Dyson DC35

Hey Floyd! I believe I was the friend Kyle was talking about (hey Kyle!). I bought my DC35 right when they launched, and have not regretted the purchase at all. It's a handy little vacuum, and if you already own the DC16 (which I had before and really liked), there is even more to enjoy about the DC35. The battery life is more than double than that of the DC16, and you can get a lot of cleaning done with it. It does a good job on carpets, but won't replace an upright. It's more for touch-up cleaning. Very good results are possible though if you're thorough. It's incredibly handy, and my roommate and I use it all the time, cleaning all around the place. The extra tools it comes with are awesome, and if you really wanna step your game up, the extra attachment kit which includes an extension hose, a really nice dusting brush, and a stiff bristle tool add to the versatility. It does a great job on bare floors. It's not too keen on very thick loose carpeting (like shag, or bath mats), and the brushbar will trip and shut off easily on thick carpeting (vacuuming that kind of nap with it successfully takes some skill). It is expensive, but it's the best cordless vacuum I have ever used. I would highly recommend it. The brush nozzle hasn't clogged on me yet, but the skinny brushbar does wrap up with long hair very easily. It's easy to remove and clean, but it does happen.

Great for carpet and bare floors, and cleaning up, down, and all around the house! I am often nit-picky when it comes to Dysons, and have had models that let me down, but they got this one right. It's leaps and bounds ahead of any competitor in this category, and really is a great truly modern vacuum.


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Post# 144639 7/25/2011 at 08:39 (4,655 days old) by sanitairered (Michigan)
Checkrate/Likes I am considering the purchase of a Dyson DC35. I have heard good things about them, but I've also heard the brushroll can easily become clogged up and stop working. Will it do this a lot? If I'm going to spend $300 on a vacuum cleaner, I want it to last without any major problems. How would it preform on medium pile carpet? On low rugs? Thanks for the imput. Floyd

Post# 144652 , Reply# 1 7/25/2011 at 12:19 (4,655 days old) by staylor ()
Checkrate/Likes Hello I am a new member, but to comment yes the dyson isn't that great, while it never looses suction it's suction is very week to begin with, you could find a Kirby on eBay or craigslist that will last many years to come and do alot more than just vacuum, there are so strong they can pull sand out of your carpet, I recommend looking for a Kirby g5, g6 or diamond series.

Post# 144678 , Reply# 2 7/25/2011 at 16:33 (4,655 days old) by sanitairered (Michigan)
Checkrate/Likes *Ummm no...* Okay, I asked for an opinion on dyson, not kirby. If I wanted advice on kirby, I'd ask for it. Dyson's suction is very strong, and Dyson can remove dirt from carpet just like a kirby can. I have a G5 and don't like it; I want something lighterweight. You obviously have never used the DC35, so please don't comment here unless you do. Floyd

Post# 144679 , Reply# 3 7/25/2011 at 16:40 (4,655 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL)
Checkrate/Likes I haven't used the new DC35 yet, but I have had good experience with Dyson, and I have heard good about the Dc35. You should consider the DC24 though, I just couldn't see myself paying that much for a rechargeable vacuum, but that's just me. Chase

Post# 144681 , Reply# 4 7/25/2011 at 16:58 (4,655 days old) by sanitairered (Michigan)
Checkrate/Likes Thanks for the imput Chase. I've had great expirience with Dyson too, and I was looking for an upgrade to my DC16 when I stumbled upon the DC35. I love the concept, but I want something that'll work hassle free. The DC24 is a great design, but I want cordless for quick clean ups and to vacuum out my vehicles. Floyd

Post# 144682 , Reply# 5 7/25/2011 at 17:06 (4,655 days old) by staylor ()
Checkrate/Likes Sorry about the comment I should not have posted because I don't own both. my fault.

Post# 144692 , Reply# 6 7/25/2011 at 17:42 (4,655 days old) by myvacsrock (USA)
Checkrate/Likes *Floyd..* a friend of mine, also a collector on this site, just bought one not too long ago and he absolutely loves it. For no more than what it is, he says it does a fantastic job and it is a LOT of fun. I will point this thread out to him so he can give you his feedback because he has owned his for probably a few months. Kyle

Post# 144694 , Reply# 7 7/25/2011 at 17:46 (4,655 days old) by sanitairered (Michigan)
Checkrate/Likes Thanks Kyle, I appreciate it! Floyd

Post# 144863 , Reply# 8 7/26/2011 at 19:15 (4,654 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio)
Checkrate/Likes *Dyson Digital Slim* Hey Floyd! I believe I was the friend Kyle was talking about (hey Kyle!). I bought my DC35 right when they launched, and have not regretted the purchase at all. It's a handy little vacuum, and if you already own the DC16 (which I had before and really liked), there is even more to enjoy about the DC35. The battery life is more than double than that of the DC16, and you can get a lot of cleaning done with it. It does a good job on carpets, but won't replace an upright. It's more for touch-up cleaning. Very good results are possible though if you're thorough. It's incredibly handy, and my roommate and I use it all the time, cleaning all around the place. The extra tools it comes with are awesome, and if you really wanna step your game up, the extra attachment kit which includes an extension hose, a really nice dusting brush, and a stiff bristle tool add to the versatility. It does a great job on bare floors. It's not too keen on very thick loose carpeting (like shag, or bath mats), and the brushbar will trip and shut off easily on thick carpeting (vacuuming that kind of nap with it successfully takes some skill). It is expensive, but it's the best cordless vacuum I have ever used. I would highly recommend it. The brush nozzle hasn't clogged on me yet, but the skinny brushbar does wrap up with long hair very easily. It's easy to remove and clean, but it does happen. Great for carpet and bare floors, and cleaning up, down, and all around the house! I am often nit-picky when it comes to Dysons, and have had models that let me down, but they got this one right. It's leaps and bounds ahead of any competitor in this category, and really is a great truly modern vacuum.

Post# 144880 , Reply# 10 7/26/2011 at 20:36 (4,654 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)
Checkrate/Likes I need to talk to santa and the tooth fairy about these!

Post# 144866 , Reply# 9 7/26/2011 at 19:48 (4,654 days old) by sanitairered (Michigan)
Checkrate/Likes Thanks henrydreyfuss, your message cleared the air with some issues I had.

Post# 145082 , Reply# 11 7/28/2011 at 15:55 (4,652 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)
Checkrate/Likes *Dyson DC35* Here's mine in action; but I forgot to charge the battery! CLICK HERE TO GO TO floor-a-matic's LINK