I won't buy one. Their quality has dropped way down in the past few years. I got one of their vacuum cleaners in 2005 and it worked great for years. Picked up just about anything I tried it on. Then a family member decided it would be good as a shop vac and that was that.
So I got another one around 2010 and it is terrible. It is flimsy, makes this obnoxious screeching noise when you use the hose, and, worst of all, it has very little suction power. I happened upon a relatively cheap Bissell vac and that thing puts the Dyson to shame. I'll never buy another Dyson product again. It's clear to me they've decided marketing is more important than quality.
I got the Dyson Ball Animal in 2016 and it flexes as if it's made out of wet cardboard when you pick it up. I expected much more for the price and would never buy a Dyson again. It wasn't better at cleaning than most newer vacuums either.
My $250 Shark Duoclean/TruePet is a much better value, has the same if not more powerful suction and is solid.
I sold mine for a gleaming 1970s polished aluminium relic, that has 3x the power, cheap consumables, and will outlast me. I do not understand people who buy a new vacuum every few years. Its a tool, not a disposible cup.
Because whose new vacuums die in no time. And I'm afraid to spend big $$$ because I'm worried those vacuums will die as fast. I might give Miele a try though.
Replaced our Dyson upright with a Miele canister -- it's considerably easier to use, and picks up dog hair better. It uses more consumables but the combo pack of a filter + 4 bags they sell will cover about a year of use. Overall I'm much happier with the Miele.
Briefly considered buying one, but chose a cheap wet/dry shop vac instead. A bit noisy, but I dont vacuum everyday. That thing sucks, blows, dust, water, you name it ...love it.
So I got another one around 2010 and it is terrible. It is flimsy, makes this obnoxious screeching noise when you use the hose, and, worst of all, it has very little suction power. I happened upon a relatively cheap Bissell vac and that thing puts the Dyson to shame. I'll never buy another Dyson product again. It's clear to me they've decided marketing is more important than quality.