Archive for January, 2009

Dyson Vacs

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

The Dyson Limited Company is in my opinion the best provider of upright vacuums in today’s marketplace. So in this article I just want to talk a little bit about why I think that the Dyson vacs are the best around.

Dyson Vacs Technology

Dyson vacuums are among the top sellers in the market because they are known to be work horses. It is the technology that is in them that allows them to do so much. Did you know that every Dyson vac is equipped with a Root Cyclone TM that guarantees you will never lose suction while vacuuming your floors? The Cyclone is just one of many technological devices that Dyson hold patents on, another is the Dyson Ball.

One of James Dyson’s earliest inventions was the ballbarrow, a wheelbarrow on a ball instead of a wheel; he designed the barrow with the intention of allowing for greater movement when carrying heavy loads. It wasn’t until recently that he thought to apply the technology to his uprights; which has absolutely changed the way the standard upright vacuum moves.

Dyson Vacs for Health

Cleaning your house to keep yourself healthy just makes sense, and yet so many vacuum cleaner companies don’t really do anything to make it easier on you. Dyson vacs on the other hand all comply with the standards set to meet the Allergy and Asthmas Associations program for certification. This means that not only do you pick the dust up off the floor, but the air that is cycled out of your vacuum is Asthma and Allergy friendly.

Dyson Vacs Warranty

I am one of the suckers that you see at Best Buy getting talked into purchasing the extending service plan because well I just like to feel secure in my purchase. However Dyson doesn’t require an extended service plan because right out of the box they provide you will a full 5 year warranty on all of the Dyson vacs parts and service. If that doesn’t make you feel secure I don’t know what will.

Dyson Vacs Price

You may be warranted to say the price of a Dyson vac is a little higher than it should be, but when compared to other home appliances, and other top of the line vacuums such as Kirby you will see that the Dyson’s are actually are bargain for what you get. I made around 300.00 for my DC24, but that will even out to be about 60.00 a year if it only last for the length of the warranty. So realistically speaking I think the price is justified for what you get.

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The Dyson Canister Vacuums

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Since the inception of Dyson info I have put most of my focus on the Dyson Upright vacuums and their parts and accessories. The time has come for me to switch gears a little bit and look at the uprights counterpart, AKA the Dyson canister vacuums.

The canister vacuum is great for those of us that have households that don’t have a ton of storage space and was actually one of the options I looked at before I bought my DC24. Basically a canister vacuum allows for all the same functionality of a full sized upright vacuum, but without the need to have a full sized closet to store one. The Dyson canister vacuums after all are known as “stowable” meaning they can fit almost anywhere you need to store them.

The Dyson Canister Vacuums aren’t nearly as popular as their upright models so like my site there haven’t been as many items produced for them. But that doesn’t mean that they aren’t any less functional that the uprights.

On Dyson’s site they are currently offering the Dyson DC21 as their primary canister vacuum but don’t be discouraged that you only have one to choose from because both past and future models such as the Dyson DC11 and the DC23 can be found on sale on different distributors which are both above and beyond par with other canister vacuums on the market.

The Dyson Canister Vacuum Models:

The Dyson DC11 Canister is the original canister vacuum from Dyson and while no longer sold directly from the company you can still find it for sale in refurbished formats and some stores and generally online at Amazon.

The Dyson DC21 is the current front runner for the canister product line from Dyson. This vacuum is compact and easily storable and has an amazing array of features and attachments to go with it. The features for this vacuum include a motorized brush bar that can be turned on and off with the tap of your toe, a Dyson Cyclone to guarantee that you never lose suction, and a lifetime HEPA filter.

The Dyson DC23 is the future of the canister models from Dyson. It is equipped with the level 3 Cyclone technology, the lifetime heap filter, the automatic brush bar, it is equipped with large wheels to make carrying the vacuum upstairs easier, and has a hygienic canister to keep your house asthma and allergy friendly.

My Opinion about the Dyson Canister vacuum cleaners:

They are perfect for a house that needs a place to keep a vacuum but doesn’t have a lot of space to do it. I prefer the use of a upright as it is much more convenient than a canister, but I would recommend them to anyone.

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Dyson DC07 All Floors Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Wow, that is quite the mouthful for a vacuum name, but I guess it is fitting as this is quite the vacuum cleaner. Did you know that the DC07 is actually the one that started it all? Yep, that it is why it is called the Dyson Origin.

The Dyson DC07 came from Dyson in 6 different models, one of the most popular models being the Dyson Dc07 All Floors Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner that you most likely searched for to find this article.

