V6 Motorhead

I got a hand me down V6 Motörhead from a friend who was too lazy to buy a new battery. Bought a cheap one on Amazon and it's lasted me 5-6 years with no trouble until recently the brush has stopped spinning. Have not had a chance to troubleshoot yet, so I can't say if it's an easy fix or needs replacing . I will definitely buy one, but I'll buy a refurbished one at a discounted price. I will also add I have always had a more powerful corded vacuum as well. The cordless is just for convenience between the deep cleans. I had a Dyson DC 07 for over 20 years and just bought a Dyson Big Ball canister on sale for $200. Sucks great, but not sure I'll ever get used to the canister. Time will tell.

Dyson V6 : was my first stick vacuum,didn't last long Miele HX2 : awesome, until it broke(not mechanical) and needed a proprietary part. Ryobi : lots of good reviews, wife complains too bulky and roller partially working. My work around was buying 2 old school used Dyson DC models and upgrading the battery packs with aftermarket. Heaps of parts around will never buy new again IMO Dyson = Apple.

I love my Dysons, I know this sub reddit hates them but if you get them on sale it's a great value. I've been using the stick vacs since the v6 and never had a issue...

We have a Dyson V6 that we got on special YEARS ago, still working. The brush is a bit worn though so I have one coming from Aliexpress for not much $$. Keep an eye on specials. I'll replaced it at some point with a Ryobi as if you register it, you get 6 years warranty. Being a stick vac makes it about 10000% easier to be motivated to vacuum compared to a drag around vacuum. Granted the suction won't be as good, it's a worthwhile compromise IMO.

Depends on the budget. I'm going to get a Ryobi one at some point, it's $450 with a 4amp battery. I already have the batteries so that's why i'm leaning that way. Register it online and net 6 year warranty (not on battery). They don't repair they just replace. We have a Dyson V6 that doesn't last very long now. I contemplated buying battery adaptor but keen for a new unit.

Odd. We bought the big upright yellow pet edition Dyson in 2018 and it’s had zero problems so far. We also have two of the long cordless V6 Dyson and both of those have been great as well. Three Dyson’s running strong and powerful, and I always recommend them.

I was given a free Dyson v6 stick vacuum 5 years ago, I was told it had bad suction and the battery didn’t last very long. Took the whole thing apart to clean it properly, and changed the battery to be able to use a power tool battery. Still use it everyday, fully take it apart every couple months and it works great. Edit: power tool battery adapters can be found on amazon, and taking the vacuum apart was pretty easy did need an odd size t bit, I think a T8 or something.

My dc62 is a tank, still working albeit dead battery. The v8 should be similar.