Comments on: Dyson vs Hoover Showdown

By: rachel-asouthernfairytale

rachel-asouthernfairytale — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:40:16 +0000

I love my Dyson and I just pretend not to know how much my husband paid for it
But, it’s worth every single penny.

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What I’m Reading 9/25 — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:06:46 +0000

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By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:57:09 +0000

I love my Dyson! I have had one for about 3 years now and it works wonders. The best vacuum I have purchased!! I definately lives up to the hype!

By: Chris @ Earth Friendly Goodies

Chris @ Earth Friendly Goodies — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:57:34 +0000

Oh great all this talk about new vacuums has got me thinking I should actually go vacuum instead of playing on the computer.

Several years ago we got suckered into buying a pretty pricey (ok who am I kidding outrageously pricey) vacuum by one of those in home demos. (we had a child on the way and two cats so they got us with the concerned parent routine…) I’d be interested to see how it stacks up to a Dyson. Not that I am going to even remotely consider buying a new vacuum until after the 25 year guarantee is up.
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By: Liss

Liss — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:17:41 +0000

I hear you! I just got my DC15 and I love it! I had a hoover for 10 years and it really wasn’t working well for the last 2 years I had it, then introduced a shedding puppy and 3 active girls, it was AWFUL. I don’t even mind vacuuming – I do it about 3-4 times a week instead of 1-2 – because I love the way it looks after a vacuum AND it takes me half the time. I also vaccum the tiles and the bathrooms before mopping…. love it. I got mine for less than half price AUD429 down from RRP of 849 – because it was a floor demo model that had only been used for 3 weeks in a small showroom. AND I got extended warranty of 5 years total. It’s a lot of money for a vacuum cleaner but SO worth it.

By: 4 Frugal Things To Do this Weekend

4 Frugal Things To Do this Weekend — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:01:32 +0000

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By: Tara

Tara — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:28:34 +0000

I love my Dyson! We bought a used one from Ebay. Paid $250 for it. That was 5 years ago, it still works very really well. We have a cat and 3 dogs, so it’s really been put to the test. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
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By: Margaret

Margaret — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:22:54 +0000

My first Dyson died on me three weeks ago after 15 years and I had no hesitation in forking out £255 UK for a new one. It is specially adapted for animal hairs and is one of my favourite pieces of equipment. I would never consider any thing else.

Margaret
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By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:30:26 +0000

You are so so so so so lucky!! Can you tell that I REALLY want a Dyson? I’ve wanted one ever since the original one came out years ago, but have not been able to bring myself to spend the money. Recently when I had to replace my old vacuum I seriously considered splurging on a Dyson, but in the end my frugal spirit won and I went with the less expensive Eureka 4870MZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Hepa Vacuum. It cost me just under $150, and I am happy with it. One of these days I will have my Dyson though! Enjoy your newly cleaned floors!
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By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:51:48 +0000

I had a similar experience – filling the cannister vacuuming an 8 by 12 area rug that had recently been vacuumed with my old Hoover. What an eye-opener! With a dog and a cat, lots of litter tracked around (the small dog also uses a litter box, believe it or not), the Dyson is worth every penny! A part burnt out (from all the animal hair) after about 3 years, but the repair was only $70. Well worth the cost. I saved 20% on my original purchase by taking advantage of an “open a credit card today” offer.

By: BRB

BRB — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:42:31 +0000

They are pretty amazing. It kind of makes you sick when you vacuum and think that your carpet isn’t all that dirty and end up with a half-way full canister. It’s interesting to see in one of those ‘trainwreck’ sort of ways.

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:25:50 +0000

I have to second about Dyson being great. We went cheap on our first vacuum… and second… and third… and we had that many because they kept dying, and fast. With 2 long haired cats and a low pile shag carpet (thank you 1980s condo!), those vacuums couldn’t handle it. We decided if we kept along that road, we would end up spending the $500ish a Dyson would cost us anyway… so we broke down and bought one. We got the DC07 (that came with pet hair attachments) with a $50 Target gift card, so we payed $450. We THOUGHT the carpet was relatively clean, since it had only been a few days, like with your experience. We were WRONG. I don’t remember how many times the canister was filled from that vacuum, but I can say I was thoroughly disgusted!
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By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:24:31 +0000

So glad you posted about this! I’ve been looking into getting a new vaccuum and wondered if Dysons were worth the big bucks….I’ll keep my eye out for a used one!
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By: Mrs. Money

Mrs. Money — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:37:29 +0000

WOW. I am semi obsessed with vacuums. I would love a Dyson!
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