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cherubbabiesIllawarra, NSW
- 91 reviews
- 1 like
Love it
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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TraceyCanberra
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
No wonder the V6 Animal was discontinued
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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Sorry - too little, too late. Internet searches reveal a history of problems with this model. Dyson should have just replaced the entire machine rather than send bits to an elderly man to build. Dyson... Read more
is full of "sorry" and "apologies" - just doesn't cut it.Dyson Team ..Dyson
Unfortunately, in spite of spending millions of dollars and countless hours each year testing, researching and developing our technology, sometimes one off failures in the field can occur and I am sor... Read more
ry to hear this has happened to you. While we understand the experience you and a small number of users you have found online have had may be frustrating, it isn't the experience the majority of Dyson owners have had with their machines.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
vasGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 4 reviews
Good vacuum - has a common Faulty battery which is expensive - costs you $0.50 every use
Pros- vacuum cleaner does the job it is designed for, portable and comfortable to use,
Cons- faulty battery design, Dyson don’t tell us unless you call and complain. The battery is a consumable item and not part of their standard warranty as with the machine. First battery stopped working after 3 months which was replaced, then new battery died after 14 months which was replaced for free “as goodwill” after making a fuss about it. NOTE: my Dyson battery just stops working, it’s not gradual. Battery costs $85 from Dyson direct.
So if you get ...Read more
your battery just out of warranty and it lasts as long as mine did 14 months, using it 3 times per week 168 uses, at 85 bucks a battery, means every time you pickup the Dyson it just cost you $0.50 or 50 cents. Lookup battery warranty for Dyson and the information is limited.Purchased in January 2021 for $350.00.
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EmazGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 2 reviews
- V6 Animal Origin
- Verified purchase
Super handy, easy to use
This vacuum is great for small areas or small houses/apartments which is what we have. I find it handy to grab when I need a quick tidy up. It does run out of battery quickly when using the max power mode. I also find the canister is not always easy to empty if it gets very full. These downsides are all outweighed by the convenience of the vacuum as a whole and also how much dirt and dust it picks up!
Purchased in August 2021 at Big W Online Store for $349.00.
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Vinh NSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- V6 Animal Origin
- Verified purchase
Great vacuum
Got this to replace the old dc35. Great vacuum as usual. It clean up the dog hair much better. the head dont get clogged up with hair as often due to new design. it also feel lighter so that's a plus. only issue i have found so far is the way to open the dust collector can. it's just feel awkward particularly with 1 hand.
Purchased in March 2021 at Dyson for $349.00.
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KMJNorth Queensland, QLD
Appalling customer service
After a few months of use, my V6 animal cleaner stopped working. It works great until it doesn't. Red flashing lights indicating a new charger was needed and the website says that you need to call somebody and speak to them in person. It is absolutely impossible to reach a person. I have wasted an entire day, night and another day. Hours and hours of being on hold only to eventually be put through to an automated message to leave information for a feedback. I have not received a callback.
I have severe allergies which was the reason behind purc...Read more
Purchased in July 2021 at Harvey Norman Retail Stores - Appliances for $350.00.
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We are sorry to hear of your experience and the delays in getting through to us. Please be assured we are working to reduce the delay and bring our service levels back to normal. We apologise for the ... Read more
delays you have experienced. 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 shortly and only happy to help.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
brookeelee98Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 2 reviews
Love my Dyson!
Amazing Vaccum! Was very skeptical to pay the large amount of money for a vacuum when I felt Ike my Kmart vac ‘did the job’
Was beyond amazed vacuuming with my Dyson in comparison to just a Kmart vac. The Dyson picked up a whole container of pet hair and dirt from the carpet after vacuuming with my Kmart vac.
The suction on this vaccum is so strong, it makes it a little difficult to vaccum carpets, although you know it is doing a good clean.
Battery life could definitely be better. Only lasts about 15 minutes on turbo.
The downside to this Vac is the fact you have to hold your finger down on the button the whole time and the difficulty to clean the vaccum properly.
Purchased in March 2021 at Big W Online Store for $300.00.
