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DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner

The Dyson DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner uses Radial Root Cyclone technology to maximize suction power and give your floors a deep clean. The vacuum's cleaning head can adjust to accommodate a variety of carpet heights including bare floors. The bagless design, a 35 ft. cord and a 13-1/2 in. cleaning path helps make vacuuming easy.
Overall rating:
4.682 / 5
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Rating breakdown 507 reviews
5 stars
422
4 stars
50
3 stars
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2 stars
9
1 star
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464 out of 500(93%)reviewers recommend this product.
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Customer reviews for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Review 1 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great Vacuum

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PostedFebruary 19, 2013
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James
from Idaho Falls, ID, USA
 
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Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:3 months
Usage frequency:Daily
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We have 5 kids & 2 dogs who shed a lot (the dogs). I am amazed how much the DC41 picks up dirt and dog hair. It never seems to lose suction and never gets plugged like our last high-end vacuum that we paid more than double for. Plus no bags to buy-thank you Dyson.
We've had it over 2 months now and not one problem or complaint about it. In fact its a fight between my wife and older kids on who gets to vacuum.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Clean, Lots of Features, Easy to Use, Sturdy, High Quality, Looks Great, Stylish, Good Size & Weight, Nice Design
Yes, I recommend this product.
+4points
5out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 2 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

This product does an excellent job of carpet cleaning and floor care.

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PostedFebruary 5, 2013
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Bapa
from Vicksburg, MS, USA
 
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Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Weekly
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Features 
4 / 5
4 / 5
The cleaning wand needs a longer hose to reach 8-foot ceilings. The 30-foot power cord needs to be retractable. Something is needed to hold the power cord up and out of the way while in use. I had to tie mine around the handle to keep the cord out of the way. For the price I paid for this machine, it would have been nice for more tools to be included. Better instructions during setup would have been nice. The ease of emptying the machine is great. The machine was delivered within 2 days after I called my order in, Great customer service.
Pros: Easy to Clean, Easy to Use, Sturdy, Looks Great, Good Size & Weight, outstanding suction
Cons: No Instructions, Difficult to Install, needs retractable power cord.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 3 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Excellent suction but attachments are very Cumbersome!!

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PostedJanuary 15, 2013
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Virtuosow
from Salt Lake City, UT, USA
 
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Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Length of ownership:3 months
Usage frequency:Weekly
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Features 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Great suction and rotation on the powered and smaller non-Powered Heads (for pet hair, sofas etc). Attachments are so tight, they're almost impossible to separate. The attachment hose feels very unnatural as it almost implies that the vacuum body is going to tip over? I have to stretch the hose out first so as to accommodate this strangeness..I'm glad we
got it on sale for 25% off the $600 price, otherwise I have bought really nice Electric Guitars for this Price. Maybe the next one will be $900 but I'm sure it will vacuum the House by itself
or at least drive the Kids to School.....
Pros: Durable, Easy to Clean, Looks Great, Good Size & Weight
Cons: Difficult to Use, attachments are to clunky, overpriced
No, I do not recommend this product.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 4 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Broke down and bought one...SIMPLY AMAZING VAC!!

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PostedOctober 9, 2012
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Dennis
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Features 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I talked myself out of this purchase for years. I said it was too expensive and it made no sense to spend $600 on a vacuum. After my cheaper vacuum broke on two occasions and I needed to spend about $70 each time fixing it, I decided to take the plunge and spend the money. My first use I vacuumed the living room which was recently cleaned by the other unit. I was amazed at the amount of dirt it still gathered. The suction power is clearly better and they do state it has the most suction at the cleaner head. I also found it to be a very light vacuum. It was much lighter than my old unit. The ball is great for maneuvering around furniture. At this point I cannot see anything wrong with this product. The price is high and I didn't like spending that much, but it is the best vacuum I have ever used. As I have read in other reviews, I do have the same concern over the plastic parts lasting over time, but I can only assume DYSON would not have built it with cheap parts. I have no reason to doubt them!
Pros: Easy to Use, Good Size & Weight
Cons: none
Yes, I recommend this product.
+8points
8out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 5 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Lives up to hype

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PostedSeptember 28, 2012
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RobR
from Cleveland, OH, USA
 
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Usage frequency:Weekly
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Features 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Great vacuum. We have carpets as well as large tiled areas and this vacuum does a great job on both. You can shut off brushes with a push of the button and vacuum adjusts itself down to tile floor. It is exspensive but has been a work horse.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, High Quality, Nice Design
Yes, I recommend this product.
+8points
8out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 6 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Stop reading this review and go get one!! :)

