The Dyson Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner is imposing, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's any good. However, users have already made up their mind regarding the Dyson DC17 Upright Bagless Vacuum, so read on to find out how good that opinion really is.
It uses Root Cyclone technology which ensures powerful and continuous suction, for maximum cleaning efficiency.
It also features a 5/7 gallon dust bin, has a lifetime warranted HEPA filter, and is asthma friendly.
The wand and hose have a 17 feet reach, for cleaning stairs and other tall items, while the vacuum remains upright and stable.
The dust removing mechanism is easy to use, as a single press of the remote button at the top of the vacuum makes all the dust empty from the bottom.
To top it all off, the Dyson Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner also comes with a 5 year warranty.
Users are extremely pleased with how well the Dyson Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner takes care of their house, leaving every carpet and floor as clean as can be.
Build Quality
Dyson is well known for making some of the best and most durable vacuum around, and this reputation is what has drawn users into purchasing this cleaner. They are happy to report that they are not disappointed, and most units are running just as well as they were on the first day, after several years of use.
Weight
This is one of the things that bothers most users, as they complain that the vacuum is too heavy to be easily pushed around the house. A lot of force must be used to operate the vacuum properly, and as such, it is not suitable for children or elderly people.
Noise and Cleaning Power
The noise the vacuum makes is quite loud, but most users have gotten used to it, and say it is perfectly understandable once you see how powerful the vacuum really is. There have been reports of the vacuum lifting entire carpets or pillows, collecting every ounce of dust and dirt from them. Some users are worried that carpet fiber may be damaged, but there is nothing that can be done about it, at the moment.
Conclusion
The Dyson Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, just like previous models, offers spectacular vacuuming power as well as an efficient and easy to use design. Since no flaws of the product have been reported, it can be considered one of the best vacuums around, even though its price is somehwat prohibitive.
Our Editor's Quick Thumb Guide
What We Love...
Strong suction
Hepa Filter
Easy cleaning process
What Needs Improvement...
Very heavy
Noisy
Wand tool hard to use
Understanding all the Dyson Kit Upright Bagless Vacuum Models:
Includes: Mini Turbine Head, Multi Angle Brush, Stiff Bristle Brush
Bagless Operation
12 Amp
Level 3 Root Cyclone
Telescoping Wand
The DC17 lives up to all of the Dyson claims!
Review Date: March 19, 2010
Reviewer: Cory Dzbinski, Murrieta, California United States
Ever since I starting hearing the hype from Dyson about their vacuums i've been skeptical. From an industrial design stand point they are works of art, however, the intended functionality remained in question. I've owned Hoover, Dirt Devil, Rainbow and Kirby. The Rainbow was the vacuum we had growing up and the water filtration really seemed to make sense. My stint with Kirby was a 30 day in home trial. The vacuum was amazing but I decided to save the $1800 I paid and buy something much less expensive (sub $100 believe it or not). That sub $100 vac was a Dirt Devil bag-less that frustrated me every time I used it. This time around I wanted to pay a little more for a good solid cleaning machine and after 3 weeks of research I narrowed by search to the following:
- Kirby
- Oreck
- Dyson
- Electrolux
After another week of research I narrowed it to Oreck and Dyson. Oreck has a really cool program where you pay for 25% of the vacuum up front and then make monthly payments no interest for 11 months on the balance. This makes it easy to pay for a more expensive vac over time. I was leaning toward the Oreck DutchTech 1400B canister vac. Oreck's top of the line. The total cost of the vac shipped was about $970.00. I had the vac in my shopping cart about 2 or 3 times over the course of a couple days but could never quite hit the purchase button. The main reason being I wasn't quite sure about pulling around a canister vac, the second was the price. I had seen refurbished Dyson's on [...] for $209 in the past and that was less than just the initial payment alone on the Oreck, not to mention another 11 months of about $70 per month...so I held off. Another week passed and I noticed [...] had a refurbished Dyson DC17 platinum blue for $237.00 shipped. I had researched this vac extensively and knew it had Dyson's newest Level 3 Root Cyclone technology for the purest separation and filtration of particles of all the Dyson vacs. I snatched it up figuring a $500.00 vac should be worth the purchase at less than half price. 