Dyson DC37C
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Useless as an ashtray on a motorcycle! – I had a Dyson vacuum cleaner for a number of years and despite replacing thr turbo head it worked well. However we had ne carpet laid in April and as I was vacuuming up the small pieces left after laying, the Dyson caught fir. I bought a DC37C as a replacement. But it doesnt even suck up any lint from socks or other small cotton pieces. When I… Read more
approached Dyson about this I get told that this is acceptable and that I should pay out $130 for a triggerhead which may help! "Our vacuums never run out of suck" is the sales pitch. It doesn't say "but only if you buy all the extras at rediculous costs".
Origin is definitely the best one – No so sure why they discontinued this one but honestly the best vacuum. clean and powerful. will suck up everything and anything. great handle to pick up the vacuum and easy to clean. I tried the other cable ones and I feel like it is not the same. hopefully mine will never break. Show details
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Rocket like suction power for hard floors and incredible for sills, tracts, cobwebs etc – Straight from the kick off, if you prefer corded vacuums, have hard floors and want one that's lighter yet powerful--the DC37C Origin is a slick vacuum. One that genuinely took me by storm, with a head spinning 260 air watts, this thing could rocket launch to Lá Luna--and the good news is, this translates when you are using it on the floor, via… Read more · 1
the hose directly or via the wand; boom! As someone who prefers the convenience of cordless vacuums but who first experienced Dyson via the DC01 and other upright vacuums, I finally satisfied the urge to try some barrel and ball vacuums out. Firstly, a DC23 was taken 'on loan' from a house moving mate; and he's not getting it back! Jokes aside, while the offer was made, and ultimately I don't need it, I do use it, and I will review it (at a later date) and this DC37C for the following reasons;
+ Cordless vacuums aren't for everyone, and while popular, there's still a crowd who prefer barrel or upright cleaners, and from their humble beginnings with the DCO1, Dyson are true masters in this field. Never got to try a DC02 barrel vacuum, but maybe the Dyson museum will have one we can get someday... + While the vacuum is discontinued, you can pick these up in some places and parts are really cheap online. It's good to taste and see, for this may suit you more than a cordless vacuum. Check out the size, feel, features and power and take it from there. + Dyson still offer barrel and upright vacuums with obscene levels of power, performance and features. So dipping your feet in the water may lead you to get a Dyson Ball or Cinetic Big Ball, but in truth, there's only 1 on Dyson's website, so as the headline warns, the end is nigh etc. + While Dyson stopped manufacturing corded vacuums in 2018 with the arrival of the Dyson V10 cordless vacuum, they are still available in many stores. This maybe your last chance in the next year or so to pick one up new and in warranty before having to go to the second hand market...
HENRY VS DYSON Released in 2011, just to give you some perspective, I was pushing a barrel vacuum around cleaning a furniture store back in 2019/2020, with awkward to fit bags and a top heavy barrel that went tumbling like Jack and Jill. So, how does the DC37C spin in comparison? While Humpty Dumpty Henry had a great fall and stays put, James Dyson's machine; + Self corrects. + Is bagless. + Powerful. + Lifetime HEPA filter. + A retractable lead. + A telescopic, adjustable wand. + Easy to use. + Less bulky. + Less heavy. + Less awkward to move thanks to its turning ball mechanism. + Adjustable suction power. + Energy efficient.
All this, and we are only just getting started. For the record, I aren't attacking Henry; granted, words were begrudgingly spoken (that I won't repeat) after attempting to change the bags. Also, the fact that the machine represented everything (outside of that alluring smiley face and huge bin) that one deplores about these sort of vacuum cleaners. But the Dyson was a breath of fresh air. While I do pick cordless vacuums for avoiding the extra drag and strain, Dyson have done a lot to make the experience more than just bearable. Let us re-examine 4 potential problems and the solutions:
- Tying up the power lead + No need; one handy button click and it automatically retracts.
- Machine falls over + It self rights itself and returns to position upon movement.
