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Old 05-13-2011, 03:49 PM
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I have had my Dyson for almost 7 years, and have never had it in for repair. I bought a lower end Miele 300 for my quilt room downstairs and I hate it!
Why?

The head is very awkward to use, and it does a poor job on carpet. I have mostly laminate, but have some large throw rugs that can't be picked up and shaken. I will give the machine one thing though, it is pretty quiet. It they made a power head for it, it would be fine.
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Old 05-13-2011, 03:52 PM
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Have a Dyson..Wonderfull vacuam. Have dog and cat. It really does the job, Never had a repair.
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Old 05-13-2011, 05:51 PM
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meile mielie how ever you spell it has always been my fav it with stood my vaccume abuse. now my bunnie bought me a kirby an expensive peice of crapola lol i already broke its not even a year old.
Kirby's of old were awesome workhorses. I suppose the modernization of the materials used to construct them has made them an inferior product. My mother's first Kirby was purchased in the forties.

I have a Hoover WindTunnel, but what I need is a vacuum cleaner with a long hose that can do walls and above furniture. The WindTunnel is not cutting the mustard for me. It's awesome on carpet and hard floors, though.
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Old 05-13-2011, 06:51 PM
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As I (unfortunately) moved, had to leave my favorite behind, which was a Nu-Tone (I think) central vac. Easy to put in then, as we built the home; harder to add to a home. Have had many, including a Rainbow which had to have extra attachment for carpeting--unhandy. Like my Bissell that I now have, and so reasonable in comparison to most.
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Old 05-13-2011, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Bjbaxter
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I have had my Dyson for almost 7 years, and have never had it in for repair. I bought a lower end Miele 300 for my quilt room downstairs and I hate it!
Why?

The head is very awkward to use, and it does a poor job on carpet. I have mostly laminate, but have some large throw rugs that can't be picked up and shaken. I will give the machine one thing though, it is pretty quiet. It they made a power head for it, it would be fine.
My Miele has a power head and a second attachment for low-pile carpet and uncarpet flooring. It has been great. Are you sure there isn't one available for yours?
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Old 05-13-2011, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by scowlkat
I use the Bissell made for pet hair control and it really works. Thought about a Dyson but my dealer (sewing machine but also has vacuum sales) said it is the one most often returned for repair. I bought mine at Wally World.

So for you Dyson owners, have you had to have repairs? Just curious.
I LOVE my Dyson!! I've never had to have a repair or service done and my poor vacuum has been "through the mill" so to speak.
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One that runs itself, vacums the furniture and doesn't scare the cats and dog. lol.
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Old 05-14-2011, 05:55 AM
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Dyson!!! Love it!! Will never own anything else again!
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mine is a Dyson my son bought it for me for Christmas a couple years ago because I have trouble walking and it is so light and it glides so smoothly and is easy to empty I think its the best there is
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Orek soo light and seem to last
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