3 days later the Dyson arrived. Keep in mind that I have a house cleaner that comes every 2 weeks and cleans the house top to bottom so my place isn't dirty, the carpets are well kept and it's neat etc. The Dyson immediately had a field day with the carpets sucking up so much stuff that I had to wonder, did my old vacuum do anything at all??? The Dirt Devil was immediately tossed in the trash. The Dyson sucked up so much stuff it made me sick to look at it! Every aspect of this machine is truly everything that Dyson claims it to be. Zero suction loss, extremely well built, very smooth sounding motor, extremely high speed brush roll, no non-sense, easy to use operation, ingeniously designed attachments and tools, simple, smart operation and enough suction to pull your carpets from the floor boards! The Kirby was an amazing machine from two standpoints. Suction and construction. If I were in a vacuum demolition derby i'd take the Kirby any day of the week, it's all steel and built like a tank. As far as suction goes, the two are as equal as you can measure without scientific equipment. My Dyson actually fell down about 8 stairs tonight as I was vacuuming the stairs and not one part broke, it kept on sucking so it's not brittle or prone to breakage under normal conditions. One thing I never liked about ANY of the vacuums i've owned is the smell you get when using them. They all just have that yucky dusty vacuum smell. The Dyson claims that stated the air the Dyson outputs is cleaner than the air it took in always seemed ludicrous to me. How could that be? I'm finally a believer. I'm not sure if it's the filter in the Dyson or if there's some sort of smell pack in there? If there is it's certainly not stated, but the air the Dyson outputs smells very good and is just....I guess fresh. It's hard to explain but it does seem to eliminate any odors that may have been in the air before vacuuming. It's pretty amazing...my best guess is that it does filter the air to be cleaner than it was before it got sucked it. Absolutely amazing.
One thing I have to mention is the Dyson mini turbine head. I purchased this separately. It retails at most places for $69.99 but I got it at Fry's for $49.99. I was VERY skeptical about this and figured i'd be returning it the next day. If you've ever used a non powered brush roll (suction powered) you know that most of them stop the moment they touch carpet or anything for that matter. There is simply no torque to turn the brushes. Even my Kirby had an air powered attachment that spun brushes that weren't good for anything. I couldn't fathom how the Dyson could be any different but I figured i'd give it a shot. I thought well, as the company slogan goes, maybe Dyson is different? One word. Unbelievable!!! The Dyson mini turbine head is nothing sort of a remarkable piece of engineering. There is a tiny turbine that spins insanely fast from the suction and it must be geared just right. Honestly, the brush roll is actually hard to stop and it keeps spinning as it brushes the carpet. It is possible to stop with your hand but not without some very firm pressure. Even then once stopped, you can feel the torque attempting to spin the brush roll. If you were blindfolded you'd swear it was electric motor powered...it's honestly THAT GOOD. Combined with the pull out handle that extends into a full 3' cleaning wand with 17' hose coil, the upright now essentially becomes a canister vac and you no longer have to bend down at all to clean stairs or vacuum a small patch of carpet or hard to reach areas. The ergonomics and usability are world class.
If I knew long ago what I know about owning a Dyson now, I would have paid full price for the machine ($500) and felt like I was getting a good deal. This vacuum is worth $1000...$2000 dollars. It's simply an amazing cleaning machine that definitely needs to be classed up there with the Oreck and Kirby ultimate cleaning machines of the world. Way to go Dyson, you've made a customer for life.
Best Vacuum
Review Date: May 30, 2009
Reviewer: Jeff Koski, Orange County, CA USA
I did a lot of research on a vacuum before purchasing this one. Our family could not be happier, our floors (hardwood and carpet) have not been cleaner. GREAT sucking power.
Dyson DC17 Animal Upright Vacuum with Flexi Crevice Tool
The ultimate vacuuming machine by Dyson. Three heads included for total clean effect.
The DC17 lives up to all of the Dyson claims!
