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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CindyGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
Dyson, you’re a winner...
I bought a Dyson v6 absolute hand stick last year and the whole family is loving the use of it. My 10 and 13 year olds vacuum their own rooms as it’s so light to hold and easy to use. With the selection of attachments it allows the whole house to be dust free as I can get to all nooks and crannies... well done Dyson
Purchased in March 2021.
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ELSJE DBPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
It make my life much easier. The working time of the battery is just long enough, so that you're not too exhausted.
It do what it is intended to do! It helps to make the men in my house hands-on in the cleaning process as well. It doesn't feel like a work when you use it to vacuum a room.
Purchased for $899.00.
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Meena
- 2 reviews
Great Vacuum Cleaner
Very happy with my new purchase. Very easy to use and great on tiled floor as well as carpets. Cleaning my house is a breeze with Dyson V6 as it is quite light.
Purchased in April 2021.
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V.DentGippsland, VIC
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Diamonds or Dyson
Dyson absolute is fantastic. Lightweight so easy to use. A friend was recently given a beautiful diamond but I said in all honesty if given a choice I would rather have my Dyson. That’s saying something!
Purchased in December 2021 at Harvey Norman.
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GABSTAGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Great for sucking
Great for a quick clean when visitors are on there way unexpectedly.
Does the job but keep in mind a proper vacuum cleaner will suck harder and clean a lot better.
Overall I’m happy with the unit for what it dose
Purchased in March 2021.
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Cheran
- 4 reviews
A neat package
Having purchased this item some time ago I can't possibly live without it. From hard floor to rugs to carpet, it works equally well, never losing suction just plowing along. The only thing I'd change about this powerful little machine is a longer battery time. Love it.
Purchased in March 2021 at The Good Guys for $899.00.
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TamiGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
It just shortens my daily cleaning to the minimum time. Highly recommend for family with small kids.
Mostly used on hard floor, used better on hard floor as well.
Easy to dissemble but a little hard to reassemble for cleaning.
I have been using this for more than 2 years and will upgrade to V10 this December for longer time use.
Purchased in June 2021 at Harvey Norman for $526.00.
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Lauren VSouthwest, VIC
- 4 reviews
Can't live without it!
I can't imagine daily life without this stick vacuum. I have two preschoolers and a labrador (who sheds all year round!) and my Dyson V6 Absolute takes it all in it's stride! I love the different attachments for carpets and hard floors. After four years of almost daily use the battery died, and Dyson were able to send a replacement out for $79 - it's as good as new! Would definitely purchase this brand and style again when the time comes to upgrade, but for now this one is fantastic.
Purchased in January 2021 at Harvey Norman Retail Stores for $799.00.
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Keryn JGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Nearly perfect
Works really well on carpets and tiles and is really good with getting fur off of our out door lounge. Only problem I have is the battery life is only short and our battery completely died after a couple of years . Dyson did send a replacement tho when I emailed them but not for free.
Purchased at The Good Guys.
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AJJ
- 5 reviews
Failed after three years
We loved this vacuum cleaner initially. It worked very well on our wooden floors. However, it failed after three years and we suspected the battery. $120 later we finally managed to source another battery, despite being told that they are constantly discontinued (presumably so one is forced to buy a new vacuum cleaner). The new battery lasted for ten minutes so we now suspect some other issue. We have checked for blockages etc and all clear. We have now purchased an LG stick vac and it is so much sturdier than the Dyson with better suction than the Dyson ever had. Would not buy Dyson again. Not the product that it used to be.
Purchased in July 2021 at Harvey Norman for $700.00.
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wenpatQueensland
I love my Dyson.
I have a V6 Absolute. The battery doesn’t last long. I have had it about 18 months and already had to have a new battery. Not sure if I’ll get another cordless. Thinking of looking at another brand.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Sorry to hear you are having trouble with your Dyson V6.
To confirm, your V6 should achieve a run time of 6 minutes on max, or on normal mode, a run time of 16-17 minutes with a motorised floor tool attached, or 20 minutes without. ... Read more
In the event your machine isn't achieving these run times, please forward your details to [email protected] and we will be happy to help.Thank you. I rang the other day and it’s all fixed. Thank you very much to all the team.
