Dyson is known for their Level 3 Root Cyclone™ technology and the quality they produce for home owners and animal lovers alike. Attempting to keep a house clean, when you have pets, is nearly impossible with all of the fur and dander they naturally shed. Dyson makes it possible, with their specialized Animal vacuums, to put a dent in your cleaning efforts. Their specialized cyclone and award winning allergy prevention technologies provide you with a vacuum that help you to eliminate the dirt, dander, and other unseen debris, on your floors.

Featured Highlights

The power, and suction, has been improved on the revolutionary new Dyson DC17 Animal Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum. This vacuum not only sucks up your pet's fur, but the dander as well. This power, and efficiency, is made possible through the use of Dyson's Level 3 Root Cyclone™ technology. Many other features, such as the automatic level adjustments and powerful, motorized, brush bar, are added bonuses to ensure the utmost of cleanliness on all floor types. Additionally, HEPA filters are used, on this vacuum, to help eliminate allergens and prevent dust from escaping into the air.

Maneuverability is outstanding - like other Dyson products. The Dyson DC17 glides smoothly across floors, making your vacuuming nearly effortless. Dyson also offers a 5-year warranty on their new products; defective machines are replaced without a problem.

In addition, Dyson has added a new powered hand tool, which is exceptional for agitating pet hair from upholstered furniture - the mini turbine head. The mini turbine head is an exceptional tool that helps you vacuum, not only your furniture, but your vehicles as well. The Quick-draw Telescope Reach™, itself, can be extended up to 16 feet, making those hard to reach places, very easy to clean. Many other attachments are available, such as the low reach floor tool, leaving you with the option to clean every nook and cranny, throughout your house.

Possible Downfalls

While this vacuum has many advantages, there are some unfortunate downfalls as well. One of the biggest issues, with the Dyson DC17 Animal Bagless Upright, is its weight. Weighing in at 20 pounds, it's not the easiest vacuum to carry around your house or, especially, up and down stairs. Granted, it's lighter than a Kirby, but it's still heavier than many other, comparable, vacuums.

Dyson, due to the technology integrated into each machine, is also known for their price tags. This particular model, if purchased directly from Dyson, goes for $549.99. Shopping around may get you a little discount, the Dyson DC17 Animal Upright, typically, will not be found for under $500. That's a pretty penny to spend on vacuum that offers just a little more suction power for pet owners.

If you're used to bagless vacuums, you know the dirt bins are not very large. This particular model is no different. When the bin is full, the vacuum tends to lose a bit of its suction power, forcing you to empty the bin frequently while vacuuming your house.

The HEPA filter offers many benefits. However, you must ensure the proper maintenance and cleaning of the filters on your new vacuum. Maintaining these filters, and keeping them clean, can help to prolong the life of your new Dyson; not doing so will cause the vacuum to lose suction power, and other possible damages to the machine.

Dyson claims that this vacuum will do just as well on any type of floor surface; however, this is not the case. The suction power is great on furniture and carpet, yet does not work so well on hard wood, linoleum, and tile. Overall Perspective

Overall, this is a Dyson product - it's pricey, but it works well. There is a combination of positive and negative items about Dyson's DC17 Animal Upright. Making the decision to purchase one, is as simple as weighing the pros and cons. The Level 3 Root Cyclone™, in concatenation with the variety of attachments, gives consumers a vacuum that works well and allows them to vacuum their entire house, without having to purchase additional pieces. The key, or trick, to this particular model, is to ensure proper maintenance, and learn how to use it to your liking. The manual, provided with the DC17, is not user friendly, so learning how everything works may be a bit of a challenge - but once you get there - you're on your way to a fur and dander free home. Dyson is known for the quality they provide their customers and has done well to provide this expected quality in the DC17 Animal Upright.

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