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I own a Dyson, and it rocks my socks.
30
47.62%
I own a Dyson, and wish i didn't.
8
12.70%
I own a LG
1
1.59%
I own an Electrolux
5
7.94%
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19
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Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
Aug 4th 2005, 9:17 am
#16
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
The first thing we ever bought together 11 years ago was a Hoover (how sad is that?!). It is confined to cleaning the car and after decorating but is still going strong. We bought a bagless Electrolux a few years ago and it has been nothing but trouble. The belt went on it within a few weeks and it has made a right old noise ever since. The hose keeps blocking and it has lost most of its suction.
Aug 4th 2005, 9:19 am
#17
Joined: Feb 2004
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
A Sebo. Unfortunately, a make that doesn't seem to be here in Aus.
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Aug 4th 2005, 9:33 am
#18
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
We have a hoover petsafe & its crap
Aug 4th 2005, 9:36 am
#19
In my own little world!
Joined: Mar 2005
Location: Sydney
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
Pete,
No, no, no - do not listen to their lies - they have been brainwashed. Do NOT get a Dyson - it will ruin your carpets, your life and turn you into an enraged, foul-mouthed monster every time you use it....or is that only me
It wasn't always like this. When I first got my Dyson, I thought I'd died and gone to hoovering heaven. I merrily skipped across the carpets with it, watching in fascination as the little see-through cylinder filled up with all kinds of nasty bits and pieces .....hoovering was such a pleasure, our carpets looked wonderful, life was wonderful and I was happy.
But after a year, things changed - at first it was imperceptible but once started, it went quickly downhill. The wonderful deep-throated growl of my Dyson went away, never to return. Instead I was left with something that sounded like a teenager whose voice was breaking - sometimes high, sometimes low. Our carpets began to return to their pre-Dyson state. My teenage Dyson then entered its rebellious stage - it became picky about what it ate, spitting stuff back out if it didn't like the taste and, even worse, it refused to eat certain things at all, like dried cat food and peanuts.
I was concerned and took it to the Dyson Doctor for a medical but he could find nothing wrong. So I let the Dyson recuperate for a while, with just a gentle hoover twice a week - nothing too onerous and just a simple diet of cat hair and dust..all to no avail! I have cajoled, threatened and occasionally, I am ashamed to say, been reduced to using physical violence (although it probably hurt me more that the Dyson) ....but again to no avail!!
So I'm stuck with a bloody useless b*****d of a Dyson. We have the occasional good hoover day where it seems to be back to it's old self, but most of the time I now have to resort to getting down on my hands and knees to use the little Dyson hair remover attachment to hoover up the cat hair.
It's a sad story, I know, but I tell you in the hope that you won't make the same mistake as I did and get taken in by its shiny gleaming colours, deep-throated growl and insidious promises of lovely clean carpets.....it won't last, believe me.
My advice? Get a Henry!
Nicky
No, no, no - do not listen to their lies - they have been brainwashed. Do NOT get a Dyson - it will ruin your carpets, your life and turn you into an enraged, foul-mouthed monster every time you use it....or is that only me
It wasn't always like this. When I first got my Dyson, I thought I'd died and gone to hoovering heaven. I merrily skipped across the carpets with it, watching in fascination as the little see-through cylinder filled up with all kinds of nasty bits and pieces .....hoovering was such a pleasure, our carpets looked wonderful, life was wonderful and I was happy.
But after a year, things changed - at first it was imperceptible but once started, it went quickly downhill. The wonderful deep-throated growl of my Dyson went away, never to return. Instead I was left with something that sounded like a teenager whose voice was breaking - sometimes high, sometimes low. Our carpets began to return to their pre-Dyson state. My teenage Dyson then entered its rebellious stage - it became picky about what it ate, spitting stuff back out if it didn't like the taste and, even worse, it refused to eat certain things at all, like dried cat food and peanuts.
