Best Dyson Barrel Vacuum Cleaners

The advertising data says "Maintenance Free", but it isn't. If you want to clean the HEPA filter its impossible unless (a) you have the right tools… Read more

and (b) you are mechanically minded, because it involves a complete tear-down of the ball. The filter is buried deep inside, and after two years of use it was absolutely clogged with dust and animal fur; in fact it was so bad that it necessitated replacement, at $129! After two years of use it also developed a loud whining noise, which I took to be the motor bearing, so while I had gone to the trouble of spending hours disassembling the vacuum, I thought I would replace the motor bearing. Nope, you have to buy a whole new motor and mounting pan at $99 - thanks Dyson, so much for "maintenance free"! No I do not recommend this vacuum.