Dyson DC14

Expensive, heavy and awkward – BASICS: I have had this vacuum for probably 7-8 years, and have never really liked it. While the suction is very good, it is heavy, noisy, and awkward to use. I have both hardwood floors and carpet - in a 3-bedroom home. ANNOYANCES: The way you have to extend the "wand" portion is extremely inefficient and annoying to use for reaching… Read more

hard-to-clean areas that a "normal" vacuum with a nozzle-type end can (by removing all the extension parts). I had to buy another hose and attachment, because the hose bends too tightly when trying to clean in tight angles. Cleaning the vacuum is time-consuming; I find I have to clean the roller/brush frequently (I have long hair, and must shed far more than I thought!!), but I do appreciate that this keeps the vacuum in good condition, so I do it.

BOTTOM LINE: I prefer the ease of use and lightness of a canister vacuum, which are generally more reasonably priced as well. This vacuum was expensive, and I do not think it was worth it.

love, love, love!!!!!! – I've killed a lot of vacuums over the years and the DC14 is my first Dyson, I was very skeptical at first but over the years this thing has performed and more. We have 4 dogs and 3 kids and live on a main road so you can imagine why I need a good vacuum, our house is vacuumed at twice a day, the suction on this thing is beastly and I love the… Read more ·  2

fact that you can pull it apart which I have done many times to pull out kids pencils etc.

We have had this vacuum for 9 years since brand new which is the longest I have ever owned a vacuum cleaner. I think once you've owned a few crap things you learn to appreciate something fantastic which is how I see the Dyson DC14 which I purchased 9 years ago on special too...I had done my research and always knew I was going to purchase a dyson, I just didn't want to pay the price tag until I saw them on special.

Well, I am happy with the purchase and happy with the quality and performance. The only thing I have to replace at the moment is the hose but I'm happy if that's all I need to replace on it after all this time. I'm not looking to upgrade so I'll work this thing until it dies and I'm just grateful that I ended up with a good batch.

If you are looking for a vacuum I suggest doing research on the brand and just running through reviews and anyone else you know who owns one, most importantly think about how it'll fit into your lifestyle, I love the upright because I just plug it in and off I go, rip out the telescope handle for my corners and then rip that off to use just the hose to vacuum our cars but some may prefer the smaller drag along ones.

All I can say is that our Dyson has been AWESOME!!!!!!! and curse the day it retires.

best model upright dyson i have encounted – I am fortunate enough to see around 100 dyson's a year and i must say the dc14 is my favourite model. I own a few Dyson's (dc07, dc14, dc15, dc19, dc23, dc29, dc33, dc35) through what I do and the 14's are always the best. a dyson will only lose suction if you don't wash your filters properly (and keep in mind many models have 2 filters)… Read more ·  2

(excluding the hepa filters) or if a hose has a hole in it or you have a blockage.

A vacuum is like a lot of things, with a dyson if you treat it well it will be kind to you. People vacuum up anything from pens, to liquid, concrete etc and TRASH their Dyson and then say oh it doesn't work it's lost suction. in my instance I have found user error to be the main cause. or people NEVER wash their filter (only have to every 6 months) and then go oh my motor blew up, well really.......

No I don't work for Dyson, and i'm not associated with them but I know a decent vacuum when I use it.

so be kind to your dyson and it will be kind to you.

My DC 14 died today – I loved my Dyson DC 14 I bought my Dyson from Harvey Norman for the sum of $799.00 can’t tell you what year it was about 2005 so I got my moneys worth So now it’s died and so sad as looked everywhere to buy another Dyson but was shocked at the price for latest model. If they offered me a similar one I would probably buy it. Show details ·  1

Love my DC14 – Bought my Dyson DC14 in Sydney Australia in 2008 for $469...Has not missed a beat...used on carpets and lino..love the design and engineering gone into this fab machine.I bought one on Gumtree yesterday for my son, $70..a quick clean and the suction is truly awesome.I have surfed youtube for information and maintenance hints with great success on… Read more

the DC14...the big thing is keep your filters clean or replace and check your rubber seals and it will box on for years....Love my Dyson..oh yes its made in Malaysia.With quality plastic and build...love the gold colour.

Powerful and versatile - a classic – There seems to be a bit of a stigma around older Dyson models - but it's worth remembering that each one was a flagship back in its day. So it is with the DC14 - it's a fantastic vacuum if you look after it. That's an important part, and something that was mentioned by another poster. You have to care for your device in order to get the best out… Read more

of it. I've had two significant 'problems' with this machine, both of which were my own fault. Firstly - I found that it wasn't picking up. I read a few articles online that suggested a misaligned hose, and then I looked at the rollers - totally clogged with hair! Five minutes with a pair of scissors, and everything was fixed.

