You don't want a big vacuum head. The head on the DC41 may be too big to fit under couches and coffee tables. The attachment comes in handy, but needing to use it in these scenarios may be too much for some. The five-year warranty of the Dyson is what finally convinced me, and I've never been happier with a product!" You have a pet. Whether you have a dog or cat, animals leave behind a lot of fur. You need a vacuum that's built to deal with tough messes and comes with the suction necessary to grab every last strand. That's precisely what you get with Dyson's radial root cyclone technology. Dyson hoses seem to stretch further yet retract to become shorter than almost every other brand’s, and the DC41 Mk2 Animal’s hose is no exception. Combined with the telescopic wand, it reached right to the top of our domestic stairs and, thanks to the low attachment point to the machine, the DC41 remained stable and upright even when provoked with some thorough tugging on the hose.

You want an easy time getting your vacuum ready. The Dyson DC41 doesn't come with a button to get the vacuum into a reclined position. You're going to have to manually adjust it to start cleaning. The ball mechanism makes the machine very easy to manoeuvre and Dyson has managed a perfect balance in the hand, with the DC41 never feeling like it wants to tip one way or the other. It’s relatively light, too, so long cleaning sessions will never be a chore – well, no more than they are naturally.Great overall performance, fabulous tools and easy manoeuvrability make the DC41 Animal one of the very best upright cleaners money can buy, whether you have pets or not. The only sharp intake of breath is that hefty price tag. At first glance, the Dyson looks futuristic and high-tech, and it is. As far as its inner workings are concerned Dyson's done an admirable job of building a powerful vacuum, and it's a good-looking piece of hardware, too. But once you get your hands on it, you'll start to encounter the kinds of flaws that'll leave you questioning the overall quality of your appliance. If you find that your vacuum needs servicing, you can call Dyson toll-free six days a week at 1-866-MY-DYSON (1-866-693-9766) for assistance finding a Dyson-authorized service center near you. The picture of the lady stretching the vacuum all the way up the stairs is laughable. I think the vacuum would need to be bolted to the ground for that to happen." Seals in suction across carpets and hard floors. The cleaner heads on most upright vacuums need to be manually adjusted for different floor types. If this isn't done, a gap is created between the cleaner head and the floor, and suction is lost.

Streamlined profile for even easier steering around the home. With our latest Ball technology™ even more of the machine's key components are housed inside the ball itself. This reduces clutter on the outside of the machine, streamlining its profile. I did not want to permanently modify so I tried the wire tie suggestion by williams and Barry Armitage. However, it’s the Turbine head that really makes the DC41 Animal a stand-out choice for stair cleaning. It’s light in the hand, cleans right up to the stair edges and offers exceptional suction and cleaning power thanks to the innovative brush design. Dyson DC41 Mk2 Animal – How does it cope with pet hair? Increased power drives bristles deeper, to release more dirt. The power draw of the motorhead motor has been increased via the electronic control board, so it is able to use 20% more power. Increased power drives bristles deeper, to release more dirt.

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Everything has already been said about how well this [vacuum] works, the suction is amazing. I found it pretty easy to maneuver when I first started using it and the long power cord is great." This is a good all around vacuum, it never loses suction, its easy to remove the debris, has a hose that extends quite far, and just works well."