tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104316077602376908.post4705521554648924430..comments2023-06-15T01:42:17.986-07:00Comments on Vacuum Cleaner: The Dyson DC40 is a fantastic machine.BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00496685474983842458noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104316077602376908.post-76103215657528266872011-11-10T03:32:40.000-08:002011-11-10T03:32:40.000-08:00So far I've been extremely pleased with the DC...So far I've been extremely pleased with the DC 40. It picked up cat hair I did not know was even there. Everything is self contained in the wand and attachments are easy to use. Maneuverability is also fantastic. Only time will tell.Araceli Dennisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104316077602376908.post-49730124693542404412012-11-16T10:32:40.000-08:002012-11-16T10:32:40.000-08:00We have two Dyson Vacuums in the household, so we ...We have two Dyson Vacuums in the household, so we are familiar with the quality of this brand. We purchased the third Dyson to cover the second level. However, the DC40 is so light, powerful, and fun to use that it visits both levels. More surprisingly, our young preteen girls have been seen vacuuming, with a smile on their faces. Great machine. The ball turning design is ingenious.Rosie Piercenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104316077602376908.post-67062565411375128432012-10-19T15:32:40.000-07:002012-10-19T15:32:40.000-07:00This is my second Dyson, the first was given away ...This is my second Dyson, the first was given away after 6 years of 2-3x weekly use. I've been ordering off the internet for 15 years and this has to be the best packaged product I ever seen. Unboxing and setup took 10 minutes. The instructions are not the best, so I went to Youtube. Pushing this vacuum is almost effortless and you can do a whole house and not get shoulder soreness. My favorite feature is going from carpet to floor without hitting any additional buttons. The weight is light enough for one handed lift up stairs. It rounds corners very well. The attachments and hose can go many places. It is slim, light, and makes you want to vacuum. Emptying the cannister is simple and I like to see what it picks up, something you can't do with bags. The price is rather steep and can turn many off. However, if you want the most advanced, coolest, warranty backed cleaning machine, I highly recommend this Dyson or any Dyson. You will get over the price the first use.Antoinette Morrownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104316077602376908.post-61356983788221155012011-12-22T05:32:40.000-08:002011-12-22T05:32:40.000-08:00Let me start by saying I was already a proud owner...Let me start by saying I was already a proud owner of a Dyson DC15 which we were quite happy with and had been using for years. Due to some accidental damage, I was in the market for a new one. After reading the few reviews available for the DC40 (all were good), I decided to go for it.<br><br>The Good...<br><br>First, assembly. It was pretty easy to put together. The instructions were just pictures, and it took about 20-25 minutes from the time I started opening the box to the time I plugged it in.<br><br>Next, operation. The vacuum is much quieter than my DC15 was. You can still carry on a conversation if you need to while this thing is running. The ball design still works great, and this one is more agile than my DC15 was. I think this is due to how light the vacuum is. This thing is very light. The suction is the same as DC15 was (great), so no complaints there. It's very good.<br><br>Finally, what really matters: My wife loves this thing. It's very easy for her to carry it up and down the stairs, again because it's so light and compact.<br><br>The Bad...<br><br>The power cord is too short. They should have given it an extra 10 feet. Also, it takes a little getting used to taking it from the off/upright position to the on/ready to vacuum position. You just sort of pull it down whereas with the DC15 you had to use your foot to hold it while sort of pulling up on the handle. I've gotten used to the new way, but it feels a little odd. I think this won't bother me after I get used it.<br><br>So to sum it up, this is an excellent vacuum. It's a bit pricey, but I'd buy it again if given the choice.Melisa Bergernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104316077602376908.post-21033888932041611082012-11-20T08:32:40.000-08:002012-11-20T08:32:40.000-08:00Wow. Just amazing! I have 4 dogs. And a doggie doo...Wow. Just amazing! I have 4 dogs. And a doggie door. A boxer, Doberman , Boston Terrier and a mutt. They run in and out the house all day long! My house is all tile. I have NEVER been able to keep it clean. Tried so many different things, but walking bare footed around the house I could still feel the fine dirt on my feet. So- bought a Dyson DC 40, off EBay, wrapped and in the box for $379. It was a big deal for me to spend that much even on a vacuum because they've never worked good. So, I have been using it, and man oh man does it clean my floors! It's even fun to use!! I'm so impressed, I'm thinking about buying one for my mother. Before my Dyson, if my husband even THOUGHT about buying me a vacuum