Dyson V6 Cord-Free Cordless Vacuum

I have had this vaccum for approx 1.5 years. The original battery has already been replaced by Dyson, and now the second battery is shot. Will not buy another Dyson

I bought my dyson 2 years ago and it was amazing for the first year. After the 1st year any attempts to use the max suction resulted in the vacuum powering off. Even after a fresh charge. It’s been 2 hrs now and the regular suction only works for about 2min before doing the power off/on routine. I make sure to clean the roller, filter, basket and check for blockages.. it’s just not working anymore.

Dyson's known to be a leader in the world of vacuum cleaners and using the Dyson V6 Absolute it quickly becomes obvious why. For honesty's sake, I have to say I did win this in a competition so I didn't pay for it (And I do find it quite expensive), but after spending some time with this vacuum I can clearly see the good and the bad and the good does outweigh the bad by quite a bit. I didn't think a cordless vacuum would change my life quite as much as it did, but there's something so simple and easy about picking it up and running it quickly over the house. Vacuuming becomes a quick job instead of a chore. I didn't realise the wire and clunkiness of my old model was making it a big task for me until I had the V6. This is a great vacuum for those with energy problems or physical limitations. It's really lightweight and while I do become tired while using it, the Dyson rolls so smoothly it's a dream. (While using the hardwood attachment, I do not have carpets.) It comes with several attachments and five different heads; A tool for crevices and edges, one for shelving, one for upholstery and a mattress tool (which I can attest works great). The main heads can be switched between a carpet/rug attachment and the hardwood roller. It also comes with a flexi hose for getting in tight spaces like the car! It even comes with a wall mount (sans screws) which helps keep everything neat and tidy, though I was disappointed to find the wall mount only has room for two attachment, forcing me to store the others away. Lets talk about some of my favourite features. I love how you can empty it by opening it directly above the bin, Dyson learned their lesson from earlier models and realised there was dirt spillage left behind when emptying the canister and rectified it with this model. I love that you can hold it up to clean vents and lights. I also really like the trigger like function for turning it on, though it has it's ups and downs. Your finger can get sore when holding the trigger (So if you have arthritis in your hands this would not be ideal), but it also means you can quickly stop the machine when you accidentally suck up wires (a lifesaver for me). The filters are also washable, meaning no more purchasing replacement filters. On the negative side, as others have mentioned it has two power modes, Max and normal. I didn't have any problem with the normal mode, but Max is noticeably more powerful and the battery life isn't great. Battery technology in general just isn't there yet, so if you're looking at a handheld cordless vacuum you're always going to have this issue. I can still vacuum my whole apartment and not have it run out, but if your house is big, you might have to stick to smaller jobs for this one. It's really easy to charge after every job, thanks to the docking station. The other problem I noticed is that a lot of air shoots out of the Dyson V6 when activating it, at the filter end, which is located at your face if you're holding it horizontally. A bit uncomfortable. I should mention, though, that this was a dream to setup. You literally just unwrap all the pieces and they click together easily, smoothly and with clear instructions. Easily the easiest assembly I've ever done for a vacuum cleaner. -------------------------- Round up -------------------------- Pros: - Works well, top of the line cordless vacuum. - Lightweight. - Includes many attachments for any situation. - Well put together and sturdy with clean lines. - Can be emptied directly over the trash can to avoid spillage. - Trigger function allows fast stopping in case of accident. - Comes with a docking station which makes it easy to grab and use in everyday life. - Easy to set up. - Cordless (A game changer for portability and cleaning cars and other tight or plugless spaces) - Washable filters (No costly replacements) - Does a great job at getting pet hair and litter grains (I own three cats) - Filters are easy to remove. Cons: - Blows air out at the face when held horizontally. - Trigger function can be difficult to hold down long term. - Max function is very powerful, but hard on battery. - Battery technology hasn't caught up enough to allow large cleaning jobs without battery failure. - High price. If you're looking for a cordless vacuum and you really need one in your life, Dyson is hands down the winner, but it is pricey, so consider whether or not it's really a 'must-have' in your life. I love it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a lightweight easy vacuuming option.

Nov 2017 - - battery died - got new one from dyson April 11 2018 - - battery died again. - could not order new one as Dyson had none, they told me to call back mid may - emailed dyson customer service, told them I was unimpressed having to call again, they asked all the same question the phone people did, but was told an email would be sent to me when they were restocked - called back mid may, order of batteries were on hold, I would have to call again - I expressed that I was not happy an would like a vacuum sent to me. Told that I would have to wait but my warranty would be extended 1 month. -called again May 25th they agreed to send me a replacement but would have to send me a box to send my old one and then I could be sent a new one. Told a box was on its way, which I verified in an email to a rep that I needed a box to send it Jun 18 - as no box showed up, called again Told it must have been a mix up, they must have not known I needed a box. The rep took my info and assured me a box would be delivered within 48 hours. No vacuum until mine would be sent. 27 Jun - called again - no box in the 48 hours. Told I would receive a call from a supervisor in 24 hours Jul 3rd - called again because the person did not call me. Asked to speak to a supervisor right away. Told that my account showed a new vacuum was being sent to me. but they did not know the shipping number. They called me back with it, and when I looked at the date it was set up - it was for 3 hours after Jul 3rd phone call, but I was told this was already set up from a previous call. Jul 5 - sent a warranty email. My new vacuum warrantied Jul - Sep, which is around the date of my old warranty. I guess the 3 months of not having a working vacuum do not count on warranty extension - that being said, I will not even try to contact customer service when this thing breaks - I will recycle the parts and bid fair well to dyson! Apparently my new vacuum is on its way - lets see what happens next for me trying to send the old one back!

Battery last 5 at best even if using the low speed . Don’t buy it ,