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Dyson V6 In-Depth Review

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Reviews

4.1

74 reviews
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4
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3
(6)
2
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1
(5)
  • Build Quality
    4.1 (24)
  • Value for Money
    3.5 (26)
  • Ease of Use
    4.5 (25)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.9 (25)
  • Product is used
    • Several times a week (13)
    • Daily (11)
    • Weekly (3)
  • Noise Level
    3.8 (24)
  • Pet OwnerYes (13) · No (13)
  • Battery Life
    3.1 (26)
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Bruce

BruceSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

This replaced our old DC44 and it leaves it for dead

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Date PurchasedAug 2018
Fedup

FedupPottsville

  • 8 reviews

Love it’s power but short on battery life...

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Yes great suction but very annoying to have to recharge after 20 mins or so. It says 40 mins, but that doesn’t happen even if it’s been on charge for days.....
The lint and cotton is a problem to remove but not impossible.... it seems the newer models have a longer battery life, but this is only around 5-6 months old ....

Date PurchasedNov 2017
2 comments
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Ladsie

Ladsierichmond

  • 4 reviews

Dyson Brings The Goods!

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These are on special at quite a few places now, way cheaper than they traditionally have been and I finally took the plunge too! Its wonderful to use - positive trigger function makes me feel like a dust and dirt sniper! It's actually quite fun to use at first due to the excellent design. Battery life is good not great. You tend to want to use it on maximum and then its all over quite quickly. I am very happy with th and hope to have it for years to come

Date PurchasedAug 2018
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Wonderwoman

WonderwomanGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 6 reviews

Awesome upright cordless vac

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It's powerful works great on wooden floors and carpet. My only complaint is when cleaning wooden floors it flicks an object around instead if picking it up if its round or chunky piece of dirt on the floor Eg. A pea or bread.
I mounted the charger on the wall with a screw snd hand screw driver. Perfect!

Date PurchasedMay 2017

Disappointing and frustrating. Gone back to corded.

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Expected a lot more from Dyson technology. Going over dirt on a hardwood floor. You will find that you have to go over it continuously about 5 times more than you would with a powerful corded vac. It seems the problem may not be the suction but the way the head is designed, it doesn't get close enough to the floor to create a vacuum. Very poor head design.

Date PurchasedMar 2018
2 comments
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LAC

LACSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 7 reviews

Makes vacuuming fun and easy

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So happy I made this purchase! This vacuum is light, easy to use and very powerful. The run time is great I can get our little home done and still have charge left. I love that you can see how much dirt and dust it’s picking up and cleaning it is extremely easy. Excellent product that makes vacuuming feel like fun not a chore. Will never go back to a corded vacuum and certainly won’t be straying from Dyson.

Date PurchasedMay 2018
Foggers

FoggersPerth, WA

  • 14 reviews
  • 1 like

It scares the cats, but it cleans up their mess too!

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Date PurchasedNov 2017
pjp

pjpPerth

Customer service sucks more than the vacuum

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We bought a V6 animal origin 5/5/18 but when attempting to register the product online we get "invalid serial Number"error message. We have contacted Dyson twice with no response/help. Product seems cheaply made with poor quality plastic used and only average run times. Overpriced for what it is. Overall disappointed.

Date PurchasedMay 2018
2 comments
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pjp
pjp

Thanks, but your suggestion of emailing them as a solution is exactly what we did in the first place. Twice! Oh well maybe third time lucky.

gemmakay

gemmakayMelbourne, Victoria

  • 12 reviews
  • 12 likes

Possibly the worst vacuum I have ever owned

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Date PurchasedDec 2017
2 comments
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janette.hunt

janette.huntVictoria

  • 2 reviews

Great machine

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Happy with the suction of this machine. It is easy to use and manoeuvre. I love how quick it is to use. I use it for the lounge and bedrooms for the carpet. It doesn't take long to charge which is great. Glad I finally got my Dyson no more dog hair!!

Date PurchasedMay 2018
NFazz

NFazz

  • 6 reviews

Handy and Light!

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I couldn't be happier with my purchase. With kids who create a mess every few hours, this has been an absolute live saver! so convenient to grab, and cleans both carpet and hard floors perfectly. It comes with so many handy attachments too! It is very light weight and easy to maneuver.

