Dyson Dc24 Animal Compact Upright Vacuum Cleaner - Review

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DC24 Animal is an ultra-lightweight and compact Dyson Ball vacuum cleaner for homes with pets. It uses patented Root Cyclone technology for no loss of suction. Weighing in at just 11.6 lbs, it's Dyson's lightest upright, and includes a handle that compresses allowing it to be stored in small spaces. It has a motorized brush bar to remove pet hair and dirt from carpets, and a mini turbine head to clean pet hair and dirt from carpet, upholstery, and the car.

DC24 Animal also includes patented Ball technology, which allows you to steer with ease around obstacles such as furniture and household appliances. It rides on a ball, so there's no pushing back and forth to turn corners.

Patented Dyson Technology

Dyson engineers are constantly testing and inventing, trying to find new ways to make their technology work better. As they work, they file patent applications to protect their inventions from copycat manufacturers. That's why the only place you'll find Dyson technology is inside a Dyson machine.

Root Cyclone technology for No Loss of Suction Ordinary vacuum cleaners rely on bags and filters to trap all the dust and dirt. Air is meant to flow through tiny holes, leaving dust and dirt behind. The problem is that these tiny holes quickly clog up with particles of dust. This chokes the flow of air, so the vacuum cleaner loses suction. Dyson vacuum cleaners don’t rely on bags to trap dust and dirt. They use patented Root Cyclone technology, which spins the air at incredibly high speeds. The cyclones inside a Dyson vacuum cleaner generate centrifugal forces many thousands of times the force of gravity. Dust, dirt and pet hair are flung out of the airflow and straight into the clear bin. No bags, no loss of suction.

Ball Technology to Help You Steer with Ease Have you ever got frustrated pushing an ordinary upright vacuum cleaner back and forth, back and forth to steer around furniture and other obstacles? Have a look underneath it, and you'll see that's because it sits on fixed wheels- perfect if all you want to do is travel in a straight line, but not so good at corners. Frustration is an important source of invention for Dyson engineers as it sparks new ideas and new ways of solving problems. It was their frustration with fixed wheels that led them to develop a new way of turning corners.

Dyson Ball vacuum cleaners use patented Ball technology to overcome the steering limitations of fixed wheels. They ride on a ball, which pivots so you can steer with ease, changing direction with just a turn of the wrist. The idea for Ball technology came about from a Dyson engineer studying new ways to steer. It started crudely - an old wand handle attached to a wheel. Eventually the wheel became a ball - and an ideal home for the motor.

The ball itself is made of glass-reinforced polypropylene, the same material used in crash helmets and riot shields. It combines high impact strength with resistance to distortion. The ball is also where you'll find the motor. By putting the motor inside the ball, at a neutral point, Dyson engineers were able to lower the machine's center of gravity and improve maneuverability even further.

The DC24 Animal includes a motorized brush bar to remove pet hair and dirt from carpets.

Reach out-of-the-way spots

What's In The Box?
	DC24 Animal Upright Vacuum
	Operating Manual
	Quick Start Guide
	Mini Turbine Head
	Combination Accessory Tool
	Product registration card
	5-Year Warranty

Dyson Root Cyclone Technology

Features

Motorized brush bar for powerful pet hair removal: DC24 Animal has a motorized brush bar for removing dirt and pet hair that have lodged deep inside carpets. The stiff bristles on the brush bar spin at high speeds - up to 90 times per second- to agitate the carpet pile and dislodge dirt and pet hair so that it can be vacuumed up and removed. If you also have hard floors or delicate rugs, the brush bar can be turned off so you can use DC24 Animal on these surfaces too.

Mini turbine head tool to clean pet hair from tight spaces: Pet hair doesn’t just accumulate on carpets. It also gets stuck on upholstery, beneath furniture, on stair carpets and inside your car. Powered by your Dyson vacuum's suction, the mini turbine head tool attaches to the wand to remove pet hair from confined spaces. It lets you get into all those awkward spots you couldn't otherwise reach.

