Dyson DC17 Absolute Animal Level 3 Vacuum Cleaner Upright Vacuum

Dyson DC-17

By Jerry  Mar 14, 2009 | 3 out of 3 found this Dyson DC17 Absolute Animal Level 3 Vacuum Cleaner review helpful

Pros: Long cord

Cons: See box below too many to list here

Dyson Absolute Problems I bought the Dyson Absolute DC-17 because I have two dogs. I read in one of my Lab magazines that this vacuum is best for a home with animals. Boy was I surprised with the performance of this vacuum. The Dyson commercial boast...ed that this vacuum would not lose suction because it has no filter to clog. Well I found that not to be a true statement. Not only does it have a filter I need my shop vacuum to clean it. This vacuum is the worst vacuum I ever had. It has a laundry list of problems which I listed below.  After a short period of time the motor overheats and shuts off the vacuum for at least an hour before it cools down and starts again.  There is no height adjustment. It only pushes around dust & dirt on a bare floor. The vacuum sits too close to the floor to provide clearance for the vacuum to pick up anything.  The Mini Turbine head needs to be forced into the hose to work. It has buttons on it that do not connect to anything on the hose.  The Mini Turbine is vacuum driven and stops under a moderate load rendering it useless.  At least once a month the canister needs to be taken apart and the interior parts need to be blown out with compressed air to clear out the small holes within the canister.  The round filter at the base of the canister needs to be vacuumed out with my shop vacuum every other time I empty the canister. It has been removed so often the rubber is starting to rip and needs to be replaced.  Replacement parts can not be found in any stores near me.  Rugs & bare floors need to be gone over & over for something to be picked up due to the poor design and lack of enough suction.  The vacuum is heavy and cumbersome to use. I need to use the extension tube to get under almost everything. The only redeeming quality is that it has a long cord, although it does not automatically retract. I would not recommend this product to anyone. This vacuum sucks in every way except the one it was designed to suck. I know I will not get a response to this but at least it let me vent out my frustration. I will also post it on every online Dyson review page I can find. Read more Less