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| Dyson DC15 "The Ball" All Floors Upright Vacuum, Steel/Yellow | 
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| Brand: Dyson
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $719.99
Buy New: $469.99
You Save: $250.00 (35%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  (138 reviews)
Sales Rank: 67647
Media: Kitchen
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 39.8 x 17.7 x 14.5
MPN: 00063
Model: 00063
UPC: 852184000631
EAN: 0852184000631
ASIN: B0008GGAVY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Upright vacuum with removable dirt chamber; no bags needed; works on all types of floors | | • | Has rolling ball on bottom; vacuum twists and glides into tight spaces with a turn of the wrist | | • | 13-3/5-inch cleaning path; 12 amp motor; patented Root Cyclone technology; doesn't lose suction | | • | 37-foot power cord; HEPA filtration system; telescopic reach wand; brush control for hard floors | | • | Measures 44-9/10 by 15-1/2 by 13-3/5 inches; 2-year guarantee |
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Product Description
Dyson vacuum cleaners are known for their revolutionary engineering, styling, and ergonomics that help make cleaning faster and (almost) fun. A rising issue in urban living is how to effectively clean small spaces, along with furniture and all those impossible nooks and crannies that have always seemed like an obstacle course. Dyson engineers have developed an entirely new type of vacuum cleaner, with a ball instead of wheels, so it twists and turns like no other vacuum. Traditional upright vacuum cleaners can be cumbersome and inefficient in unique situations, especially in small spaces. You crash into chairs, bash into bookcases and scuff the baseboards, unaware that the machine is controlling your movement, rather than the other way around. It can be tiring, frustrating and often, due to the lack of control, you miss whole areas of your home. The Ball tackles these problems, so cleaning is more efficient. The Ball is a full-sized machine but it's more manoeuvrable than traditional vacuum cleaners. Instead of rigid wheels it has a single ball that allows it to glide around furniture. Just by turning your wrist, you can easily steer into the most awkward nooks and crannies - under the desk, around the sofa, and behind the TV. The Dyson DC15 "The Ball" simply goes where no upright has gone before. For the particular apartment dweller, that's truly special. Cleaning will be a ball with "The Ball". Get one today. Lifetime washable filters - no running costs Approved for allergy sufferers by British Allergy Foundation Lifetime HEPA filtration for cleaner expelled air Dyson 2 YearLimited Warranty
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| Customer Reviews: Read 133 more reviews...
 Check this one out December 13, 2008
I had read so many positive things about Dyson vacuums and debated so long about purchasing one, I decided to give it a try. I am glad I did. The Dyson DC15 Ball VAC is a full size upright vacuum. With an array of features and cleaning attachments, it is designed to be a mainstay of cleaning in your home. The DC15 with its flashy yellow and silver colors steadfastly baked in, along with a futuristic appearance screams, "Here I am." Indeed, with lightweight polycarbonate plastics, revolutionary ball design, Root Cyclone technology, does make a statement. (Dyson)
The DC15 is designed to be simple to use effectively. This is where the vacuum excels. With a 37 foot power cord you find yourself plugging in much less. The telescoping cleaning rod is built right in to the handle. You just pull it up and out of the handle then push the release button to use this 12 foot extension. This is a great feature I use all the time. I actually look on the walls, lights and fans for a reason to use it. All attachments are handily clipped, within easy reach, in to preformed areas atop the canister.
When you use it on bare floors, you have the option to turn of the brush. This is also great for not shooting debris all over the house, when you are trying to vacuum them up. The brush uses a direct drive not a belt, so when you have the vacuum in an upright position the brush is not engaged and not spinning. A nice feature so you don't trash your carpet or floor when you are stationary using attachments, I would think this would help in the life of the brush also. The motor is placed inside the ball of the unit, shifting the center of gravity, allowing for a low profile, for greater reach under furniture.
Clear dirt containment compartments and HEPA filters have become standard equipment in today's modern vacuums but not many are so cleverly designed. The Dyson uses a simple quick release button placed on the handle to release the bottom of the dirt bin right in to the trash, to minimize contact with dirt. It even comes apart further for periodic easy cleaning of the inside.
