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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
    3.9 (16)
  • Value for Money
    3.1 (17)
  • Ease of Use
    3.5 (17)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.5 (17)
  • Product is used
  • Noise Level
    3.3 (17)
  • Pet OwnerYes (10) · No (8)
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BananaBam

BananaBamMelbourne

  • 5 reviews

A Great Vacuum Cleaner!

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Very happy with the Dyson Small Ball. I have two cats and so you can imagine the fur and this vacuum cleaner gets it all. Good suction and not too loud that it blows you away (My previous one was incredibly loud). I use it on cork, tiles and my carpets and couches. Can easily reach high places with the rod as well! It's pretty light to lift. My parents had the Dyson Animal which is now discontinued and I would prefer that model, however the Small Ball does it's job.

Date PurchasedMay 2016
Michelle

Michellesydney

Very disappointed

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Date PurchasedDec 2018
sass

sassSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 6 reviews
  • 1 like

Was hoping it would be better for the money

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This vacuum is acceptable-it does the job-but I find its not as powerful as I assumed a dyson would be. I also am frustrated how hard it is to undo the head and remove millions of long hair-wish there was a simple button for release. For the money I spent i wanted perfection in design and function-yet Ive heard from friends that they found in comparison that the kmart one performs better and its a fraction of the price.

Date PurchasedAug 2017
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Mei

Mei

  • 4 reviews

Great vacuum

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Great vacuum for the price. We use this vacuum for our tiles and floor boards and it works well on both. It is easy to move around and picks up a lot of dust and dirt. What I like about this vacuum is that it works like a normal vacuum you plug it in and allows you to vacuum whole unit / apartment. The other handheld are more for spot cleans around the home and only has limited power time. Compared to other vacuums it picks up more dust and it's easy to use and store. Negative points is that it's not quiet and similar to other vacuums in terms of noise.

Date PurchasedFeb 2017
Bridget

Bridgetmelbourne

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Fantastic suction

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Do not underestimate the power of this mini machine! The suction is way more powerful than my German Made siemens C6.
It is easily manipulated for suction of corners using the `side tubing' and the best thing is that it is bagless yet the filter is easily emptied and can be washed and dried.
Vacuuming is a breeze with this and it returns the collapsed carpet tufts to it full fluff with just one run!

Date PurchasedJan 2015
Mark

Marksydney

  • 5 reviews

Good lasting product

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Suction is great unlike other cheaper products but it comes at a premium price. Large ball means maneuvering is actually sometimes hard so you need to use the attachments. It's also quite loud. But overall a great product if you want a long lasting and high quality vacuum cleaner. Recommended!

Date PurchasedApr 2016
happy33

happy33Sydney, NSW

  • 10 reviews

Good but there's room for improvement

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Got this corded multi floor vacuum because I was so tired of running out of battery on my DC58. In general it was pretty good as advertised. Great suction, easy to use on carpet and hard floor & sufficient cord length. It was a little heavy considering it is a "smaller" machine as compared to other Dyson corded vacuums. I wish it had more attachment tools for dusting, and a longer extension `wriggly` hose because the one on the machine is too short. There should be an auto cord winder as the long cord is cumbersome when storing.

Date PurchasedDec 2017

over designed and underperforming

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Date PurchasedFeb 2017
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Maria

MariaAdelaide

  • 6 reviews
  • 2 likes

Love the vacuum

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Bought this vacuum about 4 months ago. Excellent suction, easy to operate, portable, easy to store as occupies very little space. Love it that can turn turbo head off and adjust suction for delicate woollen rugs. The only issue is the cable. It is in the way when the vacuum is being operated, have to wrap it around the handle to be able to vacuum.

Date PurchasedOct 2017
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AJB

AJB

  • 14 reviews
  • 21 likes

Great

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No issues. Love the manoeuvrability of the vacuum, especially when vacuuming under beds and hard to get to areas.
The suction is excellent and we use it over a large area on both carpet and floor boards. The machine is quiet compared to others we have used. Very happy with this product.

Date PurchasedMar 2017
Liz

LizCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Dyson Disappointment

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I purchased the Dyson Small Ball Upright to complement my V6 Animal Hair Stick Cleaner. As per previous experience with Dyson the performance is exceptional. However, the installation of the attachments is beyond my hand strength and I do not have the arm strength to pull out the retractable extension hose to fit the attachments to. I’m not sure how Dyson can address this issue but for now the vacuum attachments are useless to me.

Date PurchasedNov 2017
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Kathy

KathyPerth

  • 9 reviews
  • 5 likes

excellent

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Vac bought for pet hair and does a great job picking it up. I have 2 fluffy cats and a dog and it makes short work of the pet hair as well as other dirt. Even the old man a kids use it with great ease. It is also so easy to clean on button and it is gone.

Date PurchasedJul 2010
Dave

DaveWollongong

  • 10 reviews
  • 2 likes

Dyson small ball works!

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Brilliant! No complaints now a after taking it apart and cleaning after every couple of full vacuumes. Easy to use, would of loved more power but overall pretty good. Also cleaned the car floors nicely and car mats. Light to carry up and down stairs. If you pick up large bits and the vacuume stops picking up efficiently then take apart and clean filters and remove blockages. There is s great YouTube video on how to do this.

