!
EDIT: 25 mins and they hung up without speaking to me. Great job Dyson!!

Date PurchasedJun 2015
1 comment
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Ash Sydney

Ash Sydney

  • 3 reviews
  • 4 likes

Worse than $69 Aldi vacuum!

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I am so disappointed I didn't visit this page before buying this..... $@!)/... It's literally worse than the aldi vacuum I bought for $69..

It hardly does anything right.
Hard floor.. Totally hopeless
Carpet... Any frigging vacuum will do a job like this one! But this one gets blocked allll the time and cleaning the mesh is a JOB!

Date PurchasedMay 2016
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John

JohnSydney

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Is that wat dyson vaccumes are about

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Date PurchasedJun 2015
1 comment
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Daniel

Daniel

  • 8 reviews
  • 4 likes

Not as advertised

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In the commercials they say it fixes problems that others ignore. But this has all those problems.
- It's hard to move and keeps getting stuck in the corners or falling over.
- It is too hard to empty the rubbish container.
- It gets full very quickly in a one bedroom apartment in which only two people live.
- Too pricy compared to other brands that do the same job

Date PurchasedApr 2015

EmmaB

EmmaBBowral

Don't buy a Dyson, and don't expect reasonable service

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Date PurchasedFeb 2015
1 comment
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Tingroove

TingrooveCentral Queensland, QLD

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Smoked

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No reason after 5 years just smoked. Worked well up to this date. I found after research this is a Common fault. Check other models on forums in detail to find out if Dyson had fixed the problem of other models have similar faults.
The motor seems to overheat with the rubber foam that wraps the motor compartment.

Date PurchasedFeb 2012
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Alyssa

AlyssaBrisbane

  • 8 reviews
  • 1 like

Amazing and worth the money

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I always brought cheap vacuums until I bit the bullet and purchased a Dyson DC54. It was the best decision I have made. We have had this vacuum for 3 years now and it is still performing exactly as it was when I first brought it. I love that it has great suction, it is easy to maneuver and it goes from carpet to hard floor without me adjusting anything.

Date PurchasedAug 2014

Nikki and Matt

Nikki and MattPerth

  • 7 reviews

Love my dyson

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So handy because we can go from wood floors, to tiles, to carpet. Has never scratched our expensive wood floors and always works so quickly as the suction is so good. The automatic cord is an extra bonus as well as all the add on heads. It is very easy to clean

Date PurchasedDec 2015

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Questions & Answers

Beej

Beejasked

I have a dyson dc54 which is blue will the yellow one fit the same machine .

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Please be assured the Cyclones for the DC54 are the same across the DC54 range with the colour being the only difference. There would be no issue swapping the cyclones as long as they are Genuine Dyson DC54 Parts.

If we can assist further, our Dyson Experts are available via [email protected] and are happy to help.


Corinne

Corinneasked

Hello,
I have the dyson Dc 54 for about 4 years now and it's terrible from day dot. My question is can I or how can I pull it apart to check right in the motor as it makes a squiling noise and has very bad suction. Nothing is blocking it from the nozzle side

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Hi Corinne,

Thank you for your question and we are sorry to hear that you feel this way.

You can find instructions for checking blockages on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PheQ00a_urU&t=9s.

Should you find the noise remains or if we can be of any further assistance please contact our helpline on 1800 239 766 or email your details through to [email protected]. Our helpline is open Monday - Friday 8am - 7pm and Saturday - Sunday 8:30am - 4pm EST.

Best wishes,

Samuel


Poida

Poidaasked

My Dyson DC 54 after a few minutes makes a very loud noise. It appears to be working fine otherwise. I wear ear muffs to continue vacuum cleaning. It's about 3yo. Cleaning out any debris from the appliance doesn't seem to make any difference.What should I do next?

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Maria L
Maria L

Throw it out, you shouldn't have to wear ear muffs to vacuum . Shame on you DYSON!!!!!!!

Mega Mum
Mega Mum

my old machine did that as well …. at the bottom of the machine there is a little squishy tube ….. after completely pulling the machine apart many times the tube clogs up …. after sending the machine back to Dyson (after it blew up) I was told that I should have had the unit cleaned out by a service person..... I was not told this when I originally purchased it ($900) up in smoke …. literally

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Hi Poida,

Thank you for your question.

A machine making a different noise is usually the sign of something obstructing the air flow. We would first recommend to run through the checks outlined on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PheQ00a_urU.

Should you find the issue persists we would recommend to contact our helpline on 1800 239 766 with your machine handy. Our helpline is open Mon-Fri 8am-7pm and Sat-Sun 8.30am-4pm.

Best wishes,

Samuel
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