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Dyson V6 In-Depth Review

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  • Build Quality
    4.2 (22)
  • Value for Money
    3.5 (24)
  • Ease of Use
    4.5 (23)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.9 (23)
  • Product is used:
    • Daily (11)
    • Several times a week (11)
    • Weekly (3)
  • Noise Level
    3.7 (22)
  • Pet OwnerYes (13) · No (11)
  • Battery Life
    3.1 (24)


John

JohnSydney, NSW

  • 4 reviews

Garbage

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Bought this vacuum after our last unit (Dyson V6 Absolute) failed after 12 months. Thinking I would give Dyson products another chance, the vacuum performs just like the last one we purchased. Continually surging, not sucking debris but pushing it around. The surging thing really is annoying, you can clean it continually and it will block up and surge. A gimmick, so much for no loss of suction.

Purchased in September 2021 for $499.00.



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Mark B.

Mark B.Sydney, NSW

  • 10 reviews
  • 1 like
  • Verified purchase

Now I enjoy cleaning the floor!!

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I hated vacuum cleaners, heavy bulky things that would have to be dragged from room to room. What I love most about my Dyson is how powerful and yet how light it is. I find myself vacuuming every time I get a spare few minutes. It's so quick, and because I use the supplied wall mount it's never been easier to keep my vacuum tidy and out of the way. I love it!!



Purchased in July 2021 at Harvey Norman for $299.00.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
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Prab

PrabVictoria Park

  • 7 reviews

Average

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I have tile and carpet flooring and it performs pretty well. Disappointed with the short battery life and dust gets stuck in the filter. But overall easy to use and for the price I paid happy with the product.

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Product is used: Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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Jane D.

Jane D.Far North Queensland, QLD

Very unhappy

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Less than 1 year old - first battery died - I got sent free replacement. Then 3 months later this battery has died . They will send me another maybe faulty battery but I want my money back . Not what I expect from $600 machine

Purchased in October 2021 for $600.00.

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Product is used: Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Wood
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Great for my small unit and car

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I bought the Dyson stick vacuum to make life a lot easier in my small unit. It's just so handy to use and the attachments are really great for different jobs including my car. I have both carpet and wooden floors in my unit and it does a great job on both. Even my 4 year old grandson likes to help vacuum.

Purchased at TVSN (TV Shopping Network) for $399.00.

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Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet, Linoleum and Wood
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Biggerred

BiggerredGippsland, VIC

  • 2 reviews

perfect

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I use this vacuum on hard floors and carpet and absolute love it, I have a long haired dog that sheds hair everywhere, within in not time at all the barrel is full of dog hair, would never have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself, love it

Purchased in April 2021 at Harvey Norman for $369.00.

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Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Linoleum
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Mia Seo

Mia SeoAustralian Capital Territory

  • 4 reviews

Good stuff and easy to use

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Laminate floor we have cuz of children, the machine works well for carpet but had to change to laminate floor, a bit worry at the beginning of floor change, however it really easy to use and clean floor properly. Only one disadvantage which is only can use about 20 mins then has to charge. Otherwise, super good.

Purchased in April 2021 at Big W for $400.00.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerNo
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Lyn

LynSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 3 reviews

I have three cats, I couldn’t live without this machine

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I recently had a problem with the battery, I contacted Dyson service Australia, their service was amazing, efficient & courteous.
I use this machine on all surfaces tiles and carpet, I couldn’t live without it, with three cats it’s such a breeze.

Purchased in January 2021 at Big W for $349.00.

Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
Andrew57

Andrew57Illawarra, NSW

  • 14 reviews
  • Verified purchase

Excellent bang for buck

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Sam B.

Sam B.

  • 2 reviews
  • Verified purchase

Fantastic

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Works amazing and does what it says it should!
Powerful and good!!! Wish the batteries lasted a bit long but that’s no issue would by again and again highly recommended

Purchased at Catch Deal for $300.00.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerYes
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Karen

KarenSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 6 reviews
  • 1 like

Brilliant for a quick vacuum

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I’ve used this vacuum on carpet and tiles and even a mattress. I cannot believe how much dust this can collect, and do easy to empty and clean ! Charge lasts a long time and is very easy to use without troubling cords.

Purchased in March 2021 at Big W for $399.00.

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Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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Miranda

MirandaGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 7 reviews

Amazing vacuum, totally get one.

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very light and easy to use. It has a 20 minute battery life before changing but it’s really not a problem. Great attachments, especially the one for the car, fits in tight areas. I recommend this product to anyone.

Purchased in June 2021 at Dyson for $350.00.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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David

DavidGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 3 reviews

Everyone should have one

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We use our Dyson on polished boards, vinyl flooring and carpet mats. It has very strong suction, better than any corded machine we've owned, for any surface and picks up an astonishing amount of dust/debris. The battery allows a full house clean, (approx 20mins) on full power, on the one charge and emptying is so easy straight from the dust canister. Couldn't go back to a corded machine after having had the Dyson for the past 3 years.

Purchased in March 2021 at Harvey Norman for $599.00.