So what’s in a name? Well Everything. Let’s take a minute to break down what this name actually means before we start looking at whether or not this vacuum would be right for you.

The Dyson DC07 All Floor Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner.

To make things easy let’s remove Dyson and upright vacuum cleaner, I am pretty sure if you are searching for those phrases then you know who Dyson is and what an upright vacuum cleaner is. DC07 is nothing more than a model number so it really doesn’t serve much purpose other than having a standard naming convention for the company. Now we move on to all floors, and yep it means exactly what you think it means: this vacuum is great no matter what type of surface you are using it on. You can be vacuuming hardwoods, tile, carpet, or rugs and this vacuum will get the job done right. However the cyclone is the cat’s pajamas as some might say, or the main feature as the less jive turkeys might say. The cyclone is Dyson’s patented sucking technology and is the reason Dyson is such a high value and high quality vacuum cleaner.
The Dyson Cyclone uses centrifugal force to push air in a cyclonic motion to make sure that you don’t get any loss of suction while your vacuums canister fills up.

So basically the Dyson DC07 All Floors Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner is a standard upright vacuum that has the ability to clean any surface in your house while using a cutting edge technology to guarantee you never get a clog stopping your progress.

The downside to the DC07 is that it is no longer an option to purchase the vacuum from Dyson as the model has long since been retired from their current catalog. However Dyson offers many great upright vacuums that I suggest you take a look at. Go up to our drop down menu and you will find a list of great Dyson upright vacuums.

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Dyson Low Reach Floor Tool Attachment

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

What is the Dyson Low Reach Floor Tool Attachment?

Vacuuming under your couch, bed, or an open bottom step can be laborious to say the least. You can get a friend or loved one to help you move a couch or bed, but I don’t care how many friends you have I doubt you are moving the steps without some major construction. The Dyson low reach floor tool is designed to make the process a whole lot easier. The attachment is a low profile vacuum head that can me attached to your Dyson to help you clean underneath the tough places your normal vacuum head can’t fit.

How to Use the Dyson Low Reach Floor Tool Attachment:

While you are doing your ordinary house cleaning it is easier to put on an attachment to complete the job than it is to stop and move a piece of furniture. With that in mind the engineers at Dyson made their low reach floor tool a simple snap on attachment. In order to use it just remove the collapsing / extending wand from your vacuum and snap the attachment into place at the end of the hose. Then continue to use you wand to sweep underneath your couch or coffee table. You don’t need any special tools to use the low reach floor attachment, and it works like any other piece of Dyson equipment. IE: the Dyson multi-angle brush or the Dyson mini turbine head.

Will The Low Reach Floor Tool Attachment Work With My Dyson?

Unfortunately like many of Dyson’s attachments the low reach floor tool is not a universal attachment. It is specifically designed to work with only 3 of their upright vacuums; the Dyson DC07, the Dyson DC14, and the Dyson DC17.

What attachments does Dyson offer?

I have written a few articles about some of Dyson’s other tools so be sure to check them out with the following links or head on over to Amazon from the images below to see what they offer from Dyson’s lineup.

Dyson DC18 Accessories

The Dyson Multi-angle Brush

Other Dyson parts and accessories.

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Dyson DC25 Sale

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Buying a Dyson Vacuum can be a very difficult decision to make being that their standard upright vacuums range anywhere from $399.00 to $599.00. What this means is it is very important for you to know where a Dyson DC25 Sale may be taking place, and I intend to tell you just that. Now don’t misunderstand me and run out to one of these stores because you think one is on sale, that is not the case, this is just a user friendly way of knowing what store or website might be offering up the best price on the Dyson you are looking for.

Below are a list of stores and internet outlets from which you can buy a Dyson Vacuum, my favorite being Amazon, which you may have notice from all of the Amazon ads on the site. I love Amazon because they have, new Dysons on Sale, refurbished Dysons on Sale, and even used Dysons for sale which means I can find the best value for me along with a sound name to back their business practice.

But Amazon isn’t the only place that offers a DC25 Sale, so be sure to check out some of the following stores to see where you can score the best deal.

Buy a Dyson DC25 On Sale Online at:

Conn’s
JC Penney
Target
Kohl’s
ABC Warehouse
Ace Hardware
Circuit City
Home Depot
Abt Electronics
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Max-Vacuum
Factory Direct
Kmart
Amazon.com
Macy’s
Costco.com
Electronic Express
Lowe’s
Overstock.com
Bed Bath and Beyond
Best Vacuum
Sears
Vacuum-Direct.com
hhgregg.com
Best Buy
ABC Vacuum Warehouse
J&R Music World

Remember that an informed shopper is also the best shopper. Because store’s like Lowe’s guarantee that if you find it for a lower price they will match it and beat it by 10%. Do your homework and search for the best Dyson DC25 sale.

