Dyson Low Reach DC14 Review

What the reviewers like:
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.

What the reviewers don't like:
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.

Dyson Low Reach DC14 review highlights

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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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Consumer Reports
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Editors of Consumer Reports
Mar. 2007

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.

2. Which.co.uk
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Editors of Which.co.uk
Feb. 2007

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.

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

4. Epinions
Dyson DC14 Low Reach Review
Contributors to 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.

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Dyson Low Reach DC14 Review