Product Description

The DC15 All Floors is the most maneuverable vacuum cleaner ever. It twists and turns like no other vacuum to get around the most challenging obstacle course--the furniture in your home. The DC15 glides into awkward spaces that are usually missed. The telescoping reach wand instantly releases and expands at the touch of a button. The DC15 also has a wide channel that picks up large debris that other vacuums can leave behind. Approved for allergy sufferers by the British Allergy Foundation. In addition, there are no extra costs. The machine has a lifetime washable filter and there are no bags to buy.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #113103 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Dyson
• Model: 00063
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 6.00 pounds

Features

• Upright vacuum with removable dirt chamber; no bags needed; works on all types of floors
• Has rolling ball on bottom; vacuum twists and glides into tight spaces with a turn of the wrist
• 13-3/5-inch cleaning path; 12 amp motor; patented Root Cyclone technology; doesn't lose suction
• 37-foot power cord; HEPA filtration system; telescopic reach wand; brush control for hard floors
• Measures 44-9/10 by 15-1/2 by 13-3/5 inches; 2-year guarantee

Amazon.com Product Description
The designers and engineers at Dyson looked at the way people vacuumed with an upright, and they noticed that to make the cleaner change direction, your body has to change direction, too. This requires your full weight and strength to maintain momentum in the turn, leading to aching arms, back, and, of course, less efficient cleaning--as tight corners and awkward spaces are often missed. The solution to the problem--the DC15 All Floors "The Ball"--is a vacuum with all the right moves to clean your floors with efficiency and grace. The only work required from you is a simple twist of the wrist.

All the Right Moves The DC15's motor is mounted inside a ball, which keeps the center of gravity low and the machine light in your hand, while rubber tires prevent slipping. A cleaner head attached to the main vacuum by a single pivot point maintains contact with the floor--even when turning a corner. The low-profile head glides into awkward spaces that are usually missed, like under cabinets and beds. Because the ball can tilt and pivot, unlike conventional wheels, a simple turn of the wrist allows you to steer through a wide arc, making it easy to maneuver around furniture and obstacles. When you tackle stairs and other hard-to-reach areas, there are no awkward parts to assemble--a 37-foot telescopic wand with a reach of 51 feet instantly releases and expands at the touch of a button.

The Dirty Work When it comes to dirt, the DC15 All Floors cleans like no other vacuum can. A wide channel and a 13-3/5-inch cleaning path ably pick up large debris, while a patented Root8Cyclone system spins air at high speed so dirt and debris are thrown out of the airflow and collected in the bin--not on filters or in bags. In addition, special intake nozzles direct high-velocity airflow down into the carpet pile to dislodge dust. The airflow is continuous even when vacuuming curtains or upholstery--preventing them from becoming stuck to the cleaner. A direct-drive motorized brush bar also improves pickup on carpets by sweeping dust and fibers trapped in the carpet pile into the constant airflow without the need for belts. This versatile vacuum even automatically adjusts for different carpet heights. Finally, when you want to clean delicate rugs and hard floors, a simple push of a button switches the brush bar off.

The DC15 All Floors does all the dirty work so you don't have to. Its large, transparent collection cup is easy to check and is both hygienic and quick to empty--simply pop it off, hold it over a trash bin, and pull the trigger to release the dust without having to touch it. The vacuum comes with a pre-motor filter that captures particles down to 0.1 micron (e.g., pollen) and is washable--so there are no bags to buy. The post-motor electrostatic filter--which never needs replacing--traps carbon emissions from the motor. Approved for allergy sufferers by the British Allergy Foundation, the vacuum has a lifetime HEPA filter that doesn't clog and provides cleaner expelled air. Furthermore, Dyson upright vacuums are the first and only vacuums certified asthma friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation.

Customer Reviews

The Dyson DC-15--Ball technology
Ok, so I went today to pick-up my ordered DC-15. Experiencing a bit of buyer's remorse (599.00 for this smallish box??), it was loaded into my car and I headed home.

My husband, already won over by the design and "look" of the machine, immediately pulled it from the box. He was busy packing for 2 weeks of Army Reserve summer camp, so he told me to do as much as I could to set it up, and he would help later. My 9-year-old son and I read the 3 steps to set-up. No tools...no mystery...no weird pictures to decifer. In about 3-4 minutes, we were ready to turn the big, yellow, baby on.

The amount of pet hair suctioned up in one quick run around of our downstairs filled the clear bin. Emptying it was a breeze and the technology, clever. Later, I took it upstairs. Whoa...serious cat and dog hair (that didn't even look like it was there in the first place!!).

I love the ease of using the features. Tools gently slip into place and click. Release buttons provide immediate results. The Ball feature makes moving around corners much easier, although I am still working on my wrist movements to master the turns. The only feature I am still struggling with is the wand release--but, maybe I have to practice a bit more.

My brother came over a day or so after I got the machine. He walked in and almost immediately asked me if we had gotten a new rug. I just had to gloat over my new Dyson and he, an engineer, was pretty impressed.

My husband took 2 old vacuums to the dump this morning. After he replaced the belt on my Oreck, and before the Dyson arrived today, I vacuumed (within the past 12 hours). That Oreck missed a lot.

Go for the Dyson--it's definately a lifetime machine.

Two major improvements!!!!
The Dyson Ball is a great vacuum cleaner that features two major improvements. The ball itself is the first major change and it does make it much easier to get the vacuum around furniture. The even more important improvement is the direct drive of the brush. The two major failure points of traditional vacuums such as my old Hoover wind tunnel were clogging (and with a German Shepard and a cat we had lots of clogged bags and hoses) and the belt. The big problem with belts is not breakage, but slippage. As they grow older, the grow slick and slip when vacuuming the carpet. The result is poor performance. They are also a pain to change when you finally realize they are not the problem. Direct drive solves this one and for all. You can elect to turn the drive off with a simple switch when you do not want the brushes turning on hard surfaces, and then turn it back on when you get to the carpets.

The performance of this machine is marvelous. It did take up a great deal that my Wind Tunnel had left behind. It is quieter. Emptying the dirt container is much easier than changing a bag and obviously less expensive. You switch to attachment use just by lifting out the accessory tube. Instantly all the airflow goes to the accessory tube and the brush stops. With 17' of tube you can reach virtually anywhere. The attachments stow neatly on the body of the machine. In summary, a superb design, well executed. You will be very pleased if you elect to buy this machine.

Two major improvements!!!!
The Dyson Ball is a great vacuum cleaner that features two major improvements. The ball itself is the first major change and it does make it much easier to get the vacuum around furniture. The even more important improvement is the direct drive of the brush. The two major failure points of traditional vacuums such as my old Hoover wind tunnel were clogging (and with a German Shepard and a cat we had lots of clogged bags and hoses) and the belt. The big problem with belts is not breakage, but slippage. As they grow older, the grow slick and slip when vacuuming the carpet. The result is poor performance. They are also a pain to change when you finally realize they are not the problem. Direct drive solves this one and for all. You can elect to turn the drive off with a simple switch when you do not want the brushes turning on hard surfaces, and then turn it back on when you get to the carpets.

The performance of this machine is marvelous. It did take up a great deal that my Wind Tunnel had left behind. It is quieter. Emptying the dirt container is much easier than changing a bag and obviously less expensive. You switch to attachment use just by lifting out the accessory tube. Instantly all the airflow goes to the accessory tube and the brush stops. With 17' of tube you can reach virtually anywhere. The attachments stow neatly on the body of the machine. In summary, a superb design, well executed. You will be very pleased if you elect to buy this machine.