Dyson DC31 Handheld Vacuum

Jul 19, 2010 03:18:48

Brand : Dyson

Product Overviews

The Dyson DC31 is a handheld canister-style vacuum cleaner offered by Dyson. It is powered by the Dyson digital motor which is smaller, lighter and more powerful than conventional motors with no carbon brushes or carbon dust. I uses Root Cyclone technology which uses centrifugal forces to spin dust out of the air and into the hygienic and easy to clean bin with no messy bags and loss of suction. It has a lightweight design, weighing only 2.9 lbs, and has balanced ergonomic weight distribution for easy handling. The dual power modes let you have 10 minutes of constant high suction or 6 minutes with 70% higher suction. The Dyson DC31 is also energy star qualified for energy efficient operation.

Product Features

Lightweight vacuum ideal for quick pick-ups and spot cleaning
Dual power mode provides extra running time for big jobs or extra suction for stubborn messes
Powerful Dyson digital motor has no carbon brushes or carbon dust
No costly bags to replace
Includes accessory tool, crevice tool, battery and charger, power adapter, manual, and quick-start guide

Dyson DC31 Handheld Vacuum Reviews By Customers

I can't figure out what the folks who don't like this are talking about; for it's intended purpose I couldn't be happier with this purchase. I'm glad that I thought about what the negative reviewers were really saying before I let them influence my purchase.

As far as a 'short' run time between charges, I just don't see it. Maybe if I were to try & vacuum the whole room, or do a real cleaning in the car at one time. But I bought it for spot jobs, the ones that you just happen to notice could use a quick once over. Or general touch ups in trouble spots. For that use this unit is unbeatable! No cord, GREAT suction (without even using the turbo mode), & quite reasonable run time for it's size & weight. If you need more, get out the real vacuum (as you probably should have in the first place).

Not cheap, but then either was my stand up Dyson. But you get what you pay for...

bought two and wish I didn't. - Robert Margolis - Washington State, CA USA
In the past year I have purchased two of these "great" vacuums through Amazon (BTW, performance is just ok). Before you consider making this purchase be prepared to have two battery issues. First, the run time of the battery, based upon a full charge, is about 90 seconds and then stops...dead. Second, the battery's rechargeable life span is about 9 mos assuming you use it a few times a week. This means you now have to buy a new battery at which is ridiculous. I'm going to attempt to sell mine on eBay rather than support Dyson again.

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Handy little sucker - HTBK - San Francisco, CA USA
This is my first hand-held vacuum. I always used my regular vacuum with the extenders instead, but this machine makes it so much easier to clean up small spills, crumbs, spider webs, etc. It's light-weight and can get into cramped areas easily. The suction power on this little vacuum is fantastic. The canister is easy to empty; a trigger releases the bottom and the waste falls into your trash can.

It's important to note that this machine has a short run time. It can go for 10 minutes on its lower power setting and 6 minutes on the higher power setting. I have never needed it to last longer than this for any single use, so the time limit has never been an issue for me. If I ever have bigger cleaning jobs to do, I use my Dyson DC25 Animal Ball-Technology Upright Vacuum Cleaner anyway.

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LOVE my new DYSON - DIANA M PAWLIK -
Super powered and effective -- not sure why it took me so long to get one! Definitely delivers on prodcut performance and stands head and shoulders above the rest. LOVE IT!

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