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SurfpuppiesMid North Coast, NSW
- 12 reviews
Does not live up to expectations
Pretty disappointing given that this is meant to be a Dyson. For a start you have to keep your finger on the trigger for the vacuum to continue working. Lift your finger off to give it a rest and you’ll get no suction. The suction itself isn’t great either - my last Sony did so much better. Plus you can’t charge it while it’s on the wall holder that comes with the vacuum. Disappointing
Purchased in January 2021.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Hi there,
Thank you for reviewing your machine.... Read more
We are sorry to hear you are unhappy with your machine. The Dyson cord-free machines have been designed to work on a trigger so you are only using power when you are using it to actively clean. This allows you to get the most efficient use out of the run time of your machine. You should certainly be able to charge the machine while on the wall mounted dock. You can see how to install the dock via the video linked below (the model of the machine shown is different and details of the video may vary, but the principle is the same): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svDO4TTNQbs We hope this helps, however if we can assist further, please email [email protected] and our Dyson Experts will be happy to help.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Wonnie80Gippsland, VIC
- 10 reviews
- 3 likes
Excellent service from Dyson
Purchased in August 2018, battery gave out before would/should be expected (March 2022); however, after contacting Dyson Customer Service via email, had a new battery delivered within 3 days. Excellent customer service.
Purchased in August 2021 for $350.00.
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Kaylee R.Perth
Worth the money
I had been researching different stick vacuums to purchase because lugging around our big Kmart vacuum started to get annoying and made me not want to do the vacuuming anymore. I wanted a stick vacuum for daily use since they're compact and easy to use.
I originally wasn't going to buy a Dyson due to the high price of them, but one day when I went to Big W and saw them at the front for $349 I decided to take the plunge.
So far, this vacuum has more than proved it's place in my home. Not only can I use it for vacuuming the floor, I've used...Read more
it to clean the dust out of my flyscreens, used it to vacuum up spilled gravy and stock powder from the stove top, vacuumed that annoying skinny gap between the shower screen and the vanity, and used it to dust my Venetian blinds. My one and only complaint is how long the battery lasts. I feel like I don't use it for that long but before I know it, the battery has died. There is an option to use the normal mode and maximum suction mode and sometimes I accidentally leave it on maximum, so that might be the issue, but my house is small enough that if I use it on normal mode I'm able to finish every room before the battery dies. All in all, I think this is a great addition to my home and I don't dread the task of vacuuming anymore. Well worth the money.1 comment
Dyson Team ..Dyson
Hi Kaylee,
Thank you for taking the time to review your Dyson V6 Animal Origin.... Read more
We are pleased to hear you are happy with the performance of your new machine. In regards to the run time, the V6 offers 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. Recharging the machine from flat occurs in just 3.5 hours, allowing multiple uses a day. If you haven't already done so, we would encourage registering your Dyson machine and guarantee via www.dyson.com.au/register. This allows us to keep record of your machine and allow us to assist faster in the unlikely event something goes amok. Thank you for choosing a Dyson machine. We are confident it will provide years of reliable performance, however please let us know if we can assist further, we are happy to help. Best wishes, ShanSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
wombling_freeSouth Australia
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Great suction, terrible battery
This vacuum has fantastic suction, I was amazed at what it cleaned out of the carpets.
I returned mine after 1st use because of the terrible battery life.
The battery went flat after 15 minutes of use, which only left me enough to time get half the house done.
It then takes 3.5 hours to recharge.
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Cat❤South East Queensland, QLD
- 10 reviews
- 4 likes
A little dissapointed
Bought this January 2018 & was immediately impressed with how easy this was to use & how much it picked up. Now 12 months later I'm not 100% happy with it, the battery goes flat very fast & I cannot get my house done & the suction isn't as good as it once was. It's also very hard to get all the dust out of the inner filter as it doesn't detach which kind of lets the whole thing down in my opinion. You can remove the top filter but that still does not clean that inside filter on the base. A good tap on your hand & you'll be shocked how much dust gets stuck in there. They are a great idea but until you can fully pull it apart to clean I'm afraid this little unit will be constantly losing suction as it clogs with dust.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Hi Cat,
Thank you for your review. ... Read more
I am sorry to hear you are disappointed with your Dyson V6. Please be assured while the inside of the blue cyclone will be coated with a fine layer of dust, this doesn't effect the performance of the machine, nor require maintenance. This dust will gradually fall into the bin for disposal and won't cause any interference with the air flow. Just ensure the mesh shroud on the outside isn't covered with any debris to ensure good airflow. For the filter itself, we do recommend holding it upside down over a bin and giving it a good tap to remove any loose dust prior to washing. Doing this prior to washing ensures your filter wash is as effective as possible. I hope this helps, however if we can assist further, or you still encounter a difficulty with loss of suction, please email [email protected] and our Dyson Experts will be happy to help. Best wishes, ShanSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Peter AAU
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
Works brilliant
We Use it on carpet and tiles we have a long haired cat and dog and it is perfect for cleaning up pet hair it comes with some good attachments as well which make it easy when I vacuumed my car. I would have given 5 stars but the battery lets it down 3 hours to charge and 7 minutes to drain with it on high
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porcelina25QLD, 4503
- 18 reviews
- V6 Animal Origin
- Verified purchase
Excellent
I wanted a stick vaccum that I could pick up and go that was easy and lightweight. I looked at dyson but it's always too expensive for me. This one came on sale so I thought why not try it out. My place isn't huge so I don't need a heavy duty vac. It's perfect so far even the battery lasts on full power to do my place.
