Dyson DC15 Vacuum

Having been using a piece of junk vacuum with poor suction and noise levels that required one to use earplugs, I decided it was time to invest in a better vacuum that could do the job. There are a lot of choices for vacuums out there like the Miele, Dyson, Hoover, Kirby, and Bissell to name a few. However, what has peaked my interest the most is the Dyson DC 15 (a.k.a. The Ball):

Despite the fact that this piece of machinery is almost entirely made of up hard plastic, it is actually quite sturdy. What I like most is that this vacuum is mobile via a single ball. At first I was skeptical of this feature as I thought it was a gimmick until I tried a demo model. I was amazed at how easy it was to make sharp turns with the flick of the wrist. Check out the Dyson video demonstration to get a better idea of what I am talking about. Of course, it is probably better if you try it out in person.

Here are a few pros and cons:

Pros

• The cyclone technology lives up to its word.
• Long power cord (37 feet).
• Semi-automatic retractable hose.
• All accessories clamp onto the unit allowing easy storage and retrieval.
• Bagless with life-time HEPA filter. The plastic canister is extremely easy to disconnect and dump debris in the trash.
• Powerful suction. I’m picking up dirt and various other things I never imagined.
• All connections of the vacuum are easy to disassemble and reassemble especially if you suck up a large object and need to unclog the vacuum to resume operation. This is impressive because when the vacuum is not in use, the connections are loose which would cause one to believe that the machine will leak air. However, this is not the case as the suction is so good that all connections seal up seamlessly.

Cons

• Slightly heavy. This does not bother me but I could see it being a problem for those not comfortable hauling heavy objects up and down stairs.
• Slightly noisy. My only complaint is that I wish it was whisper quiet. It is far cry from what I am used to though and definitely does not require ear plugs or cause others in the room discomfort. I guess I became spoiled from checking out my brother’s Miele canister vacuum. I don’t remember which model it is but, damn, it is nice if you want stealth-like abilities.

Definitely worth consideration if you are in the market for a new vacuum.

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