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Dyson DC21 vs DC23

Friday, May 29th, 2009

When looking at the line of canister vacuum cleaners offered by Dyson, it doesn’t take long before you end up at the DC21 and the DC23. The only question that remains once you do is which to choose. This is where you need to look at the Dyson DC21 vs DC23 in order to make a decision.

Both vacuums are very compact and easily stored almost anywhere. They are both great for any house that doesn’t offer or have a lot of space for storage. The Dyson DC21 vs DC23 doesn’t offer any advantage toward one or the other when it comes to space saving ability or performance, however, there are a few other differences between the two that can help you make a more informed decision on which will better serve you and your needs. But let look at some of the features both offer first, and then go from there.

Both the Dyson DC21 vs DC23 come with the lifetime HEPA filter. This is a great option for anyone who has allergies or who suffers from asthma. With a monthly cleaning by using warm water to wash it out, the HEPA filter will continue to perform year after year. It is able to remove some of the smallest particles of dust and pollen in order to help keep your home as allergy free as possible.

In addition, both models come standard with the motorized automatic brush bar. This makes cleaning as easy as possible as the vacuum does most of the work for you. All you have to do is direct the brush bar in the direction you want to clean and it does the rest of the work. The Dyson DC23 comes with the telescope wrap system which makes it much more convenient and easy to use as the hose doesn’t get in the way as you clean. This is a great little feature of this vacuum cleaner making it much easier than the DC21.

When looking at the Dyson DC21 vs DC23, you also need to consider the fact that the DC23 is certified asthma and allergy friendly. Not all of the Dyson vacuum cleaners come with this certification, however, the DC23 does which means that it is even more capable of providing cleaner air and purifying your the air in your house while cleaning.

Another difference that will very quickly come to your attention when you do a Dyson DC21 vs DC23 comparison is that the DC21 only comes with the standard Cyclone technology while the DC23 comes with the level 3 Cyclone technology. This gives both vacuum cleaners incredible cleaning power, however, the DC23 very quickly pulls to the front of the pack. The level 3 Cyclone technology is some of the most advanced and unique systems for cleaning on the market and is absolutely one of the most powerful offered by any vacuum cleaner anywhere.

In addition to all of this, the DC23 is specifically designed with larger wheels in order to make carrying and moving the vacuum around much easier. This is especially beneficial when going upstairs. Even though both systems are very light, compact, and easily transportable and carried, these small additional features included on the DC23 make it even nicer of a vacuum cleaner to use all over your home.

When looking at the Dyson DC21 vs DC23, it becomes apparent that the DC23 out performs the DC21 in various areas when looked at side by side. Compared to other brand names on the market, there simply is no competition. However, when you compete with yourself such as Dyson does here, it can be difficult to keep up, and the DC21 simply doesn’t compete with the DC23.

The Dyson DC21 is the current front runner for the canister product line from Dyson.

Dyson DC17 Clogged Hair

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

If you found this article chances are you are having trouble with your Dyson DC17 clogging with hair. Most of the time it is either in the brush head, or in the canister / cyclone that the clog will occur and although this isn’t a normal for everyday use it happens from time to time and you should not be discouraged as they are problems that are pretty easy to fix.

The Dyson motorized brush bar has a tendency to stop turning if too much hair gets caught up in the bar. Now don’t worry, your $500.00 vacuum isn’t broken. All you have to do is remove the clogged hair from your Dyson DC17′s brush and then press the reset button on the site of the vacuums head and you will be back up and running like new in moments. If you would like a better set of instructions be sure to read our article detailing what do to when your Dyson brush won’t turn.

The Canister on the other hand should not be getting clogged as Dyson guarantees that you will never lose suction with a vacuum that is equipped with the Dyson Root Cyclone Technology. But the problem is not the vacuum. Unfortunately is is probably the user. I am sorry, I know nobody likes to hear that, but the cyclone only works correctly when your canister isn’t overly full. And if you will refer to your manual that came with the vacuum it will show you the full line and if you are having clogging issues I would be willing to bet that you are well above it.

Either way improper use or improper functionality isn’t my concern, I am here to tell you how to fix it. First unplug your vacuum. Remove the Dyson DC17′s canister form the vacuum. Open the bottom of the canister over a garbage can allowing for for the loose contaminants to drop into the garbage. Remove the top lid from the canister exposing the hair clogged filter. Simple use your hands or a brush to remove any hair that may be blocking the are flow of the filter. Replace all of the parts and proceed as usual.

Although few problems will occur with the use of your Dyson DC17 such as dealing with clogged hair or a brush bar that won’t turn, I have yet to have any significant problems. I would suggest that if you are repetedly having issues with hair clogging that you contact the manufacturer with specific questions and problems.

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.