“Oh, Dyson, where have you been all my life?”
It sounds like something out of a soap opera, doesn’t it? But I am truly, madly in love with the Dyson DC25 Ball All-Floors Upright Vacuum Cleaner
So what makes the Dyson DC25 so fantastic?
Maneuverability — I had my doubts about just how much easier the ball design would make vacuuming, but it really works! It makes it so much easier to roll the vacuum around tight corners. It’s smooth and effortless, and as a bonus, even the older kids can push it!
Suction — I knew that we were nearing the time to replace our Hoover Windtunnel Upright, but I had no idea just how much dust and dirt it was NOT picking up. This was readily apparent the first time I took the Dyson DC25 for a spin.
I was totally unprepared for the amount of dirt in the canister when I was done. I may as well have not vacuumed at all over the past five years that we’ve been in our house from the looks of it. I wish I had thought to take a picture before my husband dumped the canister — it truly was the height of ickiness.
Convenience — I simply love the Telescope Reach wand feature. If I had a nickel for every time I went to use the wand on my Hoover only to find it MIA, I could probably have paid for the Dyson in change! But that’s not all — not worrying about replacing bags and the ease of emptying the canister rank high on convenience as well.
So what don’t I like?
Frankly, it’s got a pretty hefty price tag. At $499, it’s going to have to last quite awhile to offset the up front costs. With a five-year warranty, that shouldn’t be an issue.
But what I found more compelling than the warranty was Dyson’s analysis of the maintenance costs of other vacuums over a five-year period. The Dyson clocks in at $0 because there are no bags, belts or filters to replace. However, they calculate that other vacuums could cost as much as an additional $445 over a five-year period if you perform the routine maintenance recommended by the manufacturer!
So overall, yes, I am very impressed with the Dyson DC25, and I’m kicking myself for not making the investment years ago when my husband was trying to persuade me it was a good idea. Five kids and two dogs put a lot of wear and tear on our carpets, and I really think that we would not have the need to replace them so soon if we’d used a quality vacuum from the start.
Do you own a Dyson, and if so, what are your thoughts on it? Or have you found another vacuum that you feel works just as well at a lower price point?
Marci
I have a Dyson, and I absolutely love it. It is the best vacuum I have ever owned. The amount of dirt it picks up is amazing to me. I have convinced at least 5 friends to purchase one. One thing that you do not like about the Dyson is the difficulty in using it to clean stairs. The Dyson really “sucks” which makes it difficult to stretch the hose out in order to do the stairs. Other than that, It’s the most amazing vacuum.
Jennifer
I love my Dyson!!! No other will ever compare!!! Even though it was a gift from my cheating ex husband…I still LOVE it!!!
wehave5sons
I have a Dyson (not a ball one tho) and LOVE it!
I too was amazed the first time I used it, at the amount of dirt my other was not picking up. I love how well it does on the non-carpet surfaces, also those great little sweeper/helper/brush like pcs on the outside corners make it super easy to get into little cracks and along edges. I think we paid about $300 for our model about 3 years ago. It was a Christmas present. There was a Great sale on it at NFM and it also came with a bonus acessories 8pc(I think it is 8pcs) package for free!
Tracy
As much as I too would love to try Dyson because I have heard so many goo things about them, I truly love my Oreck vacuum!
andrea
To funny I just wrote a review on my dyson yesterday. I love it. It is truely worth every penny you spend on it. I highly recommend it to anybody.
Dorcas
I’ve had a Dyson for over 5 years and wish I had purchased one years ago. I LOVE it! I’ve had a number of different types of vacuum cleaners over the years and NOTHING can compare to the Dyson. It is well worth the money. It picks up dirt others would leave behind, is easy to operate and almost no maintenance.
stephanie
I have the dyson ball and it is fabulous! With 2 babies and a golden retriever this machine truly picks up everything from my wood floors to tile, to carpet! It is expensive, about $550 but sooo worth the money. After going through multiple cheaper 70-80 dollar vacuums it would equal the cost of one of these. I could not say enough! I just believe with all that I have in my life a vacuum that makes one chore easier and quicker is worth it.
Holly
I LOVE mine! My MIL told me her Oreck was better, so I used it first & then used the Dyson after it. The icky factor you mention? It was there after using the top-of-the-line Oreck & the canister was filled with gross dirt. NO COMPARISON! I have had mine four years and have had nary a problem. I do agree it’s really hard to use on the stairs, though.
Renee
I have the dyson ball and LOVE it!!! I have a one year old and two dogs and that thing sucks up everything from my carpet to the hard wood floors. I finally caved in and spent the money after ruining several cheaper vacuums. I still at times will use the swiffer dry clothes on my hardwood though. But it has definitely worth the money. I am thinking about asking for the dyson hand vac for Christmas to use in between vacuuming for my hard wood floors.
angie
I have the dyson total clean and am in love with it. I will never purchase another brand of vacuum again! I got mine on woot.com for $250 and it came with all the goodies!
Jenni
It sounds fantastic. Here’s my question….How on earth did you get one for free to review?
Shayne
Four years ago I was convinced by several family member to purchase a Dyson. While I do believe I would like the ball or some lighter version of Dyson, my DC17 has been a major disappointment.
1) Entirely too heavy, especially if you live in a two-story house.
2) Difficult to push (much heavier than the 60 lbs I stroll around with for 4 miles regularly) if you turn off the brush feature.
3) MUST turn off brush feature on area rugs, hard floors, and most anything other than wall-to-wall or it will eat your floors.
