Dyson DC14 Review

The Dyson DC14 All-Floors Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner is also called the DC14 Low Reach, the first ever vacuum cleaner which doesn't lose suction. Dyson cleans any surface using the Root8Cyclone technology that gives higher suction power to pick up more dust. The British Allergy Foundation has approved this vacuum cleaner for allergy sufferers.

NOTE: If you don't want to read our full review then scroll straight to the bottom of this review where you'll find a summary of Advantages and Disadvantages.

Features
- Telescope Reach™ extends wand to 17 feet for cleaning stairs
- Upright design for ease of operation
- Parts and accessories easily disassemble and click back in place
- The Clear Bin™ enables monitoring of dust bin and easily removes for emptying
- Convenient ergonomically designed carry handle
- Design colors make it easy to locate buttons and controls
- Small footprint for storing
- Lightweight at 18.56 lbs
- Durable construction
- On-board tools for handy access

Designed for all floor types, the Dyson DC14 has a motorized brushbar that can be used to remove dirt, especially pet hair from carpets. When cleaning rugs and delicate floors you can just turn this off. Its suction power is great and it has superb performance when used in hardwood and it could easily pick up crumbs and any dust bunnies lying around.

The Dyson DC14 All-Floors Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner has Telescope Reach™ which extends wand to 17 feet for cleaning stairs and other hard to reach areas. Added bonus is a special edge-cleaning whiskers capable of cleaning areas between skirting board and the floor, it easily flicks the dust from the edge into the airflow.

It also has a cord is 35.4 ft long for a maximum cleaning reach of 52.4 ft. making cleaning hard to reach areas easy.

Dyson is known for their washable pre-motor filter that are able to filter even the smallest 0.1 micron particles. It also has a post-motor electrostatic filter which has the ability to trap carbon emissions from the motor and it never needs to be replaced. The lifetime quality of HEPA filters remove allergens before expelling cleaning air back into the area being cleaner. It is even true that the air returned to the cleaned area is 150 times cleaner than the air we breathe.

Aside from the upright design that helps make cleaning easier, the parts and accessories can be easily disassembled and put it back in place. There are on-board tools for easy access. Its carry handle is ergonomically designed for convenience as well as the buttons and controls.

The tools included are the following: Stair Tool for carpeted stairs, it is a plastic covered with felt. Brush Tool for baseboards, ceiling fans, windowsills, and air vents. It also has a crevice tool designed to use full power but unlike other crevice tools, it does not stuck. Unlike other vacuums whose attachments do not work as good as the main suction, Dyson DC14's has more than enough power.

The Dyson DC14 uses Clear Bin which will enable you to monitor the dust inside the bin. The said bin easily removes if deemed necessary. With this technology, it is easy to monitor the accumulation of dust and it requires no expensive bags to replace. In one trigger switch, the bin empties easily.

Just like any Dyson, the DC14 has durable construction so expect to be impressed with its quality and performance. It measures 13 3/8 x 14 x 44 6/7 inches, weighs 18.56 lbs and has 5 year warranty.

Advantages
- Impressive design
- Great suction power
- Bagless
- Quiet during operation

Disadvantages
- The instruction manual is poorly written
- Hard to set-up
- Too powerful that it sucks off much carpet fiber

Consumer Dyson DC14 Review

The good points
- Does not lose power
- Extremely long cord
- Surprisingly quiet
- Big savings on bags
- Extended warranty

The bad points
- Expensive
- Too many packages to choose from
- Will not fit on most cabinets
- All plastic construction

Summary
The performance of the Dyson DC14 is impressive though it is hard to put it on standard sized cabinets. Compared to other bagless vacuum models, the Dyson DC14 tops the list. It picks up most dust particles therefore will keep your house more cleaner. Overall, the performance of Dyson DC14 outshines other upright vacuum cleaners.

Several online stores sell the Dyson DC14 vacuum cleaner and you will find one at low online prices at Amazon.com