DC33 Bagless Upright Vacuum

I do want to say that I had have had the exact opposite experience with dyson, I have had my Dyson vacuum cleaner the dc-33 since 2014, I have never had a service other than doing some regular maintenance on it myself, haven't had to replace any parts, and it's finally crapping out after extensive use over the past decade +. I contacted customer service about it and they were super helpful, professional, and pleasant. Sorry your experience with them sucked though! I do need a new vacuum cleaner now though 😕

Not sure of where you’re located, but both I and my parents have purchased and been using Dyson DC33 corded vacuums for well over 10 years without any issues, only replacing small, wearable items like the brush roller and belt in the clutch assembly. It also can service both hard floors and carpet if that is something you are interested in. Both work like new, and it comes with a replaceable HEPA filter. A used vacuum is around $80-100 on a secondhand marketplace/store, and it’s only $25 to replace the roller and belt yourself (there are guides online), so if you can find a corded Dyson vacuum like the DC33 or similar in good condition, I would highly recommend it.

I've found 2 on the curb. The DC 33 I've been using since 2020. The beater bar needs replaced but it works fine. I rescued a DC28 from a rainstorm—it has buttons for the settings. Cleaned it up and resold it for like $75 i think. It was heavier and kinda mechanically complicated. I've used the ball ones and not a big fan. Is your current vacuum you mentioned commercial? Because that's what I'd get next. Or a Kirby. Idk if I'd buy a Dyson brand new. They're so spendy.

I think you should take your wife to a vacuum shop and see if she can try some vacuums. Maybe she will end up liking a bagged vacuum. I'm telling you tho the bagless ones have been crap. The Dyson one I've been using which I thought was good was crap. I will never go back to bagless.

Had my Dyson bagless for about 8 years and like it. I replaced the battery off Amazon for cheap otherwise suction and functionality great. No idea why Reddit hates Dyson so much, been happy with mine.

Disclaimer: I’m just a guy that vacuums his house not an industry insider in the vacuum world. Totally fair. What I don’t understand is that everytime one of these threads pops up someone makes your comment but then dozens of Dyson owners pop up and recommend them. Look at this thread, there’s like a dozen Dyson recs but the top comment is “Dyson is junk”. Most independent review sites have Dyson as a solid vacuum, if a bit overpriced. Reddit constantly describes them as “trash”. Everyone also hates cordless and baglessWe have both and I’d say use the cordless/bagless stick 95% of the time and I’m not sure why they are so hated. I also have no idea what people are doing to their bagless vacuums that make them require lengthy and frequent cleaning - I empty mine and wipe it out when it needs to be. That’s it.

Dyson’s bagless models are pretty decent and the attachments cover a lot of bases. Shark is a more budget friendly but less durable manufacturer, but still quality for the buck.

I'll be honest I had the bagless Miele and it kinda sucked (in that it didn't suck!), my bagless Dyson is much better. If I were to get another canister Miele it'd have to be bagged.