I was concerned and took it to the Dyson Doctor for a medical but he could find nothing wrong. So I let the Dyson recuperate for a while, with just a gentle hoover twice a week - nothing too onerous and just a simple diet of cat hair and dust..all to no avail! I have cajoled, threatened and occasionally, I am ashamed to say, been reduced to using physical violence (although it probably hurt me more that the Dyson) ....but again to no avail!!
So I'm stuck with a bloody useless b*****d of a Dyson. We have the occasional good hoover day where it seems to be back to it's old self, but most of the time I now have to resort to getting down on my hands and knees to use the little Dyson hair remover attachment to hoover up the cat hair.
It's a sad story, I know, but I tell you in the hope that you won't make the same mistake as I did and get taken in by its shiny gleaming colours, deep-throated growl and insidious promises of lovely clean carpets.....it won't last, believe me.
My advice? Get a Henry!
Nicky
Aug 4th 2005, 10:28 am
#20
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
Dyson are crap. Avoid.
Get a Miele/Sebo (same company). Real German quality.
Get a Miele/Sebo (same company). Real German quality.
Aug 4th 2005, 10:34 am
#21
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
Originally Posted by Nicky & Dave
Pete,
No, no, no - do not listen to their lies - they have been brainwashed. Do NOT get a Dyson - it will ruin your carpets, your life and turn you into an enraged, foul-mouthed monster every time you use it....or is that only me
It wasn't always like this. When I first got my Dyson, I thought I'd died and gone to hoovering heaven. I merrily skipped across the carpets with it, watching in fascination as the little see-through cylinder filled up with all kinds of nasty bits and pieces .....hoovering was such a pleasure, our carpets looked wonderful, life was wonderful and I was happy.
But after a year, things changed - at first it was imperceptible but once started, it went quickly downhill. The wonderful deep-throated growl of my Dyson went away, never to return. Instead I was left with something that sounded like a teenager whose voice was breaking - sometimes high, sometimes low. Our carpets began to return to their pre-Dyson state. My teenage Dyson then entered its rebellious stage - it became picky about what it ate, spitting stuff back out if it didn't like the taste and, even worse, it refused to eat certain things at all, like dried cat food and peanuts.
I was concerned and took it to the Dyson Doctor for a medical but he could find nothing wrong. So I let the Dyson recuperate for a while, with just a gentle hoover twice a week - nothing too onerous and just a simple diet of cat hair and dust..all to no avail! I have cajoled, threatened and occasionally, I am ashamed to say, been reduced to using physical violence (although it probably hurt me more that the Dyson) ....but again to no avail!!
So I'm stuck with a bloody useless b*****d of a Dyson. We have the occasional good hoover day where it seems to be back to it's old self, but most of the time I now have to resort to getting down on my hands and knees to use the little Dyson hair remover attachment to hoover up the cat hair.
It's a sad story, I know, but I tell you in the hope that you won't make the same mistake as I did and get taken in by its shiny gleaming colours, deep-throated growl and insidious promises of lovely clean carpets.....it won't last, believe me.
My advice? Get a Henry!
Nicky
No, no, no - do not listen to their lies - they have been brainwashed. Do NOT get a Dyson - it will ruin your carpets, your life and turn you into an enraged, foul-mouthed monster every time you use it....or is that only me
It wasn't always like this. When I first got my Dyson, I thought I'd died and gone to hoovering heaven. I merrily skipped across the carpets with it, watching in fascination as the little see-through cylinder filled up with all kinds of nasty bits and pieces .....hoovering was such a pleasure, our carpets looked wonderful, life was wonderful and I was happy.
But after a year, things changed - at first it was imperceptible but once started, it went quickly downhill. The wonderful deep-throated growl of my Dyson went away, never to return. Instead I was left with something that sounded like a teenager whose voice was breaking - sometimes high, sometimes low. Our carpets began to return to their pre-Dyson state. My teenage Dyson then entered its rebellious stage - it became picky about what it ate, spitting stuff back out if it didn't like the taste and, even worse, it refused to eat certain things at all, like dried cat food and peanuts.