-Suction is too strong for selected items + Pull the toggle on the wand handle an the suction decreases.
- Attachments storage: + While no longer slotting onto the machine, you can attach the stair and combo brush to a clip (you may have to buy this separately)
- Blockages + Check your wand and your hose at both ends and clear with a stick. Check your vacuum head at the mouth. Do this for all other inlet points (such as where the bin connects) and clear. Do not overfill your bin past the max line. Empty your bin and tap the top clear of dirt and dust regularly to prevent build up. Clean your filter every 3 months. Never put on wet. Leave to dry thoroughly.
The ball (which houses the motor) is very manoeuvrable and tends to follow you rather well. While not heavy, it is more of a challenge than a corded or upright vacuum, but that is commonplace for any vacuum of this type. Miles better, though, than many of its competitors.
TELESCOPIC WAND AND POWER CABLE The telescopic wand does extend and the hose has a decent length, although with the power cable, while a respectable 6.5 meters, you always feel like you could use a little more. The more recent Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Multi-floor Extra offers 6.7 meters, which is much more pleasing.
PERFORMANCE AND FLOORS To the actual performance and there's a lot to be said. On hard floors, the suction power for attracting both fine dust and debris is excellent, and if it gets a little too much, the handle has a toggle which (if moved upwards) reduces the power. This is good if you want to vacuum light mats or rugs, but ultimately you will find yourself using this feature more when on carpets. So, to the bad news, this model Dyson came with a head for hard floors only, powered by the cyclonic air flow from the machine. If you want a turbo, motor driven head for carpets this has to be purchased separately. Using the hard floor head on carpets is not advisable as it isn't fit for purpose. However, such is the power and grooming of this turbine head that it is highly recommended that you get one, and if you have carpets then you are best getting a machine with both heads, as this Origin model is only for hard floors. Complaints will come pouring in no doubt about this but two responses; firstly, Dyson may cost more but you do get quality. Secondly, they have always been set up with different models offering one head, a second head or even a third if you include the mini motorized heads. This is constant across the range on both corded and cordless vacuums, and lets face it, while Dyson do make that plain, not everyone has a degree in Dysonology and simply misses such nuances. It is, therefore, essential that as when buying anything, you get in touch with Dyson directly or a Dyson dealer and find out what custom fit model you need for your floors and home.
FILTER, BIN AND DISMANTLING Everything comes apart pretty neatly. + The removable filter should be washed every 3 months. + The bagless bin attaches to the cyclone and releases with the push of a button. + The hose, telescopic wand and handle easily release via Dyson's clever pull and click tabs. The actual HEPA filter is housed near the motor and electrical components and lasts the lifetime of the machine (around 5 years) as does the washable filter. You are advised that this is only to be removed and replaced when the machine motor is removed. You would traditionally take it to a Dyson service centre for this, but as legacy machine, this may no longer be possible.
REDUCING SUCTION POWER The retractable power lead is super handy, but coolest of all is how you have other cleaning options. A common misunderstanding of Dyson's both corded and cordless machines that you cannot vacuum light rugs or mats. Yet in the case of even a corded Dyson, it's simply a matter of flicking the toggle upwards to reduce the suction and it's entirely possible without your turbine head stalling. Keep it forwards and don't go back, and you'll be alright.
CLEANING AT HEIGHT OR DOWN LOW Also, you can use the hose or the wand via attachments or without (in the long term, it's better to use an attachment on the wand to avoid strain) to easily clean window sills and tracks, fan blades or insects, cobwebs etc from above. The longer combi brush / crevice tool is amazing for this; better than the cordless vacuums in my experience. The stair tool is unbelievably small but ideal for smaller, tighter areas, and the brush is ideal for, erm, brushing. Unfortunately, the in house storage of the tools on the machine (such as on the DC23) is no longer provided, but this isn't a world ender as you can just buy a clip and its job done (I will have to check if one is already provided but don't have this information currently).
