DC25 Animal

I should add that I owned a DC25 for many years, and then a Dyson v15 Detect Absolute. I recently purchased a SEBO D4 Premium 2.0. It’s my first SEBO, first bagged vacuum, and first canister style vacuum. We have mostly carpet in our home, with the exception of kitchen, dining area (open plan kitchen style) & bathroom. Also live in the U.K. Happy to answer any questions, but absolutely love the SEBO.

Plug in Dyson Animal that's got to be at least 15 years old. Just keeps on suckin'! Had to replace the hose on it last year, but that's it. We have three cats, a golden, and I shed a fair bit as well. We have hardwood, tile, and rugs. I like that it just seamlessly goes from one to the other.

100% It was tough to justify the new price, but no regrets now. It's such an odd vacuum in that it feels so... rickety? It always feels like it should fall apart, yet refuses to die. Still pulls animal hair out of carpet like nothing else. I see mint condition ones on the local classifieds for $100 all the time. If ours died, I'd replace it with the same one without a second thought.

I have a Dyson ball from 2010 and still use it on a regular basis.

I have a very old corded Dyson Animal, probably from 2010ish. It still works pretty well. I love the ball, it just made things so much easier to maneuver. Of course I am sure all of the new vacuums have something similar now so that probably isn’t a deciding factor.

Mine died in 1 week, used it maybe 3 times. I called CS and they told me the main drive unit is considered a consumable product and isn’t eligible for warranty. They offered a replacement drive unit for $90 plus shipping. I returned it the next day. Had a Dyson for 4 years, standup has worked perfectly. The handheld battery died after maybe 3 years and they sent me a new one for free, no shipping. Sharks are complete garbage and their service is as well

I just got a Dyson ball upright for $160 refurbished. That’s like half the cost of a new one and it’s through them so it’s legit. I know people gonna come at me for this cuz they’re not the best vacuum. But I just needed something decent. Not the best vacuum on the market. It works great though!

I am with you. For how much it costs one would expect top-of-the-line ergonomics but in wand mode, my corded animal ball falls over because the hose is so stiff from the suction. I’ve tried stretching it, hanging it over the shower curtain, trying to loosen it up but nothing works. It thuds over onto the floor every time. Trying to keep it upright turns into a wrestling match. It seems like it was designed by someone who has never had to actually operate a vacuum in the real world. Ergonomic fail. Never again.