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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.

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  • Build Quality
    4.4 (32)
  • Value for Money
    3.4 (33)
  • Ease of Use
    4.6 (33)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.2 (33)
  • Product is used
    • Several times a week (14)
    • Daily (13)
    • Weekly (5)
  • Noise Level
    3.8 (33)
  • Pet OwnerYes (19) · No (12)
  • Battery Life
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Piccolowing

Piccolowingmelbourne

  • 5 reviews

so convenient to use . Wish the battery could last longer!

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It is great for carpet and wooden floor all around the house. It performs and cleans well on both surface. I tend to vacuum clean for a while, and sometimes the battery does not last me the whole house.

Purchased in June 2021.

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Melbournion

MelbournionAU

  • 4 reviews

No more stress in vacuuming

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Easy, fast and not at all tiring with really good quality cleaning. Perfect for small or big homes. Will always recommend this product without any doubts. All the attachments are well designed and really good quality product.

Purchased in December 2021 at Myer Online Store for $899.00.

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Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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Liz

LizGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 2 reviews
  • 2 likes

Love it

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I enjoy cleaning now that I have this amazing vacuum cleaner. It’s just so easy to use and the battery last for up to 40 minutes. I use it on the carpet, hard floors, furniture and on the walls Thank you Dyson



Purchased in January 2021 at Harvey Norman for $549.00.

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Product is used Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
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A Lazari

A LazariSydney, NSW

  • 7 reviews

Best purchase! Never using a wire vacuum again.

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I use Dyson for my house of 5 bedrooms, living room, dining, kitchen, setting area, and outside sitting area with 1 full charge. I put it on low and perfect.

Purchased in January 2021.

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Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Tiles and Wood
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Franni

FranniRichmond-Tweed, NSW

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Cleaning is a breeze!

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Love this vacuum - recharges really quickly and does the job effortlessly. Had an issue with it going on and off - rang Dyson and fixed the problem over the phone it was just something caught in the flap area and it fixed the problem. Dyson are also great to deal with. 5/5 - would definitely buy another v8.

Purchased in January 2021 at The Good Guys for $749.00.

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Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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Gail

Gail

  • 2 reviews
  • 4 likes

Disappointed!

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Very handy vacuum because it’s cordless. Doesn’t lift the carpet pile and instead flattens the carpet. I had to buy another filter because it keeps clogging and can’t be used until completely dry again. I also find it difficult at times to release the parts. Did not live up to my expectations unfortunately but still a reasonable vacuum, just not great.

Purchased in June 2021 at Harvey Norman.

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Product is used Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Wood
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Teresa Fox

Teresa FoxMurrumbidgee Region, NSW

  • 2 reviews

BATTERY LIFE POOR

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Purchased in July 2021.

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Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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pinkdawn

pinkdawnMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 28 reviews

Stop thinking and buy it now

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Upgraded to the V8 when our other Dyson died after 8 years . The v8 is so powerful and does hard floors with ease
I find the battery length sufficient to do my entire house 4 bedroom two lounge

Purchased in September 2021 at Myer Online Store for $550.00.

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Pet OwnerYes
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Jason

JasonGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Below average, in view of the price point compared to functionality and feel good

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Purchased in February 2021 for $699.00.

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Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Tiles and Wood
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HANA

HANASydney, NSW

  • 4 reviews

Excellent

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I think it is a little bit overpriced but i think it worths! It is really so quite while using it to vacuum the floor, it is so easy to handle and use, you can go around with this easily

Purchased in November 2021.

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Preet

PreetSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

perfect

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After using 5 or more expensive different brands. I can say I love this vaccume easy to use and actually does the work it says on the product manual. Highly recommend this one.

Purchased in April 2021 for $699.00.

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Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
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JDP

JDP

  • 7 reviews

Amazing

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This product was so worth the money. We use this almost daily as we have little kids. Strong suction. Very easy to use and has a good sized drum. Pretty easy to clean. One of those purchases that changed my homelife

Purchased in April 2021.

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Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Wood
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Stacey Maling

Stacey MalingIpswich

  • 4 reviews

Fantastic

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I recently bought a Dyson V8, after doing a lot of research i was still a bit concerned about the battery life but i have been pleasantly surprised, i have a 2 story house with four bedrooms and timber floor and carpet in the bed rooms and i can vacuum all my carpets on level 3 and all timber floors on level 2 and still have battery charge to do the lounges as well, i am very happy with my Dyson and would highly recommend it

Date PurchasedJan 2022
Jude Pachamuthu

Jude PachamuthuForde 2914, ACT

  • 13 reviews

Great product but now I am experiencing some issues

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I thought this product was a great improvement to the earlier models. I am now experiencing intermittent power although I charged it fully. It barely lasts 2 minutes and then it stops. I charge it and remove it from the charger after 30 seconds then it goes for another 2 minutes the process repeats.

Annoying. Help !!!!

Date PurchasedJun 2018
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Jude Pachamuthu

Got the replacement battery yesterday. Charged it overnight. It lasted 10 mins on HIGH vacuum. I thought it lasts longer. Shan can you please verify. Thanks.

Jol

JolHobart, TAS

  • 4 reviews

Makes me want to clean!!

