Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 400473-01
- SKU:
- 10104284
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the impressive suction power, fantastic ease of use, and lightweight, cordless design, which contribute to its great overall performance. However, a significant number of customers feel that the battery life could be improved. Additionally, some users mention that the price is steep and the product can be noisy, especially on hardwood floors.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Excellent Stick Vac
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We bought this since we have two dogs and hardwood floors. This has been a fantastic cleaning up the dog fur. The run time is perfect for spot cleans and the area rug. We get close to the stated 40 min battery life. We do use a full size vacuum for whole house cleaning.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Awesome, awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is one of the product that everyone should have.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Weight
Works great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This unit works great on pet hair and so light and handy
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Good, but poor battery life
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a good vacuum, but the battery life is very poor.
I would recommend this to a friend When it works I love it!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It works great 75% of the time, but than it does this weird surging thing and is hard to use. Also painful of the trigger finger you have to hold the same time. Thinking about upgrading . . .
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from DysonProductExpert
Posted .Hello there, this is Kelly with Dyson. We are sorry to hear that you're having an issue with your Dyson V8 Animal. We speak to our owners frequently and they tell us that cordless vacuums have changed the way they clean. We hear they clean more often, but in shorter bursts, spending less than 20 minutes per clean. With regard to the pulsing you're now experiencing, I can confirm that this would either indicate that your filter needs to be washed, or that you have a blockage someplace within the machine. We'd value the opportunity to go over your machine with you to learn more about your experience and provide you with support to assist with resolving the problem. Please contact us directly at askdysonUS@dyson.com and it will be our pleasure to assist you further.
Best wishes,
Kelly
Dyson Customer Support
- Pros mentioned:Suction power
F5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s the suck zone. So much sucking. It keeps sucking.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
It’s ok
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works well, battery doesn’t last long though. Also, if you don’t keep the filter in the top clean it loses suction quickly. Real hassle when you’re doing a project including vacuuming up drywall dust. Expect more for the money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from DysonProductExpert
Posted .Hi Mark, this is Kelly with Dyson. Thank you for your review of the Dyson V8 Animal. Your machine will require filter washing every 30 days. This is to ensure that the airflow path is kept clear, and that your machine maintains its proper suction and overall performance. With regard to vacuuming substances such as drywall dust, you will want to make sure you're not doing this often or in large quantities. Drywall dust or other powdery substances can get trapped inside of the cyclone. This part of the machine cannot be cleaned with water, and if left inside can drastically reduce your suction power. We would value the opportunity to assist with your machine, to help ensure your Dyson is working properly. Please feel free to contact us directly at askdysonUS@dyson.com.
Best wishes,
Kelly
Dyson Customer Support
Great Product - Highly Recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this product for my second home, replacing a canister model. I really like the convenience of not having to drag around the canister with its hose and power cord. I wish I had purchased it sooner.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Price
Dyson
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s overpriced for what it does. But it does a decent job.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Weight
Good tool
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Light weight and it was a great price bought Black Friday
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
nice and powerfull
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.battery do not last long after 20 minutes of use it dies
I would recommend this to a friend Good Bang for Buck
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Even if it's a couple generations behind, this cordless vacuum still handles all my needs. On carpet this thing is really picks up everything especially on the high setting.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Cordless
Electricity Leak
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought a Dyson V8 vacuum. It is cordless, but when I used on the second day, I felt my hand was electric shock. My son tried and had the same. Now I had to wear a glove to use, but sometime it still went through the glove.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from DysonProductExpert
Posted .Hi there, this is Krystal with Dyson. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on the Dyson V8 Animal. I am sorry to hear about the difficulties with your vacuum. What you described is a build up of static electricity. This can occur when the brushhead/tool moves back and forth over certain surfaces. Using a dryer sheet to wipe down the machine can help dissipate any static build up.
We would value the opportunity to learn more about your experience and want to ensure your vacuum is working as intended. Please contact us at askdysonUS@dyson.com with your serial number, description of issue or concern and your contact information and we will be happy to help.
Best Wishes,
Krystal
Dyson Customer Service
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Loved it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to maintain, cordless, light weight. Happy with it.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Good second vacuum
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Why in the world don't they make these with exchangeable batteries? Love the vacuum. Does a great job in all areas. Of course, the could make the batteries interchangeable like all cordless tools they would just prefer to sell you another vacuum. That's why only 3 stars
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from DysonProductExpert
Posted .Hi Dash, this is Kelly with Dyson. Thank you for taking the time to write your review on the Dyson V8 Animal Cordless vacuum cleaner. I am happy to hear how pleased you have been with the performance of your vacuum, thus far in your use. Dyson V8 Animal cordless is a hassle-free vacuum with powerful suction. The powerful direct-drive cleanerhead removes ground-in dirt and pet hair from carpets, and self-adjusts to pick up dirt and debris from your bare floors.
In regards to your inquiry, I am happy to inform you that the V8 battery can be changed in the future, in the rare event that it is ever needed. This vacuum was not intended for the battery to be change out regularly, however, if you would choose to do so, it is something that can be done by removing two screws which hold the battery securely in place.
Please consider sending us an email with your contact information to askdysonUS@dyson.com and we will be in touch.
Best wishes,
Kelly
Dyson Customer Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Great vac to get you kids to clean
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This vac is awesome. I can get my kids to vacuum the house.
I would recommend this to a friend Love it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed to buy a new hand vacuum cleaner and decided on a new dyson and I love it to much with up to 40 min of battery it replaces my dyson upright vacuum as I can do my house in half the time and reach places my upright cannot get to easily.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Easy to use
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to mount, attachments connect quickly and easily.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
gift for my daugther
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good price and great equipment. Very easy to use.!
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Thought it would be better
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had an animal Dyson, thought I would try this rechargeable one...it is ok, but would not recommend because its charge is limited when using it in max power mode. Did not compare to the power of my animal Dyson that is wired.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from DysonProductExpert
Posted .Hello Riks, this is Kelly with Dyson. We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the run time of your V8 Animal, in max power mode. Your vacuum will come with standard and Max power modes. Our cordless models also have a run-time enhancing light touch trigger which ensures battery power is only used when the trigger is pushed. In Max power run time will be up to 7 minutes, and in standard power, you can expect run times of up to 30-40 minutes depending on which tool or attachments you are using. Having a shorter run time does sound unusual, and we'd value the opportunity to go over your machine with you.
Please feel free to reach out to us directly at askdysonus@dyson.com. We are keen on providing support.
Best wishes,
Kelly
Dyson Customer Support