Product Description

You get state of the art power and engineering with this Dyson DC 07 All floors, the first vacuum cleaner that doesn’t lose suction. With improved airflow technology the lifetime filters don’t clog and eliminates the extra costs and trouble of buying bags. It’s hygienic and quick to empty- just pull the trigger and you never touch the dust. The vacuum features lifetime HEPA filtration for cleaner expelled air and is approved for allergy sufferers by the British Allergy Foundation. Also, features a quick draw hose that stretches to 17 feet, and a brush control that auto adjusts to different heights to protect carpet, rugs and delicate floors.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #81485 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Dyson
• Model: 00001
• Released on: 2003-01-01
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.88" h x 14.63" w x 38.88" l, 24.00 pounds

Features

• Vacuum cleaner with cyclonic design ensures powerful, consistent suction
• Bag-free dirt collection provides hygienic emptying trigger
• Long-lasting filtration system with HEPA filter; certified asthma friendly
• Includes 17-foot hose, crevice tool, dusting brush, and upholstery attachment
• Measures 14 by 13-1/2 by 46 inches; 5-year warranty

Amazon.com Review
Designed by engineering guru James Dyson, inventor of the cyclonic vacuum, the 12-amp Dyson DC07 upright is an inspired combination of power and structural smarts. At the center of the machine's innovation is the Cyclone air path design, an eight-section chamber that creates powerful, consistent suction. The conical chambers generate 100,000 g of centrifugal force, pushing dust and dirt out of the airflow into the vacuum's 1-gallon collection cup. With no bag to clog, the vacuum's 270 air watts of suction remain steady. The large, transparent collection cup is easy to check and empties tidily--pop it off, hold it over a trash bin, and pull the trigger to release dirt without having to touch it. The DC07 also comes equipped with a multipart filtration system to improve overall air quality in the home. The HEPA filter, measuring 412 square inches in surface area, traps microscopic particulates and allergens. Expertly built, the filter is designed to last the lifetime of the machine. Furthermore, Dyson upright vacuums are the first and only vacuums certified asthma friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation.

Suitable for bare floors and carpets, the Dyson upright features a 14-inch cleaning path and edge-cleaning bristles. A simple foot pedal switches off the brush roll for bare floors, and the nozzle automatically adjusts for changes in carpet height. The vacuum is equipped for above-floor cleaning with a cleverly stowed, quick-release 17-foot hose with a reversible, extension-wand handle. Onboard accessories include a crevice tool, a dusting brush, and an upholstery attachment, all designed to function without "sticking" to surfaces. Made from the same material used in crash helmets, the vacuum is unquestionably durable. Plus, the design only puts 4 pounds of weight on the handle, so pushing and turning is easy. This model comes with a 35-foot power cord and a five -year warranty. --Emily Bedard

From the Manufacturer
Dyson Root8Cyclone vacuum cleaners have the only quick-draw hose and are hygienic and easy to empty. The brush control system protects rugs and delicate floors, and the lifetime HEPA filters mean there are no bags or filters to buy.

The most powerful upright
Dyson scientists developed the Root8Cyclone to give higher suction power and pick up more dust. The Root8Cyclone is the first vacuum cleaner that doesn't lose suction.
The only quick-draw hose
Just press the catch and the 17ft hose is ready to use:

• no awkward parts to assemble
• reaches to the top of the stairs
• cleans under low furniture
• doesn't pull the machine over

Hygienic and quick to empty
You don't have to touch the dust, just pull the trigger.
No extra costs
There are no bags to buy and the filters are so efficient they last for the lifetime of the machine.
Protects rugs and delicate floors
The brush control system protects rug fringes and the drive belt. The foot operated control easily turns the brush off when cleaning delicate rugs and hard floors.
Approved for allergy sufferers
The HEPA filter has a surface area of 416in.2 and is designed to retain the highest levels of microscopic dust particles and allergens.
Automatic carpet height adjustment
The Dyson adjusts automatically to different carpet heights, so there are no awkward dials to adjust.
Light and easy to maneuver
The motor and wheel geometry balances the machine so the weight on the handle is only 4lbs. So it is easy on your wrist and light to steer around furniture.
Edge cleaning whiskers
DCO7's suction is channeled up to the edges of the cleaner head. The whiskers are angled out to reach down between the baseboard and the floor, flicking dust directly into the airflow.
Reversible wand
Reverse the wand and hold the handle to give you a firm grip when reaching into awkward corners.
High velocity airflow tools
Conventional tools can stick to carpets or curtains. This stops them from cleaning effectively and can make them hard work to use. The channels on the DCO7 tools direct the air down into the carpet pile. This has two main advantages:

• You pick up more because the directional force of the air agitates and dislodges dust.
• The airflow is continuous even when vacuuming curtains or upholstery, preventing them from becoming stuck to the tools.

