Dyson dc44 €219

dhaughton99

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sun-31-may/products-detail-page/ps/p/dyson-dc44-multi-floor/

I'm really tempted to get one of these. Anyone got any experience of them?

Anyone else buying one?

Quackles

dhaughton99 wrote: »

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sun-31-may/products-detail-page/ps/p/dyson-dc44-multi-floor/

I'm really tempted to get one of these. Anyone got any experience of them?

Anyone else buying one?

I can't speak for that exact model but I have the DC59 and it is so good, I had to get one for my mother, too. It's my favourite toy.

cgarrad

Actually really good as long as you keep the filter clean. Can push the dirt around a bit rather than suck it up. Lifting the head sorts it out, you get used to it quiet quick.

New models launching in June, Dyson getting rid of old stock.

AstraOwner

Plenty of poor reviews on Amazon

dhaughton99

AstraOwner wrote: »

Plenty of poor reviews on Amazon

Thanks.
After looking at the reviews, I think I'll hang onto my money and stick with carting the vax around behind me for now.

AstraOwner

dhaughton99 wrote: »

Thanks.
After looking at the reviews, I think I'll hang onto my money and stick with carting the vax around behind me for now.

There are plenty of good reviews too. But I think most products get plenty of good reviews. Perhaps some people need to justify their spends.

But the ratio of poor to good reviews in this case doesn't bode well in my opinion.

cgarrad

It's an addition to a standard vacuum not a replacement.

If you use it like that it's great.

AstraOwner

I considered it but the recurring negatives from the reviews seem to be:

1. You have to keep the button pressed. Even the good reviews say this is a nuisance. Complaints ranging from cramps to blisters to tennis elbow (this reviewer stated they contacted Dyson who told them that they had heard of a few cases of it). Older people report they can't keep it pressed long enough to get the floor done in one go.

2. Suction. If you use it on a carpet you'll have a plenty of dirt left. Reviewers have used a 'proper' vacuum after using this and been surprised with how much it had left behind. A lot say it's more suited to tiles/laminate and then others say it doesn't suit these surfaces because for them it just 'chases' the dirt around without sucking it up. Crap at pet hair.

3. Battery life. Reviewers saying it lasts 6mins on full power, up to 20mins on a low power. Then it needs a 4 or 5 hour charge.

4. Blocked head. Lots of reports of the head/brushes getting blocked far more frequently than it should and by all accounts it's extremely difficult and frustrating to unblock.

5. Some say it's a fair bit heavier than the advertisements would have you believe.

Doodah7

Have one of these and find it fantastic. It is not meant to be used as the primary vacuum in a home but rather a day to day picker upper of crumbs, dust, dirt etc. it is brilliant for tidying up after mealtimes and for quick whizz around. We have wooden floors/tiles downstairs and it is great on this surface.

rosieirl

AstraOwner wrote: »

I considered it but the recurring negatives from the reviews seem to be:

1. You have to keep the button pressed. Even the good reviews say this is a nuisance. Complaints ranging from cramps to blisters to tennis elbow (this reviewer stated they contacted Dyson who told them that they had heard of a few cases of it). Older people report they can't keep it pressed long enough to get the floor done in one go.

2. Suction. If you use it on a carpet you'll have a plenty of dirt left. Reviewers have used a 'proper' vacuum after using this and been surprised with how much it had left behind. A lot say it's more suited to tiles/laminate and then others say it doesn't suit these surfaces because for them it just 'chases' the dirt around without sucking it up. Crap at pet hair.

3. Battery life. Reviewers saying it lasts 6mins on full power, up to 20mins on a low power. Then it needs a 4 or 5 hour charge.

4. Blocked head. Lots of reports of the head/brushes getting blocked far more frequently than it should and by all accounts it's extremely difficult and frustrating to unblock.

5. Some say it's a fair bit heavier than the advertisements would have you believe.

Every one of your points are valid. i own one and I agree.
But once you come to terms with a 4-5 hour recharge, holding the button throughout, getting it done in 20 min, the need to take out the brush to pull off all the hairs (I have long hair so this is every time) and the big ball of money you paid, then it's a really nifty gadget. I'm happy with it. It makes vacuuming more like an activity than a chore.
Better vacuums include Henry. But then it's not cordless. It is what it is. And €219 is a very good price.

soundsham

I've used many different types of vacuum cleaners in other people's homes as I have to do a little clean up generally after my own work
Couldn't say I'd ever buy a dyson the Miele and Henry Hoovers are far superior in my opinion
I'd try to get a Miele if possible
The little dyson in your hand is rubbish altogether

bk

I have one of these and I think it is one of the best gadgets I've ever purchased! It has completely revolutionised how I clean my home!

But it isn't like a standard hover, it is a very different type of device, that requires a new and different way to think about cleaning. And that is why people either love it or hate it, there is no in between. You either adjust to its pros and cons and love it or go back to a normal hover.

One week after purchasing mine, I gave my mother my old, standard, full size dyson.

These are best suited as an addition to a full size vacuum cleaner in a medium to large house or perhaps the only cleaner in a small house or apartment.

In my own case I've a two bed apartment with mostly timber and tile floors, but carpets in the bedroom.

I use to hate vacuuming. The old dyson use to take up way too much room in the apartment and was big and heavy, a real pain to pull out every time I wanted to clean. In fact it was such a pain that id just leave the place go dirty for too long between cleans!!

The dc44 has been a revolution. It takes up so little space, I just keep it in the kitchen and grab it all the time to do quick cleanups.

I can just about do the whole apartment in one charge. Which is about half the time it use to take with the old vacuum. It is just so much lighter and more flexible, you wiz around the apartment much quicker. No needing to drag the vacuum from room to room and plug it in and out.

However truthfully I don't really do full apartment cleans anymore like I use to do with the old vacuumm. Instead if I see the kitchen is a little dirty I just grab it and with 2 minutes the job is done. Bedroom getting a little dirty, again grab it and spend no more the 5 minutes there. Also with the carpets it tends to help to put it on the high suction setting.

But the point is I find vacuuming now to be way less of a choir. My place is a lot cleaner now as I vacuum much more often, but in very quick effortless spurts as needed. I probably use it almost daily, but not for more then 5 minutes.

If you can get use to this kind of usage then you will love this device. If on the other hand you prefer to do a big 1 hour+ tiring full house vacuum once a week, then this isn't for you.

Btw this is also great for cleaning your car, shed, other various little jobs like that.

unkel

Gets pretty good reviews on Amazon

Linky

Also this price of €219 compares very well with the Amazon price of £298 (€415!!!)

flyguy

You're not comparing the same product, the DC44 animal is more expensive than the DC44 multi floor. Still a very good price though...

Glenbhoy

flyguy wrote: »

You're not comparing the same product, the DC44 animal is more expensive than the DC44 multi floor. Still a very good price though...

What is the difference?

flyguy

The machine (base unit) itself is the same, not sure but might get a different floor brush. I think the main difference is that the animal comes with an additional motorised upholstery brush head.