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superalex999meblourne
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
the best handhled vacuum
brought this from last year and we use this as addition to our other Dyson big ball vacuum.
initial thought is, we use the V6 to do light or small vacuum job. but this little Dyson is way beyond our expectation, as the suction is so much better than my expectation and we are now using it for medium vacuum job.
the build quality is great, battery life is okay, more than enough for small job. the main advantage of the V6 over the big ball vacuum is, it is so convenient. what a great little Dyson.
I would definitely buy another one again in the future. my family just love the quality of Dyson
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Emma kPerth
- 9 reviews
- 2 likes
- V6 Animal Origin
- Verified purchase
Goodbye cat fur
I have floor boards, tile and carpet and this vacuum works amazing on all surfaces but is fantastic on furniture! I previously would vacuum my lounge then use a sticky roller to remove cat fur. Now with just the animal origin 99% of the fur is gone. Cleaning my carpeted stairs is a breeze! Only regret I should of bought this sooner instead of another brand and robot vacuum which can both go in the bin!
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Tidy TimDarwin
Could not believe how simple to use this terrific product is,NO BLOODY CORD you little BEAUTY!!!
I am a cleaner at a local school and am completely blown away with this great product.Easy to assemble and clean.Good battery life and recharge time.I use the V6 animal origin on tile,lino and wooden floors and it performs equally well on all surfaces. Have just finished my house in approx. half the time it would take with my other vac !!! Would have no hesitation recommending it to other people.LOVE IT!!!! Well done Dyson.Timbo
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Was great but now....
When we first purchased out Dyson V6 Animal it was great. Noticed a difference on out floors immediately. Easy to use and move around. However, after about 6 months, I now find the unit will not run continually. It keeps stopping and starting while trying to use it. This is even after fully charging. I clean the unit out but then may work for a minute and returns to stopping and starting. Not sure what the problem may be.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Hi Grant,
Thank you for reviewing your machine.... Read more
We are sorry to hear that you are now experiencing issues. We would first recommend to run through the checks outlined on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCUY4crvKK8. Should the issue persist please contact our helpline on 1800 239 766. Our helpline is open Mon-Fri 8am-7pm and on the weekend 8.30am-4pm. Best wishes, Samuel Facebook.com/DysonSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Tom ELara
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
Great product, no longer use our corded vacuum
Purchased the Dyson V6 Animal Origen from Big W when it was on sale. Honestly couldn't be happier. The battery life is more than enough to clean our whole house with the convenience of being able to quickly grab it for small spills. It is still compatible with our other vacuum accessories which is also a big plus. Has no issues cleaning up the fur left behind by our kitten.
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EllieGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 7 reviews
- 1 like
Great vaccum but hard to clean
This vaccum was great easy to used and move around the house with. It did an amazing job everytime without fail. There are 2 issues battery charging time to useage is annoying dont get barely enough time to do the house on one charge. And secondly it was hard to remove the catcher from the vaccum and replace it. But other than that awesome
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Questions & Answers
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.
Hey thanks for coming back, i called the 1800 number and the guys sending a new bin
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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Dyson Team ..Dyson
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.
Mine does exactly the same, it really annoyed as I'm in a wheelchair.
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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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 Team ..Dyson
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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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Sorry to hear about this, this is certainly not the experience we wish for any of our Dyson Owners.
Apologies that instructions weren't included in the box. You can find a video showing how to swap o... Read more
ut the main body and battery here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWgl_peLHnE