Date PurchasedMar 2018
Anne

AnneGeelong

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Great product- wish it held charge a little longer

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Good suction however I wish it held charge longer than 20 mins, it always seems to just fall short of completely cleaning an area before dying l( such as the car) ( when it’s a little extra dirty)
We do however have a backup but switching between the 2 is a pain and avoiding that would be preferable.
Aside from that, cleans well, easy to empty however if you let it build up it dirt and hair can be tricky to completely shake loose, so emptying contents after each use is a must!

Date PurchasedMar 2016
2 comments
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Anne
Anne

Thank you for the advice. Great customer service

Vicki

Vicki

  • 10 reviews
  • 2 likes

Strong suction and easily manouvreable

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I have virtually stopped using the full size vacuum cleaner except for the bi-annual spring clean. It is so easy to use and clean. Something that is really important to me is the cleanliness of the handheld when re-using it. I find that each component part is easily detachable so I can thoroughly clean it - I can be satisfied that it is hygienic to use again.

Date PurchasedJul 2016
Adri

AdriCanberra

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes

Perfect. Don't know how I could live without one for so long.

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Super happy with the performance and suction of the vacuum. It helps me a lot because it's so light and easy to maneuver I can vacuum without any effort or strain on my back. Because the battery only lasts for 17 minutes, it's not suitable for big areas, unless you wait for it to recharge.
I highly recommend it.

Date PurchasedDec 2017
Wills

WillsNsw, 2259

  • 6 reviews

Great stick vac

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Date PurchasedMar 2018
1 comment
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Kristy S

Kristy SSydney

  • 5 reviews

can not live without!!!!!

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where do I start . I have the v6 animal sick. light weight. I use it no problem on my floor boards and carpet with no damage. very easy to manoeuvre. Easy to clean and empty. I have a a smallish 4 bedroom house so no problem with the battery lasting, Its so good i use it with different attachments on my aircon vents, blinds, general dust even outdoor on my deck.Only problem is it is so good and easy to use i find myself vacuuming most days now but still surprised how much dust and dirt i pick up. no need for dustpan and broom for quick spillage, just grab it off the wall and go. Highly recommend. Cant go wrong

Date PurchasedDec 2017
sheeds

sheedsSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 15 reviews
  • 1 like

Great Sucker!

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I was both impressed & embarrased with the amount of dirt that came out of my carpet when I first used it. I previously used a cheap vacuum cleaner a friend lent me & I thought the carpet was ok but was shocked at the amount of dirt that filled the bowl! Very impressive Dyson.
It’s easy to manoeuvre around furniture & terrific for stairs. The only qualm I have is when I return it to the docking station I can’t plug the cord in for recharging at the same time? It seems to be in the way so I guess the docking station is just somewhere to hang the cleaner when not in use.

Date PurchasedMar 2018
2 comments
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sheeds
sheeds

Thanks, all sorted!

Bree

Bree

  • 5 reviews

I Love this product

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I love my vacuum. Makes me feel like an old lady. It is just so easy - no cords. You can get up and down and vacuum the stairs no problem at all. Doesn't take long to recharge and does my whole unit with this amount of charge. Would definitely recommend.

Date PurchasedSep 2017
Klattsy

KlattsyBrisbane

  • 9 reviews
  • 4 likes

So handy, so great.

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We have been lusting over a Dyson for so long, then this came on special at Big W for $349 and we jumped at it. The quality of the product is so high. Everything clips together tightly and just works. Its a little difficult getting the container off for a good clean. Holds charge long enough for us to do house on normal speed. So glad we made the decision, sick of pulling out the Miele and plugging in power and extension cords. That's been relegated to once a week duties! Well worth the money for us. The attachments are great too.

Date PurchasedJan 2018
Zack

ZackCarlton

  • 4 reviews

The perfect vacuum

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I have already heard this type before, which is very famous one. I like it so much, it is easy to manoeuvre, and convenient to handle because of light weight. I used this vacuum to clean bedroom and sofa, very suitable for small houses. It’s not a quiet one but I haven’t see any vacuum is quiet, the price is little higher than ALDI.

Date PurchasedNov 2017
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Questions & Answers

Puneet

Puneetasked

V6 Animal Origin

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
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

V6 Animal Origin

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.

Chrissy D.
Chrissy D.

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

SharonM

SharonMasked

V6 Animal Origin

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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