"Dyson vacuums work differently." (Dyson) Root Cyclone technology spins the air in the vacuum at high speeds keeping dirt in the bin from interfering with suction. The ball design makes it easy to maneuver around objects on the floor. So easy, my seven year old begs to vacuum. It's built in washable HEPA filter is certified asthma & allergy friendly, (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America) helps defray the cost of ownership.
The cleaning power of the Dyson DC15 is where it really shines. I can tell you I have owned many vacuums form a cheap $50 unit, to my deluxe Dirt Devil Vision. Trust me when I say, you have no idea how dirty your carpet is until you use this vacuum. I performed the test most of us have seen. I vacuumed my large area rug in my living room with my old Hoover. I looked pretty good, so I fired up the DC15 and started vacuuming. It was unbelievable. I could see the carpet getting cleaner. I was so mystified; I brought in the rest of the family to verify what I was seeing. We all concurred, the carpet looked brighter. Here is a link to a photo I took at that point. I was so impressed I posted this at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B000J2O4BK/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_0?ie=UTF8&index=0
So what are the cons? Some may say price, but in comparison of the high end units from; Kirby, Oreck and even Hoover that is a non issue. If you want a cheap vacuum, go to Wal-Mart. It is mostly plastic, but so are many others. The Dyson does not try to hide that, in fact they highlight the materials used and their durability. Some people talk about weight. (Amazon) At nearly twenty pounds, it has heft, but because of maneuverability you hardly notice. I noticed the design has relatively complex movements, at least as vacuums go, so I don't know about long term durability. The high quality hose sometimes makes it a little hard to handle when it is fully extended. The foot release takes some practice to use and is even harder when bare footed, but once you realize, it is more of a down and back motion you become more proficient. The auto leveling feature is nice but, it does not transition great to a higher pile carpet. That is all I can think of on the negative side. I don't know if this is the best vacuum on the market. Dyson makes pricier models (anything in the Animal line) but, I will say it is designed well.
With a powerful motor, precise maneuvering at the flick of your wrist, and immense cleaning power, the Dyson DC15 is a great cleaning machine. The style may be a little much for some, but for me, I want a machine the looks ready to do the job. "Though it's expensive, many happy owners say the Dyson DC15 is worth the premium." (Consumersearch.com). It's worth noting, good deals can be found online at many retailers, including options for factory refurbished units found at www.amazon.com. I bought mine there for $269, including shipping. Mine was shipped to me perfect, looking and working like a brand new unit. At that price, even $399; I feel it is well worth the money.
 Don't buy the DC15 if you have mixed hardwood / carpet floors November 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I originally had the animal which had much more suction, but TOO MUCH. I couldn't vacuum area rugs without actually sucking them up and causing the vacuum to shut off. I switched to the DC15 after being told by the sales person that it was basically the same thing but with the ball. They said because of the different design we shouldn't have the problem with it sucking up carpets.
Well that was true but it also doesn't suck up dirt effectively. The edges of the front vacuum won't suck up anything which means it is completely ineffective against walls or furniture. I actually had to keep my old canister vacuum after purchasing this one so we could use it before or after the Dyson to clean areas where it could not. I can say it works well on large open CARPETED areas only. If you try to use on hardwood (as this model claims to be "all floor" capable) it will simply push anything larger than a small peppercorn around without vacuuming it up.
Finally, the manual cord storage is insane and completely outdated. For the money they could have built in a retractable cord unit so you don't waste time unwinding and winding the cord by hand every time you use it.
Extremely disappointing to say the least. I will never buy a Dyson upright again for sure. Every time I use this one I feel the pain from the money I wasted on it. Don't make the same mistake I did.
 Excellent all around Vacuum June 10, 2008
-In short, this is an Excellent Vacuum for carpet floors. Don't bother with "the animal", as it won't do much more than the DC15 all floors model.
-A bit of improvement could be made in it's ability on tile floors, but I can't complain too much. It picks up all visible matter on mine. (This has been a bone of contention for some folks in the past)
-The swiveling head works great and allows you to get into spots without having to pick up the cleaner.
