Dyson DC41 Animal Bagless Vacuum Cleaner

Dyson DC41 Animal Bagless Vacuum Cleaner

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I know this will be long, so I will present this in pro's & con's, a summary of my background a little, a summery of my experiences, and then a more detailed follow up on some of those pro's/con's.

All in all, my wife and I are really happy with it. It's only been the first week, so time will tell.

Some of the pro's and con's might appear to be double listed, as some are a plus and a minus.

PRO'S
* Sucks - pulls dirt out of somewhere where my last vacuum couldn't find it.
* a bit quieter than any vacuum I have had...lower pitch as well. My wife and I can actually talk at reasonable levels when the vacuum is running.
* Vacuum head self adjust to floor, so no bending down to turn the @!#$ switch on most vacuums.
* Attachments lock into place, so they don't come off when using them
* Dirt canister removes as one unit (no dirt on the floor), dumps out of bottom over a trash can - some dust may come up, but small
*...
Most Amazing Vacuum Ever!!!!

Great, but has design flaws.
The DC41 is a great product and is probably the best vacuum out there. But that hasn't stopped me from noticing a few defects. There are really 2 major ones that nearly made me return this product.
The first issue is that they got rid of the foot lever that typical vacuums have to engage the beater bar. Instead you just force it down and start vacuuming and when you are done you just put it back up and it latches and stays upright. This is pretty neat but when you are putting it upright there are 2 distinct things that happen, it engages the wand hose and then it engages the lock that holds it up. The switch for the hose is much louder and happens first so this leads you to believe the vacuum is upright and to let go when it is not latched properly causing it to fall over if you are not quick enough to catch it. This makes me respond by putting it upright much more forcefully then I want to do to something I've bought for nearly $600.
The second main issue is the path the...
Product Features

• Radial Root Cyclone Technology
• Cleaner head self-adjusts for optimal contact ? even on hard floors
• Ball technology steers smoothly
• Lightweight and durable
• Five year warranty

Product Descriptions
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DC41 Animal is a Dyson Ball upright vacuum cleaner for powerful all-around dirt and pet hair removal. The machine’s cleaner head has an active base plate, which self-adjusts automatically for optimal contact with all floor types. On hard floors the base plate lowers to create an efficient seal, and the brush bar lifts clear off the floor to protect delicate surfaces. On carpet the base plate rises and the brush bar lowers for optimum bristle penetration – removing ground-in dirt and pet hair from different depths of carpet pile. And because the cleaner head adjusts automatically, there are no dials and you don’t need to bend down to make adjustments.

Dyson cyclones capture more dirt than any other cyclone. DC41 Animal has Radial Root Cyclone technology with remodeled airflows to maximize suction power. It also comes with a Mini turbine head to clean pet hair and dirt from confined spaces, upholstery, stairs and the car. DC41 Animal also has patented Ball technology. It turns on the spot, which allows you to manoeuvre more easily around obstacles and into awkward spaces. And because the motor and other key technologies are located in the ball, there are fewer components on the outside of the machine. This makes it easier to steer closer to edges.

Patented Dyson Technology

New Radial Root Cyclone Technology Ordinary vacuum cleaners rely on bags to trap dust and dirt. As you use them, the tiny holes in the bag clog up with particles of dust. This restricts the flow of air, so the vacuum cleaner loses suction. Dyson vacuum cleaners don’t rely on bags to trap dust and dirt. They use cyclone technology, which spins the air at incredibly high speeds. The cyclones inside a Dyson vacuum cleaner generate centrifugal forces many thousands of times the force of gravity. Dust, dirt and pet hair are flung out of the airflow and straight into the bin. No bag. No loss of suction.

Dyson has been continually refining cyclone vacuum technology since inventing it more than 20 years ago. DC41 Animal has new Radial Root Cyclone technology. Reconfigured air channels and improved flow efficiency reduce turbulence and preserve air pressure, so that the inner cyclones can extract more microscopic particles. These refinements help remove more dirt, dust, allergens and pet hair from the airflow.

Ball Technology to Help You Steer with Ease Dyson Ball upright vacuum cleaners use patented Ball technology to overcome the steering limitations of fixed wheels. They ride on a ball, which turns on the spot so you can steer with ease, changing direction with just a turn of the wrist.

