vacuum cleaner wars
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few months ago spent like £500 on a new cordless dyson and would I be alone in feeling like they've gone massively downhill?
The design is identical to the one i bought in like 2012, and it seems to have developed a fault already (constantly moaning it's blocked and the filter needs cleaning even though neither is true).
what alternatives are there that actually suck up dust properly (maybe even strongly) and don't have issues constantly?
The design is identical to the one i bought in like 2012, and it seems to have developed a fault already (constantly moaning it's blocked and the filter needs cleaning even though neither is true).
what alternatives are there that actually suck up dust properly (maybe even strongly) and don't have issues constantly?
Found Dyson to be overpriced crap that works well for a while and then finds ingenious ways to break. Unreliable heaps of junk.
We switched to a Miele and they’ve been solid for a good few years now. Reliable and robust but it did mean going back to bags which will be a dealbreaker for some. Budget option would be a Henry but they have their detractors as well but are generally indestructible.
We switched to a Miele and they’ve been solid for a good few years now. Reliable and robust but it did mean going back to bags which will be a dealbreaker for some. Budget option would be a Henry but they have their detractors as well but are generally indestructible.
Miele do a cordless bagless vacuums.
https://www.miele.co.uk/category/1268048/cordless-...
We’ve had a triflex for a long time and rate it highly.
https://www.miele.co.uk/category/1268048/cordless-...
We’ve had a triflex for a long time and rate it highly.
The Dyson thing is interesting. I’ve found that it makes specific noises / does specific things, and if you don’t know what you are supposed to do, it dies. For example. If it starts to ‘pulse’ the filter needs a wash out. If it won’t go out of eco mode, it’s not charged enough. If it makes a noise that sounds like someone who’s given up on life, the motor is toast. However, you can replace any bits that give up, it’s modular, and you don’t have to spend another 750 quid to get it going again ( 110 quid for a new body I think ). Ignoring the sounds / behaviours, means that it will die.
The Big G said:
Miele do a cordless bagless vacuums.
https://www.miele.co.uk/category/1268048/cordless-...
We’ve had a triflex for a long time and rate it highly.
I looked at Miele cordless cleaners but the dust bin seems tiny at just 0.3l. How do you get on with it?https://www.miele.co.uk/category/1268048/cordless-...
We’ve had a triflex for a long time and rate it highly.
I found the filler needed replacing on our dyson after a few years, cleaning it wasn’t doing the trick. Symptom was as you describe, constantly moaning about being blocked, be ok after cleaning for a short while and then error again.
Shark seem quite popular with owners, I’ll probably try one of those if our dyson gets beyond repair.
Shark seem quite popular with owners, I’ll probably try one of those if our dyson gets beyond repair.
Edited by wombleh on Sunday 15th December 15:54
i should clarify, we clean the filter regularly, we ensure all the channels and weird little intakes and things are clear, including knocking it on the bin to dislodge the dust that gets in the gaps, we don't ignore the weird warning sounds and error messages (it shuts down anyway if you do), so we're not doing anything wrong, just to rule that one out entirely.
We have a Samsung cordless seems ok
If I was buying again, I would get whatever one will
Work with my drill batteries and an adapter
When I was a student I would buy broken hoovers take them apart and service them, 9/10 that would resolve the majority of the issues unless the battery was not happy
If I was buying again, I would get whatever one will
Work with my drill batteries and an adapter
When I was a student I would buy broken hoovers take them apart and service them, 9/10 that would resolve the majority of the issues unless the battery was not happy
Miele Cat and Dog.
Had it 10 years and it's been faultless.
I actually prefer the bag, as this has a very fine filter, no dust escapes. I think some of the bagless versions just redistribute it.
The bag seals itself as soon as you open up the machine to change it, just hoik it out into the bin. No coughing and wheezing.
Had it 10 years and it's been faultless.
I actually prefer the bag, as this has a very fine filter, no dust escapes. I think some of the bagless versions just redistribute it.
The bag seals itself as soon as you open up the machine to change it, just hoik it out into the bin. No coughing and wheezing.
The Dyson thing, for me, seems to be people fitting in with the norm, and buying one to keep up with the Jones'es's's (for the apostrophe Polis). Much like when Hollister or Jack Wills came out and everyone started wearing it like a middle class uniform. Let's say you try to clean your car with a handheld Dyson (without the car kit/hose which most people don't have). It's s
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One of my friends owns 2 appliance repair shops and he's never been busier. People spending £xxx on a Dyson are vested in getting it repaired (which is a good thing). One thing he hates is the Chineseum plastics which crack, are brittle and break in use. He sales gadmillions of battery packs these days.
My Henry is 6 years old, I get free bags from work, and no batteries that deplete.
te.One of my friends owns 2 appliance repair shops and he's never been busier. People spending £xxx on a Dyson are vested in getting it repaired (which is a good thing). One thing he hates is the Chineseum plastics which crack, are brittle and break in use. He sales gadmillions of battery packs these days.
My Henry is 6 years old, I get free bags from work, and no batteries that deplete.
T-bagger said:
bhstewie said:
hstewie said: Sebo.
Boring but just work and bloody well.
Another vote here for Sebo. They just get on with it and parts supply seems decent. Dyson is overrated, overpriced junk in my experience, would never go back. Which is a shame as I’d rather buy British. Boring but just work and bloody well.
Jimbo. said:
Henry. A bucket with a bag and a motor. There’s a reason why cleaning companies and hotels use them!
Another vote for Henry here.Having had Dysons, Sharks and a G-Tech, I was fed up of losing power and/or fancy bits falling off or clogging up. Went back to a Henry (initially fearing that the horror of having to plug it in would be insurmountable.)
Never looked back.
It's powerful and damn near indestructible, demolishes anything from rubble to sawdust. Brilliant.
I would recommend getting one of the air powered brush attachments - excellent for dog hair.
Jimbo. said:
Henry. A bucket with a bag and a motor. There’s a reason why cleaning companies and hotels use them!
My Henry is 20+ years old , so long I can’t remember exactly , its had a new on/off switch a couple of years ago couple of quid on eBay , Stijl going strong , it is in need of a new castor where I yanked it and caughtt the wheel Dbag101 said:
The Dyson thing is interesting. I’ve found that it makes specific noises / does specific things, and if you don’t know what you are supposed to do, it dies. For example. If it starts to ‘pulse’ the filter needs a wash out. If it won’t go out of eco mode, it’s not charged enough. If it makes a noise that sounds like someone who’s given up on life, the motor is toast. However, you can replace any bits that give up, it’s modular, and you don’t have to spend another 750 quid to get it going again ( 110 quid for a new body I think ). Ignoring the sounds / behaviours, means that it will die.
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