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.
Gordon L.South East Queensland, QLD
- 11 reviews
The Only Vacuum I Would Buy Again
I bought this for a sharehouse I was living in (five people and a labrador). It was on sale and the current vacuum cleaner was practically useless. Straight out of the box this thing just works; we have a mixture of low-pile carpet and tiles, which the Dyson makes light work of. The "Max Suction" setting can actually be frightening because it's so strong. In a medium-sized house, I have never had issues with battery life and it charges without issue (I bought the earlier version of this for my parents back in 2014 and it's still going strong). ...Read more
I vacuum every day and it never feels like a chore. Yes, clearing the head of hairs can be annoying (but actually it's totally fine), but just as with any well-performing product, it requires basic user care. The mountable dock and attachments are a nice touch. Highly recommended.Purchased in August 2021 at The Good Guys for $398.00.
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SunitaPerth, WA
- 3 reviews
Was a cynic when hubby bought it, but love it now!
So handy having a powerful little vac that you can grab for any of those little messes that the little ones or pets make! So good for the stairs as well. We have a ducted vacuum in our house and I haven't used it once since we got the dyson! My only whinge is that it doesn't last forever and takes ages to charge back up again, but I guess you just have to do little vacuum sessions more frequently.
Purchased in October 2021.
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KasaSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 6 reviews
Convenient but the battery does not last very long
Convenient but I wish the battery lasted longer that 10-15 minutes. It does a great job on sucking up daily life grime and accidental spills etc. Easy to used and very light weight.
Purchased in January 2021.
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EstherSydney, NSW
- 8 reviews
Great one
I was think about this for a long long time . Finally I bought it during this Xmas time. It works wonderful on my carpet. It is enough for 2 bed room with fully carpet
Purchased in December 2021 for $399.00.
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SOSWestern Australia
- 11 reviews
- V6 Animal Extra
- Verified purchase
Amazing- Has changed the way I clean
I’ve had this vacuum for a few days and I love the Dyson Animal. Having a cordless vacuum is so convenient. I use this on carpet, tiles and floorboards and it cleans all surfaces very well. It is easy to empty the compartment when it’s full and has a variety of attachments for different cleaning tasks. The only slight negative is the 20min charge time is sometimes not enough if you are vacuuming the whole house throrougly but this is a small negative and I still think the positives out weigh this small negative. Must buy
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GeorgePSydney
Disappointed
I have laminate floors and a dog that sheds some fur.I got tired of dragging my big LG vac around and thought that the v6 would be ideal for spot cleaning. A few months ago I bought one and at first I was so impressed that I no longer vacuumed but instead Dysoned. Now,after 2 rooms(approx 3x3 each) the battery is shot.So now i drag my LG around and hang up the Dyson. Expensive hanging ornament.Would not recommend
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TshSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 12 reviews
- V6 Animal Extra
- Verified purchase
Very convenient
It's very convenient than a corded vaccum cleaner any time the battery is good for a one bedroom apartment.The suction is great I love this vaccum cleaner as,it saves me so much time.I bought it from David Jones at a great price.But I would recommend V8 or V10 for bigger apartment or a house.
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GlenysAdelaide
- 4 reviews
Best vacuum cleaner for pet hair.
This is the most efficient vacuum cleaner I have ever owned, and the first that actually does what it says. It truly picks up pet hair on carpet and does not clog up the head of the vacuum cleaner. Using a cordless vacuum is a dream I don't have to lug a machine around the house and stop to plug it in every time I run out of cord length. I can vacuum 2 rooms before it needs a rest and recharge but being so easy to use I can pick a different room to clean every day. So easy. I love it.
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shani
- 2 reviews
This is such an awesome vacuum cleaner!
My floors have carpet coverings and for years I had been using a Hoover. It did a pretty ok job but this Dyson is just amazing! Does a fantastic job of cleaning, easy to use, easy to empty out, not having to drag cords around or switch from power point to power point!!!
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JackoGippsland, VIC
- 14 reviews
Very useful
We got this Dyson for an absolute bargain. It has enough suction on normal to do the job and max mode isn't used much. Max mode is more for carpets. We use it everyday for quick cleans. The tools are useful. The 20 mins battery is long enough for us.
Pros:
easy to use
great for quick clean
great for getting under things
great for above floor cleaning (e.g shelves)
Cons:
messy to empty
filters need to be clean regularly
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Jo BMelbourne
- 5 reviews
Dyson reliability and style
Love the Dyson stick vaccum. The swivel brush makes it easy to clean under beds, sofas etc which our previous stick vaccum could not do. Works on all surfaces including floorboards, tile and carpet. Worth the higher price tag as we know we will get years of use from a reliable brand.