The ball itself is made of glass-reinforced polypropylene- the same material used in the manufacture of car dashboards. It combines high impact strength with the resistance to distortion. The ball also holds the heaviest component, (the motor), positioned towards the base for a lower center of gravity and greater stability.

Features

Self-adjusting cleaner head: DC41 Animal has an active base plate. It creates the optimal cleaner head contact for every floor type, reducing air leaks and retaining suction power on all floor types – wood, carpet, vinyl and tile.

Mini turbine head to remove pet hair from awkward spaces: Pet hair can gather in hard to reach places and stick to upholstery. The Mini turbine head attaches to the machine’s wand to remove hair from confined spaces that would otherwise be hard to reach.

Instant release wand: DC41 Animal has an instant release, long reach wand for cleaning stairs and hard to reach areas – it stretches up to 5 times in length. There are no separate parts to assemble.

Extra tools: DC41 Animal comes with a Combination tool and a Stair tool. The Combination tool has a debris nozzle that converts to a brush tool for dusting. The Stair tool removes dirt and dust from corners and against vertical edges of stairs.

Captures allergens, expels cleaner air: Dyson cyclones capture microscopic particles down to 0.5 microns in size, including pollen, mold and bacteria.

Approved for allergy sufferers: All new Dyson upright and canister vacuums are certified asthma & allergy friendly by the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America. Dyson cyclones capture microscopic particles down to 0.5 microns in size, including pollen, mold and bacteria.

5-Year Warranty DC41 Animal floor comes with a 5 year warranty - parts and labor guaranteed by Dyson.

The DC41 Animal has an instant release, long reach wand for cleaning stairs and hard to reach areas.

The bin on a Dyson vacuum cleaner is transparent so you can see when it needs emptying.

Dyson Ball Technology overcomes the steering limitations of fixed wheels

Dyson Radial Root Cyclone Technology - No bag. No loss of suction.

What's In The Box?
	DC41 Animal Vacuum
	Operating Manual
	Quickstart Guide
	Mini Turbine Head
	Stair Tool
	Combination Accessory Tool
	Product Registration Card
	5-Year Warranty

Dyson Comparison Table

	DC24 Multi Floor	DC24 Animal	DC33 Multi Floor	DC40 Multi Floor	DC41 Animal	DC41 Animal Complete
Full Size or Compact	Compact	Compact	Full Size	Full Size	Full Size	Full Size
Weight	11.6 lbs	11.6 lbs	17.6 lbs	14.6 lbs	17.1 lbs	17.1 lbs
Cyclone Technology	Root Cyclone technology	Root Cyclone technology	Root Cyclone technology	Radial Root Cyclone technology	Radial Root Cyclone technology	Radial Root Cyclone technology
Ball Technology	X	X		X	X	X
Cleaner Head Technology	Motorized brush bar	Motorized brush bar	Clutch controlled brush bar	Self-adjusting	Self-adjusting	Self-adjusting
Engineered for Pet Hair Pick-Up		X			X	X
Suitable Floor Types	All	All	All	All	All	All
Hose Length	8.7 ft	8.7 ft	15.7 ft	15.3 ft	15.4 ft	15.4 ft
Cord Length	20 ft	20 ft	35 ft	24.7 ft	35 ft	35 ft
Max Reach	28.7 ft	28.7 ft	51 ft	40 ft	51 ft	51 ft
Cleanerhead Width	11.1 in	11.1 in	13.4 in	12.2 in	13.3 in	13.3 in
Bin Capacity	0.19 gal	0.19 gal	0.61 gal	0.42 gal	0.55 gal	0.55 gal
Bagless	X	X	X	X	X	X
Wand Type	Reversible	Reversible	Quick-draw telescope	Instant Release	Instant Release	Instant Release
HEPA Filtration	X	X	X	X	X	X
Suction Power	100 a/w	100 a/w	240 a/w	200 a/w	235 a/w	235 a/w
Tools Included	Combination tool, Stair tool	Mini turbine head, Combination tool, Stair tool	Combination tool, Stair tool	Combination tool, Stair tool	Tangle-free Turbine tool, Combination tool, Stair tool	Tangle-free Turbine tool, Combination tool, Stair tool, Soft Dusting Brush, Stuff Bristle, Brush, Multi-Angle Brush, Zorb Carpet Powder
Warranty	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years