Clear bin
This has 4 clear advantages:

• You can see how well the Dyson works
• You can always tell when it's full
• It is easy to empty
• You can retrieve lost objects

Tough construction
Made from the strongest materials, used in the manufacture of crash helmets, cars and pipelines.
2-year limited household warranty
All of the components of DCO7 have been extensively tested for durability and reliability in Dyson's in-house testing facility. Dyson vacuum cleaners are warranted for a period of two years from date of purchase.
12 amps
270 airwatts constant suction
1-gallon bin capacity
35-foot cord

Feeling let down by your vacuum?
"I was so frustrated with my vacuum cleaner - the bag quickly clogged with dust, destroying the suction. I set about developing an entirely new type of vacuum cleaner to solve this problem.

More than 5,000 prototypes later I was at last able to launch the patented Dyson Cyclone, the first vacuum cleaner that doesn't lose suction.

The Root8Cyclone is the latest Dyson vacuum - it has the highest suction power and picks up more dirt from your home."--James Dyson

What Makes Dyson Different

Bags clog suction
How airflow is restricted
When the vacuum cleaner is empty, clean air flows into the machine and out through the pores of the bag.
However as soon as you start to use the machine the bag starts to fill with dust and debris. The bag acts as a filter and the machine starts to lose suction.
This is because the pores of the bag begin to clog with the dust that the machine has picked up. This restricts the airflow which causes loss of suction power.

How other bagless systems clog like bags

1. When the vacuum cleaner is new, clean air flows through the container and out through the filters.
2. However as soon as you start to use the machine the container starts to fill with dust and debris. The filters clog, and the machine starts to lose suction.
3. This is because the surface of the filter becomes blocked with dust, restricting the airflow which causes a loss of suction power.

Only Dyson doesn't lose suction
Dyson Root Cyclone technology uses 100,000G of centrifugal force in the cyclones to filter dust and remove dirt from the airflow efficiently.
Because there is nothing to obstruct the airflow, it doesn't clog and doesn't lose suction.

How the Root8Cyclone gives higher suction power

Spinning air creates centrifugal force.
By making the air stream spin, dirt and debris are subjected to centrifugal force. The dirt and debris are thrown out of the air.
Because the airflow is unobstructed there's nothing to clog, so suction power remains constant.

Higher speed gives higher centrifugal force.
A cone shape speeds up the spinning air to create even greater centrifugal forces (think of a car going round a tight bend compared to a gentle one: you can feel yourself being pushed to the outside of the car).
This removes even the finest dust particles out of the air.

More cyclones give even higher suction power.
High volumes of air are spread simultaneously through many cyclones to give higher constant suction power - which means you pick up even more dust.

1. Dirty air enters the outer cyclone which spins out the larger dust and dirt particles.
2. The shroud is a vital dust and fluff separator.
3. Even greater centrifugal forces in the inner cyclone remove more microscopic particles
4. Root Cyclone technology removes more fine dust from the airflow than any other bag or 'bagless' system, so the filters don't clog.

Dyson Story

James Dyson
You know the feeling when some everyday product lets you down. You wish someone could solve the problem. James Dyson does that. He is a man who likes to make things work better. With his research team he has developed products that have achieved sales of over $10 billion worldwide.

The bag problem
In 1978, while vacuuming his home, James Dyson realized his bag vacuum cleaner was constantly losing suction power. He noticed how dust quickly clogged the pores of the bag and blocked the airflow, so that suction dropped rapidly. He set to work to solve this problem. 5 years and 5,127 prototypes later, the world's first cyclonic bagless vacuum cleaner arrived.

No place for new technology
James Dyson offered his invention to major manufacturers. One by one they turned him down, apparently not interested in new technology. They seemed determined to continue selling bags, worth $500 million every year. Later, Hoover's Vice President for Europe, Mike Rutter, said on UK national TV: "I do regret that Hoover as a company did not take the product technology off Dyson; it would have lain on the shelf and not been used".