cleaner as an anniversary or birthday present, I'll admit I would be pretty upset. However -of I would have gotten this Dyson- I would be crazy happy!Tamera Howellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104316077602376908.post-14424673832429670872013-12-29T10:32:40.000-08:002013-12-29T10:32:40.000-08:00This is a fantastic machine. I have had it for abo...This is a fantastic machine. I have had it for about 2 weeks so I cannot comment on durability, but so far it is<br>living up to all the buzz. The DC40 seems to be the new (2012) version of the DC25. The main advantages are<br><br>- Powerful<br>- Lightweight<br>- Compact<br>- Quiet<br><br>The power of this machine is amazing. We had vacuumed with an older machine and then went over the<br>same carpet with the Dyson. The canister for the dirt is transparent so you can see how much you extract.<br>Wow! The amount of dirt that it pulled was incredible. Emptying the canister is easy and there are no bags<br>to replace. I also like that it is small and light (15 lbs) so that it is very easy to move around and carry up and<br>down the stairs. The cord is 25 feet long which is long enough for us. The main disadvantage of the Dyson<br>is the price. We bought it with a 20% discount over Mother's day, but the price still seems high until I start to<br>think about all that dirt that it pulls.Andre Mayonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104316077602376908.post-5945988121666185012012-11-30T15:32:40.000-08:002012-11-30T15:32:40.000-08:00Replaced our Hoover wind tunnel with this vacuum. ...Replaced our Hoover wind tunnel with this vacuum. Had recently vacuumed our carpet when the Dyson machine arrived. Assembly was very easy and it was amazing how much dust and debris the Dyson machine picked up. It is so lightweight and the dyson ball gets around corners easily. I would rate this product six stars if I could.Nelson Brightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104316077602376908.post-16878718016383873172010-12-25T06:32:40.000-08:002010-12-25T06:32:40.000-08:00I have scoffed at my friends who spend way to much...I have scoffed at my friends who spend way to much money on Dysons because they're just cute and trendy but I went to the store the other day to pickup yet another vacuum cleaner bag and somehow came home with the Dyson DC40 Ball Upright. First let me say that I hate upright vacuum cleaners. We have one and it is heavy, I can't do stairs, I can't carry it easily from upstairs to down, etc. It can't clean under anything because it's too big. It is a decent vacuum cleaner that we spent over $300 so I figure it cleans pretty well but I don't vacuum much because it's such an ordeal to use.<br><br>So home I come with a $500 Dyson upright chosen because its carpet beater is belt driven (my requirement) and because it was surprisingly light. I was ready for hubby to flip out over the price but we use it on a recently vacuumed floor. First, it is so light, it barely feels like you're doing anything or that it's even sucking that hard. But up comes the most amazing quantity of dust and fur I've ever seen. So it goes, room after room. The kids even use it with ease. I've never liked bagless because dust flies everywhere and they are a pain to empty. Not this one - no dust whatsoever and no smell - I always get an old dusty smell when I use my bagged upright.<br><br>And emptying it is so so so easy. Just shove it deep into the trash can, push the button so the flap drops open and shake it around. It's so lightweight and maneuverable I can easily vacuum around curves, slip it in between furniture legs and under stuff. It's even light enough that I can do the stairs with it. This is a truly amazing vacuum cleaner. I love that all the tools have a place on board (I never know where my crevice tool is) and it is very easy to switch to the tools. Which reminds me, I don't think I need the crevice tool - This is the first vacuum I've had that really picks up edge to edge. You won't clean all the way to the wall if you head straight at it but if you go sideways against the wall, it even gets stuff out of the crack between the carpet and the baseboard. Worth every penny! This is an upright I love to own.<br><br>I would have bought the Dyson canister because canisters are my favorite especially because of retractable cord. However, the beater was air driven and as soon as it hit the carpet, it lost power and that is a pet peeve of mine with air driven beaters. I also considered the Animal version but didn't want to spend another $100 plus it was heavier.<br><br>Pros:<br>1. Lightweight<br>2. Maneuverable<br>3. Good cord length<br>4. Awesome edge to edge cleaning<br>5. Picks up an amazing amount of invisible hair and dirt - and proves it since you can see everything in the clear container.<br>6. Very easy to empty, just takes a few seconds.<br>7. No old dirt smell when vacuuming<br>8. All tools store on board<br>9. Easy to switch to tool use<br>10. 5 year warranty<br>11. No bags or filters to buy<br><br>Cons:<br>1. Price<br>2. Price<br>3. Ouch - PriceRon Dodsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104316077602376908.post-10033854650804072392010-10-11T04:32:40.000-07:002010-10-11T04:32:40.000-07:00Sergio Raynoreply@blogger.com