Dyson - Ball Animal Upright Vacuum - Iron/Purple

We owned our first Dyson 22 yrs ago, a second 15yrs ago, and they're both still running but it was time for a new one given the best buy deal of the day for this model. Very strong suction and operation. The best so far. Most products get cheaper and less capable over time as cost reductions and profit demands take over. This Dyson gets better which is the right way to look at product evolution. Maximize design effectiveness. This is it. Only caveat, still heavy. All 3 we have owned over the years weigh about 17lbs. They really need to lighten these up. Were not getting any younger.

So simple to assemble and perfect to operate. Such a beautiful machine. The best vacuum I have ever owned.

We love this vacuum. It's easy to use, light weight and very versatile. The wand is very much improved over the last version we had years ago. There's also a new attachment that is AMAZING on furniture. Definitely would recommend it to anyone who is considering a new vacuum.

With four young children and a black lab/golden retriever mix pup, we know messes at our house. If I don't vacuum every couple of days, tiny hair balls start following us around the house. Walking on crumbs is going to happen regardless. I wasn't sure what to except when I opened the box of the Dyson Ball Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum, but I was kind of hoping for a miracle. Not that it would vacuum on it's own, although that would be amazing, but that it would actually pick up the dirt and dog hair easily. Impressed with how easy it was to assemble out of the box, I plugged it in and held my breath as I went for the stairs. I did have to figure out exactly which tool to use, but the suction was strong and it's so light I was easily able to carrying it up the stairs as I went. Even my children have been excited to help clean up! It easily goes between carpets and hardwood floors. If you're in the market for a vacuum and have carpet, hardwoods, hairy pets, children, or just want an awesome vacuum, the Dyson - Ball Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum is for you. I did receive the Dyson - Ball Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum in exchange for my review. All opinions though are my own.

When using the hand held attachments the hose is awkward to keep straight when used in close proximity to vacuum unit. That is the reason I have given 4 rather than 5 stars. Dyson should supply a storage container for additional parts. This particular unit came with 5 attachments. After vacuuming, if you leave residue from vacuuming in holding tank until next use, I have yet to smell a normal "vacuum stench" from dirt, dander, and animal fur. I purchased as Deal of the Day, however, I would not purchase at full price. Suction is great straight from the box. After using make sure to clean filter and holding tank prior to it becoming full. Suction has not been the same since first use. Still has good suction but not great.

If you have a good amount of carpet in your home, and especially if you have pets, this Dyson Ball Animal is indispensable. My husband and I have dust allergies so this vacuum helps us breath easy. The amount of dirt it catches, even if we don’t wear shoes in the house AND vacuum regularly, is crazy! You do have to assemble the Dyson Ball Animal but it literally takes only two minutes (I actually timed it). Previous to this, we had an older canister version. We loved it but this updated upright has much stronger suction and is easier to store in a small space. The accessories are so handy and the pet brush does wonders on our dog’s bed. The Dyson Ball Animal glides smoothly across carpet and it’s easy to maneuver around furniture. There is a feature to turn off the rotating brush for vacuuming on hard floors such as wood and laminate. The only thing that would make this vacuum more perfect is a retractable cord (the main feature I miss from my canister one)! Disclosure: I received a product for review. All opinions are my own.

This is my 3rd Dyson. I loved, loved, loved the first Dyson. Figured I would never get a different brand. 4 years ago I was moving and my machine had just started not turning off. I had to unplug, in order to turn off. I thought new house, new vacumn, it had given me 7+ years of service. I bought a Dyson, without roller ball, for my new home. It was harder to use and I decided I would go back to the roller ball when this one stopped working correctly. It performed ok, but I did think it was harder to handle. At 3 and a half years the hose broke. The way you need to hold the hose,bent, when using attachments caused the hose to crack open. I duct taped it so I could continue to use. I decided to get a new ball vacumn. I purchased this one and am totally disappointed. It is nothing like the first one I had. The canister that collects the dirt and animal hair, is impossible to empty without sticking my hand up into the hair to pull it out. Disgusting. When I use the tool to vacumn the tile floor in the kitchen, it is not designed properly. It goes in every direction except the one you want it to go. I can tell the hose will be splitting gut like the last one, as the awkward way you need to hold it to vacumn. The actual suction is great and the floor gets clean. It is just to difficult to use. For the price of a dyson, you expect quality. Not the case anymore.

I own one of the Dyson Digital Slim models, which I've used for a year and love it. I have a small home, and it's hard to get through all the furniture and toys we have in our living areas. I was worried that the full-sized Animal would just be too big to use effectively. I was wrong! Not only does the "ball" design make it easy to glide in and out of the small spaces that need vacuumed regularly in our home, the vacuum itself doesn't take up much more space than the slim model, both in use and in storage. The suction power is unbelievable, and the large canister size means I can do the whole house (dust from our farm and pet hair and all) without having to dump it until finished. While I prefer cordless models as a rule, this vacuum has a very long cord that can reach across my small home without having to unplug and find a new outlet. Wrapping it up isn't much of a chore, as the cord holder actually accommodates such a long cord (unlike other vacuums.) This vacuum is rather loud, especially with the brush motor engaged. Because it takes just one pass to get the job done, however, I really don't mind. This model came with lots of accessories, some of which I'm not sure how I will use. Assembling it was kind of tricky, as it only comes with picture instructions, and I'm not very good at visualizing things. One other feature that could be good -- or bad -- is that there is no step button to push to lay the vacuum down to use (as opposed to leaving it upright to use the attachments). You simply pull back and use the vacuum's own weight to engage it into the recline position. Might be more difficult for an older person to do. Also, you have to pick it up to move it, instead of just pulling back and rolling it on the back two wheels like other more traditional models. This may be tricky for someone who can't carry things, even with the vacuum being rather light. I think this easily trumps the other vacuums we've used over the years. I already know that Dyson has an excellent customer service team, great warranty, and will help you out with any of your questions (learned from other vacuums I own from them), so this is a good value when you consider craftsmanship and support. I'd pay more to get a great company that stands behind their products. I did receive the Dyson - Ball Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum in exchange for my review. All opinions though are my own.