The first Dyson
So James Dyson decided to manufacture his own vacuum cleaner. In June 1993 he opened a research center and factory near his home in England to begin making his machine. It even collected the finest particles of dust (microscopic particles as small as cigarette smoke) without clogging. The result was the Dyson Cyclone, the first vacuum cleaner that didn't lose suction.

More cyclones
The original team of 3 Dyson engineers grew to 350 scientists in a new research center, investigating ways to make products work better. Determined to create vacuums with even higher suction, the cyclonics team set to work developing an entirely new type of cyclone system. They discovered that spreading higher airflow through many cyclones generated even higher suction power, which picked up more dust from the floor. Hence the Root8Cyclone was created.

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Customer Reviews

Screamin' Yellow Machine
This is one powerful vacuum. I researched it on the internet (Dyson has a great web site) and read about it in a couple of magazines. I was impressed and decided to try it. After using it in my country home I can say it's close to, but not, alas, perfect for my needs. I have a mixture of floor surfaces; hard wood, linoleum, tile, wall to wall carpet and LOTS of area rugs. And I have plenty of dirt, pets and people running through the house in all seasons. The Dyson is great on everything EXCEPT the area rugs, which it has a tendency to try to gobble up... The suction power is irrefutable and I will never look at my (or anyone else's) carpets the same way again. I pulled 3 cannisters of dirt, hair and sand out of my 8' x 11' area rug with the first use of the Dyson after a recent run over the same rug with my old vacuum! Unfortunately, the Dyson also tried to eat the area rug and made a horrible sound while doing so. After a toll free call to Dyson's service center (at 5:30 pm on a Sunday evening) I was instructed to turn off the "beater brushes" and use the mode for bare floors. The horrendous sound and the "gobbling" stopped, but unfortunately without the beater brush, the machine did not do an adequate cleaning job on the area rug.

PROS: quiet operation, very powerful, easy to clean dirt cannister, super long cord, super long "expanding" hose with attachments makes cleaning stairs, crevices and window sills easy, great on wall to wall carpet and hard wood, tile and linoleum floors, carries tools on board, light weight and easy to manuever without self-propulsion, lifetime air filters and bagless design saves money and the environment, GREAT phone based customer support.

CONS: pricey, encounters problems with area rugs, difficult to assemble out of box (required a call to toll free customer service to solve an assembly problem), instruction booklet a little sparse, mostly plastic parts raise some concern with a new product, at [this price] all the accessories (floor tool and pet hair tool) should be standard -- NOT "extras", poor response from e-mail customer service on their web site, unable to purchase "accessories" right now and not able to find out from company when these will be available.

RECOMMENDED? Yes BUT with some reservations - if you have hard floor and/or wall to wall carpet surfaces and are willing to pay for good design and power with convenience, this might be the right vacuum for you. If you have lots of large, area rugs, you might want to consider something else

Good machine with limitations - and some IMPORTANT user-maintenance instructions.
We bought the Dyson DC07 in Dec. of 2002, and it gets used for approximately 1 hour x twice a week on carpet. Our unit is out of warranty.

In the vacuum cleaner market that, in our opinion, is dominated by poor product design, plastic parts that break easily, motors that burn out, belts that stretch and break, expensive bags that fill up virtually instantly, and a very short useful life, our Dyson has acquitted itself rather well.

Many of the other favorable comments about this Dyson apply and will not be repeated here.

We would add that Dyson has good telephone customer service as well as an on-line diagnostic guide.

We note the following negatives:

- The "off the floor" hose suction is not as strong and is much more awkward than with a "tank type - non upright" cleaner. If you are doing mostly off the floor cleaning, probably no upright is recommended.

-While it is NOT in the instructions, customer service will tell you that vacuuming up powder (plaster, carpet cleaner, carpet deodorant) will clog the hepa filter and eventually destroy the machine. If you plan to do this kind of work, get something that uses disposable bags.

-It is also not in the instructions, but DON'T run water thru the fully assembled canister to remove dust and dirt. The air flow will eventually gunk up and make the vacuum unusable. Use a compressed air can to blow out the dust or occasionally remove and clean the lower section (see below).

While the parts that you can access are easy to remove for cleaning and unblocking, there are some critical non user serviceable parts on the Dyson. Even the drive belt and hepa filters are supposed to be changed by a service center. So keep the box in case you have to ship the machine back to the company and hope you never need to use it

The problem, however, is really not with this Dyson DC07 (and probably other models as well) when it is under warranty. It is after the two year warranty expires and you are dependent on their expensive and sparsely located dealer network. I would guess that with parts and labor, a major repair could easily be between a quarter and half the price of a new machine.

