Dyson V10 vacuum cleaner 2022 model This is my second purchase of a Dyson V10 vacuum cleaner. My new 2022 model has been improved so that it is quieter and lighter in operation and I have been very pleased with it so far. My previous V10 stopped working after only 5 years which was disappointing as it was an expensive purchase. However, I discovered that it had failed due to a faulty trigger mechanism. Fortunately, I was able to buy a replacement part online at minimal cost and was able to repair and restore to full working order. However, the repair was not straightforward and required the use of specialist tools. I have kept this cleaner as a standby in case my new model fails in the future. Had I been unable to carry out the repair then I would have had no choice ... MoreDyson V10 vacuum cleaner 2022 model This is my second purchase of a Dyson V10 vacuum cleaner. My new 2022 model has been improved so that it is quieter and lighter in operation and I have been very pleased with it so far. My previous V10 stopped working after only 5 years which was disappointing as it was an expensive purchase. However, I discovered that it had failed due to a faulty trigger mechanism. Fortunately, I was able to buy a replacement part online at minimal cost and was able to repair and restore to full working order. However, the repair was not straightforward and required the use of specialist tools. I have kept this cleaner as a standby in case my new model fails in the future. Had I been unable to carry out the repair then I would have had no choice but to replace an expensive vacuum cleaner for the sake of a part costing less than £5. The faulty trigger has been widely reported as a common fault with the V10 and an improved stronger version is now available online. I am hoping that my new V10 has been fitted with the improved version.

$600 Piece of Junk

We were caught by the cordless feature and thought, as the second generation of the technology, the bugs would be worked out. But this product has been incredibly frustrating since we bought it because of two major design flaws. The first is the battery. It doesn’t last nearly as long in practice as it does in the promotions. There are three settings: 1, 2 and max. On Max, it lasts around 15 minutes maybe. Even in our 1000 square-foot apartment, we found that one charge was not enough to vacuum the whole apartment. And when the battery is exhausted, it takes six hours to recharge. So, you have to vacuum part of your home and then schedule in a second vacuuming session later, if you want to get it all. And if you use the lower settings, the vacuum doesn’t pick up ... MoreWe were caught by the cordless feature and thought, as the second generation of the technology, the bugs would be worked out. But this product has been incredibly frustrating since we bought it because of two major design flaws. The first is the battery. It doesn’t last nearly as long in practice as it does in the promotions. There are three settings: 1, 2 and max. On Max, it lasts around 15 minutes maybe. Even in our 1000 square-foot apartment, we found that one charge was not enough to vacuum the whole apartment. And when the battery is exhausted, it takes six hours to recharge. So, you have to vacuum part of your home and then schedule in a second vacuuming session later, if you want to get it all. And if you use the lower settings, the vacuum doesn’t pick up things as well and you have to go over the same spot two or three times. The second problem is the filter. After a few vacuuming sessions, the filter gets dirty and you have to clean it. That means you have to hold it under running cool tapwater for five minutes straight circling the water. One of the most boring household chores I’ve found. And then you have to let the filter dry for three days before you can put it back in. And then, over time it seems other parts start getting dirty and even after you’ve cleaned your filter and waited three days for it to dry it still won’t operate on Max. After we complained about this the first time, Dyson did send us a replacement filter, but even with an approach of cleaning one and letting it dry while using the other, we still find ourselves sitting out to vacuum and ending up dead in the water because both filters still aren’t clean according to the indicator on the vacuum. Recommend you consider other products or manufacturers.

Great Cordless Vacuum!

I just bought this a few weeks ago, I've been wanting one for a very long time. I have a white golden mix pup and she sheds everywhere! This vacuum sucks up her fur without issue. I would have rated with 5-stars, however, the one feature I would have loved to have was a light on the motorhead. I read on the Dyson website that it isn't a feature because "most customers vacuum during the day". I have to say I laughed out loud when I read that. I also vacuum during the day for the most part, however, not every part of my house is perfectly lit so I can ensure I pick up every strand of fur (especially during the summer when I have all of the shades closed to conserve energy and keep the house cool). So, I decided to take things into my own hands! I purchased a $5 head ... MoreI just bought this a few weeks ago, I've been wanting one for a very long time. I have a white golden mix pup and she sheds everywhere! This vacuum sucks up her fur without issue. I would have rated with 5-stars, however, the one feature I would have loved to have was a light on the motorhead. I read on the Dyson website that it isn't a feature because "most customers vacuum during the day". I have to say I laughed out loud when I read that. I also vacuum during the day for the most part, however, not every part of my house is perfectly lit so I can ensure I pick up every strand of fur (especially during the summer when I have all of the shades closed to conserve energy and keep the house cool). So, I decided to take things into my own hands! I purchased a $5 head lamp and used a sticky tab to affix it to the motorhead. This little lamp is fierce and can be angled higher or lower. I can even fold it all the way down to reach under my furniture without it getting torn off. I've tested using with and without the light, I always leave fur behind without it, so the light is a must in my home! So far, I am very happy with how this vacuum works. The roller ball on the motorhead sticks a bit but I think that's just from fur. The best part of this vacuum is how you empty it. It has a smooth and clean dumping mechanism. I hope this lasts but I do know from experience with Dyson that their warranty works well. I don't think these warranties last as long as a corded vacuum, but hoping I won't need to find out!