Approved for allergy sufferers: All new Dyson upright and canister vacuums are certified asthma & allergy friendly by the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America.

Reversible wand: Despite its compact size, DC24 Animal has a long reach wand for cleaning stairs and awkward spaces. The wand on DC24 Animal reverses to reach out-of-the-way spots more easily and with a better grip. There are no awkward components to assemble, and you can also attach tools and accessories to extend your cleaning abilities even further.

Clear bin lets you see when it needs emptying: The bin on a Dyson vacuum cleaner is transparent so you can see when it needs emptying, and just how much dust, dirt and pet hair your new Dyson machine has picked up. Emptying is quick and hygienic- just press the button to release the dirt.

No extra costs: Other vacuum cleaners are still designed to need replacement bags and filter. Dyson vacuum cleaners don't need bags and have washable filters, so there are no extra costs.

Captures allergens, expels cleaner air: DC24 Animal includes a sealed HEPA (High-Efficiency Particle Air) filter to trap tiny particles as small as 0.1 microns. That’s about the size of a single particle of cigarette smoke. Particles this small include common household allergens such as pollen, mold spores and dust mites. And because the filter is washable you won’t need to replace it. Just give it a rinse once a month with cold water.

5 year parts and labor warranty: You'd be amazed at some of the tests that Dyson carries out to ensure they're as tough and reliable as possible. During development, a push/pull rig moves Dyson vacuum cleaners a minimum of 5,740,157 feet. The hose is kinked 9,828 times. The bin is opened 1,560 times. Upright vacuum cleaners undergo 212 different validation tests, canisters 240. That's why Dyson are so confident in their machines- they warranty all new uprights and canisters for 5 years parts and labor.

	DC24 Multi Floor	DC24 Animal	DC33 Multi Floor	DC40 Multi Floor	DC41 Animal	DC41 Animal Complete
Full Size or Compact	Compact	Compact	Full Size	Full Size	Full Size	Full Size
Weight	11.6 lbs	11.6 lbs	17.6 lbs	14.6 lbs	17.1 lbs	17.1 lbs
Cyclone Technology	Root Cyclone technology	Root Cyclone technology	Root Cyclone technology	Radial Root Cyclone technology	Radial Root Cyclone technology	Radial Root Cyclone technology
Ball Technology	X	X		X	X	X
Cleaner Head Technology	Motorized brush bar	Motorized brush bar	Clutch controlled brush bar	Self-adjusting	Self-adjusting	Self-adjusting
Engineered for Pet Hair Pick-Up		X			X	X
Suitable Floor Types	All	All	All	All	All	All
Hose Length	8.7 ft	8.7 ft	15.7 ft	15.3 ft	15.4 ft	15.4 ft
Cord Length	20 ft	20 ft	35 ft	24.7 ft	35 ft	35 ft
Max Reach	28.7 ft	28.7 ft	51 ft	40 ft	51 ft	51 ft
Cleanerhead Width	11.1 in	11.1 in	13.4 in	12.2 in	13.3 in	13.3 in
Bin Capacity	0.19 gal	0.19 gal	0.61 gal	0.42 gal	0.55 gal	0.55 gal
Bagless	X	X	X	X	X	X
Wand Type	Reversible	Reversible	Quick-draw telescope	Instant Release	Instant Release	Instant Release
HEPA Filtration	X	X	X	X	X	X
Suction Power	100 a/w	100 a/w	240 a/w	200 a/w	235 a/w	235 a/w
Tools Included	Combination tool, Stair tool	Mini turbine head, Combination tool, Stair tool	Combination tool, Stair tool	Combination tool, Stair tool	Tangle-free Turbine tool, Combination tool, Stair tool	Tangle-free Turbine tool, Combination tool, Stair tool, Soft Dusting Brush, Stuff Bristle, Brush, Multi-Angle Brush, Zorb Carpet Powder
Warranty	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years

Reviews of Dyson Dc24 Animal Compact Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Love this little sucker!!!!
Rating by : Carrie A. Gajda,

I own a cleaning service so I use my vacuums all day everyday. Dyson is the only brand that I use. This is my third one and it has not disappointed so far. I also have an older upright about 5-6 years old and the dc39 canister (which I also love). They all work great for different functions/tasks. I particularly love the dc24's space saving design and its versatility.