This last one, I mistook for success for a short time. I, too, thought my old vacuum hadn’t accomplished much. I even took a photo of myself with a huge bag of “lint” from my first once-over. Ha-it was actually part of my rug!
I complained to dyson and their customer service was pathetic. I still use this vacuum because of the ridiculous price tag, but I would never buy this model again. Honestly, I would probably buy a series of lesser vacuums before purchasing another Dyson.
mari
i also have a dyson i bought mine 6 rears ago at sears for $400.i did like alot until the suction stop working my warranty @sears was up when it stop working.i know its my fault i didnt renew it, but it lasted so long that i just didnt think it will stop working.know i dont know where i could fix it?its been about 2 years thats its been sitting in my closet.
Melissa
I have an Oreck and would never stray! I have a friend that has tried both the Oreck and the Dyson and says the Oreck is sooo much better! Just thought I would throw that out there for those who are in the market for a new vacuum!
Chantel
We looked at the Dyson but when doing research discovered that the Eureka SmartVac actually beat the Dyson in the consumer tests. And so we spend $129 instead of $499 and have been absolutely more than satisfied. The thing is amazing.
gibby
Love mine – wanted the ball when I first started looking but couldn’t afford it – I bought a refurb Dyson and LOVE it – at more than half the price of new (have had mine for 2.5 years and no problems).
heidi
I’ve had my Dyson for over 5 years. I love it. We have a large dog and I am happily disgusted by how much dirt/hair it picks up. Love not having bags. I got mine at Target. They usually have a $50 to $100 giftcard with purchase, so watch for the deals.
gibby
Oops…sorry at LESS than half the price of new
Kelly
Love it! The BEST vacuum ever! Worth the $!
Laura
Been wanting to get a Dyson for a LONG time but could never justify the cost… my downstairs is 90% ceramic tile and my upstairs is all carpeted, but the cats “live” upstairs (because the dogs are downstairs) so it seems like the upstairs carpet is 2x worse than it should be and I feel like I never get all the cat hair out. We KILL vacuums, have tried many brands. Question – does anyone have the Dyson pet version and is it any better than the original? I think I might ask Santa for a Dyson this year – and nothing else. It would be SO worth it!
Angela
I got my Dyson about 5 years ago as a xmas gift from my husband. I loved it for the 1st couple years, then it seemed to turn into a piece of crap. I have cleaned it regularly and it just doesn’t seem to suck everything up. I hate the thought of even using it. Dyson told me that I didn’t need to have it serviced and just to clean it out, didn’t work. Does anyone have any better suggestion for a better yet less expensive replacement?
Kyra
I love my Dyson too! Mine is the grey and red one so I don’t have the one with the ball (i don’t think it was out yet when i bought mine a few years ago). Between a baby and 2 cats my vacuum is getting workouts a couple times a day! The only thing that annoys me is that it doesn’t stretch far enough to do my entire staircase, the top 2 or 3 stairs often don’t get vacuumed. I have to say though that if I hadn’t found such a great deal on it I probably would never have bought one. I bought mind from target online and used a 10% code while they were offering $100 giftcards with a dyson purchase, it was such a great deal my mom ordered one too!
Gretchen
With two big hairy Golden Retrievers, I was going through a vacuum a year (at least). Since I bought my Dyson about three years ago, I’ve been very happy. I even called once because I had a problem and their customer service was great and walked me through on how to correct the problem. I definitely recommend it for pet owners, as it’s the only vacuum I’ve had that really picks up the hair. We do regularly rinse the filter though, to keep it in top shape.
Kellen
I love my Dyson! Got it for Christmas last year…We just moved and my new house has central vac, but I still use my Dyson because it is wonderful! Worth every penny….
Kim Ekker
I have a Dyson. I have to agree with Shayne on this one. My brother has an Oreck and I like it much better. It’s lighter and it just cleans better. My Dyson is a good vacuum but if you are going to invest – take from one who knows – invest wisely. Oreck is the way. Proven experience over a long period of time.
Kim Ekker
Oh, and if you really want that Dyson go to Bed Bath and Beyond and use the 20% off coupon. Even though it says they do not accept the coupon for Dyson products they DO!!!! Just ask the Manager. They want the sale!
Holly
I have the Eureka Capture+ and love it. I may be bias since all I’ve ever owned our Eureka’s………..but they last forever and are a lot more inexpensive than either the Oreck or the Dyson. I have 3 cats who shed like crazy; not matter how much i brush them their hair still seems to get everywhere but it’s gone quickly with the Eureka. My floors are wood and ceramic tile with area/scatter rugs throughout the house. The Eureka has a safety feature on it that won’t allow it to gobble up your rug – it shuts off — fantastic feature. The only drawback is around the litter box; my husband won’t use the hose and not all of the litter gets picked up off the floor but thrown/scattered. (It’s hard to get good help sometimes – LOL) Anyway, i would definitely recommend the Eureka Capture + for pet owners!!!
sandee
i love my kirby! now i know you said vacuums that cost LESS but hear me out. my kirby cost less than $200! used on ebay. wouldnt trade it for the world!
Danielle
We just got a Dyson in April when we moved. I absolutely love it! It has great suction and does a wonderful job! So glad we made the investment since we’d gone through a couple vacuums in the past few years. Money well spent!
Kim
I’ve had mine for almost 2 years… I LOVE IT!! The only other one that I ever came close to loving like this was a Rainbow.. but I’d rather have the Dyson 10 times over~