Date PurchasedMar 2017
Iain S.

Iain S.Brisbane, Queensland

  • 4 reviews

Does a good job

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In comparison with the DC07 that I have had for many years this feels lightweight but does have excellent suction. I use it in a four bedroom house with mixed carpeted and wooden/tiled floors. The cord is longer than that on the DC07 which means a longer reach but more cumbersome to store on the machine. Time will tell as far as durability is concerned. What I would love is the equivalent for this machine of "The Unofficial Dyson DC07 Workshop Manual" !

Date PurchasedNov 2017
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Persian Legacy

Persian LegacySYDNEY

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Suction Power

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We read mixed reviews on this item but decided to purchase based on our previous purchases of Dyson products and the quality we have experienced. We love the new vacuum. It is very quiet and its suction ability is second to none. Used on a variety of services from carpet, tiles and wooden floors it performed wonderfully.

Date PurchasedNov 2016
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Rob

RobAU

  • 2 reviews

Ideal compact vacuum cleaner

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This easy to manoeuvre cleaner is ideal for our home unit situation.Its easy to store and to clean. We have combination of tile and carpets which it handles very well.It has excellent suction capability and is nice and light to handle.Having previously owned a Dyson for 12 years we hope this one lasts as long!

Date PurchasedNov 2017
Fish

Fish

  • 7 reviews
  • 3 likes

Good not great

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The suction is good you just have to make sure the entry is clear, dog hair gets caught on a tiny ridge at the entrance to the vacuum and it builds up. I don't see the points of the ridge being rivht there.
I fills up quickly for us, but it does suck well because there are no hairs left and the carpet is fresh and fluffy afterwards.
It is light enough that i pick it upto vacuum the couch but not light enough to do stairs without it being hard. The hose length and setup is tiny and odd. You have to have a full length of a solid handel to allw the hose to move otherwise half the hard tube will be inside the hose and that makes it short and not flexible.
We have a 4bedroom house all carpet vesides lino and tiles in some rooms.

Date PurchasedFeb 2016
FitForLifeCoach

FitForLifeCoachWarner Robins

  • 8 reviews

Dyson

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This is the best vacuum cleaner out there. I love it. I'm very happy with the performance. It cleans my floors and carpet very well. It's very quiet. It's very light. With the ball, it's very easy to maneuver. I have a very large home one floor and seven rooms. It's amazing!

Date PurchasedApr 2016
lib

libMelbourne

Keeps my carpets Cat Fur free

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I purchased this machine 18 months ago and i haven't been happier. I own two shedding cats and it collects the fur and cleans the carpet really well, so much so it leaves track marks in the newly cleaned carpet! . It is easy to use and there is no need to buy cleaner bags. I would buy this vacuum again

Date PurchasedMar 2016
Claudio

Claudiogreystanes

Good but not good

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it was ok at first we paid 900 as soon it come out and to be honest after a month or 2 just slows down changed pads and everything on the manual but still same

is ok i guess no wow quiet but ok maneuver is not so good very bulky

timber floors all the way thought and maybe about 30 squares meter if that

Date PurchasedDec 2014
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Questions & Answers

Dale Kent

Dale Kentasked

Small Ball

My Dyson is less than 12 months old but I cannot get it to pick the dirt up on my tiles and it will not stand on its own don’t know. Why it will not click into place

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Shano
Shano

As u are covered under warranty I would suggest contacting Dyson or taking to place of purchase. Warranty is 2 years. It can be replaced if faulty. With tiles (grouted) its best to slide to max, on front. It drops a small skirt to improve suction.

Dyson
Dyson Team ..Dyson

If your machine isn't standing up and not picking up debris, this can often indicate a blockage within the machine.

We encourage running through the checkpoints shown in the videos below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YynUlhWqEkA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWT5cUWflE0

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

Suzie A

Suzie Aasked

Small Ball

I have a small ball and the brush has been replaced twice and the bristles have again been falling out. I now have a tear in the flexible hose so my machine has lost suction. After paying nearly $600 on the 6.8.2016 it is now out of warranty and I don't see this as very good value for the price I paid. I previously owned an upright Dyson without the ball technology and it was far superior in performance and longevity. Do I now have to purchase new parts or move to another brand of vacuum?

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Sorry to hear about this. Every time a Dyson owner contacts us, we assess each issue case by case and will be happy to help.

Please just forward your details to [email protected] and our Dyson Experts will be in touch very shortly.

We look forward to hearing from you and assisting.

Vicki burke

Vicki burkeasked

Small Ball

The concertina hose is so stiff and tight, I can hardly use the attachments as the hose won't stay extended and just pulls the vacuum cleaner over. This is my first Dyson, don't think I will buy Dyson again. This machine is very stiff and hard to manoeuvre...I'm so disappointed in it.

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Thank you for your query. At first, the hose of your machine may be tight, however it will loosen over time. To expedite this, we recommend one person holds the machine (while on) in place while a second individual stretches the hose to its full length to help loosen the hose.

If we can assist further, please email [email protected] and our Dyson Experts will be more than happy to help.

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