Great Stick Vac

I've had this vacuum for a little over a month and so far the only issue I've had is on an occasion when I push the trigger button, even though the battery has juice, the machine won't turn on and the battery light just flashes, after a few presses it does come on, it seems to be some sort of short in the trigger button and battery. I do wish there was a way to push the button and the machine stay on. I have arthritis in my fingers and holding the button and machine causes my fingers to hurt and swell slightly. Other than those two things I really like this stick vac. The suction is great, the battery life is the best of any cordless vacuum I've owned (Dyson handheld Cyclon.) I love how I can easily vacuum all my floor surfaces and different depths of rugs and ... MoreI've had this vacuum for a little over a month and so far the only issue I've had is on an occasion when I push the trigger button, even though the battery has juice, the machine won't turn on and the battery light just flashes, after a few presses it does come on, it seems to be some sort of short in the trigger button and battery. I do wish there was a way to push the button and the machine stay on. I have arthritis in my fingers and holding the button and machine causes my fingers to hurt and swell slightly. Other than those two things I really like this stick vac. The suction is great, the battery life is the best of any cordless vacuum I've owned (Dyson handheld Cyclon.) I love how I can easily vacuum all my floor surfaces and different depths of rugs and carpet to. The length of the stick allows me to get under and behind furniture and the ease of maneuvering for the largest vacuum head is easy on the wrist. I have the stand up docking station and all the extra tools, it's great! The docking station takes up little space and holds everything so conveniently. I would absolutely recommend this vacuum to others.

Great on carpets, subpar on hardwood

I bought this vacuum with high hopes about a year ago after spending a good amount of time researching different options/brands. It was advertised as a great vacuum on carpets and hardwood alike. I do like the portability and most of the attachments, however the foam rolling attachment for hardwoods is garbage. Our home is not dirty by any means, but we do have a golden retriever who sheds. The attachment can’t keep up. I intermittently breakdown and clean the attachment as instructed but it is subpar at best. We find ourselves spot vacuuming with the crevice tool and then doing a surface vacuum and it still can’t keep up. Hair gets stuck it the small wheels and those parts do not deconstruct for cleaning. Now the attachments don’t roll or even pick up dirt because ... MoreI bought this vacuum with high hopes about a year ago after spending a good amount of time researching different options/brands. It was advertised as a great vacuum on carpets and hardwood alike. I do like the portability and most of the attachments, however the foam rolling attachment for hardwoods is garbage. Our home is not dirty by any means, but we do have a golden retriever who sheds. The attachment can’t keep up. I intermittently breakdown and clean the attachment as instructed but it is subpar at best. We find ourselves spot vacuuming with the crevice tool and then doing a surface vacuum and it still can’t keep up. Hair gets stuck it the small wheels and those parts do not deconstruct for cleaning. Now the attachments don’t roll or even pick up dirt because the wheels lock up. We have purchased two of the soft rolling attachments in the past year and I’m at a crossroads of ordering a third or just ditching the vacuum and dyson altogether. This is great vacuum for carpets or animal free homes, but have found it can’t keep up with pet hair as advertised. Disappointing results for the price point.

Has pros and cons

Pros: Simple to use, cordless so easy to manoeuvre, great for a quick run around of the house though the battery power doesn't allow us to get the whole house done (house is large). We use the high strength setting for cleaning the car interior and it lasts about 10 mins max. On the medium setting, we get about 30 mins running power. It will often not pick up small items on the floor and just pushes them along, particularly if being pulled in the back direction. Is better going forward but not 100%. Have to go over areas a few times sometimes to pick up. The worst factor for us is that it scratched and ruined our stained timber hardwood flooring, on several occasions and with two different head. Dyson did replace the original head but new one does same. It will ... MorePros: Simple to use, cordless so easy to manoeuvre, great for a quick run around of the house though the battery power doesn't allow us to get the whole house done (house is large). We use the high strength setting for cleaning the car interior and it lasts about 10 mins max. On the medium setting, we get about 30 mins running power. It will often not pick up small items on the floor and just pushes them along, particularly if being pulled in the back direction. Is better going forward but not 100%. Have to go over areas a few times sometimes to pick up. The worst factor for us is that it scratched and ruined our stained timber hardwood flooring, on several occasions and with two different head. Dyson did replace the original head but new one does same. It will either get something small stuck in it (eg a frozen pea, a small leaf - it doesn't suck them up like a standard vaccum would) and it will drag along the floor and scratch. The spinning head also gets 'stuck' from time to time. This happens mid vacuum and it will stick and spin and happens so quickly that it's ruined the floor before you realise it's stuck. It has created many scratches on our floor (ruined the floor) a metre or so long (arm's length) before you realise what's happening and stop moving it. Based on this and destroying our floor, I wouldn't recommend it. If you have tiles or carpet, then it works pretty well. I generally use a standard vacuum to clean architraves, skirtings etc as I find it easier than the stick and having to change ends constantly. The standard vacuum is a quicker job and covers more area at a time than the stick. It's good for small areas (apartments, small rooms etc) which don't have hardwood flooring. For anything else, I wouldn't recommend it.

