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[Mr Skrunts]

Bought a Dyson DC07 Animal approx 2003

Never been abused & never had a single issue with it, noticed the suction tube from the pick up head was split when I was cleaning the head a couple of months ago.  So ordered a new tube and a drive belt online.

Hoovered a load of shredded paper I had spilt this morning so used the pipe to hoover it up, for the 1st time ever it suffered a blokcage  (where the dust enters the cylinder ) it was easily sorted but whilst sorting it I chipped the latch mechanism (Still works ok) and noticed the belt had snapped.

Had a look on Currys/Argos to see what new ones cost (upright/corded)  only 3 models available. Cheapest is a clearange model, Most exspensive is out of stock everywhere inc Dyson, So just the one option.

So as I cant be A**d to fix my DC07

Do I go for another Dyson or try a different brand?
(DYSON Ball Animal 2 Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner is my prefered choice - but no stock & wondering if going to be discontinued)

Any recomendations (Dont want cordless)

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Bought a Dyson DC07 Animal approx 2003

Never been abused & never had a single issue with it, noticed the suction tube from the pick up head was split when I was cleaning the head a couple of months ago.  So ordered a new tube and a drive belt online.

Hoovered a load of shredded paper I had spilt this morning so used the pipe to hoover it up, for the 1st time ever it suffered a blokcage  (where the dust enters the cylinder ) it was easily sorted but whilst sorting it I chipped the latch mechanism (Still works ok) and noticed the belt had snapped.

Had a look on Currys/Argos to see what new ones cost (upright/corded)  only 3 models available. Cheapest is a clearange model, Most exspensive is out of stock everywhere inc Dyson, So just the one option.

So as I cant be A**d to fix my DC07

Do I go for another Dyson or try a different brand?
(DYSON Ball Animal 2 Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner is my prefered choice - but no stock & wondering if going to be discontinued)

Any recomendations (Dont want cordless)

Skruntie......there are women available who can deal with household chores.

It is the natural order of things.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Dysons are shite. Buy a SEBO. 

[Doctor Gollum]

Dysons are shite. Buy a SEBO. 

This 

[Lizzie Zoom]

I always have had Dyson’s since they first came on the market. Would not consider anything else as they just keep ongoing and are easily unblocked if that arises.

Only replaced each model when I found the newest Dyson out more attractive with better, the latest, specifications. Now with a cordless Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute, a really great machine with battery power to hoover my home multiple times. Attracted now to the V15, laser, so saving up for the around £599 price, but I know it will last as long as I want it to.

Why not a cordless?  I would not know dream of trying to go around a home with a corded machine, plugging in, unplugging, all the time. Besides I can easily hoover out the car with my cordless.

PS I have all ways found that those who say Dyson “are shit” have either never used one or have never owned one, with the thought they are too pricey. They are what you expect from a quality vacuum hoover at that price

[ronnyd]

I find the latch mechanisms on Dysons very brittle/flimsy.

[Lizzie Zoom]

I find the latch mechanisms on Dysons very brittle/flimsy.

Never found that myself tbh

[Lizzie Zoom]

Just to back up my claim of Dyson’s quality, note that Skruntie has had his DC07 Animal 18 years

Tight sod!

[Doctor Gollum]

But being a woman you would obviously have read the instructions and know how to use it...

[Lizzie Zoom]

But being a woman you would obviously have read the instructions and know how to use it...

Yes, but second nature as I have been hovering since I was 8 years of age!

Mum got me doing housework and cooking from an early age. I had two brothers though who never did that! No equality in the 1960’s!!

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Dysons are shite. Buy a SEBO. 

This 

I would add, swmbo bought a Dyson and had it for several years. She thought it was pretty good until she got the SEBO.
After she used the SEBO once, she declared that Dysons are crap in comparison and she wished she had never bought one.
Had the SEBO for 15 years now and its as good as the day it came out of the box.

[Lizzie Zoom]

Dysons are shite. Buy a SEBO. 

This 

I would add, swmbo bought a Dyson and had it for several years. She thought it was pretty good until she got the SEBO.
After she used the SEBO once, she declared that Dysons are crap in comparison and she wished she had never bought one.
Had the SEBO for 15 years now and its as good as the day it came out of the box.

I would make the point that each Dyson that comes out is an advance on previous performance levels of their earlier models so they cannot be compared after years, no more than a SEBO can. SEBO’s are undoubtedly a quality hoover, often compared side by side with contemporary Dyson models, so at the end of the day I believe it is personal choice and what every individual prefers in their own judgement.

What annoys me is what I have found with certain people I know stating what I said before, even though they have never actually owned a Dyson, often buying the cheapest hoover and quality on the market

[Keith ABS]

 But, with you being a woman Lizzy, you are more gentle with things than us blokes hence breakages for us
We use a Henry by the way

[Lizzie Zoom]

But, with you being a woman Lizzy, you are more gentle with things than us blokes hence breakages for us
We use a Henry by the way

Are yes Keith, along with the Vax, the favourite for men. They certainly are heavy duty and the times I have seen them being used outdoors I have lost count. Builders favourites I suggest!

And, yes, Dyson’s need that loving, caring, approach and then nothing ever breaks

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I find the latch mechanisms on Dysons very brittle/flimsy.

Work well...but brittle.

I think Mrs Opti has a Miele.