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CarlGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Power problems.
Like so many reviews battery only last a couple of minutes. Dyson why do you keep giving your standard answer, one would think after so many similar reviews you could answer the question online or provide a follow up answer. Machine purchased Sept 2016. Disappointed in Dyson.
Purchased in September 2021.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
While this can be a battery, it could also be something else happening in the machine. Unfortunately, there is no "one size fits all" and we'd hate to give incorrect advice without being certain.
B... Read more
y getting in touch with us, we can go through troubleshooting to ensure we give you the right solution to get your machine up and running. Our Dyson Experts are available via [email protected] and happy to help.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Lid open, Rubbish fall out!!!!
This is the bloody fourth time, rubbish fell out during vacuuming.
What a poor design!! The red lever is so close to the on button, whenever touching the red lever accidentally, lid open, and all rubbish fell on the floor and my lap once. Very unhygienic and creating a mess!
Purchased in February 2021.
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BrisbeeBrisbane
- 13 reviews
- 1 like
- V6 Absolute
- Verified purchase
Excellent vacuum especially if you have pets at home
Been very happy with this vacuum since we purchased it in late 2015. It picks up more pet fur than any other vacuum cleaner we have had in the past. Great to do a quick vacuum being cordless. However, we noticed the battery life has decreased significantly about six months ago and often have to put it back to charge again before we can finish vacuuming the apartment. Will have to look into getting a replacement battery soon.
Purchased in November 2021.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Thank you for taking the time to review your machine. We are sorry to hear the run time is starting to decrease. If the machine is otherwise provide reliable performance, we would encourage considerin... Read more
g a replacement battery which can be purchased online via this link: https://shop.dyson.com.au/spare-parts/battery-967810-21 If we can assist with any further queries, our Dyson Experts are available via [email protected] and happy to help.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Inderjit K.Sydney, NSW
Stop and Start
I got v6 absolute for just over 2 years from harvey norman with plus 5 year warrantly.
In last one month, vacuum just stop working and starts again without any further charging. (With my luck not when i need it)
When i called dyson they refered me to harvey norman and HN asking me fill out product claim to go through two week long process. If i have to do everything i should just buy cheap stuff not premium dyson vacuums.
Good vaccum until you run into problem. Bad service from dyson as well as harvey norman.
Purchased in February 2021 at Harvey Norman for $599.00.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Sorry to hear you are unhappy with your experience.
If your machine is covered under a Product Care policy, we do ask you to lodge a claim to ensure your machine is covered under your policy. As thi... Read more
s is a third party policy and not a Dyson policy, we need to receive the lodgement to confirm the cover.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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wyrmbaitSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 34 reviews
Dyson V6 Great for portability - Dirty to clean
Dyson V6 wasnt sure but wife got one
Pro's
Portability is by far best thing, it is so easy to do a quick vacuum
Good Suction
Doesn't seem to spew dust everywhere like old dyson's
Cons
Cleaning it is a pita, i have always hated dyson for cleaning them very dirty and dusty
Fills up with dust fast !
Fragile, i found cracks in front corners, not from hitting stuff but near roller area. Not sure how. ts not gona last long....Read more
Purchased in October 2021.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
We certainly wouldn't expect any cracks in your Dyson V6 machine and are happy to assist.
Please email [email protected] with your details (and photos if possible), and our Dyson Experts will be h... Read more
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willamau0Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
PREFECT BUT BATTERY IS NOT STRONG
My wife is very happy with this, its very easy to use. But the bad thing is the battery is not strong, only allow you use around 20 minutes. Recommend.
Purchased in December 2021 at Myer Retail Stores for $599.00.
