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Thread Number: 26952
My "new" Dc16 |
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| Post# 301396 , Reply# 1 10/10/2014 at 21:09 (3,482 days old) by HenryDreyfuss (Ohio) | ||
I owned a DC16 Animal back in 2008-2010
It was great! I sold it to a friend (who has it mounted to her laundry room wall, and still uses it) and upgraded to the DC35 Digital Slim when it released. The suction of the DC16 was adequate, but at the time better than any cordless I had used. The kickass cyclonic filtration along the interchangeable tools made it a game changer. When I got mine, the battery still held a 6 minute charge, which was enough for cleaning the car, and cleaning fur off the furniture. Now the battery life on my DC59 Digital Slim is 5 times longer, and I've never had it die on me during a job. If you plan to keep it around, I highly recommend the Dyson Handheld Tool Kit, which comes with a stretch hose, and a really nice soft dusting brush. Really ups the versatility, and again is great for cleaning out the car.
I sold the DC35 to upgrade to the DC59, which in February Best Buy accidentally had marked new for $290.00. It had just launched in the US, and I liked the DC35 so much, I grabbed it without hesitation. It's an awesome vacuum, and indeed an upgrade in *almost* every way over the first two gen models. I was banging my head against the wall though, when 6 months later they launched the latest Motorhead model, with a much better powerhead. I checked it out at Target recently, and the DC59 Motorhead looks to have the best powerhead that Dyson has ever paired with a vacuum, ever. It's just like the cleaner head on the DC50, but with much stiffer nylon bristles. I don't know what replacement batteries run for these, but if your initial investment was low, it could be worth it. Because of their grab-n-go nature, my cordless Dysons get more use around my place than any other cleaners. Yours looks like it's in excellent shape! Enjoy! Don't forget to wash both filters if they need it. Found this pic online. I owned this cleaner in a time before magical camera phones. 
This post was last edited 10/10/2014 at 21:34 | ||
| Post# 301405 , Reply# 2 10/10/2014 at 23:25 (3,482 days old) by man114 (Buffalo NY) | ||
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Get the aftermarket high capacity battery and it runs at least 10-11 min. | ||
| Post# 301424 , Reply# 3 10/11/2014 at 06:25 (3,482 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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Nice! I would get two replacement batteries so you can use it for twice as long. I would love a DC59 though, the Dyson fluffy looks cool too! | ||
| Post# 301479 , Reply# 5 10/11/2014 at 15:12 (3,481 days old) by HenryDreyfuss (Ohio) | ||
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| Post# 301564 , Reply# 6 10/12/2014 at 15:01 (3,480 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas) | ||
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I will be sure to comment on my dc59 motorhead when it arrives. In the mean time, I have started getting rid of my other not as good cordless machines as the dc59 and dc16 will likely replace all of them. Scott | ||
| Post# 301970 , Reply# 8 10/15/2014 at 18:28 (3,477 days old) by Ctvacman (CT) | ||
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Anyone else who has a dc59 animal have problems with wand separating where it meets the plastic coupling? They sent me a new one no questions asked but I found this weird since I'm so careful with my machines. Sorry if this is off topic Colby | ||
Post# 302246 , Reply# 11 10/18/2014 at 02:52 (3,475 days old) by tolivac  (Greenville,NC) |
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Dyson hand vacs---why don't they just make a plug in one?Running time solved. | ||
| Post# 302316 , Reply# 12 10/18/2014 at 16:09 (3,474 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom) | ||
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I run mine without the blue foam filter for added powwah! There is a fine film of dust on the motor housing, but nothing too sinister! I wish I could find a tube and floortool to fit on the cheap, would do the laminate downstairs a treat! Didn't get a crevice tool with mine, keep meaning to buy one... | ||
| Post# 302317 , Reply# 13 10/18/2014 at 16:33 (3,474 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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Dc24 wand and a cheapo floor tool will work :) I know somebody with a dc16 who has tried a dc24 wand with a dc02 floor tool on it, fitted perfectly Dc25 combo crevice tool will fit perfectly if you have one | ||
| Post# 302318 , Reply# 14 10/18/2014 at 16:34 (3,474 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas) | ||
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beko, I found that the wand from my dc39 fits perfectly, clips on as well. It is the same wand that has been on several dyson canisters, I bet you could find a used one. | ||
| Post# 302321 , Reply# 15 10/18/2014 at 17:56 (3,474 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom) | ||
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Food for thought chaps, thanks! | ||
| Post# 302327 , Reply# 16 10/18/2014 at 19:15 (3,474 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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Your welcome 👍😀👍 | ||
| Post# 302331 , Reply# 17 10/18/2014 at 20:02 (3,474 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center) | ||
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