SUMMARY Besides such power and versatility, the machine conserves energy really rather well which is good for your pocket and the planet. In terms of weight, it's neither too heavy or too light, and while it can't compete with a cordless or upright vacuum for all out ease of movement, it does a pretty good job at making it as smooth a ride and experience as possible; I was expecting to be a lot more critical. One can't help but feel the tube is eventually going to go a cropper, but as Dyson stress test these things out thoroughly, you can rest assured that while nothing lasts forever, this is unlikely. So, in conclusion, don't rule out a corded vacuum as an option--and if you want one with a smaller cyclone (as Dyson offer bigger cyclones which no doubt offer even more power) then this model, if you are in a place with hard floors (wood, tiles etc) is a real performer. In the real world, as vacuuming stands in 2025, I would recommend if you want to start a corded vacuum journey, buy a secondhand one to try out or find a friend with one, and then if you love it, get to stores still with stock, try it, and if you love it, get the best deal you can and then at least you have the assurance of the newest model with a 2 year warranty in place.
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I was simply amazed!!! – I brought my first Dyson 8 years ago. The only reason i brought a Dyson is because my partner worked for Dyson and he was able to get a ex demo model cheap. So we thought why not. 8 years later and my Dyson has only just stopped. Not because it broke but because my cat chewed the chord LOL. I was devastated. I wasn't too keen on spending $500 on a… Read more
new one, plus i had all the accessories and the new models don't fit the older accessories so i was devastated. So i brought a cheap one from Kmart. For the first 2 weeks i used the cheap vacuum, and i thought it was OK, i have 2 cats and 2 dogs with carpet upstairs. I started to noticing a lot of pet hair on all my clothes which had never happened before, i also started sneezing a lot more then usual. Yesterday i was strolling through Bunnings and found an old Dyson model on sale for $379 the DC37. It looked very similar to my older model DC39. So without hesitation, i brought it. I immediately went home and thought i want to test this baby out, so i vacuumed upstairs and let me tell you i was absolutely shocked with what came out of my carpet (i had only vacuumed the day prior with my cheaper model vacuum) The amount of dirt and pet hair that filled the bin was disgusting. I couldn't believe the difference. AND BONUS!!! all of my old parts fit my new Dyson, and i now even have spare parts!! winning!!!
Like Usain Bolt, great for a short span of time – We purchased this model in November 2015 after receiving strong recommendations by family/friends to invest in one. The vacuum itself worked very well for just over two years. We utilised this vacuum for carpet and polished timber in a small home about three times a week at 15 minute intervals. The vacuum failed to turn unexpectedly in late… Read more
July 2018 with no signs or cause. We had the vacuum sent to the Dyson service centre in Perth for inspection. Once inspected the staff member accused us of vacuuming moist objects and water, not the case as we wiped down the cleaner prior to dispatch. It was also subjectively added that we'd used an extension cord whilst cleaning which apparently causes the vacuums cord to extend causing damage, also not the case as we've never used an extension cord in our tiny home.
Although the warranty had ran out by just over eight months I would of thought the $190 repair bill would of been honoured however not the case. Fairly poor in my opinion for a machine valued over $500 to fail in this small 2.5 year period.
My advice, Dyson appears to have a large slice in marketing however definitely steer clear for a more reliable brand.
Not all Vacuums Suck (Do you see what I did there?? Huh?) – When you hear the word "Dyson", what do you think? If you're a movie dork like me, you'll think "Dyson? Miles Dyson! The scientist in Terminator 2 who created Skynet which destroyed the world and invented Arnold Schwarzenegger! The Terminator films are awesome, even if director James Cameron definitely stole the story from a Harlan Ellison episode… Read more
of the old scifi tv series The Outer Limits! SCIFI FTW! WOO!"
If you're not a movie dork however, you'll most likely scream out "DYSON VACUUMS! This is fun, ask me more questions! Weeeeeee!"