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Paul FCentral Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Amended review
After being contacted by Dyson after a battery problem with my Stick Vac, I felt I should change my review of an otherwise great product. I would be lost without my Dyson Absolute. It fills in where my large corded Dyson that only my husband and cleaner use. This was bought as a gift for me as I don't like any mess on my floor, as I cannot use my other Dyson vacuum. The one I had prior to this one lasted 10 years so I look forward to its great design and ease of use. Thanks to the Dyson team for their awesome service
Purchased in June 2021 for $500.00.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
We are sorry to hear of your experience. Please be assured we are working to reduce the delay and bring our service levels back to normal and is certainly not a tactic to stop owners from contacting u... Read more
s. We can only apologise for your experience thus far. We trust one of our Dyson Experts has been in touch with you, but if not and we can assist please forward your details to [email protected] and we will be in touch very shortly and only happy to help.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Con L
- 4 reviews
Best cordless vacuum
This is the best cordless vacuum cleaner on the market. I've owned it for 2 years now and haven't had a problem with it. No matter the surface it vacuums exceptionally well. I'm amazed at the power of it especially on max mode. If you give all the filters and accessories a good clean often, then it will work as good as new for as long as you have it.
Purchased in March 2021 at JB Hi-Fi for $700.00.
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kbhamSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Good for about 2 years, then dead
Worked great while it lasted for the 2 and a bit years. Then, stopped charging.
So far Dyson support isnt able to diagnose the root cause.
Perhaps the $699 investment for 2 years, wasnt great after all.
For premium products from Dyson, e.g the new $1000 + v11, Dyson should support with a 5 year warranty
Purchased in January 2021 at David Jones Retail Stores for $699.00.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Sorry to hear you re having trouble with your machine, we understand you have been in touch and hope this has now been resolved, however if we can assist further, please email [email protected] and... Read more
we will only be happy to assist in getting this sorted.Customer service is going south - unable to reach anyone at the 1800# for a while . 'estimate wait time is 0 minute 1 sec', but no answer after waiting 15+ minutes. Expect dyson to provide a replacem... Read more
ent battery, assuming a batter issues - else accc is the next stop. Not to mention - the v6 would be the last dyson product to be purchased. Overpriced and poor quality . Expect a $700 vacuum cleaner to last more than 2 yearsDyson Team ..Dyson
We do apologise for the delay. While you are welcome to call, we are experiencing higher than normal call volumes, so emailing will be the quicker option.
If you could please email us your details, we will only be happy to help.
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Questions & Answers
Tylerasked
I have the V6 absolute. It's been a recurring problem but I only get about a minute of vacuuming before I get either the amber light (which stays on for a few seconds before becoming flashing blue) or flashing blue light. A couple seconds on the charger and it goes back to working for a minute or so.
If I use the power mode I don't even get 10 seconds before it dies. I have tried doing some full charge cycles but that does not seem to affect anything. I noticed this became a probelm after cleaning the filters (as instructed by dyson- and I let dry for over 24 hours).
Would this be a battery problem or soemthing else?
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
So we can best assist, we wuold kindly ask forwarding your details and query to our Dyson Experts via [email protected].
Our team will be happy to take you through some diagnostics to find out what is happening and get a resolution for you.
We look forward to hearing from you and assisting.
Tim jeanveauasked
How much is a replacement battery?
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
At time of writing (and subject to change), the Dyson V6 Battery is available for $79AUD via this link: https://www.dyson.com.au/dyson-v6-replacement-battery-967810-21
If we can assist further, our Dyson Experts are available via [email protected] and happy to help. That being said, if you are not in Australia, please visit www.dyson.com and search for "V6 Battery" to find this in your area. The Contact page will have our local contact details if we can assist further.
Janet B.asked
Our Dyson charges properly and works perfectly but just lately, the blue charging light seems always to be on. Is this a sign that something is going wrong?
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
After charging for around 3.5 hours, we would expect the blue light to turn off.
If not, please email [email protected] and our Dyson Experts will be happy to assist in finding out why this is happening. Alternatively, if you are not in Australia, please visit www.dyson.com and press "Contact Us" for the local contact information of the Dyson helpline in your area.
Thank you very much for taking the trouble to reply. I am in the UK and will do as you say.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
We are sorry to hear a replacement part didn't get your machine running as normal, however we are happy to help.
Please just reach out to our Dyson Experts via [email protected] and we will be in touch and happy to assist.