Dyson DC19

Easy work around – Dyson DC 19,Turbine head original part number 906565-30. Over the years had pulled it apart,cleaned it many many times and the plastic base skirt was damaged discoloured,head was due for replacement. Knowing the original part not available so, Ordered original Dyson Turbine head part number 906565-35 Head tube fittings differ but Was just a… Read more

simple swap over from old body to new head using a size 15 Torx bit removing (5) screws. Works like brand new,an easy work around.

Bad suction – The suction on my dc19 was terrible. I bought a new head for it but it's still the same. It just rolls over and back on the carpet. It may as well be plugged out Show details

Planned Obsolescence? – After 9 years, the motor on my faithful but very expensive Dyson DC19 died with a cough and the smell of burnt electrics. I contacted their service centre to see what my options were regarding a repair only to be told that the DC19 is now a "retired" machine, with no parts available for repairs. I was offered a 25% discount on the RETAIL price… Read more

of a new Dyson, which was pleasing to hear, but given the price of their products even 25% off leaves the Dyson still an expensive purchase. This could be an attractive proposition, if one could be sure that the product was a little more robust. It is not unreasonable to expect that a highly engineered and high priced product to have some longevity factored into it's construction. The only conclusion I can draw is that to save a few cents at the time of purchase, the engineering did not extend to the motor. I have a 25 year old Panasonic still going well, which begs the question why can't Dyson engineer the motors on their vacuums to be likewise. Reading these pages it would seem my case is not an isolated case, rather, it would seem to be the rule.

Lasted the distance – Our Dyson DC19 just died after 8 years of faithful service (purchased June 2008). This vacuum cleaner has lived through several house moves, renovations, 2 dogs and the usual dust from a 3 person household. It is quite heavy and bulky but from what I've read in other reviews, these older models are more robust than the current ones. I've… Read more

called the Service Centre (in Brisbane) and they suspect the motor has burned out and will cost $155 to replace. There was a burnt smell and spluttering sound. This includes the part ($80), labour ($65) and shipping back to me ($10). They could also arrange an Australia Post label so that I could drop off to the post office where they will collect it. They will have a look at the machine first, give you a quote and if you decide not to proceed they send back the machine free of charge.

Thought about replacing the motor but have just bought a new vacuum instead (Miele which has so much more suction, though it is a bagged vacuum). Still, I'll be sad to see this Dyson go as it was very reliable. The customer service from Dyson is also pretty good.

Excellent customer support – My DC19 turbine head stopped working after 5 years and 10 months. I got onto the Dyson website and asked them if they could help me and so they did. they replaced my Turbine head with a brand new one at a fraction of the cost it would have cot me to replace it thought Harvey Norman. Unfortunately 2 months later the motor blew up so I was expecting… Read more ·  1

to buy a new vacuum cleaner and the cost to replace my vacuum was in the region of $450 so I thought why not phone Dyson and see what they could do for me. They gave me and approximate quote and I sent it to them. I got the Vacuum cleaner back. Look like new with a few new parts including the motor and runs like brand new. The total cost for the new motor and courier delivery there and back = $165. If I have to pay that money every six years for a quality vacuum cleaner every 6 years I'm okay with that.

I had a Kirby rep in my house some years ago and he pitted my old Dyson DC05 against his Kirby. I did prove one thing, that was his Kirby didn't do any better job than my Dyson( Incidently the DC05 is still going) At +/- $5000 I just could not see the justification in buying something that I use once a week for an hour. I have used Miele's, Electrolux's, Hoover's and there isnt a vacuum cleaner in that class that comes close to the Dyson. It is simply the best value for money and highest quality vacuum I have ever used.

I passed on the DC05 to my daughter who is using it in her home and it hasnt missed a beat. Great product dyson.

Best Vacuum ever! – I've had this vacuum nearly 12 years paid 399 for it at the time on special. Such a shame Dyson don't make them like they used to! Recently purchased the animal cincetic and return it, terrible quality. Great customer service but. Dyson please return to the way you used to make them!!  Show details

13 years still like off the showroom floor – Have moved around a lot in 13 years. Used on carpet, tiles, wood, concrete, rubber and many more. Has never missed a beat. A little bulky and noisy but the suction is epic. Well worth the money at the time of purchase. Show details

11yrs old and going strong – Used once a week for 11 years. Lots of stairs, carpets, hard floors, long human hair and multiple homes. Flaw 1: not perfect with big bits (need to lift and place head onto them or remove head altogether). Flaw 2: a bit awkward to vac stairs. Pros: very effective suction for 11 years - the grime it pulled out of carpet each time I’d moved in to a… Read more

new place was phenomenal and disgusting. Easy to use and maintain. It also helped reducing my asthma at home. I had one fault with the machine 2.5 years in, the turbine head stopped spinning. Dyson replaced within the week (out of warranty) free of charge. No issue since. I’m refurbing it this week with third-party filters and a clean. About to add a v10 or V11 to the household thanks to my Dyson experience to date.