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PostedAugust 30, 2012
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gladiboughtmydyson
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:Other
Length of ownership:1 week
Usage frequency:Weekly
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Features 
4 / 5
4 / 5
I'm telling you, this vacuum is AWESOME!! I did the same thing you are and checked out all the reviews. What I was most impressed about was how a Dyson representative was responding to some of the lesser quality comments. That really impressed me that they had someone that actually reached out to those people!!
Believe me, $600 was not just waiting on the money tree to be picked, but I bit the bullet and got it. After vacuuming my floor earlier that same morning with my old vacuum, I got home and redid it with the DC41 and the container was FULL (yes, this is the picture worth taking, YUCK)!! After I had just vacuumed it several hours earlier!! Yes, we have a dog that sheds, but I couldn't believe how much hair and plain old dirt that this thing sucked out of my shag carpet!!
YOU GO DYSON! Now you go and get this vacuum, you won't be sorry!
Pros: Easy to Use, High Quality, Easy to Install, Good Size & Weight, awesome suction
Yes, I recommend this product.
+8points
8out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 7 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great vacuum, excellent suction.

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PostedAugust 10, 2012
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kimbo5
from Massapequa, NY, USA
 
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Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:Other
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Daily
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I was hesitant to spend $500, but the reviews I read prior to purchase were accurate. I have two dogs, one medium, one large. They both shed moderately and what this vacuum picks up is amazing. The suction is incredible and it is light enough to carry up and down my split level house without a problem. I am very satisfied with this vacuum. And, it is bagless!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Sturdy, High Quality, Easy to Install, Good Size & Weight, Nice Design
Yes, I recommend this product.
+8points
8out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 8 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Serious cleaning tool

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PostedOctober 27, 2012
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Grandma99
from Wisconsin, USA
 
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:Other
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Weekly
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Features 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I've been using my Dyson for a few weeks and can't believe how much dirt, dust and dog hair I pick up each time I use it.
I actually look forward to vacuuming now!
This machine is much lighter and more maneuverable than my former vacuum. The long hose allows me to leave the vacuum at the bottom of the stairs and still clean from top to bottom of the staircase.
Pros: Lots of Features, Easy to Use, Sturdy, High Quality, Good Size & Weight, Nice Design
Yes, I recommend this product.
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 9 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great cleaning power.

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PostedJune 11, 2013
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clamboy
from Lake Orion, Orion Township, MI 48362, USA
 
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Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:Other
Length of ownership:3 months
Usage frequency:Weekly
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Features 
5 / 5
5 / 5
We cannot believe the difference this vaccum made on our carpet. After once around the whole house you would think we just laid new carpeting. What a product. Thanks to consumer guide for leading us to this one!
Pros: Cleans Edges/Corners Well, Easy to Use, Sturdy, Performs Well, Looks Great, Good for All Surfaces, Quiet, Strong Suction, Great Value, Good Size & Lightweight, Easy to Empty Filter, Nice Design
Cons: Cord Length
Yes, I recommend this product.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 10 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Works great!

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PostedJune 9, 2013
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Vickie
from Hattiesburg, MS, USA
 
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Weekly
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Features 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Love it! The ball makes it so easy to move anywhere, any direction. The pick-up power is great. So easy to empty the cannister! Totally pleased!
Pros: Easy to Use, Looks Great, Good for All Surfaces, Strong Suction, Easy to Empty Filter
Yes, I recommend this product.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 11 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Best vaccum I've ever had!

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PostedJune 4, 2013
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Blacksheep
from El Dorado, AR 71730, USA
 
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Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:Other
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Weekly
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Features 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Love it! Actually does what it claims to do. I have animals and it gets all the hair up. Easy to push and has made it enjoyable to vacuum.....well as much as one can enjoy housework! If you are thinking about it ...do it! You will not regret it.
Pros: Cleans Edges/Corners Well, Easy to Use, Sturdy, Performs Well, Looks Great, Good for All Surfaces, Strong Suction, Great Value, Good Size & Lightweight, Easy to Empty Filter, Lots of Features, Nice Design
Yes, I recommend this product.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 12 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Amazing suction & almost goes by itself. Easy to handle@

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PostedJune 4, 2013
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Backerin
from California, USA
 
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Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Weekly
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Features 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Two days after placing the order I received an email it was being shipped. It arrived a week later. Very happy customer!
Very happy with the performance! Recently had back surgery & it moves over dense carpet with ease.
Pros: Cleans Edges/Corners Well, Easy to Use, Sturdy, Performs Well, Looks Great, Good for All Surfaces, Quiet, Strong Suction, Great Value, Good Size & Lightweight, Easy to Empty Filter, Self-Propelled, Nice Design, fantastic cord length, easy to put together
Yes, I recommend this product.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 13 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Dyson lives up to its name!

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PostedJune 4, 2013
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Sarah
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Features 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Dyson is a very trusted brand and for good reason. Also, watch for sales on Dyson products. We recieved a 20% off discount through Home Depot which made this purchase more affordable for our family. Thank you Dyson!
Yes, I recommend this product.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 14 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great cleaner.