Secondly, the hose lost suction and made a loud hissing noise. This time, it was a clog in the U-bend at the bottom - a clothes peg had got wedged in there. Again, an easy fix.

Here's the thing: these vacuums are powerful enough to pick up almost anything, so it means that you do need to be aware of where you're using it. But the modular design means that it's so easy to sort these problems out if they do occur.

I had people advising me to get a new one, but this vacuum - which I got for almost loose change on eBay - is still going strong and I've no intention of parting with it. It's designed to last a lifetime; you just have to make sure that you give it the care that it needs.

DC14 review – As I have 3 Dc14,s which have been great vacuums (I am a carpet cleaner) to find that Dyson will no longer service them has cost me money. They claim that parts are no longer available, many parts are the same as the Dc33 which is still serviced. I have just purchased parts for the Dc14 from England & China to keep mine going. If you are in the… Read more

same boat as me please contact me as we have downloaded how to fix their main problems. P.S had a crack in my Dc33 which I was quoted around $230 to fix or I could buy a new Dc33 for $295 through Dyson service.

Expensive and unworthy of high price – My one shredded all the tassels edging off my carpets, It might make a good lawn mower. They are overpriced and do not last any longer that ones 1/4 of the price. My friend works at a vac cleaner store. The brushes keep spinning so have to turn it off to save the rugs. July 28th 2017 Update: Carpet killer I actually got a response from Dyson… Read more

but they never responded to my question about turning off the rotating brushes when using the hose and tools. As it will wear a hole in the surface it is on, it did a good job of trimming my tassels on my rug. Now I do not use as I prefer my bag-less barrel Volta which is kind to my flooring. 600 dollars now worthless maybe sell for 100.

Dyson build quality – So here it is, we brought our Dyson and right away the canister wouldn't stay clipped in as the holding clasp was to small, then we noticed if you knocked it the plastic would literally shatter. We contacted Dyson after the sales didn't want anything to do with it. The plastic was so brittle you had to be extra careful not to bump into anything as… Read more

it would break. Finally Dyson said send it back and they would take a look. Then after a couple of months of no correspondence they called saying it had been cleaned with some sort of harsh acid! We only used spray n wipe to clean so they replied it may have been department store who did as it was display model. Either way they said the plastic on the whole unit was to brittle to fix any of it and they would give us 25% off a new one! NO THANKS DYSON I DO NOT THINK SO!!

Dyson Dc14y – Hi my d14 has just stoped no smoke noise it just stoped does anyone no why, I changed power points, no still won't start, filters are all good it's a 2009 m this cleaner has never let me down, we have not had one thing go wrong with it and we just need it working again to keep that Dyson rep going  Show reply

After years of owning impressive Dysons, along came the DC14 and we never went back for any more – We have owned 3 Dyson upright vacuum cleaners. The DC01, a DC07 and we currently own a Dyson DC 14. The Dysons have all been very reliable and easy to clean internally. Like all vacuum cleaners, blockages can occur in the powerhead ducts, and the piping and tubes which lead to the dust canister. The DC01 and 07 had very good pick up of dirt… Read more

and pet hair. We wore them out over a period of years. We remain very impressed by these early Dysons.

We traded up to a Dyson DC14 a couple of years or so ago and were immediately disappointed. The machine has great suction but any upright relies upon its power head and brush roller to clean carpet.

There is something about the DC14 brush bar which renders it, in our experience virtually useless. We have very flat carpet, there is little pile depth and perhaps the brush bar is designed for thick high pile carpet.

Whatever, we were and remain very disappointed with the DC14 and have not bought a Dyson since.

In desperate times, such as when the Hoover we bought breaks down, which is once every 3 months so far, I drag the DC14 out of the shed and use the extension hose and floor tool. The suction is great, but the resistence of the hose is very tiring. Often the machine tips over. As I say, using the DC14 as an upright vacuum is a waste of electricity. There is something about the brush bar which is totally wrong – it does not clean the carpet. I have for example left floor sweepings in a pile place on carpet and run the Dyson DC14 over these piles repeatedly. By the tenth run, a reasonable person would give up. On Dyson. As the bulk of the dirt and fluff remains. With the hose and floor tool, though, gone in one go.

There is nothing that I can see that is amiss with the brush bar. It function has not changed since the day we got it. Friendly sales staff in shops have told us that the models built in Asia are inferior to the British made ones. I consider this to be total nonsense. There is something about the DC14 brushbar design which renders it useless. Perhaps the bristles are shorter in order to protect the clutch and motor from strain.

