A:AnswerHello Harp, this is Kelly with Dyson. The Dyson V8 Animal can be used on carpeting, area rugs and bare floors. That being said, it does have a spinning brush bar that cannot be disabled. There is a soft roller cleaner head available for purchase separately, which was engineered specifically for hard flooring. If you cannot locate this tool at your local Dyson retailer, we do carry it on the Dyson website.
Best wishes,
Kelly
Dyson Customer Support
A:AnswerHello Sam, this is Kelly with Dyson. Your Dyson V8 Animal will have two filters; one that sits inside of the cyclone, and the HEPA filter on the back of the motor. You will want to wash these once a month. With regular maintenance and care, you shouldn't ever have to replace them.
Best wishes,
Kelly
Dyson Customer Support
A:AnswerOurs does too. (You would think with all that force it would have better suction.) Well did, after two uses ours no longer holds a charge at all. Personally extremely disappointed in this product.