We believe that Dyson should do a much better job in providing owner repair instructions, especially for machines that out of warranty.

In that light, we are providing information on two common repairs that the owner can perform. We would hope that at some point, Dyson would provide information on other repairs:

The hepa filter, which is supposed to last the lifetime of the machine, doesn't. But it can be removed using a screwdriver to release the cover catches on both sides and replaced by the user (special replacement filter must be purchased from the company or from a dealer). We found it necessary to replace the filter (ourselves) when the machine constantly cut off due to overheating.

However, you may also come to the point, as we did, where the cylinder gets sufficiently clogged that there is suction to the intake (which means the motor is working) but there is no suction to the hose or floor and the vortex dirt isn't spinning.

Customer service will first tell you that you have to bring or ship your Dyson to a dealer who will charge for parts and labor. Alternatively, a new canister will be $86.00 including shipping from them.

Forget it. You can clean the unit following these instructions (note; this probably will make little sense UNTIL you have the canister in front of you when it will become more obvious).

Be aware that you may well void any warranty if you do the following and, in any event, you do so at your risk but if it works, it can save you from an expensive dealer repair or part replacment.

-Remove the canister and clear plastic bin. Remove the bin and set it aside.

-The "cage" (part with the little holes) and the part with the vanes are held on with the black rubber ring at the bottom of the canister. The vane piece has to be removed before the cage by first easing out the rubber piece. Note the orientation of the rubber piece for reassembly. Removing the ring, vanes and cage is NOT dependent upon removing the handle (see next step below).

-Using a torx (star) #15 screwdriver, remove the 3 screws on top of the canister handle.

-Reach through the bottom of the unit and note how the long rod that opens the base flap fits through a guide slot.

-Pull out the handle assembly that includes the long rod. Do not remove the rod completely. Also, do not damage the large O-Ring and note, for reassembly, that there is a "flat" side to the handle assembly. Ignore the 3 screws inside the canister; they don't seem to do anything. Also, the upper and lower plastic parts of the canister cannot be separated.

-Wash the canister unit using a high pressure hose or faucet and a bottle brush. Wash thru all the vortex openings at the top, the cage, the vane part and everywhere else. Run water through the unit until no more fibers, dirt, etc. come out and then a little longer. You will be amazed at how much stuff can accumulate in this canister.

-Allow everything to dry. When reassembling, make sure that, by reaching though the bottom of the unit, you guide the rod through the rod slot.

If you cleaned out all the accumulation, the air flow should work almost like new after the vacuum is reassembled.

Notwithstanding the above, the Dyson DC07 is probably a better and more reliable machine than anything else available (which, as noted, says something about vacuum cleaners in general), so with reservations and the hope that Dyson starts treating its customers like adults by providing information about user service, we recommend it.

So you wanna buy a Dyson...
I used to volunteer with the local Police department and soon became familiar with an interesting trait of unfortunate victims of crime: Ten people might witness a bank robbery and give stunningly different descriptions of those involved. One would see a red car, another a white car. One would see 3 people, another 1 person.

So it is with vacuum cleaners.

Like many readers, I read through every Amazon review before purchasing the 'yellow' Dyson DC07. I resisted writing a review until now, using the vacuum approximately twice per week for the last 6 months. The summary? The Dyson's ability to pull dirt and hair from carpets and floors is simply stunning, something you have to try to believe. I have found some drawbacks, and if you've read other reviews, they may look familiar. Some of my negatives:

When trying to clean under the 4 inch overhang on my floor-level kitchen cabinets or furniture, the DC07 does not reach under it very well. This 'yellow' Dyson did not include the 'low reach' accessory which would help with such a situation. I tend to use a mop or occaisionally my Sears shop vac which stands at the ready. This Dyson does have an attachment to reach this kind of area, but assembling it all isn't worth the time it takes to simply grab my shop vac. Some people may find the DC07 models to be a little inconvenient in this regard.

Sometimes the 25 foot cord requires you to flip it around as you move the vacuum about. At the same time, the cord is very convenient as I can almost vacuum the entire home from one outlet. I just imagine myself as Bob Barker flicking my microphone cable around the contestants.