Main Vac

I should have saved the $100 I spent on a cheap stick vac and gone straight to this Dyson V10 Absolute! We bought it on a Black Friday sale straight from the Dyson company, which also got us some free accessories. The thing that surprised me the most was how much suction it has on low. I've never had to use the highest (power burst) setting so far. It's quiet and light but works well on carpet with the power head. Using the mini powerhead in my van, it even picked up gravel on low. For carpeted stairs, the mini powerhead and crevice tool were waaaay easier than using my canister vac which always tumbles down the steps and trips me with the hose and cord. And for ladybugs on my ceiling, the long wand, a brush, and medium power did the trick. Be aware of your settings ... MoreI should have saved the $100 I spent on a cheap stick vac and gone straight to this Dyson V10 Absolute! We bought it on a Black Friday sale straight from the Dyson company, which also got us some free accessories. The thing that surprised me the most was how much suction it has on low. I've never had to use the highest (power burst) setting so far. It's quiet and light but works well on carpet with the power head. Using the mini powerhead in my van, it even picked up gravel on low. For carpeted stairs, the mini powerhead and crevice tool were waaaay easier than using my canister vac which always tumbles down the steps and trips me with the hose and cord. And for ladybugs on my ceiling, the long wand, a brush, and medium power did the trick. Be aware of your settings when you get it. My battery died soon (don't get excited yet!) but I didn't realize at first that it had several power levels and was on high when it wouldn't have needed to be. Also I found I hadn't plugged the charge cord in all the way, so of course it wasn't charging. And also I later read that it takes several charge sessions to reach full capacity. I addressed those things and it's never come close to dying again. Use the space-saving wall hanging system; it charges your vac every time you hang it so it's always ready to go. Or if you have more room, you can use the floor dock that stores your attachments too. But the wall one, if you hang it high enough, allows you to leave the pipe on the vac to charge, whereas the floor dock does not. Mostly pros. If any cons, it would be that this model's dirt tank is rather small and so needs emptying oftener. But I knew that when I chose this model and would rather have this than the extra weight and bulk. It does have a brainy quick emptying system, and you can plop the dirt right into a grocery bag if you like. Either way it's not a big mess. And I love that I don't need to buy bags for it! The most telling detail? I bought this as a touchup vac, BUT I've never gotten my big canister vac out again in the month since I got this. This V10 Absolute has become my main vacuum cleaner.

So far, so good!

We haven't had it but just a couple weeks, which is why I hesitated to go all-in with 5 stars. That said, so far it's a great vacuum. Is it worth the premium price tag? That I don't feel like I can say yet because I feel like, more than anything, I'm paying for it to last a long time and there's no way to know that yet. The first suction mode is all but useless, but the second does great on our hardwood floors and I haven't had an issue with battery life while using it. The boost mode is noticeably more powerful for bigger things or stubborn spots, but if you're using it on hardwood floors you should rarely need it. This is good because it's loud and a serious drain on the battery. It helps that I went into it realistic about what I could expect using our vacuum ... MoreWe haven't had it but just a couple weeks, which is why I hesitated to go all-in with 5 stars. That said, so far it's a great vacuum. Is it worth the premium price tag? That I don't feel like I can say yet because I feel like, more than anything, I'm paying for it to last a long time and there's no way to know that yet. The first suction mode is all but useless, but the second does great on our hardwood floors and I haven't had an issue with battery life while using it. The boost mode is noticeably more powerful for bigger things or stubborn spots, but if you're using it on hardwood floors you should rarely need it. This is good because it's loud and a serious drain on the battery. It helps that I went into it realistic about what I could expect using our vacuum normally. It says 60 minutes, but that's without a motorized attachment (which the main attachments are) and on suction mode one. Using it normally, I expected about a half hour and I would say that's been fair to what I've seen, if not a little better. I do watch the cup and make sure to empty it frequently so it doesn't get too full and clog the filter. You have to detach the stick to empty, but it's extremely easy to do and takes next to no extra time to just pop it off on your way to the trash can. I don't have any issues holding the trigger down and, maybe my hands are tougher than I give them credit for being, but it's not uncomfortable at all to hold it down while vacuuming and I actually like being able to quickly turn it on and off as I go. I do wish the battery was easily detachable, but Dyson reserves that feature for their most expensive models and I won't be spending $1000 on a stick vacuum...ever. Overall, I'm happy with our V10 and the attachments seem really nice although I haven't had a chance to use most of them yet. It certainly feels like a premium machine and, honestly, doesn't cost that much more than some of the competing high end stick vacuums these days (especially if you buy on a good sale, which we did). For me though, the biggest test will be time. I expect this vacuum to last us 10 years or longer and it will take at least five of consistent quality and no breakdowns for me to feel the cost is justified. My biggest thank you goes to Dyson for licensing a toy company to replicate their products. It's an older style, but my vacuum loving 3 year old is OBSESSED with our new Dyson and is going to absolutely love getting his own on Christmas morning 🙂

