Dyson V7 Animal
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If You have a pet you need this Vacuum – Dyson V7 Animal Vacuum, used the Dyson on both porcelain tiles, solid timber floors and carpets. On the tiles and wooden flooring It picked up all the hair, and general particles easily without a problem, however the carpets took a little long to clean, but the finish was good. The battery life was good if you had it set to High Suction, but… Read more
diminished quickly when set to Maximum Suction. In saying that, I found that High Suction did the job effortlessly, even though I used the Max Suction more out of curiosity than need. You pay a bit more for a Dyson but the quality and results were well worth it
This product is not perfect, but very close too!! – As an injured worker. I needed a light easily used vac for carpet & vinyl floors,its quite & efficient, a little hard to clean out properly, I've had it a couple of years with no problems it was a BigW special although not cheap well worth every penny Show details
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I received a used vacuum cleaner – I purchased a brand new Dyson V7 Animal vacuum cleaner from Dyson's website. But I received a used vacuum cleaner. I emailed the photos to Dyson, Dyson replied it is normal and it's their new way of package. It will be in the same condition if they exchange a new one to me. Show details
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Wouldn't buy another Dyson – I have had this Dyson V7 Animal for a few years now and while it does a decent job for the price I paid back in 2017 ($399.99), the amount of trouble I've had to deal with this has been unbearingly annoying. Here are the major issues: 1. Battery falls flat super quick after the first year, never overcharged. 2. I have had the bin/cyclone serviced… Read more
(possibly replaced?) 3 times by Dyson as it fails to open. The bin hinge/bottom flap won't release no matter how hard I pull the red release above the cyclone - I could even pull the entire cyclone out before the bin even releases. I've had to manually pry open the transparent clip to release the flap underneath the bin cannister each time to release. I've read forums that this is a common issue and tried some solutions mentioned but none have worked. I noticed that the red release mechanism by the bin flap doesn't actually move when I trigger the top release mechanism either which I believe is the cause of this issue.
I have purchased another brand's handheld stick vacuum this year and for a fraction of the cost of a new Dyson, it does just as well (if not better).
I have been converted! – Ok. So I needed a new portable stick vac and like most people, I use product reviews to help me make my decision - I do not take this lightly. After a few weeks of endless searching, asking the right questions, asking friends and family, I decided that I was going to take the plunge and buy the Dyson V7 animal. I must admit I was hesitant. The… Read more · 1
seemingly high price made me nervous. I knew it will put a dent in my pocket.
Other stick vacuums on the market were sometimes heavily reduced in price when on special. Some with bonus or cash-back incentives. Dyson rarely does. But I scanned the webpages & cataloged & finally the Vacuum Gods answered my prayers- Big W had it on sale! Yaa!
My current (expensive) vacuum cleaner doesn't remove pet hair & isn’t a cordless stick vac, unlike the V7 animal or any “animal” range claims that it can..
The “max suction” button is a bonus, but reduced the running time by about 1/2. Bearing that in mind it’s a compensation I’m willing to take to remove pesky cat hairs!
We have it proudly mounted the docking station - I highly recommend this as it makes charging & storing so much easier.
The docking station holds the mini motor head tool & the combination tool.
I’m disappointed that I cannot have the actual vacuum head & wand attached while it’s on the charging dock. Since this is the main part that is constantly to be used! With the other 2 smaller attachments behind, the mini motor head gets in the way & it won’t allow you to clip in! it doesn’t fit- a design flaw that someone has overlooked. I’m quite happy to offer any assistance to the Dyson team regarding problem.
So I’ve had to buy & attach wall brackets to hang the vacuum head attachment off. I clip in & out every time. Only time will tell if these clips are heavy duty- fingers crossed!
Overall I’m happy with my purchase. I highly recommend it especially if you have pets.