The popularity of Dyson vacuums is much like the inexplicable obsession people have with cheese. One day you're 9 years old, eating dirt while falling out of trees and having confusing dreams about Sarah at school, and the next day you're in your 40's sitting around at dinner parties discussing the sucking power of your new Dyson vacuum while eating Camembert.
Like most normal people, I hate vacuuming, and that has led to my hatred of spending more than $100 on a vacuum cleaner, which has limited my buying power somewhat to cheap Chinese made knockoffs. Till now, I've made do with a flimsy rattling piece of plastic from Kmart that I'm pretty sure actually added dust to my rooms, and a $50 cheapy I bought along with milk and bread one night at Coles supermarket. Both these units lasted a couple of years each before they gave up working with an almost audible "Kill me... please kill me".
My wife, now sick of the children building dust forts, convinced me to buy a new vacuum, but this time to buy a good quality known brand, like proper people at dinner parties do.
Fastforward through 2 hours of stickershock at Harvey Norman, with me demanding the salesdrone throw bins of rubbish on their clean carpeted showroom floors to PROVE their machines worthiness in battle, and we finally settle on a low-mid range Dyson DC37C on special and yes use the Amex to get the bonus points thank you very much I really need a drink now.
So how does it perform? As much as I hate to admit this about an overpriced over-engineered bit of plastic - "Wow". On our old carpeted floor, the Dyson's suction power feels like it locks the brush head down to the floor and vacuums up dirt not just embedded deep down in the fibres, but also from the floorboards underneath and I'm pretty sure from the dirt beneath the foundations. Even when the too small dirt basket (I think that's the technical name) is full, the suction is still many times better than our old cheap vacuums, and it continues to work hard, demanding that you feed it even more dirt.
The construction is solid, with the ball design keeping it low to the ground and stable as you move around the room, and the weight is light enough so that you can pick it up by the large top handles and carry it around while cleaning behind cupboards, the corner of ceilings, etc. It only has two small additional attachments for small surfaces and dusting, but they've served my needs perfectly well. One improvement I believe they've made in the newer models since this one is with cleaning out the dirt basket. While very simple still, it isn't completely free from accidentally creating miniature dust storms when you dump it into a bin for the weekly council pickup, but that may also just be down to how infrequently we empty it. Emptying the vacuum ranks even lower than doing the vacuuming, and it's a game here to see how long we can go before someone cracks and finally does it.
So, if you're in the market for a dinner party conversation vacuum, definitely give the Dyson models a look in, and pair it with King Island Black Label Double Brie Cheese for the perfect combination.
Positive reviews
Lives up to its name but pretty ordinary – A few parts have started coming lose n it doesn't seem as strong as my previous Dyson but I've given it a super workout. Gets blocked easy but easy to unblock. Light n easy to swivel around. Only comes with basic brush head n two small attachments. No power head. Show details
great cleaning but heavy – This machine is a great option when you need to do intensive cleaning and a long run ! -it has excellent suction power; easy to keep clean and comes with a good warranty and spare parts service. I prefer a wireless vacuum when needing to do short on the spot cleaning but for a large house and for more detailed cleaning - windows, sofa , corners etc.... great to use !! Show details
A+ – Light and easy to move around and clean. It alwats clean the floor good and is a lot better to use were the stand up on put alot of stress in the risk when turning so the smaller vacum is a lot better and easyer to use. Glad i got it Show details
Negative reviews
Great but to heavy – Great vacation, but it's way to heave to lift up and down stairs, hope there is a lighter one available When my one breaks down, does clog up easy with the flimsy filters Show details
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Quality issues – Worked well for a while but a few issues. Blockages at throat of barrel very difficult to get to. Dust container flimsy with the catch breaking and need to use duct tape to keep it together. Finally after two years and two months and getting my daughter to vacuum the upstairs carpet there was a huge roaring sound and the smell of smoke. I thought… Read more
she was responsible but further investigation by my husband found an internal part of the machine had dislodged into the motor. Haven’t bothered to contact Dyson as I have seen how difficult it is to get a refund especially as it was just out of warranty and we have opened the machine which probably voided any claim we might have had under consumer law. Just disappointed really.