I was concerned and took it to the Dyson Doctor for a medical but he could find nothing wrong. So I let the Dyson recuperate for a while, with just a gentle hoover twice a week - nothing too onerous and just a simple diet of cat hair and dust..all to no avail! I have cajoled, threatened and occasionally, I am ashamed to say, been reduced to using physical violence (although it probably hurt me more that the Dyson) ....but again to no avail!!
So I'm stuck with a bloody useless b*****d of a Dyson. We have the occasional good hoover day where it seems to be back to it's old self, but most of the time I now have to resort to getting down on my hands and knees to use the little Dyson hair remover attachment to hoover up the cat hair.
It's a sad story, I know, but I tell you in the hope that you won't make the same mistake as I did and get taken in by its shiny gleaming colours, deep-throated growl and insidious promises of lovely clean carpets.....it won't last, believe me.
My advice? Get a Henry!
Nicky
Karma sent. Am genuinely (ok, maybe not) crying here for you. How sad to be let down by your trusted, deep throated Dyson.
Aug 4th 2005, 10:35 am
#22
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
We recently bought a Nilfisk for $249. It does a fine job. (sorry - I just can't think of anything else to say about it!).
Aug 4th 2005, 10:49 am
#23
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
Originally Posted by PeteY
I've always thought vacuum is a cool word, but thats by the by.
Need some advice. We need a new vaccum.
A) do we get a cheapie? Is it really worth the big bucks you can pay? How much did/would you spend ona vacuum?
B) What brand do you have/recommend? I have posted a poll, but id love some typed opinions.
Cheers all
Pete.
Need some advice. We need a new vaccum.
A) do we get a cheapie? Is it really worth the big bucks you can pay? How much did/would you spend ona vacuum?
B) What brand do you have/recommend? I have posted a poll, but id love some typed opinions.
Cheers all
Pete.
Aug 4th 2005, 10:49 am
#24
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Location: Sydney
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
Originally Posted by steandleigh
Karma sent. Am genuinely (ok, maybe not) crying here for you. How sad to be let down by your trusted, deep throated Dyson. Nicky
(Actually I'm having a bad plastering day, but that's something I'll not bore the forum with.....yet! )
Aug 4th 2005, 11:00 am
#25
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
Originally Posted by arkon
I go for a Dyson every time, we've had 3 over the years, none broke on us, one was used at work, a smaller trundle version for the caravan and an upright for the house. you cant beat em. We have 2 very hairy dogs and the upright does an excellent job on picking up the hairs. Buy one from uk before you come as they are well expensive out here.
Thank you Arkon, you are truly truly a saviour. I'm off to the pet-shop now to get the hairiest ruddy dog I can lay my hands on.
I am forever in your debt.
Nicky
Aug 4th 2005, 11:13 am
#26
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
Originally Posted by Nicky & Dave
Yours picks up hairs? I can't beleive it - this can't be true! I have four cats - all different colours and varying hairiness - and Dyson won't eat up any of their hairs. Perhaps Dyson only likes dog-hair....ah, yes, this is the answer......so surely if I get a dog, Dyson won't be able to distinguish between cat and dog hair and bingo! will then have to eat ALL hair, cat and dog.
Thank you Arkon, you are truly truly a saviour. I'm off to the pet-shop now to get the hairiest ruddy dog I can lay my hands on.
I am forever in your debt.
Nicky
Thank you Arkon, you are truly truly a saviour. I'm off to the pet-shop now to get the hairiest ruddy dog I can lay my hands on.
I am forever in your debt.
Nicky
Well....still not sure what to get. Im pretty wary of the Dysons. Both the inlaws, and my parents have them and reckon they are great, as do alot of people on here. Problem is the bad reports!! There are lots of them!! If they were cheaper i might be tempted, but i would really regret paying $800 on one and getting a dud.
Im quite tempted by an LG harvey normal have on special at the moment. Bagless...cylinder, and $250. Pretty good value i guess, and i really like LG stuff, excellent value i reckon.
We shall seee........
Aug 4th 2005, 11:22 am
#27
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
[QUOTE=PeteY]harvey normal
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SP??? I think not!!! 