A Pleasant Surprise – I recently retired my 10 year old model and took advantage of a very good price Big W was offering. I found that this model incorporated several design improvement. The dust bin is much easier to empty. The new mechanism ensures that all of the dust is expelled, whereas the old one often seemed to retain hard-to-get-at dirt. The time during… Read more
which the charge is retained seems much longer. I have a large house and one charge is sufficient to clean all rooms. The cleaning efficiency seems improved also - I don't think my house has got dirtier, but the dust canister appears to fill up quicker. I have rugs, carpet and wooden floors. I do find that carpets are easier to clean with this machine than wooden floors. The cleaning head misses some sections of the timber flooring and I find that I may need to mop these to ensure that all dust is removed. Another improvement would be the retention of the "bleeder" valve, which is no longer a feature. Sometimes the suction is too strong for delicate jobs and some means of reducing suction would be useful. I don't know why this function has been abandoned. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase. It is good to find a company which clearly has a mission to improve existing offerings. After sales service is also a strong company value.
Positive reviews
Great little vacuum – Light weight and so easy to maneuver with one hand. Works very well on rugs and carpets to collect pet hair. Only downside I found is that the battery life is very short. Show details
I vacuum all the time now – So easy to use. Light weight. Could even vacuum when I had back pain. I vacuum all the time now. Love that I don't have to bother with a cord and having to find somewhere to plug it in around the house. Show details
Perfect and light n easy almost no effort to vacuum the house – Have laminate timber, carpet (low), rugs and concrete (Garage) vacuum's all of these surfaces very well. Show details
Negative reviews
Terrible vacuum cleaner – I was told buy a Dyson it will change your life, what a disappointment. Purchased as advertised great for animal fur/hair. Underwhelming and not worth the cost, after 3 years of disappointment I’m heading to another brand that works as is advertised. Show details
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Appalling device – Used daily. Battery failed within warranty period. Dyson replaced the battery which again failed just outside the warranty. They are obviously using low grade lithium batteries. Not acceptable for such an expensive vacuum. Show details
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Virtually disposable. Don’t expect it to last more than a couple of years before something breaks – My grandmother had a vacuum cleaner that she used for years before passing it on to my mother, who used it for nearly 20 years before upgrading. That was nearly 30 years of perfect operation from a vacuum cleaner that cleaned just as well - if not better - than a modern cleaner. At some point, we all got convinced that regularly replacing poorly… Read more
designed and made vacuum cleaners is normal.
The charging socket on the unit has come lose and the charging cable can no longer consistently remain in contact with it, making the charging light flicker when plugged in.
This is also the second of the three Dyson's that I have owned where the battery will no longer hold a charge. There will not be a fourth.
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Recent reviews
A great vacuum – Our old vacuum had died and Dyson have a good name so I purchased a V7 on-line as it was about $200 cheaper than from a store. It arrived and the operating instructions were fairly simple to understand. We have wood floors throughout and a big hairy dog who drops so much hair I'm surprised she is not going bald. The dog hair is very obvious on the… Read more
floors so a good test for the vacuum. It works extremely well and no dog can be seen after a quick vacuum. Cleaning out the vacuumed hair is very simple. The battery life of approx. 30 mins can be a bit of a pain but otherwise we are very happy with the V7.
Amazing Product and added assistance – I purchased the Dyson V7 for our new home and found it to be a perfect vacuum cleaner for not only our floorboards but the carpets also with the boost power function. It is much better than my previous vacuum cleaners Additional online support and care and maintaining emails are an added bonus. Highly recommend. Show details
A Dyson vacuum that didn’t disappoint – I have owned quite a few different brands of handheld vacuums. My first a few years ago was a Dyson. I’m comparison the other brands worked but for some reason the outcome was not satisfying. I thought enough is enough or trialling and to stick with a brand I have previously been happy with. I own two beautiful felines and so the Animal V7 Dyson… Read more
was the appropriate choice. The cost was very reasonable. Aware it was not the top of their range, yet I am very satisfied with my purchase. I have also been renovating a unit and took the leap of faith believing that the Dyson I had purchased would be strong and durable enough to withstand the constant use of cleaning up after each project. ✅ It also has great ability to collect all pet dander. The battery charge allows for a good amount of time for use. It was easy to assemble. The emptying of the waste fill container is definitely hands free which was a major priority for me and it definitely allowed a hands free motion. I am someone who likes to multi task and to be honest there have been several times the vacuum has dropped as I did not securely have it leaning on a wall properly. It is as tough as nails. I hope that quote is done correctly. Once again I am a happy Dyson handheld vacuum owner.
I have carpet as well as timber and some tiles. Very versatile. And very capable of tasks required.