-Gets under sofa and chairs pretty well. Better than most.
-Canister opens easily and dumps right out into garbage-EASY cleanup!
-Some of the attachments don't sit tightly in the holders, but no big deal.
-Anyone who complains about this unit ought to get down on their hands and knees and pick the dust balls out by hand!!
-Highly recommended. Would get 5 stars if it had a retracting cord.
DC15 is fabulous! May 19, 2008
We live off 20 miles of dirt road with a houseful of 'outdoor' people and a couple of dogs. The floor takes a shameful amount of abuse!
The floor, furniture and draperies are easily cleaned without any cough enducing dust. My mother had shoulder and elbow surgeries last year so we bought her one, too. It doesn't affect her asthma or her dust allergies. It picks up the crumbs between the kitchen tiles, doesn't marr the wood floors, it's great on carpet and has a long cord.
SO Happy With My Choice April 5, 2008
Today I took delivery of the Dyson The Ball DC15 All Floors Vacuum, to replace my 8 yr. old Hoover Wind Tunnel Bagless, which, in its day was a pretty cool, functional machine...an advancement. But I gotta tell ya, after one use, this blows the old one out of the water(even in its heyday) in every way...and I sat down to write this review. Assembly was very simple...basically snapping on the handle and attaching the onboard tools. In reading a few reviews on Amazon that talked about the weight and maneuverability issues of this model, I was a little worried about what I might be getting myself into. I am a middle-aged female with laughable upper body strength and a temperamental back. It IS one of the heavier machines out there, but I do not find it objectionable AT all...especially put with the ball design. (SO much easier than my old one) It is designed for subtle hand/wrist action for turning...there isn't (or shouldn't be) any muscling this thing from the shoulder. It even says in the owners manual to TWIST the handle as if turning a door knob, in order to change direction...which I found helpful. If you do that to turn and then use your body for the forward/backward motion, it works as advertised. I supposed for some, it could be an adjustment..but I have a latent lazy streak and took to it right away! For me, it was not at all pushing around a "wet noodle". At some point, it might actually be tough to go back to the other type of motion in the future. As far as suction...holy cow, it really pulls out the dust and pet hair. We live in Florida, and battle sand as a way of life even in the middle of the state, nowhere near a beach...and we also have two, count 'em, TWO golden retrievers. That long, beautiful golden hair came up completely and with no trouble. I will echo the other reviewers when I say that because of the exemplary suction on this vacuum, you do have to empty the bin more frequently...the bin is smaller than my old one as well. BUT because it is soooooo much easier to do than on my old Wind Tunnel, its not a big deal. It was like a nine-step process with the old machine, with all the levers, hand-removal of filter & lid(YUCK) and the mandatory trip OUTSIDE to the trash can because of the horrendous dust cloud generated by the design of the bin. The Dyson is a total piece o'cake and can actually be done inside using a trash bag with a drawstring top...also outlined in the manual. My husband is not going to believe this...this job usually fell to him, because he is less squeamish about dirt than me. Regarding noise level...to my ears it is way, WAY quieter in terms of Db's, but it does have a soft, yet very high-pitched whistle or whine that some ears will be more sensitive to than others. I haven't had it long enough to know about this yet. If it does bother me at some point, I'll stick a little Kleenex in my ears while I'm sucking up mass quantities of sand & dog hair. I will say that my dogs normally run for the hills when I turn on the vacuum, but just stood right there and watched me this time. So, this point sounds like (no pun intended) a personal thing. Am also looking forward to NOT changing the belt on my old Hoover. Can't tell you how many times I've been up to my elbows in dust, with broken fingernails, muscling a new belt into place. I refuse to pay a repair person to do this simple but tedious chore...and sometimes it needs to be done right then and there to finish vacuuming. Have not used the onboard tools or extension wand yet. I held back one star because of the absence of the turbo tool (included with old Wind Tunnel), At this high price point, one shouldn't have to go buy a rather necessary attachment (in my opinion) for $70! If I discover any deal breakers after the honeymoon period, I'll repost with anything I would like to have known prior to purchase. Hope this has helped. Have a great day everyone.
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