Then again, reducing stress on components parts should not be done in a manner which renders the entire device a waste of electricity nor should it be done in a way which stresses customers and turns them off the product.

Had the Dyson worked, we would not be here, sitting around for the Hoover 5110 to be returned from Godfrey’s workshop for the fourth time in 12 months.

In the beginning, there was the Massey Fergusson tractor air cleaner. Mr Dyson essentially took the idea and used it in a vacuum cleaner. Brillant. But totally useless if the canister never needs emptying Mr Dyson. It was nice knowing you. In the light of recent experiences, the next vacuum cleaner I buy will be the biggest and most powerful workshop cleaner I can source at my local hardware store or racing parts place. Domestic stuff is just too lightweight and built around slogans. Maybe I’ll build a concrete bunker for a house and hose it out once a month. I am sick of the rubbish being sold to house wives. Blokes do housework too. The girlie stuff doesn't work and it falls to bits on a monthly basis. Why do people keep these companies in business by buying their junk? Dysons are pricey. The DC14 is robust, male proof and reliable. It is consistent. The head unit does not pick up dirt and dust and fluff, we don't expect it too. If we want to waste electricity , we drag it out, turn on and watch very little fly around the cyclonic canister. Then with a sigh, we try and use the floor tool, fighting the excessive resistance in the hose. Can’t have too long can we, because it wouldn't fit in the handle when we finish. Again, a problem caused by form over function.

Don't appliance designers do housework? The slobs. Robust, high quality design and construction Brush bar is quite useless - doesnt clean carpet. Extension hose too springy and makes my bursitis worse. Machine tips over when hose extended more a few feet.

Bit of a letdown – Have had it one year and definitely wish we had of bought another type of Dyson. We have always had the pull-behind style before and they had been great. This just is a pain in the back-side. Not very versatile, or user friendly. The wife hates it... Also after 1 year it has lost quite a bit of suction, even with the regular cleaning of filters etc. Strong suction when first purchased bulky, poor attachments, poor design

Excellent vacuum cleaner – I bought the Dyson as I had a cat hair problem & tried 3 different well known brands of vacuum that were useless (even the cat & dog versions). My sister got a Dyson as a wedding present & recommended it. I've found it does a fantastic job & picks all the hair up. It's easy to use, convenient to empty as no bags. I think I've had it about seven… Read more ·  2

years & hasn't missed a beat. My sister just upgraded hers to a new model after 9 years. Hopefully mine will last as long. No bags, powerful, tools attached to top of cleaner Flexible pipe a bit too short.

Terrible – How long should one expect a premium type vacuum cleaner to last? According to Dyson no more than 2 years. I guess we were lucky as ours has lasted just over 3 years before the motor decided to burn out. Now we are up for exorbitant costs in having Dyson repair it. Funny that we have a 13 year old $80 Hoover that has had all sorts of junk sucked… Read more

through it over the years and it is still going strong.

I could never recommend a Dyson nor would I ever purchase another again. Very lacklustre... When it worked it did do a good job A premium type vacuum cleaner should last longer than an $80 el cheapo vacuum cleaner.

Great vacuum, excellent cleaning power – This is a powerful vacuum cleaner that is easy to look after - no bags, just empty the drum straight into the bin. Good suction - brilliant for pet hair and keeping carpets clean. It is a bit heavy to use, but rolls really easily across all surfaces. I would try before you buy if weight is a consideration. Has a pull out hose and attachments are… Read more

kept on the cleaner, so convenient all round the house. No bags to buy, just a washable filter to keep clean, just run under the tap. Solid and reliable. Solid build, on board tools Bit heavy to manouvre, but keeps you fit.

Disappointed – Purchased the dyson due to reputation as being the best on the market. All was well for 2 and a half years or so then has lost suction as an upright cleaner. Now you need to straighten the handle when pulling back to pick anything up. Disappointing as ours only had a two year warranty but I think this has been increased to five years now. … Read more

Utilities are quite good. The attachment which allows it to act more like a 'pull along' vacuum is great for getting under beds and doesn't seem to be affected by the above mentioned issue.

Picking up string and fluff has always been a little frustrating, even from new but maybe the newer models have rectified this. Utilities, bag less. Ours stopped working properly in upright mode

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Terrible – A huge and expensive disappointment! I used to vacuum my house every day but I honestly dread getting this one out. It is very easy to empty the container. Almost everything. When you clean the floors it blows a lot of the dust away from you. It is very difficult to use on my low pile carpets and practically impossible on my Turkish rug. The… Read more

little roller which changes the brush mode is very hard on the hands. The tools are not very efficient and after the first time I stopped using them.