Good machine but with no spare part it is useless!!! – 10 years on and Dyson cannot provide me with pre and post filters whoch cost around $40 together. Instead, I was told to outsource them from Dyson Uk or buy another machine with 25% off!!!! The issue here is that why I should pay another $700-800 for. New machine while my current machine works and only need $40 worth of parts?? I found it very Un… Read more

Ethical by Dyson for not providing spare parts and forces its customers to purchase another machine which would end of being “partless” in so many years and the story continues on. Bery happy with the machine itself but extremely disapointed with the tactic Dyson uses to sell its products.

I was even told by Dyson Customer service that I dont have to buy another Dyson product!!! What a great way of keeping their loyal customer.

8 years old no parts available – Tried to order a new turbine head for my bc19 vacuum cleaner,advised no longer available,I then enquired about any other type of carpet tool and advised no longer available .They then offered me 25% off new unit. Built in obsolescence a great way to make money. I won't buy another Dyson.  Show details

good for 5 years ONLY – Bought a Dyson DC19 about 5 years ago. It blew up on me last week, really disappointed as I knew I would have to dispose of it in a eco friendly way which costs $$ and is a pain in the butt. I really thought when I bought it, it may well be the only vacuum I will ever have to buy as I do when I buy high end brands. Pros- suctioned well (when… Read more

emptied first), bagless, sturdy enough to stomp on for start and throw around.

Cons- smelly, loud, broke within 5 years, scratched hardwood floors

Instead of buying this brand again and after looking at the latest model and reading reviews I've decided against Dyson and instead bought a Vacuum at a equivalent price the 'Miele 09983750 Complete C3 Comfort TotalCare PowerLine Vacuum Cleaner' wish me luck :)

Stands the test of time – Had it for a decade and still like new. That's quality! Show details ·  1

Best vac I've ever owned – Bought this 2nd hand and it's never missed a beat. This vacuum is light to handle, runs and swivels smoothly from wooden and tiled floors to carpeted rugs picking up everything in its path including hair. Yes hair, have family of girls with long hair. Never had a blockage to deal with and no tangled hair to dislodge from a brush. Emptying it… Read more

afterwards is the easiest thing ready to go for the next time use. The pressure trigger on the handle for lighter cotton blend rugs when I don't need full suction is great. It's powerful but quiet compared to previous vacuums and doesn't take up much space to store away. I hope this keeps running for many more years to come.

Perfect type of vacuum – Best for getting rid of babys crumbs on all types of flooring and carpets. Dosent lose suction and collects hair from the pets aswell. No issues with vacuum tipoing over as swivelling around Show details

A great vacuum – I have mostly timber floors and so to have a vacuum be able to clean them well is important. The floor tool is a must for this vacuum - I brought mine separately. It's a little noiser than I would like and I can't get parts from Dyson anymore which is disappointing. Show details

12 Years & Going Strong – We Love our Dyson. Great investment that we can’t live without. It is great on carpet and on our new floor boards. We’ve used it inside and our outdoor entertaining area. It’s great with the attachments for the car as well. We purchased extra filters when we bought it so we can rinse and still use it without stopping.  Show details

Doesn’t suit tall people – I find this machine excellent. However like most vacuum cleaners the “wand” or the bit you run over the floor needs to form a seal between the head and the floor to get full suction. If you’re tall, you have to bend over to achieve the right angle and get head in full contact with the floor to be effective. Otherwise, you’ll leave a gap around the… Read more

head of the brush and air will leak in.

If you’re 150 cm tall then the length of the wand is perfect. If you’re 195cm tall, then this cleaner doesn’t match your body height. I dare say the latest models,would be just as bad.