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Product is used: Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Linoleum and Wood
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Carmel Mitchell

Carmel MitchellMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 2 reviews

Perfect Light Weight Conveniently Stored to Charge

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Great on tiles, then onto Loop Pile Carpet very smooth operation, I have a ducted vacuum by the time you pull out all the hose etc pugging into room connections BORING .
My first Dyson Was the Dyson V6 Animal so impressed I have now purchased the Dyson V6 Animal Origin
.Now able to vacuum with ease 32 sq mtr home no hassle LOVE THEM

Registery of guantee of goods easy on Dyson Web Site

Purchased in July 2021 at Big W Retail Stores for $439.00.

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Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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Nicole

NicoleSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews
  • Verified purchase

More helpful than my hubby!

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If you have kids this is the vacuum for you. It’s super light, gets into nooks and crannies, easily cleans all rooms in my 3 x 3 home. Quickly charges and easy to empty. Love it! Just buy it!

Purchased in December 2021 at Big W Online Store.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Tiles and Wood
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Liz R

Liz RMid North Coast, NSW

  • 3 reviews

I have cats in the house, semi longhair.

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I have wooden floors in the living areas but carpet in the bedrooms. It works extremely well on both surfaces, particularly on the carpet, as I am amazed at how much dirt and dust it gets out.

Purchased in September 2021 at Kogan.com.

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Pet OwnerYes
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Monk k.

Monk k.Perth, WA

  • 5 reviews
  • 2 likes

In the beginning phase

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Too expensive looking at the performance . As new it performs very well but, any vacuum would work great in new condition . After 6 month you need to service and it will not perform same as before .

Purchased in March 2021 at The Good Guys for $849.00.

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Pet OwnerNo
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Tara E.

Tara E.Hunter Region, NSW

Won't be purchasing a Dyson again

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After just 2 years of having the machine, the battery has died and we cannot use it. I wish I had of listened to the people who warned me not to purchase a Dyson in the first place. Even when it was brand new, the suction was nowhere near as good as I had expected it to be. Sometimes the vacuum would not even pick up small crumbs. Very disappointing when you pay $400 for a vacuum that is now sitting in a cupboard useless!

Purchased in June 2021 at Harvey Norman Physical Store for $399.00.

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We are sorry to hear you are having trouble with your Dyson V6 Animal Origin. We are happy to help get this sorted for you.

Please just forward your details to [email protected] and our Dyson Experts will be in touch and only happy to help.


cherubbabies

cherubbabiesSydney, NSW

  • 89 reviews
  • 1 like

Love it

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Love this Vacuum Cleaner, I had heard so many of my friends raving about this Vacuum cleaner, my husband bought it on special at local retailer.
Its been a dream, it cleans really well, its easy to handle and move around.
Really easy to clean.
I love it that it cleans on vinyl floors.
Good arm length on vacuum.
Affordable price cannot live without it.

Purchased in March 2021 for $300.00.

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Pet OwnerNo
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Tracey

TraceyCanberra

  • 2 reviews
  • 3 likes

No wonder the V6 Animal was discontinued

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The Dyson V6 Animal vacuum was purchased in October 2018. It was used on vinyl and carpeted floors. By May 2022 it needed a new battery. This was dispatched by Dyson but on using it, the machine failed again. Dyson service centre advised that sometimes the battery will "short out" the motor! Dyson then sent out a main body, a power pack and a charger - with no instructions on how to assemble the bits, to my aged father - who, due to his poor eyesight, gave up completely. His carer could also not work out how to assemble the bits. I will never purchase another Dyson again.

Purchased in October 2021 at Big W Online Store for $357.00.

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Product is used: Weekly
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Questions & Answers

Puneet

Puneetasked

Hey hi,
For my Dyson V6 Animal the motor head has shopped rotating, upon inspection i noticed hair build up and then i cleaned it thoroughly inside and outside and cleaned it,.
Now the problem is, i am not getting power in the tube at all, i even tried it with other Animal motor head and even thats not working. Its just sucking the air as normal but none of the motor heads getting power with or without the rode. Has anyone faced a similar situation?
thanks in advance

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Dyson Team ..Dyson

We are sorry to hear about this and happy to help get this sorted for you Puneet.

We would kindly ask for you to forward your details and the serial number of your machine to [email protected] and our Dyson Experts will be in touch with you shortly to assist.

Puneet
Puneet

Hey thanks for coming back, i called the 1800 number and the guys sending a new bin


Joh

Johasked

Hi, my Dyson V6 Animal Origin, only works for about 2 minutes at a time.
It’s been fully charged.
Does it need a new charger/battery?
Looking forward to your response.
Regards
Joh

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Sorry to hear about this. So we can best assist, we would kindly ask you to forward your details via email to [email protected]. Our Dyson Experts will be in touch shortly and happy to help get this sorted.

Chrissy D.
Chrissy D.

Mine does exactly the same, it really annoyed as I'm in a wheelchair.


SharonM

SharonMasked

Hi, when I take off the charger it only runs for a minute then turns off and the blue light flashes. Very annoying. It is only 2 years old. Any help appreciated. Thanks annoyed

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SirRootes
SirRootes

Hi, this is the exact same thing that is happening to me and it seems to be a very common problem among Dyson consumers. I have had my Dyson for 22 months and I have sent an email explaining this and hopefully I will get a new battery under their 2 year guarantee. I am still waiting for their reply.

Dyson
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Sorry to hear you are experiencing a short run time with your machine.

Please reach out to our Dyson Experts via [email protected] with your details and the serial number of your machine. We will be happy to help and get this sorted.


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