The Dyson DC07 also doesn't pick-up the last 1 inch or so of dirt from the "head-on" direction. You need to run the vacuum sideways along the wall to maximize pickup. Again, you can attach other tools to target these areas, but I dislike removing the wand from the upright frame of the vacuum as it requires some twisting to both remove it and later replace it.

The positives? The Dyson is absolutely the best vacuum for suction that I've ever used. I have two Rottweilers (which if I may are the most misunderstood dogs in the world...what a couple of babies). These dogs shed hair constantly. When I read reviews about people vacuuming their home 2 or 3 times per week, I realized that's what I needed to do but didn't have time for. The Dyson changed that. Not only is the vacuum extremely effective, but it needs only 1 pass to clean a section of carpet. It rolls very smoothly, and vacuuming takes half the time it used to. Suddenly I found myself vacuuming two times per week.

The chamber that picks up hair is extremely easy to empty. I have never owned a bagless and wasn't sure if I'd like emptying the collection container two or three times per use. This became a non-issue. It is extremely easy -- even therapeutic -- to see all that dirt and hair emptied. The workability of the parts is another plus. You may have to refer to the owner's manual once to figure out how to operate some of the features, but it really is all very simple.

The permanent filter is nice and few competitors offer this. I never gave much thought to a HEPA sealed vacuum, as I have no health condition that necessitates it, but now that I have one it would be hard to imagine going back.

I had always wondered why a few reviewers hated their Dyson, or suspected that all-positive reviews are being written by Dyson employees or dealers (always a possibility).

One gentleman mentioned how he tried 3 different Dyson's and none seemed to pickup any dirt. I suspect the vacuum was being used on carpet but set to it's "bare floor" setting, something I once inadvertently did myself and it certainly doesn't work well...until you change it to "carpet"!

Some, like myself, weren't thrilled with the almost all-plastic construction. After using it for several months, I am now convinced the Dyson is well made. The molded plastic is the kind that seems to slightly pliable and tough. Not the brittle plastic seen on cheaper vacuums. There are thick rubber gaskets on pieces that handle airflow which make an excellent seal.

Others complained that when you empty the collection chamber, a plume of dust can thrust itself back towards your face as it drops into the garbage can. I don't agree...this is completely avoidable if you simply push the chamber further into the garbage can, or empty the can first to make room for the waste, so it doesn't drop so far.

Others lamented no light. The only vacuum I used with a light had no extra utility added by the light. Indeed, such lights tend to burn out quickly due to the vacuum's contant vibration, but of course you may feel otherwise.

Some said the Dyson is heavy, and is hard to carry. We are all different, but I do not find the Dyson heavy. To give some benchmark, I'd suggest that if you find the Dyson heavy, you probably also have difficulty removing groceries from your car. It's true that picking up the Dyson requires you to grab it in certain areas. An apparent "handle" on the collection chamber seems tempting to grab, but if you do the chamber can come off unexpectedly.

As for being a Dyson employee, my review probably lists enough negatives to indicate I'm not. I would even say that any number of vacuums may be a better choice for you. For example, if you want to clean your stairs and cannot easily lift a vacuum, perhaps one of those "stick bug" vacuums is what you need. If you've always bought Hoover and have never had a problem with them, or want a built-in light, buy a Hoover. The "Hoover" reviews suggest they still work well for a lot of people.

Some say for the price, the Dyson should not have any of the above problems. I liken it to the Concord, the (previously) most expensive way to fly across the Atlantic. Its seats were tiny, and it threw passengers back into their seats, all at a premium price. But it got you where you wanted in the shortest possible time. If the Dyson DC07 has some limitations at its price, it is still without a doubt the best vacuum for cleaning carpet and bare floors that I've ever owned. I rate it superior to three different Kirby's I've tried from my friends. If you want maximum cleaning power, the Dyson is it. Some of the new DC14's seem to have features that get around some of the above problems, so check them out too (of course they're slightly more expensive).

For me, Dyson seemed to appear out of nowhere here in the US. It was all Hoover, Dirt Devil, etc., but now virtually every major consumer goods store sells them, and at a starting price of $400 USD, yet people flock to buy them. I figured there must be something to it. If you're still not sure, try it out! Many stores (Target, Sears, Linens N Things, Walmart, Costco, there's too many to list)...they all carry Dyson and allow returns. Try the vacuum (perhaps pick a store that does not have restocking fees) and see. But be warned if you do, you'll probably wont want to take it back...