Dyson DC17 Review

The Dyson DC17 is also known as the Dyson DC17 Animal Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner. The DC17 Animal is the most powerful upright for pet hair therefore this is the most popular vacuum cleaners for houses with pet animals. It features Dyson Level 3 Root Cyclone technology so users should expect full, undisturbed Dyson when the Dyson DC17 is in use.

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
- All-floors upright vacuum cleaner with motorized brushbar
- Level 3 Root Cyclone technology ensures powerful, consistent suction
- Quick-draw Telescope reach; mini turbine head; low-reach floor tool
- Hygienic 5/8-gallon dust bin; lifetime HEPA filter; certified asthma friendly
- Measures 26-2/3 x 13-1/5 x 43-1/2 inches
- 5-year warranty

The Dyson DC17 is perfectly designed for homes with pets. This Dyson upright vacuum cleaner features advanced Level 3 Root Cyclone technology which ensures thorough and efficient cleaning with no loss of suction or clogging. Dyson is known for their 'no loss of suction' feature, really does prove no loss of suction, picks up event the smallest hair particles and even claims "overall outcleans other vacuums" using results from IEC60312 Cl 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 2.9, ASTM F608 and F558, and DTM 755--an independently conducted Dyson test.

True to its claim, the Dyson DC17 Animal Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner is effective for use on all floor types, it has a motorized brushbar that can be turned on to remove dirt and pet hair from carpets. It can be easily turned off to protect rugs and delicate floors. This mode is also equipped with a quick-draw Telescope reach and it releases and
expands 16-feet at a touch of a button for stairs and other high-reach cleaning.

The Dyson DC17 also has a mini turbine head that cleans pet hair from confined spaces including, but not limited to, stairs, upholstery, the car of course, using its low-reach floor tool that can also be attached to the wand for those hard-to-clean places such as under beds and sofas.

The unit is designed with a hygienic 5/8-gallon bin quickly empties without ever having to touch the dirt, all you have to do is simply pull the trigger. Clear bins mean no bags to buy, therefore much savings to the users. It also allows easy viewing the cleaning progress and gauging when its full. It also releases clean air and the air expelled from the unit is usually 150 times less mold and bacteria than the air we normally breathe. This is made possible with Dyson DC17's vacuum money-saving, lifetime HEPA filter.

Furthermore, the Dyson upright vacuums are the first and only vacuums being certified as asthma friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. Other than that, the unit also boasts 220 air watts, a 35-foot cord, auto carpet-height adjustment, and an ergonomic design with a low handle that can be easily carried. Though its durably built, this vacuum cleaner is small for its power, its just 26-2/3 x 13-1/5 x 43-1/2 inches in size.

The unit also comes with carpet-care kit that will make new carpets still look new and this includes Zorb powder which absorbs dirt from carpets, the Dyzolve spray that removes spills and marks.

Furthermore, Dyson upright vacuums are the first and only vacuums certified asthma friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. Other highlights include 220 air watts, auto carpet-height adjustment, a 35-foot cord, on-board tool storage, and an ergonomic design with a low handle that feels lighter to carry. The included carpet-care kit helps keep new carpets looking new. The Zorb powder absorbs dirt from carpets; the Dyzolve spray removes spills and marks.

The Dyson DC17 carries a five-year warranty.

Advantages
- Excellent build quality
- Designed well
- Best suction

Disadvantages
- Expensive though you can be contented with its powerful suction
- Surprisingly Heavy
- Fine dirt can sometimes clog the cones

Consumer Dyson DC17 Review

The good points
- Quieter than most vacuums
- Accessories easily snap in tight
- Outstanding suction power
- Long power cord

The bad points
- Unwieldy hose wand
- Retractable cord is not automatic
- Heavy unit
- Plastic disintegrates in 5 years

Summary
Overall, the Dyson DC17 is one powerful product, a very helpful one if you have pets at home. It will easily pick up small and large particles thereby making cleaning a more fun activity for you. It has all the power you need and the accessories to make everything easy for you.

Several online stores sell the Dyson DC17 vacuum cleaner and you will find one at low online prices at Amazon.com