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.
SailboatMelbourne
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Great Portable Vacuum
This really has been such a good product for us. It is always ready to go on the wall and handles clean ups daily that aren't worth dragging out the big machine for. I used to be able to do the lounge and one bedroom on a full charge but its dropped off a little now its older. Cleaning the dust out is easy although sometimes I need to use tweezers to get the stubborn chunks out. Suction is till fantastic. Anybody would be happy with one of these.
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Marion L
- 3 reviews
So Handy
I use this in so many clients homes as I am a community care worker and I am very glad when my client has a Dyson vac makes my job easy thank you Dyson The vac is light and easy to empty love the colours too the extra strength button is great in the kitchen
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MaryGAdelaide
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
Can live without it
When we moved into our massive renovated house with 3 kids, I knew i had to have one of these. And now, there is no way I could live without it. We don't have a normal vacumn cleaner, as we have a cleaner come weekly, so this is great for in between jobs. Any time it gets clogged or suck, the super amazing dyson team on the phone line talk you through. Now that I know, I don't need to call them. BUT the battery does not last long, so I will definately be upgrading to the new one - can't wait!!!
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Mads92Logan
- 6 reviews
Such a good vacuum cleaner
Best vacuum cleaner I’ve ever had. In the last 2 years it’s never lost suction and works perfectly. The battery lasts a good 15-20 minutes on normal, and around 7 minutes on powerful mode. It fits into corners and crevices well, and the attachments make it easy to use in the car or on blinds, etc
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LorissaMelbourne
- 5 reviews
Love my Dyson
I love my Dyson original V6!
It's has enough power for me to vacuum my whole 25 squares house and it is perfect for all floor types which saves time as I don't have to change the head when I am vacuuming carpet to floorboards.
My only negative is that it takes 4-5hours to charge once flat.
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Go_Hawkersmelbourne
- 4 reviews
Still Love The Dyson
We have had this for two years now and still hold it in high regards. It gets a good workout at our place with light coloured carpets and always delivers.
The best thing about is is its immediateness. It is always charged and ready to go and because of its clever solid design it works very well. If I could get a slightly longer battery time in boost mode, that would be the only improvement I can think of. Its a very good vacuum.
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TradeWestMelbourne
- 12 reviews
- 15 likes
Great little Vac. Has its limitations but very convenient and easy to empty.
I have been renovating for over a year and every day I vacuum the house which is always a bit of a mess and crowded as a result of having a whole house load of furniture crammed into half the space. I used my trusty 18v Makita vac for a long time but got sick of cleaning the filter and the smell. I bought the Dyson V6 at The Good Guys mainly for the ease of emptying and the HEPA fine filter. I must say it has not disappointed. It's seemingly flimsy ABS plastic body that clips together in what seems to be a way that is designed to break, after a...Read more
year is still holding together will and I definitely put it through its paces. You do have to take care with it though. Don't ever lean it against the wall and walk away as it will slip to the floor and land with a crash. I don't think it could take many of those. Also when closing the bottom flap after emptying, if you are rough you can bend the under-built clip that holds the door shut. I gently bent it back and it didn't break off but I would want to do that again either. As far as such goes, Dyson claims that their machines have a lot of suction which is true, but my take on it is this..High suction is different to high volume. I have a wood chip collector vac that has way less suction that this Dyson but is such up a great deal of wood chips very quickly. The good aspect of high suction, low volume like the Dyson is that if you are close to the surface you are cleaning it will do a good job of cleaning, However if you are not close to the surface it is rubbish as the vac is unable to draw in a large volume of air and collect objects that are not right against the vac head. For everyday fine dirt and dust this cordless vac is very good. For larger object such as a plastic lolly wrapper or a small stones or various other objects that REAL people have on their REAL floors its not that great and you are better of picking up anything that isn't dust. On the plus side the motor head is very maneuverable and can be quickly dismantled to remove the unavoidable bundle of long hair that wraps around the brush. The battery is adequate to scoot around a 100sq meter space at high power. Great for cleaning out the car too.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Walt_1Melbourne
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Great Vacuum For Boards
This was perhaps my favorite possession for a while!