Here are some things to consider when trying to decide on whether or not this vacuum is right for you:

The number one thing that people need to realize is that NO upright is good for bare floors! In order to obtain good results on bare floors you will need to utilize the pull out wand and hose along with a bare floor attachment such as the articulating hard floor attachment made by Dyson which fits this model. You will also need to utilize the wand feature to reach under beds, tables, and narrow or hard to reach areas. If you are expecting to be able to turn on this vacuum, turn off the spinning turbine head, and use it on bare floors as is you will be disappointed. I recommend the dc39 for homes with all or primarily hard floors.

Another thing to consider is that although it has great suction, it is not quite as powerful as a full sized upright. This model is designed more for low to medium pile carpets. Honestly, I've used this vacuum on a couple of my toughest clients' plush carpets and it performed better than my dc39 (while using the turbine head which supposedly has more suction power. True that you probably won't see as deep or pronounced waves or "v" marks that you would with other full sized uprights, but the proof is in the canister that you will see when you inevitably need to empty it.

The canister size is much smaller than the full sized uprights or the dc39, but that kind of thing doesn't bother me personally. It may be a turn off for some, but honestly they make it so easy to empty it's hardly a deal breaker.

Take care of your Dyson and it will take care of you. One thing that I have found very important is to take really good care of your Dyson. Like I said, I own a cleaning service where I clean 3 to 4 houses a day 5 days a week and after working all day I make sure I spend a few minutes cleaning out my canisters, vacuuming out any fine dust particles that may be stuck in there, and eliminating any hair or string that may be tangled in the turbine head. I also vacuum, wash, and/or change filters very frequently. I purchased some additional filters so I would always have a clean and dry filter for my vacuum each day. If you are only purchasing this for single home use, you could probably get away with doing this one a month depending on how much you use it.

Also, if you purchase this vacuum don't forget that it has a safety reset button on the side of the turbine head. If you accidentally attempt to suck up something it wasn't intended to, the turbine head will stop spinning to protect itself from "burn out". Your vacuum isn't broken you just need to push the little red button on the side of the turbine head and it will start spinning again. If it doesn't, you may have a clog and should refer to your manual or the website on how to check and/or clear it.

The versatility is great. If my dc39 canister is being used, this little sucker can serve the purpose of vacuuming bare floors simply by pulling out the wand, attaching it to the hose, throwing another bare floor attachment on the end and off you go. The ball technology is awesome so it will follow you around instead of just falling over like other uprights with the same feature.

One last thing that may help someone reading this is, yes most of the Dyson attachments will fit this model. I have the articulation hard floor attachment, mattress tool, stair tool, crevice tool, flexible crevice tool, and dusting tool all which fit on the end of the dc24's wand. They don't snap on, you have to use just a touch of muscle to push the attachment on.

My opinion is that this is a great vacuum for someone with the right expectations. I love it and I'm so glad I bought it!!! I hope my review will help a few people with their decision because I hate to see a great brand of vacuum getting bad reviews because of people with unrealistic expectations who are too lazy to empty their canisters or take 30 seconds to throw an attachment on the end of a wand in order to get better performance out of their vacuum. Vacuuming is work no matter which way you cut it and no matter which vacuum you use. Unrealistic expectation, user error, and laziness is not a flaw of the vacuum.

