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Dyson DC24 Ball All-Floors Upright Vacuum Cleaner | 
 enlarge | Brand: Dyson
Category: Kitchen
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Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 357
Color: Iron/Yellow
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16.4
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 11.8 x 23.6
MPN: 00158
Model: DC24 All Floors
UPC: 879957001589
EAN: 0879957001589
ASIN: B0014E7CPC
Release Date: March 26, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Upright vacuum cleaner with Dyson Ball technology for smooth steering | | • | Root Cyclone technology ensures no clogging or loss of suction | | • | Effective for all floor types; motorized brushbar; reversible wand | | • | HEPA filter; certified asthma friendly; collapsible handle for compact storage | | • | Measures 13-2/3 by 11 by 43-2/7 inches; 5-year parts-and-labor warranty |
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Product Description
Apartment dwellers, go for the ball!
With its convenient, collapsible handle for closet storage, the Dyson DC24 Ball Upright is the lightest and most compact vacuum in Dyson's line-up. This vacuum model is based upon the successful ?Ball? design which allows the head and base off the vacuum to pivot and turn with a twist of the wrist. The design allows the vacuum to easily maneuver around furniture and tight spaces with ease. As such, it is excellent for cleaning all floors with the grace and aplomb of a ballet dancer. It has a lifetime HEPA filter. There are no bags to replace. An extending wand cleans drapes, upholstery, and more.
When and where storage space is prime and closets are already crammed, this 12-pound Dyson offers a collapsible handle. It's an upright that fits into really small spaces.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 27 more reviews...
 Cautious, but not sure I'll keep it November 23, 2008
T. Bayer (East Coast)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It was important for me to find a light-weight vacuum, due to a hand injury. Clean air exhaust was also an important feature, because I frequently have sneezing attacks when vacuuming (I live in the crux between the railroad, 2 airports and multiple parkways - very dusty).
The biggest problem I see having with this machine is the removal and cleaning of the bagless bin. No matter how carefull I am about disposing the material inside, I have a sneezing fit. And then I have to wash 2 filters?? Not good. I've a feeling disposing of a bag is better for me.
Also, the suction isn't as strong as my old Sharp EC-T4660, with a 12-amp motor. That's fair, considering the Dyson DC24 is a lighter-duty machine.
The Oreck vacuums look like a good alternative, but at $600, may be out of my reach.
As for the Dyson, I'll probably return it.
 Great purchase! November 22, 2008
Cathleen Chester
Received the Dyson DC24 a few days ago and love, love, love it. I've never been excited about a vacuum before, but I actually enjoy vacuuming now! It was easy to put together and even easier to use. I live in a very small home so this was the perfect choice for me. I just used the hose and brush attachment to clean all my walls and it worked great. Cleaning has never been easier...short of having someone else do it for me. I highly recommend the Dyson DC24...especially for someone in a smaller home or apartment. Easy to use, does a great job, and takes up so much less room when stored. And, when you live in a home that is only 587 sq. feet, every bit of storage space is precious. Wouldn't trade this for anything!! Best purchase I ever made!
great vacuum for small apartment November 13, 2008
bec (Berkeley, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Vacuum is perfect size for my 1-bedroom apartment. It's *very* maneuverable thanks to "the ball" and compact enough to slip easily into a small space in my closet. It's got good power and cleans very well. A few minor complaints: it's got two filters that you're supposed to clean regularly (bad for us lazy people) and the hose is a bit short when I'm trying to vacuum non-floor spaces like chairs and couches. Also, it's a bit awkward to switch between the upright vacuum mode and using the hose-- you have to pull the entire handle out, turn it upside down, and reattached it to the hose; this is mostly annoying because you have to entirely unwrap the extra power cord in order to do this. But I'm just giving you all the nitty-gritty so you're not surprised, I definitely would recommend this vacuum for apartments or small houses (full-sized houses should get the larger capacity model dc25).
 Worst vacuum I've ever owned October 27, 2008
L. Pittman (Los Angeles)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
All my DC24 seems to do is push crumbs across the floor- I always have to sweep up with a broom after "vacuuming" with this thing. It works okay on my rugs but it's absolutely atrocious on my wood floors. The roller bar does not adjust to a different height, so it never really gets on top of anything in order to suck it up. I have 2 kids who are constantly tossing cheerio's and other crumby things onto the floor and I'd like to be able to actually vacuum it up like my old junky vacuum used to! I find myself dangling and/or angling the vacuum to land precisely on top of whatever object I'd like sucked into it- this is a huge pain and every time I vacuum I am cursing it out under my breath. What a waste of money. I give it one star because it looks good.
 Design flawed October 22, 2008
Chris C. Wilson (NYC)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Dyson does not get low enough to the floor to allow it to get under furniture. That's a big problem!
I haven't vacuumed under our bed, coffee table, break front, couch, ever since I bought this thing. It get's under chairs with 18" legs, but anything shorter than that, and you're out of luck.
I'm told the Oreck one piece goes flat to the floor. Hotel maids have to get under coffee tables and beds.
Personally, I went back and ordered a 2-piece vac last night.
The Dyson goes onto Craigslist. :(
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