Dyson DC14 All Floors

Previously I owned a DC 04 and I was very satisfied with it, that lasted me about eight years I think. Then about two years ago I bought the DC14, immediately I noticed that the build quality was not good, the hose was slightly shorter so stair cleaning was difficult. The cleaner tipped over when I slightly pulled on it and this is a big problem as it nearly hit me in the face several times. What good is a cleaner that when pulled doesn't wheel along but tips over. The tools keep coming off the hose. The skirting tool (the long funny shaped thing that has been designed to fit to the frame is awkward to use. Another thing this model is very noisy and it stinks of filth when in use. I bought from a local shop some flavored sticks or something that you put into the bottom of the chamber where the dirt collects and it does help to alleviate the smell. I'm sure I read in their instructions not to do this but never mind it works and helps to kill the smell off. Dyson give a five year guarantee, I wonder why!

Would I buy again? I doubt it. I would look around at the opposition and see what they had to offer at half the price.

All in all Dyson has gone downhill. He should have stayed where he was originally and kept his original designs and not skimped on quality.

This is the worst Dyson model i have ever had. My first was the DC01 which was great, but when it needed replacing it was no longer made, so i opted for the DC04. I was never as happy with the DC04 as the first one, but it was still very good. Then i bought this contraption! I thought with it being shorter and wider, that the problem of it tipping over would have been resolved - but no! Also the suction on the 'chisel' end isn't so good......what are those slits all about!? Don't try vacuuming sand or shake'n'vac coz it all sprays out of this slit! But my worst gripe is the emptying procedure. The others were so easy, this is a nightmare, and my husband has to do it for me. I'd never buy this model again although i do still rate the dysons...just not this one

After owning a DC04 for eight years i replaced it with the later DC14.

I find on comparison that the DC14 collects less dust than the old DC04 I also found that it has been over enginered in respect of its dust empting system.

I've owned this the "Dyson DC14 All Floors" for about two years. It copes brilliantly with two small boys, a constantly moulting house-rabbit and thick wool carpets. I haven't experienced any of the problems of other users. I wash the filters and dust collector every few months and it only lost suction when I vacuumed up damp plaster dust. Unlike my old Henry Numatic(great on hard floors, rubbish on carpets) or my Eletrolux (disintegrated at thirteen months)it seems very practical and hardwearing. The brush can be turned off for hard floors. Despite the salesman's assurance that only dyson accessories would fit, I found my old Electrolux Vitesse heads fit perfectly so saved quite a bit of money.

After two years brushes stopped revolving and suction was poor. The parts that needed replacing ie the clutch were not covered by the guarantee. Dyson designs are overrated and not made to last. I would not buy another one or recommend them. The hose was not long enough fort the stairs and the metal tube on the end made it difficult to get to awkward places. Also the method of cable storage meant you have to unwind it all before you can use the extension hose.

Fantastic hoover! After years going through cheaper models (not dysons) finally made myself buy Dyson DC14 all floors. Sucks everything up! Absolutely love it! Finally a house REALLY feels clean!

I've had different models of Dyson for 15 years (started with the DC01 and am now on the DC14). They're nothing short of fantastic - and they beat the copycat machines by a mile. Recommended.

I bought one of the first Dysons (DC1) and had it for many years and gave it quite a hammering. I dog, 2 cats and a variety of mucky children - no time to count them! I replaced only 2 bits;

The buffer band and the wand hose, but it always gave excellent suction.

It used to bring up the carpet like a stripe in a corn field.

Then husband presents me with a DC14 (Diamonds would have been better dear!!!) and I hate the thing.

The Dyson DC14 All Floors is a fantastic sucker! Well impressed with the performance. A very powerful machine!Light comapres to other Dysons. Expensive compares to others but they don't come close to this machine.

Love my Dyson DC14 All Floors, I would suggest anyone should get one. It sucks everything, cleans carpet very well. Easy to use, easy to clean, easy to empty. The initial price to buy it is high but worth it.