Best vacuum ever – Used this Dyson for 10 years now, and is still going strong. Never missed a beat. Would only ever buy a Dyson now if this one ever packs it in. It's fairly heavy and noisy, but can't fault the suction whether its on carpet or floorboards, and that's what its all about. I also do the venetian blinds and mattresses.  Show details

Best vacuum I've ever had – The only bad thing about this vacuum is that it has lifted my expectations and to this day I have not found a better vacuum. If there was one single item I could bring back to life other than my pet fish Bill who jumped out of its tank when I was 4 it would be this model!  Show details

Can't live without my dyson – My Dyson DC 19 is still going strong after 5 years of daily use. I've used my dyson on both carpets, tiles and wooden floors. The filter only needs cleaning every 6 months or so and is so easy to do. The suction is still fantastic. I love my dyson.  Show details

Highly recommend – I found my Dyson in a skip bin which had a burnt out motor. i replaced the motor for $45 which I found on eBay and 30 minutes to install. That was 5 yrs ago and still runs absolutely fine. The negative reviews I really don't understand as my Dyson is awesome  Show details

Solid suction – Great product with Solid carpet suction. Bought secondhand and replaced filters and checked motor. Better built then the newer dyson, similar in weight. Great parts support if you are diy otherwise just by new with warranty. I am not a dyson fanboy though and would not pay new prices for his product!  Show details

Lost the love of my life today DC19 – I have excessive hoovering habits and also use it for my work as a private cleaner. My DC19 died today after 8 solid years hard graft! Daisy did me so well only disappointed I spent 70£ on parts last week that my dog ate and this week she blew up mid flow of use. Much ♥️Dyson

Brilliant while it lasted!! – loved it while it went - then out of the blue, just smelt of hot electrical smell, and could see changes in ON/OFF switch, spluttering noise as well. very scary! BUT the suction continued just the same. We put it away for fear of fire or worse, but I have read reviews stating it can probably be fixed if I send it to them. will try in their business hours as this would be very acceptable to me.

Avoid Dyson I would say – I heard a lot about Dyson so when I could spare the $800 I went and got DC19 and DC 31. While DC19 amazed us with what it pulled out of carpets after we had Kambrook, the DC 31 felt like $300 toy good for picking up crumbs from the table. They both 4+ years old and honestly hardly used as kids moved out and there is rare need to vacuum. DC 31 is… Read more

still useless, I tried it on the salt yesterday from the carpet after wine was spilled and had to drag the big one out as it would take forever.

DC 19 still has great suction power but after 3 years the tiny, tiny plastic fan broke inside the turbo head making it non functional. Dyson made it not replaceable - even that DYI repair would be around $2 if only they would sell the fans. I emailed Dyson and was treated like a pest - we don't sell any fans, just go and get new head. So $129 head only lasts 3 years? There is tons of posts on the net regarding that head.

Now not only I'm stuck with vacuum cleaner which can't do carpets anymore but even if I was in the position to pay $129 EVERY 3 years or less for new head they actually discontinued it from sales forcing customers into buying the whole new vacuum cleaner.

No more Dyson for me. Miele may be more expensive and less aesthetically but from what I read and heard they at least have proper customer service and stand behind their product.

Shame on you Dyson

Stay away, complete rubbish motor blew AFTER 2 YEARS – Paid $450. Developed a burning smell just when out of manufacturer's warranty, was advised that the Motor needs to be replaced. Had only seen light use - twice a month if that. How can such an expensive vacuum have issues after 2 years. Had taken out extended warranty, but the company (Clive Peeters) went under and can't get my receipt.

Let down by dyson, in a puff of smoke – I had a dyson DC19Y brought from Harvery Norman, the unit is only just 7 years old and hasnt done lots of work, all my kitchen and dinning Area is tiled and only a small lounge and hall way Area Carpeted, plus bedrooms, the vacuüm cleaner is used less than once a week and today it made lots of crackling sound and in a puff of smoke the unit is… Read more

Now dead, the filters get washed and Well Dried Every 6 months or less and the dirt collector washed every month, why is it that such a good brand has died so quickly, I look after it well and it looks brand new, this was my first Dyson, brought brand new when I moved into my new home, what a let down, these are not a cheap and there reputation for being a long lasting vacuum clean has me wondering what I do now, I've been let down by Dyson.

Why did a unit that did not do much work just stop like that, very unhappy with Dyson.

Bring back the DC19 !!!! As good as it get for a bagless vacuume cleaner – I've now owned this DC19 unit for 6 years and no problems what so ever, except the motor just went on me ... Ho Hum!. After investigation the motor brusher disintegrated and stopped working, I figure I may as well replace the whole motor as the brushes cost ~25% of the motor. New motor brushes = $20 (eBay 2015 non Dyson) New motor = $73 (eBay… Read more ·  1

2015 non Dyson)

This unit was great, very sturdy, well-built did & did not break easily. You'd have to go very hard on it break it physically. I would buy another without hesitation ... but they don't make them anymore.