The Worst Vacuum I've ever owned!

I purchased this vacuum to replace another Dyson. I was excited to start anew with a cordless. I had too high expectations for this one and for the price I would have expected more from it. First, my requirements for this vacuum were to be able to go over bare floors as well as carpet, simple right? Over the bare floors it was great but it was unable to move on any of my carpets, throw rugs or otherwise. There is no adjustment for multiple piles. Second, there is no light on this machine. I've purchased cheaper vacuums which come with lights and it's one of the best features! Third, the battery life is horrible! If you're thinking you can vacuum a 2200 sq home without recharging the battery you would be wrong! Fourth, as simple as it sounds or maybe petty this ... MoreI purchased this vacuum to replace another Dyson. I was excited to start anew with a cordless. I had too high expectations for this one and for the price I would have expected more from it. First, my requirements for this vacuum were to be able to go over bare floors as well as carpet, simple right? Over the bare floors it was great but it was unable to move on any of my carpets, throw rugs or otherwise. There is no adjustment for multiple piles. Second, there is no light on this machine. I've purchased cheaper vacuums which come with lights and it's one of the best features! Third, the battery life is horrible! If you're thinking you can vacuum a 2200 sq home without recharging the battery you would be wrong! Fourth, as simple as it sounds or maybe petty this vacuum does not have a lock button. Meaning when you vacuum you must physically hold the power button the entire time. It's not a big deal if you are cleaning a small area quickly however when you're running the vacuum throughout the entire house it becomes a nuisance and creates a blister on your trigger finger. I thought I was holding it too aggressively but I'm now creating a callus from having to clean with this machine. I have owned 4 Dyson machines. I loved them all and even wore them out only to replace them with another Dyson. I've finally purchased other vacuums for cheaper price points that have all these features and are able to clean just as well if not better. This is the worst vacuum I have ever owned.

Way better than expected

Who knew vacuuming could be fun?! I actually enjoy vacuuming because I can instantly see how much dust and pet hair I'm picking up - and it's a lot! I've had this vacuum for about 2 weeks and I use it nearly every day. I never knew cordless could be such a game-changer. We have a regular canister vacuum for whole-house cleaning that's done bi-weekly but for high traffic areas, I use the Cyclone V10 and it's a dream! I'm amazed at the suction and it's ability to pick up way more dirt than I ever thought a cordless vacuum could handle. Without having to worry about the cord, I can cover a 1,000 sq ft area without any problem. If there were 2 things I could change about this vacuum it would be the power button and the battery life. The power button is a trigger that ... MoreWho knew vacuuming could be fun?! I actually enjoy vacuuming because I can instantly see how much dust and pet hair I'm picking up - and it's a lot! I've had this vacuum for about 2 weeks and I use it nearly every day. I never knew cordless could be such a game-changer. We have a regular canister vacuum for whole-house cleaning that's done bi-weekly but for high traffic areas, I use the Cyclone V10 and it's a dream! I'm amazed at the suction and it's ability to pick up way more dirt than I ever thought a cordless vacuum could handle. Without having to worry about the cord, I can cover a 1,000 sq ft area without any problem. If there were 2 things I could change about this vacuum it would be the power button and the battery life. The power button is a trigger that you have to hold down. There's no mechanism in place to lock it so it requires a bit of strength. Due to this alone, I wouldn't recommend this vacuum as your only vacuum unless you have a smaller house or apartment that you can quickly do in 20-min. Same goes for the battery - on low power you may be able to get an hour (doubtful) but once you kick it up to the medium power setting you'll only be able to get 20-30 minutes out of it. I keep it charged in between vacuum sessions so it's ready to go when I need it again. I haven't had any issues with hair tangles. The attachments are great. This is a well-thought cordless vacuum that has me loyal to the Dyson brand going forward.