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Dyson DC18 Accessories

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

I would have to say that one of the downsides to buying a Dyson vacuum is that they don’t come from the factory with very many accessories. Generally the vacuums will have 1 or 2 attachments in the box and that is it.

However it is not to say that Dyson doesn’t offer a great amount of accessories for each model of vacuum that they have. In fact The Dyson DC18 Accessories list is quite long. Let’s see what attachments and tools Dyson has to offer.

Dyson DC18 Accessories – Attachments:

Asthma and Allergy Kit
Flexi crevice tool
Low reach floor tool
Combination tool
Stair tool
Zorb groomer
Mattress tool
Soft dusting brush
Multi-angle brush

Dyson DC18 Accessories – Cleaners:
Dyson carpet cleaning kit
Dyzolv™ spot cleaner
Zorb carpet maintenance powder

Dyson DC18 Accessories – Replacement Parts:
Brush bar
Bin assembly
Cyclone assembly
End cap assembly – Left
End cap assembly – Right
Dyson lifetime filter
Hose / U-bend assembly
User guide
Cleanerhead assembly
Post-motor filter
Wand handle

Personally I don’t think you can find a better accessory for your Dyson DC18 or any vacuum for that matter, than the Multi-Angle brush. When you pair the light weight and easy to carry frame of the DC18 Slim with the convenience of the multi-angle brush you can clean just about anything in your path.

Be sure to check out my article Dyson Parts & Accessories to find the details on many of these unique tools, and where you are able to find them.

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What is The Dyson Ball Asthma & Allergy?

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

I have recently seen a lot of people searching for the term Dyson Ball Asthma so I wrote this article to clear up a little confusion some may be having about the Dyson Ball vacuums. The Dyson Ball technology is currently available on two of the Dyson upright vacuums; the Dyson DC24 and the Dyson DC25. These two vacuums are almost identical in looks and functionality, except the DC25 is much larger than the DC24 and it comes in two different model types as opposed to just the All Floors model that the DC24 comes in.

Unfortunately neither of these vacuums is actually built as an Asthma & Allergy model, meaning that in reality there is technically no Dyson Ball Asthma that many of you have been searching for. But don’t be discouraged.

If the primary focus of your vacuum cleaner is to reduce allergen and asthma irritants, you might want to continue your search for a Dyson Asthma & Allergy model, but you don’t actually have to.

Every Dyson upright vacuum cleaner is actually certified asthma and allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. This means that no matter which Dyson model you choose you will get the benefits of a vacuum that reduces asthma and allergy irritants.

So if you have your heart set on getting a Dyson Ball model feel reassured that even though the Dyson DC24 and DC25 don’t come specifically in a Dyson Ball Asthma & Allergy model type you will still be getting and seeing the results of an asthma and allergy friendly vacuum cleaner.

The Asthma & Allergy Model is currently available on the Dyson DC17.

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The Dyson Animal vs. Dyson Slim

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

The Dyson Animal

The Dyson Animal is a model type made specifically for picking up animal hair and pet dander. All of the models that are labeled Animal are equipped with a Dyson Root Cyclone TM, An extending wand, brush control, a lifetime HEPA filter, and a 5 year warranty, and a mini turbine head. The mini turbine head is an attachment that allows for maximum removal of pet hair from dense fabrics and upholstery and is also great for use in a car.

The Dyson Slim

The Dyson Slim is a model type made specifically for convenience. There is currently only 1 Dyson upright that is known as the “slim” and it is the DC18. The Slim model is also equipped with a Dyson Root Cyclone TM, An extending wand, brush control, a lifetime HEPA filter, and a 5 year warranty. However instead of having a mini turbine head that is great for picking up pet hair the DC18 slim has been engineered to weigh in less than 16lbs making the vacuum one of the lightest full size upright vacuums on the market.

The Dyson Animal vs. Dyson Slim

In my opinion these two models do not have enough similarities to make a strong comparison because they serve separate purposes. One vacuum in meant to provide better suction and power for houses that have animals, and the other vacuum is meant to be lightweight and easy to maneuver for those that don’t want the bulk of a standard full sized upright model.

If you are looking to compare two different Dyson models I would suggest you start by comparing two of the same kind or at least to models that serve a similar purpose. For example I think a better comparison would be: DC17 Animal vs. DC25 Animal or the DC24 vs. the DC25. The reason being is that when comparing an Animal vacuum to a slim vacuum you are basically forced to ignore their main features. By that I mean comparing the ability to pick up pet hair vs. weight isn’t a very strong search criteria.

