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Out of stock | | | | | | The DC15 All Floors is the most maneuverable vacuum cleaner ever. It twists and turns like no other vacuum to get around the most challenging obstacle course--the furniture in your home. The DC15 glides into awkward spaces that are usually missed. The telescoping reach wand instantly releases and expands at the touch of a button. The DC15 also has a wide channel that picks up large debris that other vacuums can leave behind. Approved for allergy sufferers by the British Allergy Foundation. In addition, there are no extra costs. The machine has a lifetime washable filter and there are no bags to buy. | | | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Weight: | 6.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 39.8 inches | | Package Width: | 17.7 inches | | Package Height: | 14.5 inches | | Package Weight: | 27.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 140 reviews |
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| | Features | Upright vacuum with removable dirt chamber; no bags needed; works on all types of floorsHas rolling ball on bottom; vacuum twists and glides into tight spaces with a turn of the wrist13-3/5-inch cleaning path; 12 amp motor; patented Root Cyclone technology; doesn't lose suction37-foot power cord; HEPA filtration system; telescopic reach wand; brush control for hard floorsMeasures 44-9/10 by 15-1/2 by 13-3/5 inches; 2-year guarantee
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196 of 199 found the following review helpful:
 The Dyson DC-15--Ball technology Jul 22, 2005
By Karen V. Wilson
Ok, so I went today to pick-up my ordered DC-15. Experiencing a bit of buyer's remorse (599.00 for this smallish box??), it was loaded into my car and I headed home.
My husband, already won over by the design and "look" of the machine, immediately pulled it from the box. He was busy packing for 2 weeks of Army Reserve summer camp, so he told me to do as much as I could to set it up, and he would help later. My 9-year-old son and I read the 3 steps to set-up. No tools...no mystery...no weird pictures to decifer. In about 3-4 minutes, we were ready to turn the big, yellow, baby on.
The amount of pet hair suctioned up in one quick run around of our downstairs filled the clear bin. Emptying it was a breeze and the technology, clever. Later, I took it upstairs. Whoa...serious cat and dog hair (that didn't even look like it was there in the first place!!).
I love the ease of using the features. Tools gently slip into place and click. Release buttons provide immediate results. The Ball feature makes moving around corners much easier, although I am still working on my wrist movements to master the turns. The only feature I am still struggling with is the wand release--but, maybe I have to practice a bit more.
My brother came over a day or so after I got the machine. He walked in and almost immediately asked me if we had gotten a new rug. I just had to gloat over my new Dyson and he, an engineer, was pretty impressed.
My husband took 2 old vacuums to the dump this morning. After he replaced the belt on my Oreck, and before the Dyson arrived today, I vacuumed (within the past 12 hours). That Oreck missed a lot.
Go for the Dyson--it's definately a lifetime machine.
200 of 205 found the following review helpful:
Two major improvements!!!! Jul 08, 2005
By Wayne Fogel
The Dyson Ball is a great vacuum cleaner that features two major improvements. The ball itself is the first major change and it does make it much easier to get the vacuum around furniture. The even more important improvement is the direct drive of the brush. The two major failure points of traditional vacuums such as my old Hoover wind tunnel were clogging (and with a German Shepard and a cat we had lots of clogged bags and hoses) and the belt. The big problem with belts is not breakage, but slippage. As they grow older, the grow slick and slip when vacuuming the carpet. The result is poor performance. They are also a pain to change when you finally realize they are not the problem. Direct drive solves this one and for all. You can elect to turn the drive off with a simple switch when you do not want the brushes turning on hard surfaces, and then turn it back on when you get to the carpets.
The performance of this machine is marvelous. It did take up a great deal that my Wind Tunnel had left behind. It is quieter. Emptying the dirt container is much easier than changing a bag and obviously less expensive. You switch to attachment use just by lifting out the accessory tube. Instantly all the airflow goes to the accessory tube and the brush stops. With 17' of tube you can reach virtually anywhere. The attachments stow neatly on the body of the machine. In summary, a superb design, well executed. You will be very pleased if you elect to buy this machine.
35 of 35 found the following review helpful:
Two major improvements!!!! Jul 08, 2005
By Wayne Fogel
The Dyson Ball is a great vacuum cleaner that features two major improvements. The ball itself is the first major change and it does make it much easier to get the vacuum around furniture. The even more important improvement is the direct drive of the brush. The two major failure points of traditional vacuums such as my old Hoover wind tunnel were clogging (and with a German Shepard and a cat we had lots of clogged bags and hoses) and the belt. The big problem with belts is not breakage, but slippage. As they grow older, the grow slick and slip when vacuuming the carpet. The result is poor performance. They are also a pain to change when you finally realize they are not the problem. Direct drive solves this one and for all. You can elect to turn the drive off with a simple switch when you do not want the brushes turning on hard surfaces, and then turn it back on when you get to the carpets.
The performance of this machine is marvelous. It did take up a great deal that my Wind Tunnel had left behind. It is quieter. Emptying the dirt container is much easier than changing a bag and obviously less expensive. You switch to attachment use just by lifting out the accessory tube. Instantly all the airflow goes to the accessory tube and the brush stops. With 17' of tube you can reach virtually anywhere. The attachments stow neatly on the body of the machine. In summary, a superb design, well executed. You will be very pleased if you elect to buy this machine.
