Dyson DC14 Animal Cyclone Vacuum Reviews

Dyson Animal is the best vacuum I've ever owned.

Overall

Rated 5 out of 5

I purchased my Dyson Animal DC14 vacuum when the "animal" version was first available, approximately 6 years ago.

I had previously purchased a Royal canister vacuum, that did a good job, but because of my three cats and two dogs, I was spending a fortune on bags.  The Dyson is bag-less, so the higher initial purchase price(which I had a really hard time justifying to my husband) has been offset by not having to purchase bags.

I decided to give the Dyson a try, and figured that I could always return it if it didn't perform as advertised.  Well, it preformed better than I thought possible.  It really doesn't loose suction, even when the receptacle is stuffed full of critter fu...

dyson animal vacuum is not worth the money

Overall

Rated 2 out of 5

Maneuverability

Rated 3 out of 5

Ease of maintenance

Rated 3 out of 5

Suction performance

Rated 2 out of 5

Versatility

Rated 2 out of 5

Design

Rated 3 out of 5

Durability

Rated 2 out of 5

The dyson animal vacuum isn't the worst vacuum in the world, but it certainly isn't worth the money. It isn't any better at picking up the animal hair than any other vacuum I've owned. for it to pick up the best, you have to hold it almost completely upright. the attachments aren't very great either. when you extend the hose, only half of it is flexible, the other half of it is metal, so you half to keep repositioning the vacuum as you clean with it. the upholstery/stair attachment is the worst! I has a rotating brush on it, but it stops rotating if you put any pressure on it. so getting that dog hair out (you know the kind that weaves it's way into the fabric of you sofa) is impossible. Any of the attachments that have any weight to them constantly fall off he end of the hose because they don't lock into place. I would not recommend this vacuum. It cleans as well n your average vacuum, but it is 3 times the price! 

The best vacuum you will ever buy!

Overall

Rated 5 out of 5

Maneuverability

Rated 5 out of 5

Ease of maintenance

Rated 5 out of 5

Suction performance

Rated 5 out of 5

Versatility

Rated 5 out of 5

Design

Rated 5 out of 5

Durability

Rated 5 out of 5

After you buy and use the Dyson you will wonder where it has been all of your life. Use your prior vacuum all over your house from head to toe and then get the Dyson Animal and use it over everywhere your old vacuum went and you will be disgusted and feel silly that you will literally see the junk that the old vacuum left behind! It's embarrassing and will make you want to have bought the Dyson faster. Don't even hesitate. It picks up so much more stuff/junk than you can imagine you will never know how you lived without it! It makes no dust, sucks up everything and is great for allergy sufferers. Buy it yesterday! Plus, it's pretty!

best vacuum out there

Overall

Rated 5 out of 5

Maneuverability

Rated 4 out of 5

Ease of maintenance

Rated 4 out of 5

Suction performance

Rated 4 out of 5

Versatility

Rated 4 out of 5

Design

Rated 4 out of 5

Durability

Rated 4 out of 5

I have just tried one of these vacuums last week at my mothers. She finally broke down and bought it. I can tell you it is worth every penny. My mother has 2 cats at home and its a misery to visit her due to my allergies. This vacuum is magic when it comes to suction power to rid of pet hair and dander. I can feel the difference in the air after vacuming. I still have allergies but breathing quality is by far better than the Bissell vacuum was delivering prior to her getting Dyson. They are very pricey vacuums but you do get every penny back if you are an allergy sufferer. I would highly recommend this model to anyone who wants absolute cleaning power.

