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.
Margaret
- 3 reviews
Poor value for money
The battery died after 2 years and 2 months. It had very little use, about 3 times a month, and I never left it charging continuously. For the price you would expect it to last a long time. I have power tools where the batteries last for years. Cant justify the price to buy another Dyson, as the quality obviously isn't there, may as well now look at some of the cheaper brands.
Purchased in April 2021 at The Good Guys for $297.00.
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JamBrisbane
- 4 reviews
- 3 likes
- V6 Slim
- Verified purchase
Used to Love it
It WAS good, when new..
2 years down the track (as soon as warranty is void)
and its stopped working, weve taken very good care of it and always kept it clean and charged yet the battery just died one day and it will not hold charge beyond 5secconds of use.
It flashes red all the time with a fault and no warranty as its lapsed.. $450 for 2 years use is a bit steep for a vacuume!
It only ever lasted a few mins to clean tiles anyway, wont be purchasing another!
Purchased in March 2021 at Harvey Norman Retail Stores - Appliances for $449.00.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
We are sorry to hear you are having trouble with your machine and will only be happy to help get this sorted.
Please forward your details to [email protected] and we will be happy to assist and discuss your options.
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Amy L.Sydney, NSW
- 12 reviews
- 1 like
- V6 Slim
- Verified purchase
Vacuum works well but definitely needs improvement
I use it for carpet and tiles. With the max power it is great for carpet but sometimes lacking if it’s just on normal. Waste bib button can be improved as the button ejects the whole canister resulting in everything falling into the bin.
Purchased in December 2021 at ALDI for $289.00.
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Under normal circumstances pressing the bin release once will open the bin, with the bin staying put until the bin release button a second time.
If your bin comes off when you press it once, this is ... Read more
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FelSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
Love it!!!
It pays for the price. Love this vacuum, makes the housework easier and efficient in time. Especially for me who have 4 kids. Really can’t go wrong with this product.
Purchased in May 2021 for $300.00.
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KissMiss
- 55 reviews
Overrated
Does what it is supposed to do, easy to put together, good enough for a quick run over the traffic areas.
Takes a long time to charge for a mere 20mins of battery life, much too loud.
Purchased in April 2021 for $299.00.
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Kate Caillot - WilliamsHunter Region, NSW
- 5 reviews
Worst customer service
I have emailed, hung on the phone to talk to someone in regards to an issue I have with our V6 slim hand held vacuum. The battery is not keeping charge seems to be a common issue. It is just over a year old
Purchased in November 2021.
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We are sorry to hear of your experience. Please be assured we are working to reduce the delay and bring our service levels back to normal. We can only apologise for your experience thus far.
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AJ BakerGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
When on sale well worth the money
Docking is great!! Charge time slow at 3.5 hrs. Suction is great on Max power but only 6 mins life. But you would be surprised how much you can do in 6 mins. Other wise normal setting is good as well for around 20 mins. I bought this as I had one last year and separated from the wife. The thing I missed the most apart from the cat was the Dyson V6 so had to get another one cause going back to corded was painful!!
Purchased in January 2021 at BigW for $299.00.
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migo33Sydney, NSW
- 19 reviews
Does what it supposed to do
Got this product second hand to tryout instead of our big heavy corded dyson. So far so good. It performs well and cleans very quickly and effortlessly. 20 minutes at max is plenty of time to vacume the areas we need. Very convenient and quality product.
Purchased in November 2021.
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NinaGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
I can’t live without it!
I had this cordless vaccum cleaner for almost 3 years. I believe it’s the best brand in the market . It’s a life saver especially for families with kids. Light weight, easy to operate . 10 minuts of constant working if you use MAX and 20 minuets if you dont use it.
Purchased in March 2021 at Big W Retail Stores for $300.00.
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Dinaz
- 5 reviews
- V6 Slim
- Verified purchase
Good cleaner
Dyson V6 Slim -is a state of the art cleaning system - it picks up dust very easily, is light weight, user friendly and comes with a good warranty for battery.
The only small drawback is that the battery life is short and often I need to recharge it before my entire cleaning gets done!
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SophieMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 4 reviews
- V6 Slim
- Verified purchase
I finally get the hype
I'd put off getting a Dyson for years because of the price, but after the drama I had with an inferior Kogan vac, I decided enough was enough and jumped at the chance to grab this when it was on sale. The only annoying thing is you have to keep your finger on the trigger to use it, so it's really only supposed to be for quick vacuum jobs. But I do my whole house with it - I can put up with a sore finger. The battery life could be longer, but really when something is this powerful what more can we ask for?
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AbBrisbane
- 7 reviews
- 2 likes
Handy but has its limitations
Great little vacuum, handy around the house to pick up after the kids. It’s limited to a short time frames and it is still a good idea to sweep first to pick up larger items. Very handy to clean the car and hard to reach places. A normal quality Dyson product. Bought at Aldi
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CeciliaSydney, NSW
- 8 reviews
- 4 likes
This is perfect for a small apartment / granny flat. Seriously life changing
I previously had the DC65 Animal Upright Vacuum Cleaner at my last property which was 3 bedroom, but it was painful to run the power cord all through the house. I recently moved into a 1 bedroom granny flat so I decided to give the Dyson V6 Slim stick vacuum a go. I bought this from the special Aldi catalogue in December '18. I knew that this was one of the older versions (Dyson now has the Cyclone V10) so I was a bit worried being so many models behind, but it's still soooo powerful. I have 2 long haired chihuahuas and this stick is just as po...Read more
werful if not more powerful than the Upright vacuum. It picks up all the hair, crumbs and even dust that I didn't even know I had. I'm really impressed and it has made vacuuming fun. I get the whole place done in less 10 minutes. Please keep in mind that it takes roughly 3 hours to fully charge, so it is best you have it charging all the time. Ideal for smaller apartments / granny flats as it probably gives you about 20 mins total of vacuuming. If you have it on "MAX" which is the most powerful vacuuming level, then you probably only get about 10 mins total.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Harvey WilsonSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 100 reviews
It's Expensive But Worth It
I have had a number of other branded stick vacs over the years, all failed in about a year. I have now had this Dyson for longer than that and it is still going strong.