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Date PurchasedApr 2018
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Lola

LolaPERTH

  • 5 reviews

Innovation in vacuum cleaning

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Gone are the days of having to tediously connect your vacuum to an outlet.
This is a perfect appliance. I absolutely love it and live by it. The battery life lasts for around 30 mins for full blast enough to clean the whole house.
If you don't own a dyson you are missing out of the whole new vacuum experience.

Date PurchasedMar 2018
Patrick

PatrickGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 11 reviews

Not as good as the hype.

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Date PurchasedDec 2018
Kat

Kat

  • 5 reviews
  • 10 likes

Can’t live without it and customer service is fantastic

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Amazing, couldn’t live without my V8 and love all the attachments. My battery has slowly died after just 18 months but I just called customer service and they fixed the issue and it only took about 5 minutes all up on the phone. Hot tip is to always leave it on charge at the lower setting as the battery is consumable. Battery life depends on how much you use it and charging etc

Date PurchasedApr 2017
HonestCitizen

HonestCitizenAU

  • 3 reviews
  • 4 likes

Made to last max 12-18 months. Garbage.

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I purchased this to clean a 60sqm one bed unit shared with a French Bulldog. Unit failed within 12 months. Dyson requested I return it via post at my own expense. F that. I returned to Harvey Norman where I purchased and told them to do it. Dyson then proceed to replace the unit. I rejected that. It’s not fit for purpose, I want a refund. Oh no, Dyson can’t honour Australian Consumer Rights. I have to go back to Harvey Norman now for a refund... What a joke. What is the ACCC doing? Smoking joints? How can such a large market player be allowed to screw over customers? Annoyed is just not even the start.

Date PurchasedSep 2017
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HonestCitizen

Yes, I discussed the options with you... You laughed at how well you are milking the system to screw customers... A warning to all Dyson customers!

Hunter

HunterKOORALGIN

  • 3 reviews
  • 3 likes

Give it a try, you will not regret it.

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Date PurchasedJul 2018
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Questions & Answers

Boodhun Ramcharrun

Boodhun Ramcharrunasked

V8 Absolute Plus

Hi i have bought a dyson v8 absolute+ about 1 year ago. The rottory heads stop working at all. I have 3 different heads and all doesn't s not spin at all. Power checked going out from the bare unit about 20.6v but when head connected does not spin. Additionally the vaccuum also sometimes does not operates when the spinning heads are connected, but work when other non spinning heads are connected. All heads and vacuum cleaned and nice inside. Monthly cleaning done. No dusts or head. Any ideas?

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Dyson Team ..Dyson

Hi Boodhun,

Thank you for your question, we are happy to help.

So we can best assist and get this rectified, we would kindly encourage emailing your details and the serial number of your machine to [email protected] and our Dyson Experts will be in touch and happy to help.

We look forward to hearing from you and getting this sorted.

Hi thanks!
I still need to hear what is to be done to remedy the situation.
Ser No. VE2-XF-JHA0353A
Brand 216-Dyson
Model. 229625-01
Warranty No. 0000485475

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Dyson
Dyson Team ..Dyson

Hi there,

Thank you for your reply.

For best assistance, we would encourage you to contact our South African team. You can get in touch via our helpline on 087 807 9353 or via email on [email protected]

KLad

KLadasked

V8 Absolute Plus

Our Dyson V8 Absolute plus cuts out after a couple of minutes. I put it on and then straight off the charger and it works again, abeilt less working time. I have to keep doing this and the cleaner works for less and less time until the battery eventually runs out. There are no blockages and the filters are clean. The cleaner does not pulsate or surge while operating, it just cuts out. Has been doing this for a few weeks now. My Dyson is 2 years old.

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Dyson Team ..Dyson

Hi there,

Thank you for your query, I am sorry to hear your Dyson machine isn't working as it should.

Could you please email your details (including serial number of your machine, address and contact number) to [email protected]? One of our Dyson Experts will be in touch and happy to help get this sorted.

Sue P.
Sue P.

I am having this exact issue and it is less than a year old. For an $800 vacuum I expected much more. Very frustrating having to walk back to the utility room just to insert the power port for it to do it again and again.

KLad
KLad

Hi Sue
I contacted the Dyson Service Centre and they were very helpful. At first they thought it may have been a faulty charger, but it was eventually diagnosed as a faulty battery pack for which they replaced it at no cost. I've had no problems since.

Norma M.

Norma M.asked

V8 Absolute Plus

My V8 is pulsing despite thorough cleaning of the filters and no blockages. I have had it about 2 years. Is it likely the battery needs replacing?

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Dyson Team ..Dyson

Hi Norma,

Thank you for your question.

We are sorry to hear about this and will be happy to assist.

If you are finding your machine is cutting in and out with a surging or pulsing noise this would indicate a restriction in airflow or blockage. We understand you have checked the machine, however we would encourage double checking against this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpxRl17N03E.

Should the issue persist or if we can be of any further assistance please contact our helpline on 1800 239 766 with your machine handy. Our helpline is open Monday - Friday 8am - 7pm and Saturday - Sunday 8:30am - 4pm EST.

Best wishes,

Shan

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