Amazing! No regrets! – I don't spend a lot of money on appliances, but this one was absolutely worth the splurge. I will never regret this purchase. It is smooth and effective on both tile and carpet. I even use it to vacuum my car. Show details · 1
Battery doesn't last – Used mostly on tiles and occasional rugs. Flicks large chunks backwards on tiles, rather than collecting them. Battery only lasts around 8mins on high. Burns out quickly after 18 months Show details
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Awesome machine terrible battery life! – Clean carpet tiles and rugs really well just hard too do my hole house on one battery hopefully can get a better battery life will be a awesome vacuum cleaner Show details
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Was disappointed! Great tool for mums! – I love Dyson products but was a bit disappointed with this one didn’t have my stick vacuum for that long and the battery doesn’t hold charge! Gets clogged really easy! Not super smooth on hard floors. I have laminate flooring. On certain rugs it stops spinning. Is a super handy tool for a mum! Show details
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Easy to Use! Value for Money – We have used this vacuum on both carpet, wooden and tiled floor. It literally sucks up all kind of dirt. Charge runs for long time and its cordless- its just value added comfort. Can’t forget the cleaning mechanism- its effortless and doesn’t make you dirty! Show details
Dodgy Dyson – Won’t hold charge, blocks easily Loses power on rugs , doesn’t pick up everything , lost charge just over 12 months of purchase , Easy to manoeuvre around , light to use , but battery went quick Show details
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Horrible, sucks and not in a good way – Have had this vacuum for a bit over a year, doesn’t pick up dirt or pet as well as advertised. Battery life is horrible, after general use for the year and a bit it now will only work for 10 seconds before having to plug it back in. Don’t do it really not worth the money just for the brand name. Show details
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Only the best – Brings carpet and floors to brilliant shine. Would buy another tomorrow if this failed, Keep your filters clean and you will have carefree cleaning , quick and easy recharge ing, batteries easy availability Show details
Works well but – This vacuum works very well, however, it is too short for me and there's no way to adjust it. Also I'd like to have some way to stand it up without it falling over when I need to stop and pick something up. Show details
This vacuum does suck – The Dyson Animal V7 is a great light and easy to use vacuum. If you have an average size home it will be just what you want. It will suck up all your dirt without you raising a sweat or needing a rest afterwards. East dirt release and stores away upright and easily and recharge at the same time. Works well on tiles , carpet or rugs. Minimum speed… Read more
you will get about 15-20 mins of use and about 5 on Max. Plenty of accessories for all types of jobs. Would highly recommend!
Good vacuum. Bad battery – This vacuum is amazing and worked very well for me until the battery dies and won't charge any longer. Our died after about a year. Which is not a very long life if my opinion matters. Show details
Exceeded my expectation! – Pondered on investing in a Dyson stick Vacuum for a long time, as i was mostly concerned about the power not being strong enough, Boy was i wrong! For a hand held, this little number is Powerful! Cleans everything from tiles, carpet, fluffy rugs & mats and collects dust only seen through a magnifying glass! My only objective is the running time,… Read more
i seem to get around 25 mins, would love a longer running time, however the quality of the job almost surpasses that! Saving up for an upgrade soon enough ;)
Awesome product, makes vacuuming a pleasure – Whether on tiles, loop pile carpet or our shaggy rug the Dyson V7 Animal is easy to use has great suction and the battery life is long and strong and recharges quickly Show details
Reliable and easy to use – I have had my dyson for years now and it's never disappointed me. Always good to go. I recommended the product to my family and friends and all have given incredible feedbacks Show details
best vacuum you could own – My Dyson is amazing and used at least 3 times a week on carpet and wooden floors, its the best vacuum ive ever owned and as im 70 ive had quite a few Show details
Easy to handle – I have high gloss porcline white tiles that get dirty alot . This hand-held vacuum suction is good. Easy emptying straight into the bin . Pieces come off an washable. The only thing I didn't like was the button ,to turn it on you always have to have your finger on it which hurts. Show details · 1
Perfect – Its very nice vacuum. best so far. Easy to use clean. Will buy again. Can work good on floor, tiles and carpet. Best vacuum so far. So happy with the purchase. Show details
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