Dyson Low Reach DC14

*Est. $500
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Dyson Low Reach DC14

Pros
  • As with other Dyson bagless upright vacuums, owners and reviewers praise the suction and power of the DC14 Low Reach, which includes a special tool for reaching under furniture. One source, the British consumer publication Which.co.uk, says the newest Dyson upright vacuums are better constructed than the older bagless vacs in the line.
Cons
  • There are mixed notices about the usefulness of Dyson DC14 vacuums on hard floors, and reviewers also say the newer Dyson DC17 line has more power and is easier to handle. Reviewers question the high price, especially when some other bagless upright vacuums perform just as well for less.
 
 
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The Low Reach version of the Dyson DC14 differs from other versions of this vacuum in that it includes a special tool for reaching under furniture. Overall, owners and experts have positive things to say about the Dyson DC14 Low Reach, but the consensus is that a newer Dyson vacuum, the Dyson DC17 (*est. $550), is more powerful and easier to use. As with other Dyson vacuums, there are mixed reports about the Dyson DC14 upright vacuum's performance on hard floors, as well as comments about this model's weight and high price, especially when cheaper vacuums perform just as well in testing.

We found the most credible review of the Dyson Low Reach DC14 at Consumer Reports, where editors test and rate more upright vacuums than any other review publication. Which.co.uk, a British publication that conducts similar hands-on testing, also tests several Dyson upright vacuums, and conducts reliability surveys. We also found reviews for the Dyson Low Reach DC14 from owners posting comments to Amazon.com and Epinions.

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United VacuumUnited Vacuum rated 4.41 (58 reviews)58 store reviewsIn Stock. $318.99
 
 
 

Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

Consumer Reports evaluates a large number of vacuums, including the Dyson Low Reach DC14 bagless upright, rating them for cleaning ability, noise, emissions and ease of use, as well as the ability to pick up pet hair off carpeting.

Review: Vacuums: Top Picks for Pet Hair, Editors of Consumer Reports, Mar. 2007

2. Which.co.uk

This British consumer publication is roughly the equivalent of Consumer Reports in credibility of testing. While editors have criticized Dyson vacuums in the past for durability, testers say build quality has improved significantly. The Dyson DC14 is evaluated here alongside several other upright and canister vacuum cleaners.

Review: Vacuum Cleaners, Editors of Which.co.uk, Feb. 2007

3. Amazon.com

Not as many owners weigh in on the Dyson DC14 Low Reach as for other Dyson models, but there are still over 50 reviews here -- useful for gauging overall owner satisfaction.

Review: Dyson DC14 Low Reach Upright Vacuum Review, Contributors to Amazon.com

4. Epinions.com

Only about 25 owners post their experiences about the Dyson DC14 Low Reach -- less than for other Dyson vacuums -- but they give it a solid rating overall.

Review: Dyson DC14 Low Reach Review, Contributors to Epinions.com

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