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PostedNovember 22, 2011
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JoJo
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 week
Usage frequency:Daily
Got home and ran old vac over rugs, then the DC41 Animal and was shocked at what it picked up! We have 4 Shepherds, I was using an upright and a canister w/crevice tool to get around things. Moves effortlessly between rugs and laminate.This is so convenient, I'm using it a couple times a day. Cleaner with bags always smelled of dogs, no odor with this one.(has a nice long cord too) . Don't hesitate on this one. Home Depot had the best price.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+14points
14out of 14found this review helpful.
Review 15 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
3 / 5
3 / 5

Dyson is overrated

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PostedJanuary 14, 2013
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Debra
from Oregon
 
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:Other
Length of ownership:6 months
Usage frequency:Weekly
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
2 / 5
2 / 5
Features 
2 / 5
2 / 5
This vacuum cleaner has great suction and is easy to maneuver. The only thing I did not like, was the attachment hose. It does not bend to get into crevices, due to the hard, almost foot long end of the hose.
The worst thing about Dyson is their customer service. My vacuum broke after several months. I called 3 times and was left on hold for over an hour (had my phone on speaker while doing other things.) They would not communicate back to me or to the local repair shop. I ended up taking this expensive vacuum back to store that I bought it from. I will never deal with Dyson again.
Pros: Easy to Clean, Easy to Use, Looks Great
Cons: Not Durable, poor attachment design, horrible customer service
No, I do not recommend this product.
0points
4out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 16 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
3 / 5
3 / 5

Three Items of Concern

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PostedFebruary 18, 2013
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Dennis
There are three items that are not up to par in a $600.00 vacuum cleaner. The detent to hold the sweeper upright sometimes does not engage and the sweeper falls over. The cord has no anti tangle abilty. It is always kinked regardless what you do. The storage hooks that stor the cord are not long enough to contain the cords length. Other than that it is probably one of the best on the market.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 17 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

This product does its job.

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PostedMarch 19, 2013
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Jules95
from Metairie, LA
 
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Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:Professional
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Weekly
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Features 
4 / 5
4 / 5
I decided to purchase the Dyson because several people in my family own Dyson vacuums and rave about their vacuums. I do like the Dyson that I just purchased. I find that it does suck up all the pet hair and dirt extremely well. I also like the fact that the ball allows the vacuum to turn and get into tight spots. However, i do not like the fact that there is no release lever to put the vacuum into the vacuuming position. It does feel as though you will break the vacuum by just pulling the handle down, and you need to push it up pretty hard to make sure it locks. I am hoping that this does not pose any kind of problem in the future since the vacuum was pretty expensive.
Pros: Easy to Clean, Easy to Use, High Quality, Easy to Install, Looks Great, Good Size & Weight, Nice Design
Cons: no release lever
Yes, I recommend this product.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 18 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

I'm hooked on Dyson!

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PostedMay 1, 2013
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Patty
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Features 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I bought my first Dyson about 6 years ago and it is still in great shape and working fine. When a cheap vacuum cleaner I was using in a vacation home died, I decided to take my older Dyson to it and get a new one. I was not disappointed. I like it better than any vacuum cleaner I've ever had and I have had the more expensive other brands, too.
Pros: Easy to Use, Sturdy, Easy to Install, Good Size & Weight, Durable, Easy to Clean, Lots of Features, High Quality, Nice Design
Yes, I recommend this product.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 19 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great vacuum

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PostedMarch 19, 2013
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Bling562
from Lakewood,CA. 90712
 
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Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Weekly
Although we thought our carpets were being cleaned with our previous "major name brand" vacuum, we were completely surprised with the amount of dirt and dust pulled from the carpet fibers after the first use. This vacuum removed enough dirt to fill the old vacuums' bag that we never had to replace for several months with the first use.
Because of the slowly filling bag, with my families allergies, I purchased this vacuum to see if we would have better cleaning..... "SURPRISE" We looked like we were living in a barn with dirt floors. Best purchase we made in a long time for the routine home cleaning.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Clean, Easy to Use, High Quality, Good Size & Weight, Nice Design
Yes, I recommend this product.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 20 for DC41 Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Amazing Machine!

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PostedNovember 11, 2011
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hcarter518
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Since HD was having a sale, we couldn't pass up the deal on the Dyson DC 41. After we got it home and put together, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to test it out, even though it was about 10 o'clock at night. We have a dog and a cat, both short hair, so I really didn't think it there would be that much in the carpet, especially since I'm a vacuuming fiend. After vacuuming over one floor, I was surprised at how much hair, dirt and grime it picked up! We both got so excited, we ended up vacuuming the whole house just to see what all and how much it would pick up! Let's just say what was in the bottom of the trash can was a bit disgusting, but completely amazing! If you're debating on whether or not it's worth the $500-$700 price tag...it's worth every penny! If you don't believe me, try it out for yourself, but I highly doubt you'll be pocketing that receipt for long to make a full return.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+9points
9out of 9found this review helpful.
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