Dyson - Ball Allergy Plus Upright Vacuum - Moulded Blue/Iron

This is my second Dyson, the first one being purchased back in 2011 and I loved it. I decided to trade it in after a long 13 years and I've regretted it every single day. If I didn't know better, I'd say it feels like I received a prototype version of this vacuum. Very little on it feels good to use or anything that resembles a quality product. Everyone else in my house that has tried it finds it frustrating to use as well. I ended up getting a robot vacuum and only use this for random areas around my house. Likes: - Suction strength is great. There's no denying that and it does what it needs to. - The accessories it comes with are a nice touch. There's an attachment for every need. - The ball design Dysons are most known for truly make this the most maneuverable vacuum I've ever used. Dislikes: - The power button is "soggy" for lack of a better word. It doesn't click on or off and I have to push it multiple times for it to register and turn the vacuum off. - The kickstand wheels used for pushing the vacuum around (like when you are trying to put it away in a closet) are flimsy. The wrong angle or going over a rug will force the kickstand wheels to collapse. There's a very thin sweet spot to get the wheels to stay in place, but any slight bump will dislodge them. - The eject button on the dust canister requires at least a dozen pushes to open the bottom. The plastic piece that triggers the bottom to open just bends in place. I tried to empty the canister before I took the picture for this review but got sick of trying. - Reconnecting the handle to where it inserts is a nightmare every single time. You have to get the perfect angle for it to fit first, and then you have to give it some real pressure to get it to go into place (usually it involves hitting it with an open palm which doesn't feel great on my hand). - It randomly makes a bizarre noise that I can only describe as similar to when you let the air out of a balloon. I've wiped down every rubber connector and it still makes the noise. Overall: - Vacuuming is already chore, so it really says something that using the vacuum itself is an even bigger chore. I avoid using it all costs and I'm already shopping for a replacement and it's not even a year old. I liked the Dyson brand prior to this vacuum, but I doubt I will ever reconsider them after this.

This Dyson rocks. We have the smaller handheld version which is great as well. But this is much powerful and does the job more efficiently when you need to do your monthly cleanings. As opposed to the handheld which is for smaller and upkeep times. Can’t be the reliability and customer service from this company either. Wish I got this sooner. Picks up dirt like a champ and does it quieter than others I’ve used. But the biggest difference is the way it smells clean as well. That HEPA filter helps keep the dirt from going in the air. Lastly, the detachable hand is great for those cobwebs and dust for hard to reach places. Can’t stress the ease of that. And surprisingly it’s not as heavy as I thought it would be. So going up and down the stairs is not too much of an hassle. I can carry it with one hand by simply grabbing the ergonomic handle in the middle and let it just ride without bending and that’s the trick really.

Awesome vacuum cleaner, that's so much more than just a "vacuum cleaner". More accessory attachments than the Jedi have tricks up their sleeves. Very well thought out and is bagless, I didn't even know there was such a thing. Fantastic power that puts my older vacuum to shame. Buy one for your wife, she should Not hate it and ask for a divorce.

Buy this model! Don’t buy the Animal 3! I purchased the Animal 3 first and returned it. The Animal 3 is so hard to push that is was hurting my shoulder. It also didn’t revitalize the carpet pile as well as this model. This model is just a far better machine. Its easier to push and gives you those beautiful Dyson vacuum lines. It also comes with a ton of attachments!

Very power suction. Easy to assemble. Long power cord. Easy to empty bin. Quieter than my older vacuum. The only negative is no led light in the front to shine on the floor and only one accessory holder, wish it had multiple. Great vacuum overall.