They are so well made and satisfying to use, you just want to get them out and get busy.
They shine on floorboards in my opinion. You can do a whip around and have the place spic and span in no time. Boost mode is pretty short lived - maybe five minutes so you need to go easy there but overall these have plenty of charge in normal mode.
Emptying the bin can be a bit annoying but I find chopsticks are perfect for getting out bits of hair that are stuck.
Great vacuum, you will love it too.
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SareMelbourne
- 14 reviews
Excellent
Very happy with the suction and is used weekly to give a couple rooms a quick vacuum and does it job well.
Its quite light and easy to move around with and we use it for both tiles, hardwood floors and carpets. We even use it to vacuum our cars, which was a very good job! One of the best purchases we've made!
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CherrySydney
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
Perfect as it is advertised
Very good design as it was advertised. It is easy maneuver and strong. We use it every second day love it. The battery last quite long after using for two years Ie up to 25 mins after every charging so it’s enough for probably two quick vacuuming in the living room. No complain at all
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CchVictoria
- 3 reviews
Only lasts a few years
Loved this machine until it kept breaking down. First issue was one week shy of warranty expiring. The motor and cylinder needed to be replaced. Dyson replaced for free but if it had been a week later I would have been out of pocket $200 for replacement items. 3 months later the battery stopped working. As out of warranty I have to shell out $85 for a replacement.
I expected a product of this price to last longer than two years. Quite disappointing.
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Deb WheelerWarnervale
- 6 reviews
Absolutely the best by far
I just love love love my Dyson, best performance and suction ever!! So convenient and very easy to use and handy to store. I vacuum my whole house with carpets and wooden floors. I loved it so much I bought my daughter one and she thinks it is fabulous too.
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RachelPicton
- 4 reviews
Life changing (for a clean freak like myself!)
I've had my dyson v6 stick for around 1 year now and couldn't see myself without it (as weird as that sounds!), I use it multiple times a day (because I have 2 messy children). We have a 4 bedroom house with vinyl plank floorboards, very plush carpet and tiles and the Dyson is perfect on all 3 surfaces as well as on our low pile rugs.
I have heard of people complaining about the battery life but I am able to vacuum my entire house without the battery running flat.
I have a bad back and vacuuming was always my most dreaded chore but with the Dyson stick it's such an easy job, I can easily do the vacuuming while holding my super clingy 2 year old.
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ElaineAdelaide
- 6 reviews
Makes life so much easier!
I love that with this product I always have access to a high powered vacuum without the hassle of plugging in the cord of the big vacuum! It’s also very easy to manoeuvre around the house making cleaning and tidying up quick and easy! it doesn’t take up much storage space either as it justs fits against the wall nicely and the option is there to mount it or not. Also easy to empty and keep the filters clean! I use on carpet, tiles and floor boards and I have no concerns! Probably the only downfall is to use, you have to hold down the button which sometimes makes your finger cramp if you are using is for 10 or more minutes at a time but that is a very small fact!
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DavidMelbourne
- 13 reviews
Very Good Unit
I was hovering between giving this a four and five star rating. The only down side has been that it perhaps doesn't have quite the suction that it's pumped up to be. Still very workable, and more than sufficient for my small apartment, car and shed.
I find myself using this a lot more than my previous cleaner, probably because it is so easy to pull out and use, without having to worry about plugs and cords.
The other thing worthy of mention, is the amount of gunk it sucked up the first time out. And I thought I was pretty good at keeping h...Read more
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Janet k.
- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
Good buy
Doesn't last too long off charge but useful for a room or two . I find that I need the boost button switched on all the time to get a good clean as I don't fine the normal suction to be strong enough. This is probably why I need to charge it so often. Overall though, it's definitely made vacuuming much quicker and easier.
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ChuaBrisbane
- 4 reviews
Perfect product
I would like to say that Dyson V6 is one of the best vacuum cleaner in the world. First of all, this cleaner is so powerful because of Dyson's motor but it was so quiet compared to other vacuum cleaner. Also, you will be amazed when you see the efficiency of the cleaner. You will never regret for having it!
