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to want to buy a Dyson

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smoggii · 23/02/2011 11:37

We have a new baby so i'm on maternity and our monthly income is reduced. I saved about £1000 before her arrival for emergencys etc.

Our Henry got got wet when a pipe burst over the winter, it still works but it smells bad so we have agreed to get a new vacuum cleaner.

My motto is 'you buy cheap, you buy twice' so I want a Dyson but as they cost around £250 DH is not keen, he says they can't be that good and surely spending £100-£150 will get us a perfectly good Hoover and wont use a quarter of outr savings which need to last what will be a very expensive 9 months.

We have a dog and a cat and a baby and I think it will be worth buying the best as it will work better and last longer. DH says i'm being unreasonable and fooled by advertising but I think there must be a reason they are so popular.

Am I being unreasonable? Are they worth the extra money or are there equally good models at the money DH wants to spend?

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gapbear · 23/02/2011 11:39

The tools broke within months on ours, and after about 6 months the tube ripped. I wouldn't recommend them.

Have you googled lots of reviews of Hoovers?

grinningbee · 23/02/2011 11:41

I would recommend them.

I bought one in 1996/7 and it's still going strong!

HettyAmaretti · 23/02/2011 11:41

Meh. Then price difference argument is only really relevant if you go for another bagless vacuum. Bags are damn expensive and more than make up the price difference over the life of the machine.

Surely if you change the bag and filters on the HEnry it'll stop smelling? If that doesn't work then try hoovering up a whole pot of bicarb. Personally, I'd hold off buying a new vacuum cleaner until the end of the 9 months, considering the old one still works.

Thingumy · 23/02/2011 11:41

I don't recommend them either.

Sebo or Miele are more efficient and long lasting vaccum brands imo.

SweetKate · 23/02/2011 11:43

We have just replaced our Dyson with a new model. The original one was a wedding present. We got married in 2000! So, we think that they are good and definitely built to last.

Have to say, the original one was very heavy and I didn't like using it, so made DH do the hoovering!! But it was great at picking up the dirt. The new model is fab - much lighter and so easy to use. We love them!

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FabbyChic · 23/02/2011 11:43

Dysons are the nuts, mine has lasted ten years, with me having to replace one part at a cost of 2 quid from eBay.

mmsmum · 23/02/2011 11:44

I have a Dyson, I've been using dysons for years. My current one was the most expensive I've bought and it's about 3 years old and used at least every second day. YANBU with a baby and pets you should get the best you can afford so if you can afford a Dyson then get one.

eandz · 23/02/2011 11:44

i've had a good experience with dyson, but i bought mine second hand for £50.00 on ebay. I've had it three years?

although, I actually hear the henrys are the best?

mmsmum · 23/02/2011 11:45

PS. The ball is amazing

ethelina · 23/02/2011 11:45

Have you looked at Dyson website for reconditioned ones here

backwardpossom · 23/02/2011 11:45

I replaced my Dyson with a Henry last year and it's much better than my Dyson ever was.

oldwomaninashoe · 23/02/2011 11:46

You would be better off buying a cleaner that sucks up spillages as well, believe me.

I took my Dyson to the tip when I had had it about 12 months it was a bit "special" in that if it sucked up the wrong thing it would have a major tantrum and not work. Great on a thick wool carpet, but god help you with , sand, dry soil etc as it would sieze up. Also it was very heavy!
I have two cleaners a Vax which is a good cleaner deals with spillages and can be used at a push for shampooing, and an upright cyclone cleaner (also by VaX) which is graet on thick carpets and only used for that.

Asess your lifestyle and overall requirements before you make a choice I found that a Dyson wasn't an practical choice, wheras the cylinder cleaner(if you can only have one)covered most requirements.

LarkinSky · 23/02/2011 11:48

I have the Dyson Animal (or some similar name - Animalistic Dsyon? Fur Attack Dyson? Moulting Dog Beware Dyson?).

Whatever, I really think it's worth every penny, and would rather scrimp on most of the other domestic machines and keep that. Had it only a couple of years so far but it makes cleaning a doddle. It's a godsend with a toddler and furry pet. And it's got a 10 year guarantee.

FWIW, I vote that it's a good use of your savings.

Shakirasma · 23/02/2011 11:48

My husband is a painter and decorator so he uses loads of different peoples vacuum cleaners.

He thinks dysons are crap. Get another Henry.

We have a Henry extra and it is excellent, brill at getting up pet hair.

elmofan · 23/02/2011 11:51

I have the allergy dyson , i don't think the suction is very good on them tbh & it cost me ?399 - not worth that IMHO .

mousesma · 23/02/2011 11:54

I think Dysons are excellent and under normal circumstances would say definitely get one.

However they are not so great that they are worth spending a quarter of your emergency money on.

Get a cheap one, it will last you at least 9 months then you'll be in a better financial position to consider a more expensive one if you need to.

crockydoodle · 23/02/2011 12:00

I wouldn't recommend Dyson, ours always had bits breaking off. I now have a Miele - much better

cathers · 23/02/2011 12:07

I usual reckon that one quality appliance will save me more in the long run, but having forked out £300 for a sebo which blew up after 2 years and cost me a further £75 to be investigated by sebo, I have switched back to dyson.

It's suction isn't as great but the guarantee and service has been fab.
I would get a reconditioned one as I think they still come with a year guarantee which will see you back to work.

DaffadownDilly · 23/02/2011 12:09

I have had two Dysons, now have a Miele cat and dog which is brilliant.

Acanthus · 23/02/2011 12:12

I hated my Dyson, had to spend money on parts and the seals kept going so that it didn't suck properly. The man on the parts stall in the Market told me that Dyson were keeping him in business! I have a Miele now which is much better and cost around a hundred quid. But yes, it uses bags so there is a cost there.

Ragwort · 23/02/2011 12:13

I hated my Dyson - couldn't get it 'serviced' - apparently they never need it - have a Miele at the moment but don't like that much - am going to buy a Henry next time.

anniepanniepears · 23/02/2011 12:17

another vote for sebo a bit expensive but well woth the money

PorkChopSter · 23/02/2011 12:17

YANU. I replaced my Dyson with a Henry last year and it's much better than my Dyson ever was.
And we've just had building work and every trade brought a Henry with them.

Lucyinthepie · 23/02/2011 12:21

I am a cleaner and I hate Dysons with a passion. I can recommend the Miele Cat and Dog, which will cost you about £200. Even though the Miele bags are a bit pricey. Don't know if you can get a bag that you can empty for them.
As a "professional", I would say the Miele is tons better than Dyson, better than Henry and even better than Sebo.
Sometimes you can get them slightly damaged but brand new on EBay and save a bit on the cost.

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