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Dyson got it wrong with this one – This is our second Dyson vacuum cleaner. The first lasted a long time and we loved it. This one is not as good, but it was less expensive. It does come with attachments, but unlike our first one, they don’t attach to the body of the cleaner when not in use, so we usually have to wander the house looking for them. It also doesn’t seem to work as… Read more
well on carpet as our first one either (on tiles it’s fine though). The third main issue I have with it is that it tips over more easily that the first. In between the first Dyson and this one we had a $75 vacuum from Kmart which really sucked (and not in the way you want a vacuum to suck). I think this model is discontinued now, but none-the-less, if you are accustomed to a more expensive Dyson, you may be disappointed by this one, but if you’ve never had a Dyson before, you may love this one. If you see it second-hand for a lot less than the $500 new price tag, it might be worth it.
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Recent reviews
Another rubbish dyson product – This was the second dyson we bought, and I was equally unimpressed by either, admittedly the previous dyson was better but that was an upright. We have a dog, and this machine is completely ineffective on carpet. We purchased turbine heads which did make it better however the major issue with dysons was blockages in the throat before the barrel.… Read more
Constant struggle with this and it can't be disassembled easily either. I have learnt the best machines for pets are bagged and have proper power heads, a separate motor to power the heads. Yep, paying for bags is annoying, but it's better than cleaning filters after every use which you almost need to do if you have pets. Switched to a hoover alergy now. Much more suction and a thousand times better at removing dog hair from carpet compared to the turbine head.
Very disappointed – This vacuum has lost most of its suction after 2 years of use. I've kept the filter clean and have checked for blockages. All clear. This vacuum does not live up to the brand reputation at all. Show details
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Disappointed – Had mine for 3 years and after one year my core is so twisted it can't be fixed after 2 years my wand handle has snapped in 2 places and duct taped together so I can still use it! Not sure what to do with a new vaccum now. I have always looked after it also and kept it clean Show details
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Disappointed on the quality of my Dyson – I had a Dyson for nearly 10 years, it was amazing. I really felt it was well constructed and built to last (I can’t believe it lasted that long). About 12 months ago I purchased a new Dyson (similar to the old one), fully expecting it to be the same quality as my old one. Unfortunately it doesn’t compare, it doesn’t clean as well, it’s very… Read more
plastic, the wheel cover feel off, it just doesn’t seem to be built to the same standard. I don’t think I’ll be buying Dyson again. :(
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Disappointed – I had a Dyson vacuum in the previous 10 years, which I was extremely happy with. I chose to purchase a Dyson again but this time I am disappointed. The issue is the brush head which does not perform like the old one. Anything bigger than dust gets pushed along rather than sucked up. It sucks from the sides but not the front. It makes it very… Read more
difficult to use on tiled stairs. I find I have to go over sections multiple times to pick up crumbs or sand. It performs better on carpet where the brush is not an issue.
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Brilliant Vacuum – Changed over to Dyson a few years ago and i am so pleased i did, this Vacuum works brilliant and never had any issues. 4 years and still very impressed. Hopefully will get at least a good life span from it, Thank you Dyson engineering, your product has made a big difference to my life. Show details
I thought I always did a thorough job when I vaccumed my carpets until I bought this Model Dyson. Yo – Not really. If I bump it on the wall maybe. I think the bottom is heavy enough to keep it ballanced. I've had cheap ones in the past from different brands get twisted and tip over. But not my Dyson. I'm really thrilled to own one. When it's time to upgrade I'll go Dyson all the way. Show details
2 years 10 months - motor burned out? – Yesterday vacuum tipped over and shortly afterwards made a strange sound and the smell of an electrical fire started: no more vacuum. Called Dyson and being 10 months out of warranty, I'm up the proverbial creek; not what you expect from a $400 product. Best they could offer was a free shipping service to get it to their servicing centre but I… Read more
will still be liable for any repair costs (minimum $85 labour before parts, never mind the cost of a new motor). Clever move on Dyson's part they get their dead machines back, make it economically unviable to repair and get parts they can use on other warranty/refurbishment repairs, plus they can investigate the reasons for the failure for further product development - doesn't help the consumer who forked out a premium for a product that wasn't.