very good

Overall

Rated 4 out of 5

Maneuverability

Rated 5 out of 5

Ease of maintenance

Rated 5 out of 5

Suction performance

Rated 4 out of 5

Versatility

Rated 3 out of 5

Design

Rated 5 out of 5

Durability

Rated 4 out of 5

had the following problems with it1. power lead/switch died2. plastic on wand died/cracked3. Most recent (2 weeks ago) motor starts horrible noise, electrical smellLove it when it works, but for repair work, we had to box it up and send it away, not cheap. From memory, new switch/power lead was over $200 - but that included "valet" service ie courier. There is no choice in this. New wand cost over $50 delivered (local HN and the like couldn't/wouldn't get them in for us).Too scared to get a quote for the motor thing.having paid close to $800 ( edit which was the going price at the time, we needed the HEPA filter cos of local lead mines), I would have thought that they would be alittle more robust in the mid term life. I was expecting 20+years from itThat said, its great when all is fine.Hopeflly I have been even handed here - but repairs IMO are not cheap

Oh Dyson Animal, how I love you

Overall

Rated 5 out of 5

This is by far the best vacuum that we have ever EVER owned. My husband's brother bought this for us when he used to work for Best Buy (awesome present, regardless of his discount!) and I absolutely love it. Until this I was using an older, not so great vacuum that barely got the job done, even after going over it a few times. The Dyson Animal picks up anything you put before it with ease, and with our 2 dogs it is a life saver! There is no more going over certain spots because the vacuum didn't get everything the first time around, and I am done vacuuming a room in literally minutes. I think my favorite part of the vacuum has to be the hose attachment though. We have 2 black dogs and a white sectional in the living room... Yikes! My old vacuum didn't have a hose, so I used lint rollers, etc to get the job done. With this, I just take the hose, run it over the cushions, into the cracks, and everything else, and my couch looks brand new. This vacuum is a life saver, hands down.

Best Vacuum EVER

Overall

Rated 5 out of 5

When I got married, my husband had a Rainbow sweeper. It did a good job, but you had this canister filled with water and many times I'd hit something and it would spill. So, it finally died (and I was very happy). My mom got me a reputable sweeper for Christmas. That sweeper didn't live six months. She got me another one. It also died quickly. I saw the Dyson Animal advertised on TV, but it was, in my opinion expensive. However, I saved up and finally got one. I must say it's worth EVERY penny I paid for it. I have THREE teenagers, FIVE dogs and ONE cat living in this house and it is the only vacuum that can pass the tests it gets here.

I must admit that I clean the filter more of...

Dyson saved my sanity

Overall

Rated 5 out of 5

I lived in a condo with 4 cats and a dog and could never get rid of all of the pet hair.  It was disgusting.  I tried everything.  I sprayed the carpets with spray that was supposed to "lift the hair up", I tried different types of vacuums, I tried special brooms (yes on carpet!), rake like items and nothing helped.  I hated my home.  I was embarrassed, and ashamed of it.  I could not figure out what to do to get rid of my pet hair problem.  My parents were generous enough to purchase the Dyson Animal vacuum for me thinking that although it was quite costly, if it works, then it's worth it.  When I brought it home, I ran it down one...

Still going strong after 7 years!

Overall

Rated 4 out of 5

I purchased the Dyson DC14 Animal Vacuum as a refurbished model from eBay. Scary, yes, but I was desperate for a good vacuum after breaking so many vacuum belts during the course of a few years. From the moment I received it, I've loved it and I can't imagine using ANY other brand of vacuum, EVER. 

First of all, the vacuum is the most powerful vacuum I've ever used. The Dyson DC14 Animal picks-up pet hair from our floors thoroughly and without issue. You can literally see the pet hair, dust, and any other debris, all of which isn't actually that close to the sucking mechanism, being pulled across the floor into the vacuum! 

This vacuum comes complete with a HEPA filter which...

The Dyson DC14 is heavy but awesome

Overall

Rated 4 out of 5

I'm not huge on vacuums but I've used a couple of decent ones and a couple of expensive ones and this is a good one for almost anything. This thing will suck up hair like you don't believe it. However trying to cart it around is not the easiest thing in the world. I live in a place with 90 percent carpet though, so your mileage may vary.

The wand attachment is great for sucking up things in the distance, it goes so far and it is very easy to clean out the canister when you are done. You just have to wash the hepa filter so many times a year, not very hard to do and well worth the effort of not having a bag to change. Another con is though you can't tilt the thing back too far without it falling over and having no suction. I wish the ball version would have come out sooner though.

