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Dyson DC15 Animal Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner | 
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| Brand: Dyson
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $599.00
New (3) from $599.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  177 reviews
Sales Rank: 9831
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 0.2 x 0.1 x 0.4
MPN: DC1500064
Model: 64
UPC: 852184000648
EAN: 0852184000648
ASIN: B000BGO7KW
Release Date: June 12, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | All-floors upright vacuum cleaner with motorized brushbar | | • | Root8Cyclone technology ensures powerful, continuous suction | | • | Quick-draw Telescope reach; mini turbine head; low-reach floor tool | | • | Hygienic 5/7-gallon dust bin; lifetime HEPA filter; certified asthma friendly | | • | Measures 18-1/2 by 13-2/3 by 44 inches; 5-year warranty |
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Product Description
Mini turbine head Low reach floor tool Carpet care kit The Ball Lifetime HEPA filter Glides into awkward spaces Powerful 10 amp motor Large debris pickup Telescope Reach system Root8Cyclone technology Hygienic bin emptying Instant stair cleaning Approved for allergy sufferers 2 year warranty Lifetime washable filters Clear Bin Brush Control Motorised brushbar High velocity airflow tools Dimensions: (HWD) 44.09 x 13.66 x 11.41 In.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 172 more reviews...
 It is an animal! October 10, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
We have owned this for 2 years now. It was nearly $800 when we got it. At the time we bought it we had an old I mean OLD Kirby upright. I vacuumed daily with the Kirby but it burned out a belt and needed some minor work. So we ordered one of these. All I can say is WOW! When we got it, it had only been 2 days since the death of the Kirby. I got 3 canisters full of junk off the carpet in the first 10 minutes. By the time I did the whole house I had emptied the canister 5 times! Hair, dust, gunk whatever it was in there.
The ball makes it as easy as Dyson shows on his commercials. All you need to do is flick your wrist in a direction and the thing goes that way, it is honestly amazing.
Every piece of this vacume is so well engineered. If it dies for any reason you can call a number and it will talk to the person on the phone to tell them what is broke (well via tones, not voice :)). They then send out a part for it to be fixed.
You get what you pay for, go ahead and buy a cheaper knock off... IMHO this is the best vac I have ever seen let alone owned.
 Obviously built by a man October 4, 2008
This is a good vacuum but difficult to use. The only real animal hair thing about it is the very large attachment mainly to be used on furniture. It is very hard to use the stick because you have to totally unwrap the wire, pull out the stick attach it to the hose and then use it. Also it has absolutely no edge power. It leaves an obvious 1 inch mark where it just doesn't "suck". So you do have to end up going around the room with the stick. For the money just buy a good bagless vacuum and you will get the same for your money. I bought a Hoover and it is great for the downstairs because also this vacuum is very heavy and hard to bring up and down stairs!!
 Good suction but scratches floors badly October 4, 2008
Have had this vacuum for several years now. Worked great on carpeted floors but we recently remodeled our house with all African Walnut. Unfortunately the Dyson has resulted in significant scratches on the floors due to the very small hard plastic wheels under the head. Now looking for something more hardwood friendly.
Love it!!! October 1, 2008
I'm a proud owner of three Siberian Huskies. That being said I have a massive amount of hair... everywhere. I have a Furminator( which I love) I use to brush them three times a week and still hair, hair, hair. The carpet was awful and so was our furniture. We went through two other vacuums that didn't seem to be getting the job done.
Last Christmas, with relatives coming to visit out of state, I decided enough was enough. I researched online and read reviews for several other vacuums. I decided on the Dyson Animal(The ball version). The results ~ Amazing. The hair and dirt it picked up not only shocked me but, made me feel kind of sick all of that was in and on my carpet. I have a fairly small living room and I had to dump the canistor twice. It lived up to all the hype I read in the reviews.
There are a few people who say that the suction isnt working for them as well as they had hoped. In some cases not at all. This is surprising to me. When I vacuum I can actually see the hair being sucked to the machine before it even reaches it. I let all my friends use it, because they love it and are saving up to buy one of their own.
Bottom Line: Best $500 I spent so far. Met all my expectations.
Oh boy, am I in trouble! September 29, 2008
I bought the Dyson DC24 from Target because I felt I couldn't afford the DC15 and the lightweight, compact design of the DC24 appealed to me. Let me say, I have been incredibly pleased with the power and performance of the DC24.
That said, when I saw Amazon had such a great price for a new, not reconditioned DC15 -- the one we originally wanted -- I had to snap it up. Wow, and uh-oh were my first reactions (that has to do with why I'm in trouble, which I'll get to later.).
It is definitely worth purchasing for even more robust cleaning power (we have 8 cats!) and its generous array of attachments. It is more unwieldy, though not nearly as heavy as the ridiculous, poor-performing Kirby. With the Kirby, I had to get on hands and knees with a Gonzo sponge to lift hair, then vacuum - no more of that! The good news is either Dyson lifts pet hair without hesitation. The difference with the Animal is that while it is heavier to manage, it cleans even more definitively.
A motivating factor is that I am an asthma sufferer, which I realize is exacerbated by the cats. The asthma's under control with meds, but I have definitely noticed dramatic improvement in my breathing and the utter banishment of household allergies due to such thorough cleaning.
The "Ball" pivoting mechanism isn't hype, either. It reduces all that repositioning and maneuvering.
So then, why am I in trouble? I am an idiot (or not!) because I am keeping both. The DC24 (small one) is perfect for whipping through the house on weeknights when I don't want to have a major production. It's so easy and light, able to get in tight and low places and I am never taxed or tired after using it. The Animal stays because there is simply no better cleaning to be had. I have had many vacuums in my life and if I could recoup my money from those manufacturers for the lousy performance of their Hoovers, Eurekas and Kirbys -- plus receive reimbursement for the extra hours I spent "double-cleaning" -- I could easily pay for the entire line of Dyson products with bags of money left over!
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