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This is hands down the best vacuum i have ever owned. No effort required, just turn on and it works – No issues with tipping over. The only suggestion i would make is that the cord be a wee bit longer. I have had this machine for about 6 years and it still works as well as the day i purchased it. The best thing is that i have several cats and a dog and this machine picks up hair with no problem what so ever. Show details
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A great job! – This vac does a fabulous job in all my floors. It’s light weight, powerful and cleans beautifully. I was blown away the first time I used it to see how much better it worked than my previous vacuum cleaner. This cleaner does tip over occasionally but is easy to fix upright again., Show details
Great for pet hair – It's a light weight vacuum with a big barrel for dust collection. It's got a tile or carpet option and plenty of different attachments to use for e.g.. cleaning the car or the crevice in between cupboards. It sux... really good. I use it for pet hair on wooden floor boards and tight grain carpet. Works well for me Show details
This is awesome – I love this product it is by far the best item I have purchased in a long time, I am happy as and would definitely buy another dyson product again. It still sucks like the day I brought it and that's with the kids vaccuming up anything and everything. We'll done to dyson for sure Show details
Great Product – Had an issue it tipping over And had motor blow up within a few months of owning but Dyson were quick to repair and post back and even extended the cord length and made sure everything was perfect. Sucks great on tiles and also carpet Amazing product want to buy a cordless Show details
Great Vaccuum – This is a great vacuum! It’s got great suction, it sucks up so much dirt. It does tip over from time to time but it’s no big deal. We have been looking at a stick vacuum though, it can be a lot to lug around. But overall a great vacuum. Show details
love it – My vacuum has tipped over a few times when I hit the corner of walls. however as a user it is often more my fault for not watching where i lead the vacuum cleaner and getting it caught on either the cord on the corner and in steading going back moving the unit I pull on the nozzle. Show details
What a waste of money – I was very excited when I found myself in the position to be able to afford a ‘high end’ vacuum cleaner, which this model of the Dyson range purports to be..... The poorly designed system for emptying and reattachment of the waste collection bin is a nightmare to deal with again and again and again.... EVERY time you have to empty said bin. Almost… Read more
out of sight and certainly almost out of reach this is a connection system designed to frustrate and annoy the end users. You know, US, the customers.....I am a 65 year old woman who has run a domestic cleaning business in the past so I’ve used and been exposed to many a different vacuum cleaner. It doesn’t suck up dirt etc any better than a $200 model of other brands I have used. I feel slightly used myself here, as though I’ve paid for the brand and NOT the promised performance. Save your hard earned money and look elsewhere, I wish I had.
Great vacuum but over rated – Great vacuum and I must say I do love it but I personally think theres pretty good competition out there now for vacuum cleaners that won’t set u back as much as Dyson does. Does tend to tip over when full and does get lots of dust / dirt built up in the filter which is kinda hard to fully clean out. Show details
A breeze – Brought my Dyson at big w. Was sure I wasted my money till I tried it out. Amazing vaccines.easy to push wheels nicely round the house. sucks fabulously on all surfaces. A little bit tricky to empty the first few times . Packs away nicely. You'll be suprised at the dirt it fi ds Show details
Dyson Review – Still working after 6 years of service. Its a bit clunky on the storage capability but i know that this vacuum will get the job done right, each and every time. The attachments are easy to snap on and off and i ended up buying an extra wood floor attachment that works well on tiles. Show details
It’s ok – A little heavy to use on carpet tips over clogs up easy probably the worst Dyson I’ve had not a fan at all.... ... expensive and worst birthday present my husband has ever brought me not impressed will never buy a Dyson ever again Electrolux for the win! Do not buy. Show details
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