Dyson
By Don Ellis
Every now and then, a design comes along that changes the way we see a certain product. Case in point: the Dyson. Suddenly, a vacuum cleaner is no longer merely a household object. It is a completely re-developed machine, a visually arresting piece of art.
Guided by its founder, James Dyson, the firm is pure success story. Beginning back in 1978 when Dyson realized, while vacuuming his home, his vacuum cleaner was constantly losing suction. He saw that when the bag filled, it clogged, obstructing airflow and causing suction to drop.
Design in general is not so much about the end product as it is about the process, and this is so very true for Dyson; as more than 15 years and 5,000 prototypes later he would in fact develop new technology to solve that vacuum problem. He would produce the first vacuum cleaner that would work in a completely different way: mostly, by being bagless.
The trick was to accelerate the air stream first to 200 mph to thrust out the larger debris and then to a supersonic speed of 924 mph and swirl the dust out by centrifugal force. Unlike regular vacuums that often lose suction power from dust clogging the bag, there is nothing to obstruct the airflow of the machine. Because there is no bag to obstruct the airflow, the Dyson doesn't clog and doesn't lose suction.
The Dyson features cyclone technology with conical chambers that generate 150,000 g's of centrifugal force, pushing dirt into the vacuum's collection compartment. Not only was his design more efficient but it had a unique beauty, with exposed working sections in bright colours. The dirt compartment is easy to check and is quick to empty - just pop it off, hold it over a trash bin, and pull the trigger to release the dirt without ever touching it.
There are no bags or filters to buy. The vacuum comes with a pre-motor filter that captures the smallest of particles and is washable. With its automatic carpet-height adjustment feature, this upright vacuum maintains constant contact with the floor to ensure dust pickup, and its brush turns off at the touch of a button to protect rugs and delicate carpets.
Dyson is currently the fastest growing European manufacturer and the 10th fastest growing business in Europe. The firm has introduced seven models of vacuum cleaners with many varieties, including a cool, self-propelled, robot vacuum cleaner. Dyson has even produced a new type of washing machine with counter-rotating drums.
Dyson's vacuum line-up - including the DC07 Yellow and the DC14 – is now available in Canada retailers. - D.E. | Dyson
5,000 prototypes later Dyson would go on to develop new technology to solve the vacuum problem
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7 Reader ReviewsI purchased a Dyson Storeaway D23. It's not really all that it is cracked up to be, and you are pretty much just paying for the name. The suction isn't the greatest. I find myself repeatedly going over areas several times to collect up all of the dirt. It works great on carpets, but on hardwood floor and ceramic tile, it's useless! Yes, it's pretty, and yes, the no-bag feature is a bonus, but overall performance, it wont be on my Christmas list any more! Even the hose doesn't stay in place when you coil it up for storage and it's very awkward and heavy to carry.
1. Michelle's Review :: November 30, 2008 Michelle's Rating: 2 Stars |
Great machine, except the location of the power switch.
Over 5 thousands of prototypes and nobody thought about putting a switch easily accessible while vacuuming?
2. Sibel Ataman's Review :: December 15, 2008 Sibel Ataman's Rating: 3 Stars |
I can't say enough about my Dyson D23. I have used the best central vac as well as a top of the line Sears Vac (Canister) I have a new home with carpeting upstairs and hardwood downstairs. I have just vacuumed my upstairs a week ago with my powerful Sears rug beater. A week later with my new Dyson D23, I did the upstairs again. I was shocked to see that the canister was "FULL" as well as very find dust. A week later, I did the carpet again, and once again, the canister was "FULL" I live in a new home, and last year there was a lot of dust from construction, and now I finally feel that my carpets are totally clean and look beautiful. The beater head is far superior with suction to any other vac system I have used over the years. It moves around corners with ease and under beds effortless.
My hardwood floors are gleaming dust free. I used the proper brush for the hardwood floors. It hooks up with the tools in a snap, and when I move forward to clean the floors, the vac moves with ease. To store the unit, is so easy and quick. Just two simple winds with the hose, snap it into the locking device, and BAMMMMM all done.