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BuddySydney
- 5 reviews
Absolutely perfect
I love our Dyson animal v6 vacuum it was my best investment I can vacuum my tiled floors the carpet and the timber floor works like magic..
We have always struggled with cheap vacuum and this vacuum has just won our hearts even the hubby likes to vacuum nowadays been using this over a year now
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David YVIC, 3630
Great product
I purchased this product last month, and find it is so convenient to use for both carpet and wooden floor. It could be only use around 20 minutes. However, consider it is much smaller and could be charged first, I think it is reasonable. For those homes that are not so big, this machine is strongly recommended.
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JessSydney
- 5 reviews
This is the best
This is the best vacuum I have had so far it picks up sand dirt hair and fur easily it's easy to use its Farley light Compared to other ones I have had its easy to clean it out and clean the filter and its easy to buy parts for it if needed
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JessPort Adelaide, SA
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Dyson have sure come a long way
We've always had this brand right from the day they made their first vacuum back in the day which compaired to this unit it sucked. The new unit 6 sucks so much better and love how it clips into the wall mount. Ours gets a little stuck but still works great
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Jim
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Fantastic
Best vacuum ever
Very nice and light. Great suction and the runtime is plenty to do the whole house. Very happy with my purchase and would recommend
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phil mccarthy
- 4 reviews
Hail the V6 animal stick
I was given this Dyson as a gift when I moved house. Never one to really fuss too much over my vacuums, I have to say that I found myself cleaning more regularly and thoroughly as I no longer had to find all the bits, unravel 5the vacuum, piece it together and then lug it around the house. With its handy charge case that hangs on the wall and super lightweight make, it makes cleaning a dream and a wizz Thanks Dyson
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mrstevoSydney
- 4 reviews
- V6 Animal Extra
- Verified purchase
Great Machine, worried about longevity
Extremely portable, great suction. Although takes several recharges to vacuum a small house. More expensive models have longer battery life. My model blocks quite easily dealing with dog hair. Battries faulty after 3 months of use. Slightly frustrating wait for replacement batteries as on back order. So without a vacuum for 2weeks.
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MelBallarat
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
A cleaning game changer
This Vacuum has been the best thing i have ever purchased.
It's light, comes with all the nozzle accessories you would need, easy to manuever around tight spaces and picks up SO much dust !
I can use it on our carpet and then swap straight to wooden floorboards without worrying about swapping out head attachments or leaving scratches. The Battery is pretty good for a stick vacuum, lasting about 18-20mins with the boost setting and slightly longer without it.
Not having to lug out a big heavy vacuum everyday or two has meant a huge ammount o...Read more
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Daniel
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
- V6 Animal Extra
- Verified purchase
perfect product
Bought this hoover a few days ago on offer and I love it. Its so easy to use. I was surprised at the suction power, we have a large akita who sheds most of the time, so dog hair is my nemesis - the embedded pet hair was no problem at all and my carpets have never been so clean. Leight weight, the stairs used to be a chore and now they're a dream. The charge is good - I have a three bed house and cleaned the whole house on one charge, as the suction is so good.
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Questions & Answers
Sharonasked
My Dyson will not charge. When I press the start button it flashes red 34 times. Does it need a new battery?
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
If your Dyson V6 is flashing a red light 34 times, it would indicate the battery on the machine would need to be replaced. You can purchase a replacement battery for the Dyson V6 here: https://shop.dyson.com.au/spare-parts/battery-967810-21
If your machine or current battery is under two years old, or you have any further queries, our Dyson Experts are available via [email protected] and we will be happy to help.
Janelleasked
The battery to my vacuum is not fully charging and it’s only two years old
2 answers
Dyson Team ..Dyson
Hi Janelle,
We are sorry to hear that you're experiencing an issue with your machine.
So we are able to assist you we'd encourage you to reach out to our helpline on 1800 239 766 or via email to [email protected].
The problem has been resolved, and I couldn’t be happier with the service I received
Jan B.asked
Does the unit have to be wall mounted as I live in a rental??
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Hi there,
I am sorry to hear your battery needed replacement and you have been waiting for one to arrive.... Read more
Please be assured batteries are arriving and leaving us, so it shouldn't be much longer. If you are yet to receive an email confirming your battery is on the way, or would like to discuss your machine further, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. Best wishes, Shan