When considering these two models I would ask myself one question. Do I want a vacuum that is lightweight or one that is designed to pick up after animals?

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Dyson DC18 vs. DC24

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

The Dyson DC18 and DC24 didn’t originally come across in my mind as two vacuums that should rightfully be compared because of how truly different they are in their nature. The DC18 is a full sized upright vacuum while the DC24 is not so I thought that they might not make good competition for one another. But today I consider myself mistaken because although the two vacuums are very different in size the both share one huge selling point; they are both extremely light weight.

Before I get into any more comparisons of the two though I think we should take a short look at what each individual vacuum has to offer. So let’s begin.

The Dyson DC18:

The DC18 is known as the slim vacuum because it is a full upright vacuum cleaner that weighs in less than 16lbs which is very light for a full sized up upright. This vacuum comes with all of Dyson’s standard amenities including the lifetime HEPA filter, the expanding wand, the Dyson Cyclone Technology, push button brush control, and a 5 year warranty that covers parts and service.

The Dyson DC24:

The DC24 is known as the ball vacuum, or at least one of the ball vacuums, because it is one of a few models that is equipped with the new Dyson Ball Technology. However unlike the other models that carry the ball name the DC24 is about half their size and weighs in at a measly 11.65lbs. And as usual the DC24 is equipped with an extending wand, a Dyson Cyclone, a HEPA filter, brush control, and a 5 years warranty.

The Dyson DC18 vs. DC24

Comparing a full sized upright to one that isn’t didn’t make much sense to me before I started to look at the details. The DC24 is not a full size vacuum so I thought that the comparison would be like the much fabled apples and oranges comparison that I have heard so much about. However it holds one very similar feature to the DC18; it is extremely light weight. So that is where the focus of this comparison is going to lie. If you want a better comparison for the DC18 please check out my article Dyson DC18 Slim vs. DC25.

As I stated before with the DC18 being a larger vacuum the normal comparisons quickly become unfair, but when it comes to size and portability the DC24 Ball actually blows the DC18 away. The Dyson DC18 slim weighs what will seem like a heavy 16lbs compared to the Dyson DC24’s 12lbs. The adjustable height on the DC24 makes storage and carrying much simpler, and the Ball technology that is attached to the DC24 makes maneuvering while vacuuming a breeze compared to the DC18 as well.

So if you want to compare suction, canister size, ability to pick up different types of messes I would suggest looking at 2 full size vacuums, but if you are looking for the best vacuum for it’s size and weight I would suggest the DC24.

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The Dyson Multi-Angle Brush

Friday, January 9th, 2009

We don’t live in the 1970’s anymore which is probably a good thing for most of us as the styles were strange, the atmosphere was different, and the vacuums were not what they are today to say it kindly. But let’s forget about the first two, or at least try to and focus on what makes the vacuum cleaner so much better today.

I think a lot of it has to do with the availability of different accessories to use on different cleaning jobs. I can remember my old vacuum being a big ugly brown thing that had two accessories: a hard brush and a soft brush. Neither was a bad and I used them both, but they were limited to what they could do. Dyson however has a whole line of parts and accessories that I can buy for my new vacuum that I really love. My favorite being the Multi-Angle Brush because it makes cleaning fan blades easier than I could have ever imagined.

I know it doesn’t sound like a big deal, and that most of you already just get on your step stool and dust them off by hand, or ignore them like I used to, but the Dyson multi-angle brush is really a major convenience. It allows me to not have to get my face, clothes, or floors dusty from brushing the dirt off of the blades, I don’t have to try to lift my vacuum up off the ground, and I can get both sides of the blades.

What this tool is, is really an upright vacuum attachment specifically designed to go where your Dyson can’t go on its own. Although your Dyson is light I don’t think you are going to be lifting it over your head to get those fan blades, and even if you do that you aren’t going to get both sides of them. This goes for the tops and the bottoms of your shelves and cabinets as well as for the top of the fridge. They are all just hard places to clean.

But the Dyson multi-angle brush tries to make it easier for you by allowing you to adjust the positioning of the head so that it will lay flat on the top of a surface such as a fan blade meaning you can swiftly and simply just run it along the top of the blade to get all of the dust off. Or you can “angle” it to make it look inverted allowing you to clean the dust off of the bottom of the blade too.

With this tool I am now able to clean those areas that can quickly get gross without you knowing it on a regular basis meaning my house is better for my allergies and my son’s overall health.