I had a twist in my hose from packing,so I called customer service. Within minutes, they said that they would send my a new hose section. It arrive by courier within days!!
The mini hand held turbine head is beyond wonderful. Cleaning my stairs is a breeze, but the best yet is, "it takes all of the dirt DEEP DOWN in my sofas"...something which never happened before. What I love about my D23 is that not only does it have the best suction ever, it is quiet and you can also see HOW MUCH DIRT there really was before you used this unit.
Dyson, thank you for making such a wonderful cleaning system, which is effortless, quiet and less work, and one lady said, I would pay even more money to get this quality in my home.
3. Marion's Review :: February 7, 2009 Marion's Rating: 4 Stars |
Dyson is the worst vacuum ever. All your paying for is the advertising and name. My son has asthma and allergies this unit is terrible and not effective. I purchased a Miele Vacuum and let me tell you, this is the best kept secret in the industry. This vacuum leaves Dyson in the dust, from cleaning power and wow is it every quiet. My son's asthma and allergies have disappeared. If you want to spend $500 on a vacuum by a Miele.
4. Paul's Review :: March 24, 2009 Paul's Rating: 1 Stars |
We purchased the Dyson DC25, and have mixed feeling. The powerful suction is great for vacuuming carpets, and the ball system makes for a remarkable ease of manoeuvring around furniture. The Heppa filter is also much appreciated. The standard attachments, however, leave much to be desire when vacuuming furniture. The wand is too short, and not flexible enough in handling. The handle shape is also awakward to use, and the standard heads are too narrow and too straight. Moreover, you have to carry the vacuum cleaner to get around furniture, and the pointed end on the vacuum, once the wand is removed, is a safety hazard. It's an excellent vacuum on a level surface, but what is needed instead of the wand, is a flexible hose (about 8 feet long), with wider heads to dissipate the suction when vacuuming curtains and covers on furniture. Not only are wider standard bristle heads needed, but they need to have a face at a 90 degree angle to the hose, for ease of use. With the small heads the suction is too great for vacuuming curtains and covers on furniture. In effect, the basic vacuum is extraordinarily efficient, and a pleasure to use on carpeted floors, but the attachments leave a lot to be desired. Dyson might well take a look at the attachments, and flexible hose, that other vacuum manufacturers had evolved.
5. S James's Review :: October 4, 2009 S James's Rating: 3 Stars |
I HATE this vacuum: it is the worse one I have had and I have been married 40 yrs. It is a bunch of hype and costs way too much....I paid for a name: Dont try complaining, because dyson doesnt give a dam. Why should I have to chase fuzz and hair around and watch it go up the wall in the corners......never again. The consumer doesnt matter to this company
6. Linda Kulferst's Review :: December 30, 2009 Linda Kulferst's Rating: 2 Stars |
The Dyson upright really sucks! And I mean that in a positive way. The best suction I have seen on any vacuum. The suction does not fall off as the bagless canister fills up. It does a great job on bare floor as well as carpet, stairs, and furniture. I also use it to vacuum my cat and dog (they love it) which keeps the hair down in the house. It is also easy and convenient to dump dust and debris from the bagless canister.
The wand is a great advantage and allows for easy cleaning of stairs, furniture and pets.
Dyson is not perfect though. The large brush and suction head on the upright make it impossible to get under anything lower than 1' or so. I have a recess at the base of my cabinets that is about 4" high and 4" deep and it is impossible to get into their unless I use the wand.
Also the accessory tools suck. And I mean that in a very bad way. Accessories only attach onto the wand and do not attach directly to the hose. This is often very inconvenient. You can place them on the hose but they do not lock in place and continually fall off unless you grip the hose and accessory tightly. The accessories also fail to perform in a positive way and are just cheap junk.
Fortunately for me I have an old Panasonic which had great accessories and they happen to fit the Dyson perfectly. Perhaps Dyson should take a look at those and come up with some new tools.
On occassion the small airways of the hose get clogged with larger objects and suction is lost.
7. John Rankin's Review :: February 17, 2010 John Rankin's Rating: 3 Stars |
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