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To regret buying a cordless Dyson

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Crimson72 · 19/12/2018 15:16

I bought a new Dyson V7 cordless vacuum recently. According to the instructions it only lasts for 20 minutes' worth of vacuuming (or just six minutes on max mode!) before needing a charge, which takes 3.5 hours. I admit I did know this information before I bought it, but I think I was "sucked in" (no pun intended) by the look of it, the convenience of not having a cord, new technology etc.

Now it's arrived and while it is very easy to scoot around with, I'm thinking that 20 minutes just doesn't sound long enough to do a full vacuum of the house - and I imagine that charging it every time after use will be a PITA as well. The drum, where the dirt collects, is tiny and will therefore need emptying on a very regular basis, unlike my old Dyson which had a large cylinder and collected loads of dirt before emptying.

You have to hold down the on button while vacuuming - which isn't too much of an issue I suppose as it's where your finger would naturally rest anyway. The instructions also suggest mounting a docking station on your wall, which I'd rather not do, but it doesn't stand upright in the cupboard otherwise.

I'm now wanting to vacuum my kitchen floor but am unable to as it's only one hour into the 3.5 hour charge.

Does anyone else have one of these vacuums and AIBU to regret buying one? It does have great reviews online so I'm hoping I will grow to love it...

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digitallyremastered · 19/12/2018 22:02

Love my V8 - so much easier than my Miele which was good too. Worth every penny! DS loves using it too and now happily vacuums up.

The hairdryer is amazing too if you have a lot of hair. Saves me so much time. And no I am not Mrs Dyson!

suddenlypanicked · 19/12/2018 22:10

Yes I want a Henry

MincePieMum · 19/12/2018 22:20

I love my handheld Dyson and take it on holiday with me Blush. I haven't RTFT so apologies if this has been suggested.

I have strength and grip problems with my hands, I use a Fuel Grip for filling up with petrol. It is the right size for the Dyson as well, so you don't have to hold the button down.

www.fuelgrip.com

To regret buying a cordless Dyson
Bobbybear10 · 19/12/2018 22:33

Our Dyson is fine for a quick wiz round but God forbid you might want to suck up leaves, shavings, anything bigger than the size of a pea, anything heavier than a feather, etc etc etc!

I have a Henry but hate lugging it about so end up using the Dyson while picking up bigger bits by hand and emptying the cylinder bin and hoover head at least twice with a knife.

Once every couple of months I get DH to use the air compressor on it and give it a good clean out which helps for a couple of goes then it gets easily clogged again.

I couldn’t go back to a heavy corded but I’m not sure the Dyson is the answer either, although I don’t have the brand new model.

poppiesallykatie · 19/12/2018 23:02

everything cordless/wireless I have bought has been a total and utter clusterfuck. From the furby that needed new batteries every 24 hours (even exchanged it, thinking this can't be right, nope still the same); that kids company that does juvenile tablets (begins with v, just can't remember the name) where you buy the product and have to shell out 30 -40 quid for a charger, to the wireless printer worth 500 euros that is brilliant if plugged direct - loses data midway through every job (not a fibre speed issue)- remote control cars, trains - karcher cleaning equipment, handheld vacuums, cameras with 'rechargeable batteries', everything. I nw buy things only if the can work off a socket and have nothing rechargeable in the description, only as an optional extra

PurpleFlower1983 · 19/12/2018 23:20

I don’t really like mine as an alternative to a proper vacuum cleaner so tend to use it on the stairs or for the quickest of jobs. We have a Miele as our main one and it’s fab, I much prefer it to my corded Dyson.

Genevieva · 19/12/2018 23:49

We have the wireless Animal. Battery life not often an issue, as we have a non-wireless one. However, it forces you to have a very intimate relationship with your dust. I often have to stick my fingers in and scoop it out when it is full. This might be because of the dog hair, but we bought it because we were told it was the best if you have pets, so we expected it to cope with dog hair.

chicken12 · 20/12/2018 00:03

Hated it gave it my mum as shd moved to sheltered accommodation

sahknowme · 20/12/2018 00:18

I have a Miele one with a bag for cleaning the whole house, and the Dyson V7 for just doing the downstairs. It's an absolute godsend - best household item I've purchased.

llangennith · 20/12/2018 00:20

Love mine. I don't think I've ever spent more than 20 minutes vacuuming in one goConfused

Tara336 · 20/12/2018 06:28

Worse thing we ever bought! The damm thing kept blocking, cutting out and was constantly taking it apart as it wouldn’t work. In the end lasted two years before the battery was knackered. Have another cordless from different manufacturer now half the price and does a great job with no hassle. Would never buy Dyson again after this experience

KirstyAllsoppsFatterTwin · 20/12/2018 06:28

I have a Dyson cordless and I love it - wouldn't be without it. BUT, unless you live without children in a small flat, it's best as a supplement to a regular vacuum cleaner.