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ms frugalBallina
- 4 reviews
- 3 likes
- V6 Original
- Verified purchase
Bought for my mum - now I want one!
Bought this for my mum for her 80th Birthday in Ireland when I was visiting last October. She absolutely loves it. So much easier than dragging out a large vacuum cleaner. She said she hasn't used the old vacuum since I bought it. It is really easy to move about as it's light. The only problem for her is that she has to hold the button down for the power to work. She has arthritis and it would be better if there was a switch that allowed it to stay on. But overall it works great. It's amazing to see how much dust and dirt it collects as so ...Read more
powerful. I want one now :-) She has a bungalow and it will last for her to do the kitchen, hall, bedroom and lounge. Initially she had accidentally put it on max power and it didn't last which she thought was really bad given the price but once we realised what happened it lasts long enough. She's delighted with it.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
BenMelbourne
- 6 reviews
Good but the charger doesnt work
This was at first a great vacuum which had enough power to hoover up the dog hair from a golden retriever. This was off both carpeted and tiled surfaces. Unfortunately the ac power charger stopped working which means that it isn't much use till that is fixed! Good for small to medium sized houses.
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Eric BGold Coast
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
- V6 Original
- Verified purchase
How good is this?
For years we used ordinary hand held vacuums as a supplement to our main vacuum (currently a Dyson too). This is so far superior it is not funny. We have a 4 bedroom house which is mainly carpeted and this is ideal for cleaning. Obviously not enough battery life to do the whole house but when you consider the zero set upto use this that is no problem. Operation is easy.Thoroughly recommend this product.
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Questions & Answers
Belinda C.asked
Hi the charging unit has no power so is not charging the machine. The hand piece flashes red when I try to use but doesn’t work?
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
We are sorry to hear about this and happy to help get your Dyson V6 back up and running.
So we can best assist, we would kindly ask you to forward your name, address and contact number along with the serial number of your machine to [email protected]. Once of our Dyson Experts will be in touch to assist very shortly.
We look forward to hearing from you and assisting.
Jackasked
I bought a dyson v6 from Target in August. In November it stopped working completely. After troubleshooting and calling the hotline it was determined the battery was dead. So, I have been waiting For a month for the new battery. I have called a few times and am told it will take 10-15 days.
Called today and the gentleman told me the same thing. So, I decided its going back to Target. Ill get my money back and choose a vacuum whose battery will last longer than 3 months. I'm sad because I liked it.
Question is how long should the battery last?
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Hi Jack,
Thank you for your query.
How long you will get out of a battery is individual to each user as there are too many variables to give an estimate. As such, while some Dyson Owners may need to replace their batteries after a shorter time period, others may experience the one battery lasting a number of years. Be assured we handle everything on case by case when Dyson Owners are in touch with us.
I am sorry you are yet to receive your battery, we would expect the battery to arrive within 7 working days as the V6 battery is in stock. We would value the opportunity to look into this and encourage you to email [email protected] so we can get this sorted for you.
Best wishes,
Shan
Dawnasked
Hi my dyson won't charge, the blue light is flashing. Could you advise me what to do? Thank you
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Hi Dawn,
Thank you for your question.
The blue light flashing usually indicates the machine needs to be charged. We'd need to run through some further diagnostics to help you resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
Please contact us on our helpline on 1800 239 766 or via email on [email protected]. Our helpline is open Monday - Friday 8am - 7pm and Saturday - Sunday 8:30am - 4pm EST.
We look forward to hearing from you and helping you resolve this issue.
Best wishes,
Samuel
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Hi Walt,
Thank you for taking the time to review your Dyson V6. ... Read more
I am pleased to hear you are happy with your machine. If debris gets caught around the shroud, you can remove the bin to make this easier, you can see this done here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWG-AgswpQo Of course, if we can assist further, please just reach out. Best wishes, Shan Facebook.com/Dyson