Good – Probably best vacuum cleaner I've bought to date. The Dyson DC14 is reliable and always has great suction although remember to clean the filters regularly otherwise even the smallest amount of dust in the internal filters will lessen suction. Had mine for over a year now and haven't had any problems with it and in my house (which I vacuum every… Read more

second day), I need a good reliable cleaner. I would buy one again because it's strong, well made and simple to use. Great suction and reliability.

Great range of supplies accessories which are easily accessible.

Uncomplicated for user, meaning simply choose hard floor or carpets. The extension hose is a little fiddly to use and it took me a while to work it out.

The front (bulkhead) is a little bulky, making it difficult to vacuum under beds and couches.

Bad – Everyone always swore that a Dyson was the best but I can honestly say I wish I had never spent over $500 on a very annoying appliance. I don't use the telescopic tool, just too much bother and would much rather have bought 3 Electrolux The Boss which is a third of the cost, cordless, light and nowhere near as noisy and picks up hair, fluff and… Read more

lots of dust. Definitely picks up lots of sand and dust The brush jams every second time I use it. I have long hair and I have to stop lay it down and cut the hairs out with a pair of scissors. Why no quick release for brush/belt. Very difficult to pick up pieces of cotton or fluff.

Good – I bought this as my ducted vacuum system just didn't do it for me. Knowing Dyson has a good name, I did my research and chose this model as I prefer an upright. I've never spent so much on a vaccum cleaner but when the day comes that I need to replace it, I won't think twice about buying another Dyson. I was astounded at just how much it picked… Read more

up the first time I used it. I'd been using my Hoover upright for about a year after the ducted system wasn't working well. I was just so impressed, I had to show the family how much had been left behind by my other cleaner.

I found it a little heavy at first it but works so well, it really doesn't matter anymore.

The attachments are close at hand too. I don't have to go and get them. very efficient, great suction, good to know you can pull it apart to clean - which is easy. nothing, really.

Bad – We hate it - it has been named Satan's Tool in our house, honestly this is the best engineered piece of crap we have ever purchased - if only they had some kind of ergonomic department at Dyson - or I dunno - try to actually use one before putting it on the market - 'cause it really is well made and is the best example of success being snapped up… Read more

by the jaws of mediocrity (in design). I am going to pull it apart and use it as the basis of a central vacuum system - if the wife doesn't get to it first with pliers and a blow torch - Saties dead honey.... It does a fantastic job on carpet - except for picking up anything bigger than a grain of rice (like little rocks from paths do NOT get sucked up)... It is well made and has enormous suction power. It is useless on many of the little objects typically found on a floor that needs vacuuming. The handle is designed for very short people. Changing fittings is a real PAIN. Useless on hard floors. Trying to use the so called telescopic hose is like pulling on an industrial bungy cord! It has a tendancy to tip over.

Excellent – If you want a vacume cleaner thats works and sucks all the time then I suggest you purchase this one. The best on the market The best vacume cleaner that I have ever purchsed. Always thought that all vacume cleaners were always the same as each other untill I purchased the Dyson DC14. No dislikes at all

Good – When my mother first bought this i decided to do a test, i vacuumed the lounge room carpet with the old vacuum cleaner and then went over it again with the dyson and i was amazed by how much the dyson still picked up!! Obviously the old one missed alot! I also found that my hayfever got alot better (to the point where i didnt have to take tablets… Read more

anymore!) after using the dyson. The hose extracts really easily so its good to reach tight places. Its simple to empty with no mess. The only problem is that the head is quite bulky so you have to use the attachments to get the dirt along the skirting boards and corners. But overall its a fantastic vacuum. Easy to use, suction is fantastic, easy to empty, attachments are good bulky head makes it hard to get into small spaces

Excellent – The dyson is a great product would recommend it to anyone great for allergies sufferers like myself picks up everything I love this product I have been waiting years for a product like this.Very easy to use, not to heavy has great suction picks up the finest particles.