You have to be very organised and very disciplined to make the cordless work as your only vacuum. Ideally you'd need to vacuum one or two rooms a day on a rota, instead of trying to do the whole house in one go.

Butteredghost · 20/12/2018 06:35

Dont worry, you are going to love it. I do my whole place (large two bed flat) on Max mode and still have a minute or so of power left to spare.

What's good is because it's so quick to use, you'll use it much more often and vaccuming won't take as long. You could do a pretty big area in 20 minutes if it's a daily touch up. It's when you do it once a week that the dust builds up and it takes ages.

If you have a really big house, say you could do the high traffic areas and 1-2 more rooms. Next day high traffic areas and another 1-2 rooms.

user1471426142 · 20/12/2018 07:21

I love my V8 so much better than a normal corded cleaner and I wouldn’t be without one with kids as it is so easy to just suck up crumbs etc with the handheld bit.

Balaboosteh · 20/12/2018 07:32

Yes this is a thing. It’s great if you clean a little bit each day and keep on top of things. I also run a Nilfisk which I use for major cleaning episodes. I totally agree and was shocked after it arrived.

anniehm · 20/12/2018 08:01

Takes me 1-2 hours to clean my house, I'm sticking to Henry!

starfishmummy · 20/12/2018 08:09

I just use ours for light cleans, not good enough for our living areas

Wooooooooaaaaaaaahhhhhhh · 20/12/2018 08:13

I can’t work out how they can be in place of a vacuum cleaner. Mine is a few years old but it’s useless. Cuts out regularly and is only good for running round the kitchen after the DC have eaten. There no way I’d use it to clean the house. My house wouldn’t be clean.

deptfordgirl · 20/12/2018 08:17

I love mine. But then I've got a small house and am more of a clean a bit every day rather than all in one go person so would rarely hoover for over 20 minutes. I also have a toddler and baby so find it very useful for spillages etc.

Needadoughnut · 20/12/2018 08:18

I'm with you. I hate mine exactly for the same reasons

OnlineAlienator · 20/12/2018 08:21

YANBU. I was very excited to get one and splashed out, but found it crap. Initially it worked well but after a few uses it went to shit and i sent it back.

IPromiseIWontBeNaughty · 20/12/2018 08:24

I love mine. But I’m limited mobility so just use it for doing downstairs in between cleaner. Cleaner uses Miele cat & dog for the rest of the house.

She uses both. Will ask her which is her favourite & report back.

unexpectedgifts · 20/12/2018 08:37

I love love love mine!

As PP have said it's in addition to my regular Dyson.

I got it to go on the wall in the corner of the dining area in my kitchen purely for getting under the table after meals. But, it's so light and effective I use it everywhere.

I think once you have dismantled it
And understood how it all clicks back together it's easy. Before this I struggled a bit.

The cylinder doesn't just open it comes off completely. In fact everything clicks off when required.

I bought an extra central filter that I rinse off under the tap when required.
I did this as dust can build up and I didn't want to wait for it to dry before using it again. Without a clean filter it will cut out because the airflow to the motor is compromised.

It's light and it's suction is very impressive.

Stairs are so easy, everything is so easy. My main Dyson feels like an overweight dinosaur in comparison.

I don't do room after room cleaning, I might do stairs and one other room, so it lasts well for for me and goes straight back in its dock.

Cornettoninja · 20/12/2018 08:48

I’ve been debating getting one of these. I’ve borrowed one a couple of times and really like how physically easy it is to use (back problems) but it really puts me off when there’s so many people saying how they supplement their cleaning with a traditional larger vacuum or roomba.

It’s a lot of money to spend on something that doesn’t cover all the hoovering...

SoupDragon · 20/12/2018 08:52

I bought a cordless Shark recently and it is amazing. Yes, the cylinder is very small but it's very easy to empty as I go along. This minor niggle is outweighed by the pros. It came with 2 batteries so one is on charge on the docking station whilst the other is in use.

It is easily better than my corded Dyson Animal.