These models are the ones that are, or have been, available in the good ol' USA. Many other models have been released around the world that I am not educated on.
There are many different model types within each machine (All Floors, Multi Floors, Animal, Blueprint, etc.), the only difference between each is the accessories they come with and the color of the model. Every type of each model will have the same power and same performance (i.e. every DC14 is going to have the same motor, same suction, etc.).
There are many different model types within each machine (All Floors, Multi Floors, Animal, Blueprint, etc.), the only difference between each is the accessories they come with and the color of the model. Every type of each model will have the same power and same performance (i.e. every DC14 is going to have the same motor, same suction, etc.).
DC07 The Original
This was the first model we saw first hand here in America back in 2002. This remains one of the favorites of many Dyson owners. DC07, of course, doesn't have the most up to date technology that the newer models have, but remains a great overall vacuum. The bin capacity is larger than most Dysons, is simple to use, has a great hose and cord length, and actually has the most air watts (suction power) out of all the Dyson vacuums.
The only negatives it carries in my mind is that is has the clutch system (designed to keep the brush bar belt from breaking), which can wear down over a handful of years and have to be replaced; and some of the earlier models have had the hose rip at either of the ends. Still a great vacuum, and still going strong for many (even some of the buyers from 2002). The DC07 has been discontinued in production, but you will see plenty of them, likely used, across vacuum shops across the country.
A great follow-up to the DC07. The head remains exactly the same, while the differences are: a new wand system that is designed to be easier and more functional, a new cyclone assembly that flips the cyclones from spinning the dirt up, to using gravity to its advantage by facing them down and pulling more dirt from the airflow. The new assembly also makes the handle lower, which makes it easier to carry if you aren't as tall as me (6'3" with shoes on).
Definitely a great buy and has no doubt made many purchasers happy. These were discontinued in major retailers in 2010 to make room for the DC33, if you find one brand new somewhere, its probably at a great price and should be snatched up.
If the previous two Dyson models didn't get attention, this model certainly did. A revolutionary idea for vacuums - turning on a ball instead of the typical wheels. No doubt a genius idea, and one well executed in the production of the machine. Has a new motorized brush bar with control button so you don't have to kick the knob back and forth like the previous models (and no clutch assembly). The wand and cyclone assembly are nearly identical as the DC14, the cleaning performance is wonderful, and if you have one, you can brag that you have the very first Dyson ball.
The downside to the vacuum is that it's far from being the lightest, you can feel the weight resistance in your wrist as you turn it; which can be a real pain after pushing the DC15 around the house for fifteen minutes (especially if your wrists aren't in top condition). The pedal you need to depress to pull up the wheels is kind of a pain as well, but once you get the hang of it, you can hopefully pull it off without looking down at it. The DC15 is pretty hard to come by nowadays; they were pretty much wiped out a couple years ago when the new redesigned DC25 Dyson Ball came out.
When this came out at the end of 2006, it was a huge success. This is certainly one of my personal favorites; a great vacuum to have. The new Quick Draw Telescope Reach Wand was an awesome new addition, just pull up and go; no more buttons to worry about, a new brush bar design with stiffer bristles that got to town on the carpet more aggressively, and another set of cyclones on the inside of the assembly to more efficiently get rid of the junk from the floor. This one is a winner all the way around.
The only marks against DC17 is on the initial units out of production, the belts were breaking (problem solved), and the seal on the inside of the assembly can get pushed up when the bottom of the bin is closed which allows debris vacuumed up to pack on top of the filter and clog it up which would cause loss of suction, motor would overheat (no air to cool it off), and sometimes even burn out. Easy fix though.
This was one cool vacuum when it rolled out. Marketed as a lightweight vac with some meat to it, it's not a bad buy, though the weight is debatable on being qualified as a lightweight. Although it's not "a ball", it runs on the same idea as the DC15, only lighter. It's a great vacuum, though not as powerful as it's predecessors.
Making it lighter also meant less hose length, cord length, and bin capacity. The pedal on this is known to act up and even break, and the motor not being down at the floor makes it a little more top heavy, and thus tips over pretty easy when you are using the hose and pull on it a little too hard.
One of two new redesigned balls. This one - lightweight; no really it is lightweight (since the DC18 wasn't quite there). Only about 11.5 pounds, this is a great vacuum for someone looking for something light and small; small because the wand compresses down to make the vacuum easy to store. The redesign of the ball technology makes it very easy to turn. Good vacuum.
The drawbacks, just like the DC18, lighter means less on some things; cord, hose, bin, and even the power (although it still cleans good) on the DC24 are significantly less than the other Dyson models. The power/brush bar switch on these is known to give owners some grief. Finally, the wand is kind of confusing too, its more like the DC07 where you have to flip the wand around and snap it into the hose.
Certainly the most well known, and probably the most well liked Dyson vacuum. A full size vacuum, compared to the DC24, is that impressive in nearly every aspect. Great cleaning performance, great suction, great maneuverability, and not too heavy. Another addition on the new newest ball models that I greatly appreciate is that the tools now lock onto the hose and wand and unlock with the release of a button, getting rid of the annoyance of accessories and tools falling off when you are using them.
The cord and hose, though much longer than the DC24, aren't as long as some of the other uprights. Other than that, there is not much you can grab to use against the DC25, it's sure to make any buyer happy.
Not a well known or mass produced unit. This model has been available miscellaneously throughout the retail world such as at Sam's Club, and on The Home Shopping Network. It's kind of a transition vacuum; a mix between the DC17 and DC28. It came out not too long before the DC28 did, and looks almost identical to it, just without the more advanced technology.
It has the new cyclone assembly design, newer on board tools, new cleaner head assembly, and a new wand. A good vacuum to buy.
The most intensly engineered idea I've ever seen on a vacuum. The Airmuscle is another stroke of brilliance from Dyson. Instead of the previous models, which have a head that rests on the floor type it's on and is moved up and down only by the height of the surface it is in contact with, the Airmuscle technology gives you the option of the depth you would like the head to be in the carpet at your finger tips. Not only does it pull the entire head down to the carpet, but has a motor designed to move the brushbar further into the carpet. There is nothing else similar in the vacuum world, and what a fantastic job of cleaning the carpet it does.
The problem with something so complicated, is that if something goes wrong, fixing it can be complicated as well. Issues with the circuit boards and diagnosing the problem has been a headache for many repair shops. The only other disadvantage to the DC28 is with the head being so close to the floor, any larger pieces debris you could normally vacuum up, is just plowed across the floor in front of the vacuum. So you either have to thoroughly pick up Cheerios and anything larger before you start vacuuming, or lower the vaccum enough to where the head is lifted up high enough to put on top of the Cheerio to vacuum it up; either way, it is a pain.
Rolled out in 2010, the DC33 came along to replace the DC14 as the 'intro Dyson.' Basic Dyson technology at the lowest pricepoint for uprights. It's a combination of the DC14, and the DC27. The cleaner head looks as if it's from exact same mould as the DC14 (clutch assembly and all), and just about everything else, except the brush control button has the latest look to it. Still a great vacuum at the lowest Dyson price.
