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This latest model in the Dyson Ball series allows you to vacuum smoothly around furniture and other obstacles with Dyson's signature Dyson Ball technology. Three powerful cyclones spin pet dander, hair, dirt, dust, and other allergens out of carpet, and the lifetime HEPA filter traps microscopic allergens.
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Technical Details
- Upright vacuum cleaner with Dyson's Ball technology for smooth steering- Designed for homes with pets; motorized brushbar; mini turbine head
- Telescope Reach wand; Root Cyclone technology ensures no loss of suction
- HEPA filter; certified asthma friendly; hygienic dust bin; on-board tools
- Measures 12-1/5 by 15-2/5 by 42-2/5 inches; 5-year warranty
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By M. Jacobs (Georgia)
I finally broke down and bought a Dyson. I've been through countless "cheaper" vacuums and am tired of having to purchase a new one every other year. So I threw out my Eureka ( a replacement of a Hoover) and purchased the DC25 Animal. I have a checkerboard style rug in my laundry room with alternating high and low pile. Since the laundry room is off the garage, a lot of dirt and grass get deposited on that rug. My old vacuum could never get the dirt out of the low squares. The DC25 cleaned it like a pro. It performed just as well on the low squares as it did on the high ones. Afterward, I vacuumed my bedroom carpet and the Dyson picked up all of the gunk my old vacuum kept spitting out. It did an excellent job around the base boards and cleaned dirt from the edges even without the crevice tool. Love, love, love this vacuum!
I then tried it out on my hardwood floors. The beater bar button is conveniently located on the front so I didn't have to bend down to switch it off. (Okay, I'm only 5'2", but still...) Our lower floor is all hardwood but we have several rugs on the floor. I needed a vacuum that could switch between the two quickly and easily. The Dyson had it covered. Press once and the beater bar switched off, press again and it was back on. Loved it! It picked up dust and dirt as well as larger bits of dry cat food. My floors passed the bare feet test and I didn't feel any grit or residue left behind. With two kids and two cats, that's a miracle. The vacuum performed beyond my expectations.
As others have mentioned, the ball makes cornering a breeze. I could maneuver around chairs and other furniture with ease. I did have to switch outlets a couple of times, but I've never had a vacuum cord long enough to cover the whole house so I'm used to that. The dust bin emptied with a touch of a button and nothing got caught in the bin requiring manual removal.
I just purchased this vacuum today so I can't speak to its durability, but so far it has been worth every penny.
By Sasha R. Lehocky
I purchased this vacuum with a little apprehension. I have learned that high price does not equal high quality. Reading past reviews, I saw that people were disappointed, however I do believe that they were expecting more due to brand association and price. I have used a Kirby Legend II, the Hoover Platinum and a in home central vacuum system. Compared the the Kirby it is much lighter and easier to use, the Kirby also has to have regular belt and bag changes. The Kirby is a very powerful machine, but for it's size and weight you would expect that. Overall the Kirby was/is much more expensive but had quality you could feel. The Hover Platinum is the closest vacuum that could compare to the Dyson. The brush head and canister are larger, and the cord is longer, these points alone made me almost purchase that instead. It also has an indicator light that lets you know if the carpet in clean or dirty, a novelty item, but fun to watch. What sold me on the Dyson was the ball and the ease of maneuvering and pivoting. The house vacuum is just convenient and will spoil you. However it is very expensive and is usually installed while the house is being built. The best thing about the house vacuum is the option of having suction levers along the baseboards around the house where you please. The kitchen is a great place to have one, if there is a small spill, just flip the lever, grab a broom and sweep it in the wall. No vacuum can compare in my opinion. With that said, the Dyson is a less expensive option that is comparable in terms of convenience. I also own a Roomba, which is a lifesaver, especially when it comes to an easy daily vacuuming all around the house and leaving the deep vacuuming to once a week. If you own a pet or keep or windows open often, get a Roomba. Overall I would recommend this vacuum. It is light, effortless, convenient and good looking too. My only complaint is the plastic used, I would have thought it would have been thicker and denser, but that is what makes it so light, however I would have rather had denser plastic than a lighter vacuum.
By K. Cook (KS USA)
I hate cleaning. Particularly vacuuming, which is on par to cleaning the tub on the list of things I avoid until I absolutely cannot help it any more (which is usually when guests are coming over). The biggest compliment I can give this vacuum is that it makes me want to vacuum my floors. It is light. It was easy to assemble. It picks up hair from my two long hair black cats that embeds itself in my tan carpet. Best vacuum I've ever owned.
By Hipster Housewife (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
I love the Dyson Animal DC 25 vacuum. I read all the reviews for months before deciding to make my purchase and I couldn't be happier. My house has a combination of hardwood floors, Berber carpeting, plush area rugs, and tile and it does an excellent job in all places. It's great at picking up crumbs and sand my children bring in, household dust, and the animal fur left behind by my cat and two dogs. I have an area rug that no vacuum seemed capable of getting the matted-in fur off of, and the Dyson Animal sucked it up with no problem. The canister is a bit small, but I only have to empty it once, sometimes twice, when vacuuming my 1100 SF house. The cord is a bit on the short side as well, but even with a longer cord, I tend to unplug my vacuum and replug it in a couple of times while cleaning. The only real issue I have is that the hose can be a bit awkward to use with the long handle attachment on it.
I saw some people complain that the brushes on the spinning part have damaged their hardwood floors. I have not had that problem. As long as the vacuum is in it's locked, upright position and I'm not pushing it, the brushes don't start spinning and I'm able to manually turn them off. The vacuum has even survived accidently running over shoelaces and Legos without any damage. My old Hoover Windtunnel broke any time I ran over anything that wasn't dust.
The vacuum is super light weight and really easy to carry and maneuver when using. It was completely worth the $550 price tag (especially considering the 5 year warranty).
By prplchic (Idaho, USA)
My husband and I have been trying to decide if a little plastic vacuum was worth all this money, but so far, we have to say it is. We have a dog and 2 cats and a couple of rooms with carpet that no other vacuum we owned would clean lint and hair from. We had to use lint brushes! This vacuum cleaned every last piece of hair and lint off the rug and we just stood there amazed! However, there are some pros and cons to weigh here.
Pros: 1. It cleans like a maniac! 2. The dirt bin empties from the bottom, so no more turining it upside down and spilling half the dirt on your floor before you get to the garbage can. 3. Best feature is when you put the vacuum in upright position, the beater bar stops moving, so no more wearing down your carpet while you move that coffee table. 4. My husband really likes the ball technology. I think it's ok.
Cons: 1. The cleaning wand is difficult to remove. It sometimes takes 2 hands, plus a foot to hold down the rest of the vacuum before it will cooperate. 2. The cleaning wand, in our opinion is too long and makes it difficult to maneuver in tight corners and on stairs. 3. The handle is not very comfortable when you have to vacuum for long periods of time. It could use a different shape, or more rounded edges so it's not rubbing on your thumb.
If the cleaning action stays as strong as promised, this will be the best vacuum I've ever owned. Only time will tell.
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