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DO NOT buy a Dyson!!

mintedrose — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:50:56 GMT

We bought a dyson cordless vac a little over 3 years ago. The battery on it just died. I called customer service and they tell me that its no longer under warranty and that the new battery will cost $120 which is out of stock. Also, goes to say that its better to buy a new one because they're on sale for $199. You think?

So, let me get this clear. We paid for $300 for a Dyson to last us 3 yrs. LOL. I've never had any vaccums run out like that that quick. Even the cheap amazon brands held up.

Bye Dyson. You lost my business forever.

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Carmie — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:55:16 GMT

I don't think it matters what brand you buy. Anything make with rechargeable batteries has a short shelf life and the batteries are expensive to replace.

It is better to just buy a corded appliance unless the appliance has a low disposable price.

Those batteries are also bad for the environment too.

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AuntG — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:46 GMT

There sure are cons to owning battery operated vacuums. Not having a cord to stumble over is the only plus I can think of. My husband gave me a cheapo battery operated vacuum last Chistmas (he purchased at my request). Boy, do I like it for quick pick ups. I said if we lived in a small apartment, I could get by with just it.

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azgal — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:19 GMT

I was just at a sew and vac repair shop to get my sewing machine repaired. They also sell vacuums and sewing machines. There was a woman there picking up her repaired vacuum. She told the guy that she was thinking of getting a Dyson and he advised her not to do it. He said they only last a couple of years. He said they won't even sell them.

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Carmie — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:11:22 GMT

@azgal I have two Dyson Vacuum cleaners. One is at least 20 years old and the other one was just 15 years old. Both still work fine.

The older one is a canaster vacuum and the newer one is an Animal.

Both are corded. I just have one hand held battery vac from Black and Decker. That is also an excellent vacuum.

I have had some pretty bad vacuums, but never a bad Dyson.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:13:35 GMT

We have a small vac store in my area, been in biz over 50 years, owner has been telling me for years never to buy a Dyson, he makes a fortune repairing them. He still says an upright vac with a bag is still the best way to go. That is what I have, Sanitaire, love it

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mintedrose — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:34:18 GMT

@Carmie I disagree. We've owned battery operated vaccumes (purchased 7 years ago) and they're still working.

Just saying

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Kachina624 — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:22:44 GMT

That's the downside of buying a vacuum or anything else with a rechargeable battery. Those batteries can't be recharged forever. If you want a tool to last, buy corded. You pay for the convenience of not having a cord.

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mintedrose — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:35:03 GMT

@azgal Ha! Smart guy with good advice. I'd take it.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:34:05 GMT

The average lifespan of a cordless vac battery is 2 to 5 years. So your battery died at 3 and that falls within the average lifespan. If you're lucky, some batteries can last longer than 5 yrs but that's not common. How long it lasts depends on how old it was when you bought it. Rechargeable batteries lose their longevity just sitting there.

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pdlinda — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:37:07 GMT

@azgal Must disagree with repairman...I've had my Dyson cordless for 6 yrs and it's still going strong. I use it almost every day. Love my Dyson.

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TheMemphisVette — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:50:08 GMT

i have two cordless dysons both going strong

animal DC59 bought in 2014

cyclone V10 bought in 2018

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SilleeMee — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:54:26 GMT

There are after-market batteries made to fit Dyson vacs. I would go to a place like Batteries+Plus and they will help you find one to match the dead Dyson battery you have. Just take the battery with you to the store. It will save you money by buying a comparable one.

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mintedrose — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:59:07 GMT

@SilleeMee Why should I bother with it if Dyson are just crappy? You're not gonna convince me otherwise. Im done with them honestly. At this point, I'd spend much more on another brand even for hair products. Dyson is so TRASH.

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stevieb — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:00:54 GMT

@azgal wrote:
I was just at a sew and vac repair shop to get my sewing machine repaired. They also sell vacuums and sewing machines. There was a woman there picking up her repaired vacuum. She told the guy that she was thinking of getting a Dyson and he advised her not to do it. He said they only last a couple of years. He said they won't even sell them.

Well of course, they want you to buy the brands they sell...

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stevieb — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:03:13 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
@azgal I have two Dyson Vacuum cleaners. One is at least 20 years old and the other one was just 15 years old. Both still work fine.

The older one is a canaster vacuum and the newer one is an Animal.

Both are corded. I just have one hand held battery vac from Black and Decker. That is also an excellent vacuum.

I have had some pretty bad vacuums, but never a bad Dyson.

I agree, my Dyson is years old and I swear by it. It's probably the original Dyson sold here and it's a plug-in model. Hand held battery vacs are fine for a quick pick-up but I'd not trust one as my only full size main vacuum.

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RetRN — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:13:55 GMT

I'll keep my upright Oreck as long as possible. Will never purchase a Dyson.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:24:55 GMT

@mintedrose wrote:
@SilleeMee Why should I bother with it if Dyson are just crappy? You're not gonna convince me otherwise. Im done with them honestly. At this point, I'd spend much more on another brand even for hair products. Dyson is so TRASH.

I thought it was just a dead battery issue so I provided a solution. Now I see it's the entire Dyson brand that's the problem. Can't win for losing.

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azgal — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:29:26 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
@azgal wrote:
I was just at a sew and vac repair shop to get my sewing machine repaired. They also sell vacuums and sewing machines. There was a woman there picking up her repaired vacuum. She told the guy that she was thinking of getting a Dyson and he advised her not to do it. He said they only last a couple of years. He said they won't even sell them.
Well of course, they want you to buy the brands they sell...

Is there a restriction on who can sell Dyson products?

Couldn't he sell them if he thought it was a good product?

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AZfem — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:34:07 GMT

I have a corded Dyson I've had for 20+ years. Had it repaired once & some parts were still on warranty.

I've read where the replacement batteries for all cordless vacuums cost a fortune. I'll stick with cords.