The Dyson brand of vacuum cleaners are the biggest sellers among bagless models. Because of their popularity, more and more often their design is being used as a model that other manufacturers are copying. This means that there are now a number of choices on the market, if you are interested in getting a bagless vacuum.
This is welcomed news for many consumers because Dyson vacuum cleaners do cost more than other brands. But, at the same time, the Dyson models routinely get very high reviews from those who own them. Over the years, many have questioned whether or not the Dyson vacuums are really worth the higher price tag, but owners tend to answer that question with a strong YES.
The most recent Dyson model to be introduced to the market is the Dyson DC17 Animal. This model retails at around $550 and has already gotten many positive reviews from those who have had a chance to test it. Virtually all of the reviewers claim that this new model is more powerful and is better designed than it's predecessor, the Dyson model DC14, which retails at about the same price.One of the nice extras on this newest model is that is comes with a handheld accessory that has a revolving brush built in. This tool is designed to quickly and easily remove pet hair from any upholstery. Owners are reporting that this new tool is a great timesaver. Another of the new features on the DC17, is an automatic function that adjusts for the pile-height of the carpet being cleaned.
There are some reviewers of this new model who say that while the machine is very good overall, it is not particularly any better or worse than previous models. This is not necessarily any kind of negative comment because the Dyson vacuums have a long history of receiving very high marks. This simply means that the new model meets the previous high standards for the Dyson brand. One drawback for some is that this new model, like the other Dyson upright vacuums, weighs in at 21 pounds, which some owners feel is just too heavy.
The Dyson model DC17 is not actually a self-propelled model. However, a number of the reviewers made comments about how the very powerful brush-roller effectively pulls the unit across the floor, and the only thing the operator needed to do was to steer it. In testing against the Hoover Wind Tunnel and the Shark Infinity vacuums, the Dyson DC17 was reported to be much easier than the Shark or the Hoover vacuum to push and to maneuver around the room.
Because of the bagless design of the Dyson vacuum cleaners, the dustbin must be emptied when it is full. However, the advantage is that you can see into the dustbin while it is operating so that you know exactly when it is time to empty it out. Dyson owners say that emptying the dustbin is a simple task, but that occasionally pet hairs stick to the inside of the bin, requiring a simple swipe with a cloth to remove it. Overall, Dyson vacuums receive high marks and are considered by many to be the best vacuum on the market.