Thank you for reading and good luck with your vacuum shopping :)

The Dyson sphere: science fiction comes to life
Rating by : Gene Fellner "R.I.P. Sandy Denny",

I live in a basement studio with two dogs and a muddy yard, and this is the perfect vacuum cleaner for me. How many times has this floor really needed a quick vacuuming, but I just didn't feel like hauling my gigantic machine out and then manhandling it around the narrow spaces? Then spending half an hour dismantling it every time it sucked up a stray cable of yarn from the carpet? Now I find myself pulling out the Dyson just to get the dust bunnies or caked mud out of one corner!

It weighs about nine pounds, it fits in all my narrow spaces without having to move the furniture, the sphere turns on a dime, and it can suck the rust off of an abandoned Studebaker. The attachments click on simply and securely. The roller has a sensor that stops it from turning the moment it detects it slowing down because something is caught in the brush, so it doesn't wind around fifty times. The bucket is easy to clean. It's even light for carrying up stairs, and the stairway attachment is so compact that it does a good job.

The Dyson technology isn't really the Dyson Sphere of sci-fi stories, an artificial sphere millions of miles in diameter built around a sun to capture every kilowatt-hour of its energy in order to power an advanced civilization. It's named after James Dyson, the Briton who invented it. He went inside a sawmill and discovered that the walls were not covered with sawdust because it had a giant fan assembly that created a cyclone effect, spinning the dust down into a collector. He immediately thought of building a vacuum cleaner with the same cyclone technology, since the accumulation of dust on the sides of a brand new bag saps half the power of a conventional vacuum within a few minutes after turning it on for the first time.

Potential demerits: It doesn't have a height adjustment so it may not be the best for thick carpeting. It's got a narrow footprint so if you have a large area it may require more passes. The power cord is fairly short, but then electrical cords are very heavy and that would just add to the weight. It has a bucket instead of a bag so you have to wash it out when you empty it. That doesn't happen very often in my tiny space but again, the small bucket is not meant for a big house.

The larger version of this has all those features you'd want in a big house, but it weighs more and doesn't go into narrow spaces. And when I bought mine, the larger one was actually cheaper.

Other companies have ripped off the idea since it's almost too simple to patent effectively. I have no idea how their products compare. I love my Dyson because it is PURPLE!

Dyson DC24 Animal
Rating by : dbplty21,

I have been waiting for my Oreck to die to purchase a Dyson after trying a friend's Dyson ball two years ago. Lost patience and after a lot of research on Amazon.com decided to buy this model. I was not disappointed in the suction or the maneuverability. I have area carpets, some 20 years old, that almost look new. I did find, though, that it did not pick up small debris. I live in the woods and the critters always bring home gifts of tiny twigs, leaves, etc that were not sucked up even after repeated slow passings with the vacuum. There are two dogs and three cats in our home; two are white. The day after I received the vacuum I tried it on a small chair. I was so excited about how clean it was (I used the mini turbine) I ended up doing all the furniture and then vacuuming all the rugs. I had to empty the bin five times! I have mild asthma so am always concerned about the air when I clean house. Even in a bright sunny room I saw no debris in the air which means I won't be dusting that off the rest of the furniture. The maneuverability was good but the machine is so light I kept picking it up inadvertantly; it is too light. I am 5' 7' and as there is no cord control at the top of the wand I had to keep a hold of the cord constantly and every time it dropped I had to bend over and pick it up. Quite a nuisane and pain in the back. Same for the on/off switch, have to bend over repeatedly. I attributed the difficulty in managing the hose to it's newness. I had to keep a death grip on it to keep it stretched out and since the machine is so light it kept coming at me and/or falling over while I was using the hose. A down side to the ball is I cannot vacuum under furniture I usually do.

Even though it does not have the ball technology, I ordered a DC28 for it's weight. It appears to have a larger cannister as well. I don't mind emptying the cannister once or twice per cleaning but will grow weary emptying it any more than that. This would be a great vacuum if only used for vacuuming rugs. I will say, however, that the mini-turbine tool alone is worth the price of the machine.

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DC24 Animal is an ultra-lightweight and compact Dyson Ball vacuum cleaner for homes with pets. It uses patented Root Cyclone technology for no loss of suction.