My wife decided to buy a 2nd Dyson the DC54 filter less multi floor model and it is not a touch on as well built as the DC19. I think somebody in the Dyson factory got a bonus for reducing production costs & components cost saving.

i intend to write a review about that model as well the DC54 & it will only be getting 1 Star, i'm expecting it to break within the year.

Bring back the DC19 !!!!

5cyears for the price - not good enough – I have had this vacuum for 5 yrs and the motor just blew today in a big puff of smoke. I have tiles and floorboards throughout house and no carpet so it dosnt have to work that hard. Used to get 10 - 15 yrs from my Electrolux and will probably go back to that brand. Dyson look like they have an obsolescence time built into them as others have said the same thing.

Awesome machine – Purchased my dyson several years ago. Still going so well I went and bought a DC35 as well. Both are still going great. The two minor problems I had were fixed by Dyson with a minimum of fuss and simplicity. I wish a bought a dyson steam mop instead of a monster Good suction, maneuverability, glides under objects  Show reply

Blown motor and cracked turbine head – We purchased this unit several years ago for about $799 from Harvey Norman, originally because they are known to be strong and good for pet hair. Short of it's 2 year warranty the motor blew. We had it repaired from a Dyson dealer and it was ok from then on. In the last year the turbine head stopped working so my husband took a look at it and… Read more

found an internal part had cracked. We had to go to Harvey Norman again to purchase a new head for $120. From our experience i wouldn't purchase another Dyson. Excellent suction, bagless Not reliable, too expensive

Broken Hearted - over cracked Vacuum Head – We purchased the DC19 4 years ago (with extended 2 yr warranty) and it has worked a treat all this time. Then one month after extended warranty runs out the head 'Flat Out Tool' cracked in the thickest part, unbelievable!. We trusted the Dyson brand so we thought we would replaced the head with the Dyson Turbine head - once delivered we discovered… Read more

that the Turbine Head does not fit our DC19 Dyson Vacuum. Now we stuck with an unusable vacuum and a brand new turbine head [$150 AUD] that doesn't fit.

We are very reluctant to spend another $900 AUD on a Dyson product, after this experience. The suction of the vacuum is still good, even after more than 4 years. The head 'Flat out tool' - cracked, even though it was always used and treated with care.

Only lasted 4.5 years – Our Dyson was a wedding gift. It was always a little hard to vacuum with, never gliding over the carpet. Suction was always good and I loved not using bags. But when it died this month after 4.5 years, I was disappointed and am now reluctant to buy another Dyson if $700 only lasts that long. Compact Difficult to use, lack of glide with carpet head, short life

Noisy and dead after 4years – The wife brought this very expensive ($500AUD) on an impulse. It had such a high pitch whine from day one I couldn't be in the same room. It did work well I have to admit but made a few noises and a burning plastic smell and a puff of smoke. Dead! Would expect longer life for the money and dyson. good suction. easy to clean short life. High pitch whine. very expensive.

Poor performance for the money – We have had a Dyson DC19 vacuum cleaner for the past 3 years and, for the money, it is not an impressive cleaner! We purchased it new so we did not inherit someone else's problems. It does not perform anywhere near as well as we had expected and nowhere near as well as an equivalently priced Miele or comparable vacuum. And it is way noisier… Read more

(especially with the turbo head attached...it literally screams, and can be heard two houses away when used on a timber floor). On many occasions I have tried to establish why this head is so noisy but there appears to be nothing wrong with it...it is just a badly designed piece of equipment, with the brush roller rotating around one central bearing and being free to simply flop around in the head housing at either end. Vacuuming performance is adequate on carpet, but only just...it will not remove dog hair from carpets and because of its peripheral brush design in the cleaning head it tends to push material around a smooth or tiled floor, rather than pick it up.

The overall design is overly complicated with lots of nooks and crevices which seem to add nothing to the operation. It is almost as though Dyson have concentrated on a visual design brief rather than a functional one! I have had the machine looked at by a professional serviceman but was told there is nothing wrong with it....what you see is what you get!

We have given it three years and really don't want to put up with it any longer. I have in the past few weeks had the opportunity to try two other good quality makes of vacuum and both perform considerably better than the Dyson.

If this vacuum was at the lower end of the cost scale I would be more inclined to accept it but, it was one of the most expensive vacuums on the market when we bought it and we are really disappointed.

Would not recommend... Compact Poor performance, difficult to adequately clean