Dyson DC41 Animal Dyson Ball Upright Vacuum Cleaner

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I did not want to permanently modify so I tried the wire tie suggestion by williams and Barry Armitage. Well after the Cat 5 hurricane we replaced the carpets with new deep pile. And I am 6 ft tall 185# in good shape and I’ll be darned if I could get our Dyson Ball Animal 2 to move without it being a SERIOUS workout. Our house keeper just can not use it. Read all the posts there are several solutions. Streamlined profile for even easier steering around the home. With our latest Ball technology™ even more of the machine's key components are housed inside the ball itself. This reduces clutter on the outside of the machine, streamlining its profile. You want an easy time getting your vacuum ready. The Dyson DC41 doesn't come with a button to get the vacuum into a reclined position. You're going to have to manually adjust it to start cleaning. A small turbo-brush head is essential for pet owners, but Dyson’s Turbine tool takes this feature to the next level. Dyson DC41 Mk2 Animal – How well does it clean?

A nice feature is the automatic floor height so you don't have to stop and change settings going from carpet to hardwood. Also the brush on/off control is at the top of the handle." Dyson DC41 is an ideal choice if you want superior suction and ease of motion at an reasonable price. Seals in suction across carpets and hard floors. The cleaner heads on most upright vacuums need to be manually adjusted for different floor types. If this isn't done, a gap is created between the cleaner head and the floor, and suction is lost.This is a good all around vacuum, it never loses suction, its easy to remove the debris, has a hose that extends quite far, and just works well." Great overall performance, fabulous tools and easy manoeuvrability make the DC41 Animal one of the very best upright cleaners money can buy, whether you have pets or not. The only sharp intake of breath is that hefty price tag.

You don't want a big vacuum head. The head on the DC41 may be too big to fit under couches and coffee tables. The attachment comes in handy, but needing to use it in these scenarios may be too much for some.

The aforementioned brush bar is housed in an innovative floor head, with runners that raise and lower depending on the surface type to ensure the brush is always at the ideal distance from the floor. According to Dyson, the DC41 has some of the best suction power among any other vacuum on the market. Other unique elements, include: It's expensive but worth it. It's heavier than I expected, so it's not so easy to carry it up 3 flights of steps."

You want smooth handling. Once you get this vacuum moving, it feels great in your hands. New ball technology offers smooth steering, so you can get around the tightest corners with ease. Powered up on a carpeted floor, the DC41 Animal wasn’t too noisy in use, and was considerably quieter than some older high-power cleaners we tested before the EU’s 1600W limit was enforced. It measured 82dB at ear height above the machine, which is about the same sound level as road noise in a car travelling at 40mph. If you find that your vacuum needs servicing, you can call Dyson toll-free six days a week at 1-866-MY-DYSON (1-866-693-9766) for assistance finding a Dyson-authorized service center near you.You have a pet. Whether you have a dog or cat, animals leave behind a lot of fur. You need a vacuum that's built to deal with tough messes and comes with the suction necessary to grab every last strand. That's precisely what you get with Dyson's radial root cyclone technology. You don't have a lot of storage space. The Dyson DC41 is skinny; easily fitting into most closet spaces. It doesn't take up a lot of room, so it's a great option if you live in a small apartment or house.

As you move from carpet to hard floor the automatic adjuster immediately changes the level, so there’s no faffing about with levers to change head height. It veritably glides around hard floors, with the ball making it feel very light and manoeuvrable. Dyson DC41 Mk2 Animal – How does it perform on stairs?

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However, it’s the Turbine head that really makes the DC41 Animal a stand-out choice for stair cleaning. It’s light in the hand, cleans right up to the stair edges and offers exceptional suction and cleaning power thanks to the innovative brush design. Dyson DC41 Mk2 Animal – How does it cope with pet hair? While there’s no room for it to be stored on the machine, the hero tool supplied is the Tangle-Free Turbine tool. Attaching to the wand, this handheld tool features two counter-rotating heads, rather than a traditional brush bar, with flexible brushes that reach to the edges of the tool. It looks strange, but for owners of pets it’s nothing short of revolutionary. At first glance, the Dyson looks futuristic and high-tech, and it is. As far as its inner workings are concerned Dyson's done an admirable job of building a powerful vacuum, and it's a good-looking piece of hardware, too. But once you get your hands on it, you'll start to encounter the kinds of flaws that'll leave you questioning the overall quality of your appliance. We had this problem with our DC 33 Cyclone that was 12 years old. The rubber wears down with age and so the accordion-shaped rubber expands/drops down a few millimeters overtime and suddenly you can’t vacuum rugs. Ours wouldn’t even vacuum on Ruggables which are super thin rugs!