QUOTE]
SP??? I think not!!!
Aug 4th 2005, 11:29 am
#28
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
Originally Posted by Nicky & Dave
Yours picks up hairs? I can't beleive it - this can't be true! I have four cats - all different colours and varying hairiness - and Dyson won't eat up any of their hairs. Perhaps Dyson only likes dog-hair....ah, yes, this is the answer......so surely if I get a dog, Dyson won't be able to distinguish between cat and dog hair and bingo! will then have to eat ALL hair, cat and dog.
Thank you Arkon, you are truly truly a saviour. I'm off to the pet-shop now to get the hairiest ruddy dog I can lay my hands on.
I am forever in your debt.
Nicky
Thank you Arkon, you are truly truly a saviour. I'm off to the pet-shop now to get the hairiest ruddy dog I can lay my hands on.
I am forever in your debt.
Nicky
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Aug 4th 2005, 11:31 am
#29
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
Originally Posted by PeteY
Blimey....a few strong opinions here!! Thanks for the replies.
Well....still not sure what to get. Im pretty wary of the Dysons. Both the inlaws, and my parents have them and reckon they are great, as do alot of people on here. Problem is the bad reports!! There are lots of them!! If they were cheaper i might be tempted, but i would really regret paying $800 on one and getting a dud.
Im quite tempted by an LG harvey normal have on special at the moment. Bagless...cylinder, and $250. Pretty good value i guess, and i really like LG stuff, excellent value i reckon.
We shall seee........
Well....still not sure what to get. Im pretty wary of the Dysons. Both the inlaws, and my parents have them and reckon they are great, as do alot of people on here. Problem is the bad reports!! There are lots of them!! If they were cheaper i might be tempted, but i would really regret paying $800 on one and getting a dud.
Im quite tempted by an LG harvey normal have on special at the moment. Bagless...cylinder, and $250. Pretty good value i guess, and i really like LG stuff, excellent value i reckon.
We shall seee........
Aug 4th 2005, 11:36 am
#30
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Re: Vacuums. A word with 2 consecutive U's.
OK!!
My Mum owns a grands worth of Kirby. My Dyson upright wasn't sucking properly, it was old and had seen us through a big reno and lets face it we all tend to suck up stuff we shouldn't..... So i was using the Kirby. It left the dog hairs on the carpet so....
We went to the shops and after me walking out to let HUP do some of his infamous bargaining
we got a cylinder jobby this time. It has a turbo head on it (with a spinning brush) and its awesome and i like it better than the upright, although i have to empty it more.
We used it directly after using the Kirby and the dust that it pulled from the carpet was huge!!
After owning an LG washing machine i will NEVER EVER buy LG ever again, i cannot stress how shit that machine was.
As for other "bagless" hoovers, they are just that bagless. Dyson have patented the cyclone technology so nothing else gets near it. I am also asthmatic and hideously allergic to dust, the dyson gets it out and the cylinder one is great for all the Tazzie oak floors and tiles Best of all worlds.
Jesus am i boring or what
:scared:
My Mum owns a grands worth of Kirby. My Dyson upright wasn't sucking properly, it was old and had seen us through a big reno and lets face it we all tend to suck up stuff we shouldn't..... So i was using the Kirby. It left the dog hairs on the carpet so....
We went to the shops and after me walking out to let HUP do some of his infamous bargaining
we got a cylinder jobby this time. It has a turbo head on it (with a spinning brush) and its awesome and i like it better than the upright, although i have to empty it more.We used it directly after using the Kirby and the dust that it pulled from the carpet was huge!!
After owning an LG washing machine i will NEVER EVER buy LG ever again, i cannot stress how shit that machine was.
As for other "bagless" hoovers, they are just that bagless. Dyson have patented the cyclone technology so nothing else gets near it. I am also asthmatic and hideously allergic to dust, the dyson gets it out and the cylinder one is great for all the Tazzie oak floors and tiles
Best of all worlds.Jesus am i boring or what
:scared: