Dyson DC 17 Absolute Animal

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Dyson DC 17 Absolute Animal

by Myrt Thomas
(Homosassa, Florida)

I purchased the Dyson DC 17 Absolute Animal in May '08 based on customer reviews. I wanted a vacuum that would handle my chocolate lab's shedding hair, solidly built & last longer than my previous vacuums.

As for picking up dog hairs, this vacuum is superb. The vacuum maneuvers easily on bare floors, but I had some difficulty on carpet.

The Dyson DC 17 is too heavy to push for someone my size (5 ft female) so it takes me longer than usual to vacuum. The clear bin has to be empty often, but it shows how much hair, grit & dust was picked up so it was no problem to me.

I was very disappointed when the power switch had to be replaced last week only 4 months after purchase. Fortunately, a Dyson repair shop was within reasonable driving distance.

Before the power switch malfunction, the heaviness of the vacuum was my only concern. I am now not so sure about recommending the Dyson DC 17 Absolute Animal.

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Sep 26, 2009
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love it
by: Anonymous

I love my DC 17!! With 2 dogs it is a blessing! Only problem I have is that my cyclone needs a good cleaning. I was wondering if I could wash it??? I live in a house that had a previous owner and she used carpet powder. The suction on this vaccuum is so awesome that it is getting old powder up from the padding that previous owners' vaccuum missed!! Hence, the cyclone needing cleaning already. If anyone has an answer, feel free to email me at michellie_a_03@yahoo.com Thanks

Aug 26, 2009
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Dyson Absolute DC17 trouble!
by: Deborah Terry

The Dyson Absolute DC17 machine has been nothing but TROUBLE!!! First off, the attachments are ridiculously useless. Trying to reach up to get the cobwebs along the ceiling takes standing on a chair!!

Then is gets clogged often. Directions say to clean the filter every 6 months, but we have to clean it every month or it stops working altogether. I can't believe I wasted close to $500 on this piece of junk. I have been duped!

Aug 13, 2009
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Hard to Push
by: Anonymous

My DC-17 was very easy to push, almost self propelled even, have had it for 2 years and a month ago or so it became very hard to push. Like pushing a cinder-block across the floor! Called Dyson, they said it was the cyclone (the rubber skirt at the bottom folded in on itself and screwed up the suction?) diagnosed it due to pet hair being on top the filter which is never supposed to happen. Anyway, got the new cyclone, cleaned it inside out, washed the filter and it's still very hard to push. Now have to ups the vacuum to Dyson (no one will repair in Wichita?!) for repairs so I'm w/o it for 3 weeks :-( If I buy another it'll be the ball one as it's supposed to be lighter. Prior to this the vacuum was phenomenal! Have 3 dogs. Still works but I'm going to have a stroke pushing it!

Jan 29, 2009
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too heavy for 5ft female
by: Anonymous

i have had no problems with the dyson absolute animal. there is no way that its to haevy or to hard to use on carpet im 4 ft 11 and can move it with ease. by far the best vacuum i have ever owned.

Nov 16, 2008
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Dyson DC 17 Absolute Animal
by: Anonymous

I don't think this vacuum is heavy at all. It certainly is lighter than my Hoover upright. I think the powerful suction does cause some resistance when vacuuming area rugs, but I bought this for its superior suction so it's to be expected. I'm ecstatic about this purchase-- it truly is a superior vacuum cleaner.

Oct 03, 2008
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Disappointment in DC 17
by: Anonymous

This machine is heavy, hard to mauever - especially on area rugs - have to take out a reburbished Dirt Devil to get the large area rugs clean - way to much money for the performance