In my opinion I would say take advantage of some of the new technologies that really make the vacuum a great tool for cleaning like the multi-angle brush or any of Dyson’s accessories.

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Refurbished Dyson Animal Vaccuum

Monday, January 5th, 2009

Buying a new sparkly home appliance can be a very big decision for your household because well they get to be pretty expensive when all costs are added up. That combine with the tough economical times many of us are facing make it even more difficult for you to get the tools needed to making your life better.

I unfortunately don’t have great news for you if you are looking to find a Refurbished Dyson on the market. Although it is not impossible to find re-manufactured or refurbished Dyson vacuum cleaners it isn’t always simple.

The best place I have found to look for a Refurbished Dyson Vacuum are at Amazon, here are a couple of the vacuums that currently have listed on their site.

Dyson Refurbished Vacuum cleaners are essentially just the same as new Dyson vacuums because the are remanufactured by the company themselves meaning that they are given the same care and precise development that every Dyson vacuum cleaner is given.

In order to make sure the you have all the confidence in your refurbished vacuum Dyson provide a 6 month warranty on all of their refurbished models.

If you don’t quite feel comfortable with that 6 month warranty be sure to check out the extended warranties that amazon sells for The Dyson vacuums as well. They start at small $29.00 a fee you really can’t beat.

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Dyson DC25 Animal Vacuum Cleaner Ball

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

The Dyson DC25 Animal Vacuum Cleaner Ball ….

Wow! that is a mouth full. This name as are most of the Dyson products names is a little bit longer than it should be, so today I thought I would break it down and explain to you what makes the name, and the vacuum.

Let’s start with Dyson DC25 Vacuum Cleaner and remove the rest for a second. The Dyson DC25 is an upright vacuum cleaner from the Dyson Limited Corporation. It is a bag less vacuum cleaner and is one of Dyson’s most popular models.

Now let’s throw Dyson DC25 Animal Vacuum Cleaner together and see what we get. The result is a little bit more focused because now we can realize the the DC25 vacuum comes in two different styles The DC25 animal and the dc25 all floors model.

The Dyson DC25 Animal model is made to pick up animal hair and dander and comes with a special tool called the mini turbine head which is specifically designed to pull animal hair from tough carpets like upholstery.

Finally we have made it to the full phrase Dyson DC25 Animal Vacuum Cleaner Ball. The Ball is referring to Dyson’s Ball technology which in my opinion is one of the greatest things to ever happen to the vacuum cleaner. What the Dyson ball is, is a way for you to easily move your vacuum around furniture and your house without being stuck in the old fashioned back and forth motion all other vacuums use.

As you can now see that each word in the title means something else to the Dyson Model, and although it maybe a mouthful it is worth it because each word presents a new feature to the vacuum cleaner.

Get the Specifics On Models Below:

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Dyson DC17 Maintenance

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

Today I have put together a little something about the types of maintenance that are involved with your Dyson upright vacuum cleaner. The DC17 is a popular model, so I thought I would focus on maintaining it, however the practices that follow will for the most part be the same for all Dyson vacuum cleaners.

I for some reason have a tendency to use cars and computers as my examples on in my articles so I will continue with the trend. When it comes to providing a routine maintenance schedule you are probably pretty used to it as you do it already for your car. You change the oil every 3,000 miles, the transmission fluid every 60,000 miles, and your tires when needed. Well it is time to treat your vacuum cleaner with the same respect.

When maintaining your Dyson DC17 you will want to create your own maintenance schedule, something you can realistically keep in order to ensure your Dyson is always performing at it’s best.

Here are my recommendations.

Empty the canister every time you vacuum. It isn’t an must do, but you don’t leave garbage in your car do you? If you keep the canister clean you will be at the ready any time you need it and you will be suspect to any clogging that may be occurring.

Wash your filter once a month. Again, this isn’t a must in fact Dyson recommends you do it every couple of months on their site, but I suggest you create a routine so you get used to keeping your filter clean. It is better to take the extra time and be ready with a clean filter when you need it rather than having to clean and dry the filter while you are rushed.

Remove any long hair from your brushes. Next time you clean out your hair brush do the same for your vacuum. It is having the same problem, take a second to clean it up so your brush can do its job.

Other maintenance might involve replacing a hose or buying a new filter, but outside of that you should remember that you have a 5 year warranty that covers all parts and labor on your Dyson upright vacuum cleaner. So don’t try to become a Dyson mechanic because you have a service department simply waiting to fix any problems that occur.

Here a More detailed instructions about cleaning your Dyson filter as well as removing and emptying the Dyson Canister.

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