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- Owners and experts alike call the Dyson Animal DC07 bagless upright vacuum reliable and powerful, and owners say the powered hand tool does a great job picking up pet hair on upholstery. Also, this upright vacuum comes with a five-year warranty.
- While most reviewers like the Dyson Animal DC07, others question its high price relative to performance overall. Less expensive vacuums do just as well in tests. The Dyson Animal is also heavy (about 20 pounds).
In general, users and reviewers like the performance of the bagless Dyson Animal DC07. This vacuum comes with a special powered hand tool for digging pet hair out of upholstery. The vast majority of owners say the hand tool works very well. However, for day-to-day vacuuming, other reviewers aren't sure the Dyson Animal DC07 is worth the high price when cheaper vacuums like the Eureka Boss SmartVac (*est. $150) perform well for much less.
Various models in the Dyson DC07 line, including the Dyson Animal DC07 have been on the market for a number of years, and hence have appeared in lots of reviews. An article in The Wall Street Journal directly compares the Dyson Animal DC07 to similar vacuums by Kenmore, Bissell, Eureka and Dirt Devil, while a more recent roundup by Consumer Reports includes the Dyson Animal DC07 vacuum. Dyson vacuums also receive a large amount of owner feedback at Amazon.com and Epinions.
Our Sources
1. The Wall Street Journal
Nina Siegel tests five vacuum cleaners in hands-on tests, including the Dyson Animal DC07. While not quite scientific, this roundup is well done and fun to read, with a focus on performance and ease of use.
Review: That Great Sucking Sound, Nina Siegal, Oct. 22, 2004
2. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Consumer Reports tests more upright vacuums than any other reviewer. Although each vacuum is rated in a variety of areas, comments about specific vacuums are sparse. This roundup doesn't include the Dyson DC07 Animal, but a similar model, the Dyson DC07 All Floors is tested. The only difference between the two is the number of accessories that come with the vacuum.
Review: Vacuums: Top Picks for Pet Hair, Editors of Consumer Reports, Mar. 2007
3. Choice.com.auDetails/Subscribe
This Australian consumer publication evaluates eleven upright vacuums based on measured testing. There are some concerns expressed that the tested Dyson vacuums caused scratches on wood floors.
Review: Test: Expensive Vacuum Cleaners, Editors of Choice Magazine, Apr. 2007
4. Amazon.com
No fewer than 500 owners post their experiences with the DC07 Animal, and they're overwhelmingly positive. Most say it does a terrific job with pet hair. These reviews are useful since they address specific performance issues and accessories. The sheer volume is impressive.
Review: Dyson DC07 Cyclone Animal Review, Contributors to Amazon.com
5. Epinions.com
Over 200 owners post their experiences with the Dyson Animal DC07 bagless upright vacuum, giving it a high average rating.
Review: Dyson Animal DC07 Review, Contributors to Epinions
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