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Dh can go and live in the shed with his beloved dyson

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Kurtanforpm · 03/04/2022 09:58

I’m sick to death of the bloody thing.

It doesn’t work. Half way though something clogs. The whole thing has to be taken apart. I’m sick to death of giving it a hair cut once a week (Dyson owners will know what I mean).

The charge never lasts that long. The bloody head has to be changed for the hard floor and that head is next to useless, anything other than a large speck of dust makes it stop working.

When he bought the bloody thing, he said he would do all the vacuuming. But a hairy cat and three children including a toddler who is incapable of keeping anything on a plate means that I do end up using it when he’s working.

His Grandmother has had to move in to a care home and MIL has asked if we want the Shark that they bought her last year. I’ve bitten hand off (do you like the shark reference).

Dh is sulking saying he wants to keep his dyson. He loves it. It’s the bestest vacuum cleaner ever.

It doesn’t sound like he loves the bastard thing when he’s on the kitchen swearing at it halfway though cleaning the house trying to find out why it’s stopped working for the 6th time, but what do I know.

I’m having the shark and he can either like it or run off into the sunset with his beloved dyson and i’ll read about how “I married my vacuum cleaner” in Take a Break.

OP posts:
Kurtanforpm · 03/04/2022 10:00

Anyone with me on how awful Dyson vacuums are? Doesn’t clog my arse.

OP posts:
Aconitum · 03/04/2022 10:02

Mine doesn't clog. I love my Dyson😃😃😃🙄

EatSleepRantRepeat · 03/04/2022 10:03

Sorry OP but your title made me literally LOL! Mu mum has a collection of 3 Dysons, all kaput but won't let go of them because they're a Dyson. The brand loyalty is weird!

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TalesOfDrunkennessAndCruelty · 03/04/2022 10:03

I need a new vacuum cleaner and this is more informative than any review in Which. Thank you.

WellNotReally · 03/04/2022 10:04

I'm half with you - loathe Dysons but afraid I have Shark as the winner of worst vacuum ever made - dirty temperamental flashy thing that it is. Buy a Sebo and have a ménage à trois.

Thesefeetaremadeforwalking · 03/04/2022 10:04

Mine doesn't clog either.

What on earth is he hoovering up ??

Kurtanforpm · 03/04/2022 10:04

@Aconitum

Mine doesn't clog. I love my Dyson😃😃😃🙄
Would you like my husband to go with it?
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Reallybadidea · 03/04/2022 10:04

Can't you have both? His and hers vacuum cleaners?

Tlollj · 03/04/2022 10:04

Mine doesn’t clog either. But mines not cordless. It’s about 6/7 years old now, still going strong. Shouldn’t have said should I?

Magpiecomplex · 03/04/2022 10:04

With you all the way - I used to call our Dyson "The Beast", and it was not an affectionate nickname. Horrible, heavy, difficult to manoeuvre round furniture, noisy... DH adored the thing though, just like yours, so in the end I stopped using it entirely and let him do enough vacuuming to realise how awful it was.

chatw0o0 · 03/04/2022 10:06

I got one in February and I'm ashamed to say I've really quite enjoyed using it! So much better than having to drag out the old corded one every time.

I got the version 7 and have only got carpet in two rooms, not sure if that makes a difference. I do have to remove long hair from the head but only takes a moment every 2-3 uses.

ZaraSizeMedium · 03/04/2022 10:06

I’m in need of a new vacuum, have you tried the Shark yet, what’s it like?

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 03/04/2022 10:06

Dyson are shit. I have a shark-it copes with 2 dogs, 1 cat, 3 kids. It’s great.

WaterBottle123 · 03/04/2022 10:06

James Dyson is a Brexity cockwomble and his shitty vacuums deserve all the boycotts

bluesky45 · 03/04/2022 10:06

Get it serviced! Mine was like this and I was researching new ones. Took it to get serviced because it stopped working after a few seconds each time and I couldn't use it at all and we didn't have the funds for a whole new one. £30, ready the next day and it's like a whole new cleaner! It works so well now! I'll be taking it more often!

AmandaHoldensLips · 03/04/2022 10:06

I have a dyson animal thing and I love it.

NotTheWomanIWas · 03/04/2022 10:06

Is he hoovering up one of the kids hence the clogging??

TheDaydreamBelievers · 03/04/2022 10:07

I am currently taking my Dyson apart and cleaning it all to try to find out why it's smelling burny and making a whining noise. DH isn't here though, so he can't contribute to the whining noise Grin

I do love the Dyson but our previous vaccuum cleaners were 2nd hand Tesco ones so I think we lack the experience of high end ones!

NotTheWomanIWas · 03/04/2022 10:08

And I love love love my Shark! (1 dog, 1 cat, 1 DD and 1 DH)

watcherintherye · 03/04/2022 10:08

I think I loved my Dyson, too, many years ago. I do remember the haircuts, though! However, when the Dyson exploded (well, there was a bang and a flash!) we decided to give the much vaunted Shark a try, and I have to say, I wouldn’t go back. Shark is everything I’d ever want in a vacuum cleaner. Hope your dh is able to reconcile himself to the newcomer!

EatSleepRantRepeat · 03/04/2022 10:08

The best vacuum we've ever had has been a Hoover brand "drag along" type - lasted years and nothing phased it. The Henry did nothing for animal hair but was indestructible on building site dust, nails, the works. Vax did great on animal hair but the rubber belts in the heads and rollers started to give out and start to make a burning smell with 3-4 years. Dyson was no good for me as an asthmatic because of having to empty the dust chamber instead of replace a bag. I'm getting a Hoover again next time.

Lou98 · 03/04/2022 10:09

I hate Dyson!!

I absolutely love my shark though! Had it 7 years and it's still going strong! I would 100% choose it over my Partner (luckily he loves it as much as I do 🤣)

Purplecatshopaholic · 03/04/2022 10:10

I have a shark and a dyson I must admit (lots of hairy pets…). My dyson doesn’t clog and I quite like that it’s light enough to move around (one of the cordless ones) - I need a crane to lift the shark…. But dyson bloke is a twat!

Eggmcmuffin · 03/04/2022 10:10

I have a shark and I love him.....I've read too many bad things about Dysons. Sounds like it's time for the Dyson to have a little irrepairable accident Wink

658Doyouknowwheremysparkis · 03/04/2022 10:10

You use the Shark and he can use the Dyson ( plus he can tuck it in and give it a goodnight kiss, even read it a story, one about tax avoidance would be most interesting )…

Have to say am not in love with my Dyson either, heavy, irritating thing, but mine is corded because I wasn’t convinced a cordless could keep up with two dogs and a DH who makes many crumbs.

The thought of a woeful DH sitting alone, in the dark, in a shed with the bare bulb and the Dyson did make me smile!