I think about the money spent on all the rest and I should have instead just put it all together and bought the Dyson. It's power is unparalleled. It cleans my rugs and lounge really well.
If i was to say anything was bad it would be that the ends of the roller bar are difficult to clean the hair out of. I always have to get a knife or scissors to cut the hair out. It's only a minor thing but from here on out, i couldn't see myself not having a Dyson.
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danahcamMelbourne
- 12 reviews
- 1 like
- V6 Slim
- Verified purchase
Love how easy it is
Got this stick vac for Xmas. Love how easy it is to wipp it out and quickly vac the kitchen lounge room dinning room with no effort. Only negative I would say is having to hold down the button. Other than that great buy. Looked at the latest models but decided on this one for a number of reasons; lighter, battery recharge less, less expensive. Very happy with my purchase!
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Macola51Warilla
- V6 Slim
- Verified purchase
Great for certain light-weight vacuuming requirements
I managed to buy one of these Dyson V6 Slim machines for $144.50 today from the clearance table in a local Aldi store - half its original price of $289. It was a cheap opportunity to see what this "Dyson fuss" is all about. Having charged up the appliance, I tested it for various scenarios, and here are my comments:
1. It is for light-weight vacuuming only. The battery generates approx 350 watts of power for the motor, which is a quarter, or less, of the power in your typical household vacuum cleaner rated between 1400 and 2200 watts. Don't ex...Read more
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RitaPerth
- 6 reviews
- V6 Slim
- Verified purchase
It’s Epic... can’t live without it!
I use this vacuum for our wooden laminate floors. It’s the best thing I have ever had. Particularly useful for busy family like ours, whenever something spills we just vacuum it away without the need to get the cord plugged. It’s quite effective at picking up the dust on hard surfaces but not so good for carpets. Overall it makes our life so much easy.
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Kelvin and MichelleSunbury
- 7 reviews
Great little Vac,Must read manual
We have had a Dyson slim for just under 2 years, I saw one posted on Facebook for it was cutting in and out. Thought about purchasing this for the caravan as an extra, surely it wouldn't cost too much to fix. We didn't buy it, Ours started doing the same, so took it back to Big W,this must be a common fault in the unit,they rang Dyson and they sent out a New battery pack and wall charger for free as it was still under warranty put it together same thing. Rang them back spoke to another maintenance person, it had been diagnosed incorrectly the f...Read more
irst time. Never reading the manual we had no idea about the filter on the top of the unit, we had never washed it out in 18 months, after doing so well with pet fur from 2 Jack Russel's, it was amazing the problem didn't start way back, once washed and dried the Vac works fine. I wander how many like myself never read the manual. Great Vac especially for a disability like myself with bad knees and back. The light weight unit works a treat.1 comment
Dyson Team ..Dyson
Hi Kelvin and Michelle,
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I am glad to hear we were able to get your machine up and running. More often than not, problems are easily solved at home without the need to send your machine away for service. If we can ever be of assistance in the future please don't hesitate to get in touch. We are happy to help. Best wishes, ShanSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
BeadyEyre Peninsula, SA
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Great vac but be aware of problems
2 year guarantee -Light, fairly powerful, very handy for quick vacuuming. Found out safety feature caused vac to pulsate. Should have warning in large writing - wash filter often as fine dust stops motor. Also take apart the head often to remove bits of fluff. The battery doesn't last long enough. On balance, worth buying.
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JBRichmond-Tweed, NSW
- 5 reviews
So easy to access difficult areas
I love these cordless stick vacuums. Can’t go back to the old corded on wheels type now (my old Dyson). So easy to get around, can pop out to the garage or the car to quickly vacuum something up, no problem. Only downfall is the charge doesn’t last long on Max suction & a little messy to empty. But overall I love this light weight easy access vacuum!
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Questions & Answers
Kim D.asked
I can’t find a replacement brush for my V6 slim, are there any V6 or DC models compatible or with the same brush head with the V6 slim.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Hi Kim,
If you just need the brushbar this can be ordered from https://shop.dyson.com.au/spare-parts/brushbar-963830-01-1, if you need a replacement motorhead https://shop.dyson.com.au/spare-parts/motorhead-966981-01-1.
Alternatively please feel free to call our helpline on 1800 239 766, we are here to help.
- Sam
Jayasked
Why doesn't it work properly? We have had one for 6 months now and at first it was great but, even after totally cleaning out, it just doesn't pick fluff and dust up. Very disappointed, will never buy this brand again.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
We are sorry so hear you are having trouble with the performance of your machine. Understanding you have cleared your machine, we would kindly encourage reviewing this video to ensure all areas were checked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCUY4crvKK8
Should you continue to experience difficulties, please forward your details to our Dyson Experts via [email protected] and we will be happy to help get this sorted.
Helenasked
Used it for the first time brushes in Motörhead not working
Dyson replaced it and it’s still the same
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Sorry to hear about this Helen. We'd like to get this sorted out for you, so please send us an email at [email protected] explaining the issue, along with the machine's serial number and your contact details. We'll be happy to help.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
Sorry to hear you are having trouble with your machine.
If you haven't done so already we would encourage forwarding your details to [email protected] and we will only be happy to assist.