34 of 34 found the following review helpful:
A CLEANING SYSTEM, Not A Vacuum Aug 17, 2005
By The Stars At Night
Question: Why spend $500+ on a vacuum? Answer: Don't. The Dyson may resemble a vacuum, but it's really a compact, easy to use system for cleaning just about everything. The DC15 Ball creates astoundingly powerful suction within well engineered tools and brushes. I have bare wood floor, carpet, stone, tile, shutters, blinds, cat hair, chimney dust, areas rugs, couch crevices, car seats, car carpets, deck grooves, etc. and the DC15 cleans it all, and I do mean clean. As other reviewers have pointed out, the DC15 pulls a surprising amount of stuff out of just-hoovered carpets. Amazing what 150,000 g's can turn up.
What I like best about the DC15 All Floors is centering it in a just Dysoned room and then having a 17-foot reach to go after corner cobwebs, dust bunnies, curtains, whatever needs cleaning. Even stairs are easy if you follow Dyson's instructions. The DC15 is a system of cleaning devices in one very cool looking package, so cool I keep it in my home office--no closet for this baby.
The DC14 also does many of these things, so why buy the Ball? As another reviewer points out, one major reason is that the main rotating cleaning brush of the DC15 is now directly driven by its own motor--no more stretching, slipping, breaking belts. And Dyson has moved the main brush's On/Off button from near the floor to near your hand, perfect for transitions from carpet to wood and vice versa. Another major difference is The Ball's dexterity. It still surprises me. With little practice I've mastered the 90-degree turn with a flick of the wrist and I'm now working on S-curves. When I first heard about The Ball, I figured it was mostly hype, but trying one out convinced me otherwise. The Ball DOES glide and seems lighter when it's powered up. And The Ball is somehow quieter than the DC14; don't know how Dyson pulled that off, but it's easy to hear the difference. The Ball is clearly a bounce up from the DC14 and worth the price difference. I thought long and hard about going for the DC15 Animal but am glad now I bought the DC15 All Floors. Most of us will have little use for the Animal's $100 of "extras," especially the almost worthless Mini Turbine (see its awful reviews).
Whatever Dyson model you're considering, you might consider the following. (1) TRY IT OUT FIRST! On paper the DC14 clearly seemed best to me, and I couldn't shake the review that said pushing the DC15 Ball was like pushing a wet noodle. Luckily I went to Sears, and in 15 minutes I could see why for me at least the Dyson's Ball beats the DC14 hands down. (2) Amazon.com isn't a bad company from which to buy a DC15. With free shipping and Amazon's "Save $25 when you spend $125 on Kitchen & Housewares or Bed & Bath products" promotion (good at least through August 2005), the total damage will be $574.99, $50 cheaper than from major retailers (after taxes/shipping). Plus you can return the Dyson. Plus you know you're getting Dyson's 2-year warranty. (3) Even Amazon's $575 may tempt you to buy a DC15 from a venue like eBay. Before you do, however, make sure the seller is an authorized Dyson distributor (and make sure the freight charges include shipping insurance.) Even with a $100+ discount, you may need Dyson's 2-year warranty, and you may also want the option of returning the Dyson if it's the wrong model or just not for you.
Speaking of warranty, a word about Dyson customer service. I've called Dyson's reps both weekdays and weekends and have had only one sketchy experience among many good ones. The sketchy experience involved a pre-sale question, namely how far the DC15 handle could be lowered before the business end of the unit started to pivot off the floor. The rep told me only 45 degrees. When I said no way, she said, yes, she was lowering the handle of a DC15 even as we spoke, and it would only lower 45 degrees. Well, folks, that's wrong: the handle of a DC15 can be lowered at least 80 degrees, maybe 85, a fact I discovered at Sears and a fact later confirmed by a second, more attentive Dyson rep. Still, it's the only misstep I've seen Dyson's Customer Service make.
33 of 34 found the following review helpful:
Makes me a happy girl... Jul 16, 2005
By Dawson's Pride
Two weeks ago, I began searching for a new vacuum after my six year old Kenmore Progressive broke once again. After reading the most recent Consumer Reports on vacuums and talking with friends, I went shopping. On my first outing, I didn't even give the DC15 Ball Vacuum a second look because of the price. Instead, I compared the newest model Kenmore Progressive upright bagged vacuum to the Dyson Animal model (purple). I didn't like the bulky canister on the Dyson animal model, so I bought the Progressive simply because I had purchased one in the past and the lastest Consumer Reports ratings again placed it in the top three. MISTAKE! After just a few days, I took the Progressive back to Sears, ignored the sticker-price of the Dyson Ball and brought it home. OH MY GOSH! Who knew that vacuuming could cause such joy. It cleans beautifully, is easy to operate and does a far superior job than any other vacuum I have owned or used in the past. Also, the bulky canister that prevented me from purchasing the less expensive Animal Dyson has been redesigned on DC15 Ball model, making this version much easier to use for daily cleaning. Our family consists of four indoor cats, including three long-haired darlings, and I was simply stunned to realize how much hair and dust our old vacuum had left behind when the carpets appeared to look clean. Don't let the price deter you from trying this product -- it's worth every penny. And, if your significant other likes a clean home as much as I do, make her a "happy girl" by buying her the absolute best vacuum on the market!
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