Assembly was very easy, just a few snaps. It can be a pain to get it out of the box though as anyone know sthat has removed something heavy from syraphome.

Dyson's animal vacuum is the best for animal hair removal

Overall

Rated 5 out of 5

My husband and I were reluctant to spend this much money on a vacuum for our home. After much deliberation and research we decided to get one as soon as we found it on sale. We were able to get it at a sale price from Bed, Bath and Beyond. I was very excited to use my new machine so I opened the box as soon as I got it home. I was amazed at just how much animal hair this vacuum picked up. It easily picked up cat hair as well as dog hair. The extra long hose is good for around the edges of rooms and is great at picking up bird seed. This Dyson animal vacuum is of wonderful quality and is worth the extra money to purchase one. I like the fact I no longer have to worry about changing bags. The ...

My friends with allergies can come over again!

Overall

Rated 5 out of 5

This vacuum works so well that my friends with asthma and allergies can actually come over again! I received this vacuum as a gift in 2007 and at that time, I had 4 cats and 3 dogs. The Dyson Animal gets all of the fur!

When I first received the vacuum I was very impressed with how quiet it was in comparison to my old vacuum. I also wanted to see how much better the Dyson was so I tested it by vacuuming with my old vacuum and then I would go over the carpet with the Dyson. The Dyson container would fill up every time with fur that my old vacuum had missed.

The Dyson is light enough that I am able to pick it up and vacuum the couches and beds with ease. The attachments are simple to use. Th...

The Dyson DC14 Animal Vacuum is great!

Overall

Rated 4 out of 5

We purchased the our Dyson Animal at Best Buy 3 years ago. I started out amazing! We did what the sales girl told us to do, we went home and vacuumed with our old vacuum and then the Dyson. It was awesome (and disgusting) what the Dyson picked up. We were very happy with our purchase, even though we never imagined we would spend that much money on a vacuum

We chose this vacuum because we have two large dogs: a golden retriever and a boxer. The hair, especially from the retriever, is a nightmare. At first the Dyson kept up, but even after beating out the filter after every use and thoroughly cleaning it once a month, it started to get backed up. The attachment hose would collapse on itself a...

Never thought it would work this good

Overall

Rated 4 out of 5

I have had my Dyson Animal for quite some time now and I really love it. We have three dogs in our house and a cat. Before I had this vacuum I used to have a problem with all the hair in the carpet and on the furniture. I sould vacuum but it just wouldn't come off the carpet and upholstery. I decided to but the bullet and buy this five hundred dollar vacuum. I was so surprised at how wonderful it was. The hepa filter is great and it is so powerful. It sucks up just about anything. You can see the cyclonic action as the dirt and debris gathers in the canister. You would never believe you had that much stuff on your carpet. It is kind of gross but it is no nice to know you are getting all that up. It really does pick up all the hair from the pets. It usually fills up the canister everytime I vacuum the house. The attachments are great also. I use them weekly to clean the furniture. Thbis really a wonderful product and well worth the money. Thank you Dyson!

The Best Vacuum I have ever owned.

Overall

Rated 5 out of 5

We have owned our Dyson DC14 Animal Vacuum for 7 years.  And she still runs like a brand new one.  The best 500.00 I ever spent.  But I believe it will last for many years to come.  And let me tell you when we hooked it the first time it can suck up the dirt.  We had been using an Kenmore vacuum that we bought when we first married and it was a bag unit.  We decided our carpet just wasn't looking clean any longer no matter how much we vacuumed it with the Kenmore.  Well the Dyson...was amazing.  It picks up so much dirt.  I bet I vacuumed that house at least three times that week...and it filled the canister each time.  At that time our house was two years old.  It still does just an amazing job as the day we brought it home.  We have even moved into a new home. I love using it on my bare tile floors.  I use the attachments on the wood floor....in the corners to get cob webs ... on the blind to get the dust off.  Just an awesome vacuum and well worth the investment!