Excellent – I would recommend to anyone to buy this cleaner, without hesitation. And I would also make my next cleaner a Dyson, based on the service and the quality of the machine I have purchased. Yes - it is pricey - but on a scale of use vs cost - if I have the machine for 5 years it will cost me 1.3 cents per clean - and it is cheaper than buying bags… Read more

which cost about $300 over 5 years; on top of buying the machine. Can I also say that I purchased the cleaner through Clive Peeters and have never had so much assistance without the hard sell and nothing was too hard for them to help me with. Once you have your head around the attachments and extra bits and pieces, it is a wizz. Not too heavy, and thoughtful things like quick release for the cord and a clip to hold the cord in place. Easy to empty and awesome cleaning - I thought I was pretty house proud until I vacuumed with this new machine! Fantastic for dog hair. It is also good on hard tile floors. The service is fantastic too - I damaged (accidently) the belt that drives the fan - they picked up the machine from my house - fixed it and delivered it back within 5 days as part of the two year warranty- very impressed. It is a bit awkward on stairs - the telescopic handle is a bit stiff and inflexible. Also - the machine doesn't get right up close to the edge of the wall so you have to get out the telescopic wand and attachment.

Excellent – This my first Dyson and I'll never buy another brand again. It is second to none at cleaning both the carpets and my wooden floors. I know some think Dysons are expensive but I think they are worth the price. It is also possible to get some good deals online so look around and grab a bargain. I love my Dyson! We had new carpets and they have a… Read more

lot of fluff in - the dyson picked it all up and the house looks great. All the extra attachments are great and they store on the machine, so you don't lose them.

Excellent – i am very happy with my dyson, i know it is definitly doing its job as i can see every piece of dust it collects. Easy to empty wow, i never thought my carpets were so dirty before buying a dyson. I chose this one so i didnt have to keep on using my back to bend down and vacuum. I vaccumm twice on weekends and it picks up every small spot of dust… Read more

and dirt. My carpets instantly look cleanser and fresher. could be a little more quieter. expensive to purchase and the extra replacemtn pieces and attachments are very expensive

Excellent – This is a great vacuum cleaner, with great suction, a really good quality, easy to clean filter and a really convenient telescope reach. I would highly recommend this vacuum cleaner to anyone, despite the Dyson price-tag. This great little vacuum cleaner by Dyson is one of the best that they've made yet, the suction on this thing is unbelievable,… Read more

it gets everything, it's really convenient to not have bags and it's really easy to empty all of the dust. The telescope reach on this vacuum cleaner is so easy to use and so convenient for tight spots and all the stairs. This vacuum cleaner is quite heavy and big, which makes it quite inconvenient to carry up or down the stairs.

Good – a killer vacuum cleaner that sucks like a monster! with the long power chord, it's so easy to drag around. but i had to say goodbye to it when i can no longer stand the dust that comes out of it. i had to switch to water filter vacs. so i got this duplex vac 14 wet/dry vacuum cleaner. its light, its powerful, and its pricey. but for me not to… Read more

sneeze every after 10 seconds makes it worth the price. great suction , easy to drag around dust comes out of the machine

Excellent – I love this vacuum - had a couple of cheaper ones previously and you definitely get what you pay for! Would definitely buy again. A great upright which is my personal preference over a barrel style vacuum; really powerful suction - picks up everything; no bags to buy and a *truly* washable filter (cheap washable filters are, in my experience,… Read more

crap) The telescope wand is a bit tricky to use compared to the barrel style Dysons - for my purposes it would be better not to have the rigid part in the wand and only have the attachment be rigid, pricey when I bought it three years ago but prices are much more reasonable now

Excellent – Despite the huge price tag we have not regretted buying this magnificent piece of machinery. It is so simple to use the results speak for themselves. Usually my wife does the vacuming but since we've bought this one I am more than happy to do it. It's fast, hassle free and does the best job. Our carpets and home has never been cleaner. Thankyou Mr… Read more

Dyson!! Everything especially the volume of rubbish it collects from carpet. No draging a barrel around anymore!!

Excellent – This is an awesome vacuum cleaner. It sucks up dirt you didn't even know was there. The upright vacuum system can be used to cover most of the floor and then you can use the ingenious hose system to get into those hard to reach areas. All the accessories click onto the vacuum in various places so you don't have loose fittings lying around in your… Read more

cupboard. The bagless system is also easy to use. I can recommend this vacuum cleaner highly enough. Compact, Powerful, Easy to Use

Excellent – This is a fantastic vacuum that does it's job really well. My husband even vacuums now. We loved ours so much that 2 of our family member's bought the same vacuum's after trying ours. It has useful accessories and is easy on your back. Easy to remove the rubbish and it sucks really well. I love everything about this vacuum! Nothing at all

Good – This Dyson vacuum lives up to the companies high standard. It has great suction that will lift just about anything. The bonus of not having a bag makes it easy to clean. It can be a little heavy to push at times depeding on the floors surface but once you get used to it and master the different levels the head can be set to it isn't such a… Read more

problem. Dyson also supplies a great warranty which they are very fast to honor A very powerful vacuum cleaner that holds many great features A bit heavy to push and can be hard to get into small places