Our vacuum died (or, at least, it was putting more on the floor than it was picking up), so we decided to upgrade. We went to Sears and got a Dyson Animal for $100 off. We’re both very happy with the job it did. Runs great, nice and quiet, picks up a gazelle (told you we needed to clean the place, hon) and the Dyson Ball makes for better turning and handling.
I have a Dyson Animal and I love it. I bought mine before the Dyson with the ball thingy came out. I’ve had it for about five or six years now and it still runs like brand new.
I have a black lab mix who sheds enough hair to make a whole 'nother dog, so my Dyson has more than paid back the price I paid for it.
Mine is just going on 5 years, pre-ball, but I am jealous of the ball users.
Damn thing refuses to just die and give me an excuse to go and get the balled model. Three cats including one Maine Coon (read: furball) give it plenty to work out on. I’ve learned that one of the nicest features is it’s ridiculous ease of maintenance. If you ever notice the suction waning a bit, pop the purple top open, find the filter and rinse it out. While you have the whole thing apart, take the plastic pieces and give them a blast with the high pressure setting on your garden hose. Let the whole shebang air dry for 8-12 hours, and you end up with a brand new Animal.
We have two cats, Emmy and Towelfish (guess which one I named). Towelfish sheds like a German Shepherd when Spring hits. She does it EVERY FUCKING DAY. It’s not appreciated. I swear, we can get fist-sized balls of fur off her if we Furminate her every few days or so.
Yes, I’m picking Towelfish up and showing her this post. The next step is to directly vacuum her. The step after that is a lion cut, which I’ve been threatening.
Mr. Bus Guy: I thought the ball was a gimmick. Oh no, sir. It is not. Good improvement.
I have a pre-ball model. It recently got dipped in flood waters, which didn’t affect the suction, but did apparently wreak havoc with the brush motor. I think whatever controls the speed got fried, and the brush turns way too fast now. I have to wear ear plugs when I vacuum.
Still works, though.
I think I may have found your problem…
I have always been very fond of the Animal but I’ve never had one until recently. My ex-boyfriend was too cheap to buy one. He also refuses to admit that his allergies could be made at least slightly better by getting rid of his carpet - but that’s a different story for another time.
I used to sell Dyson products when I worked at Home Depot and I have been trying for 2 years to convince my sister to get a Dyson. Instead of taking my advice, she has spent about $400 on crappy low-end models.
Just recently she finally gave in and bought the Animal.
My sister is very anal-retentive and out house is very clean. Needless to say, she was horrified at how much crud that thing picked up in her “clean” living room.
Found one for $379 at a Circuit City (before the fall), and love it.
Our Black and Yellow Lab’s keep it busy, too.
Okay okay, you’ve all convinced me. I broke down and ordered one at Sears. I have 2 cats and a house full of hair. I’ve never been so excited to clean before. This thing better be as good as you all say.