Customer Reviews:
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 Perfect for a scaled down model August 27, 2008
M. Hertzler (East Coast USA)
Unlike many people who have bought this vacuum, I have a 1700 sq ft house with carpet on the second floor. Originally, I had a DC17 Animal. It was big, heavy and bulky. I never thought it worked particularly well.
The ball changed it all for me. After lugging the Animal up and down stairs for 3 years, I decided that I just wanted something lighter. We opted for the DC24 because of its small size (and we got it from Bed Bath and Beyond with one of those handy 20% off coupons.) I am able to store it in a closet and I love that.
I am able to use it on the carpeted stairs. I am able to use it on wood floors and on area rugs. I can pop the handle off and use the brush thing in a second.
Sure, I have to move the cord a few times and plug it in different outlets. But it isn't like I don't have 2-4 outlets in each room. And yes, I have to empty the canister once during if I do my whole house. But normally, I am doing either up or downstairs or just a room at a time. Plus, the canister empties into a normal kitchen trashcan with ease.
The only drawback I can see right now is having to clean the filters once a month. But since we don't use it as often as some, I will probably do it every other. We have a Roomba, anyhow.
 Best Vacuum! August 26, 2008
filsrb (washington dc)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Well, all I can say is that, when I received my Dyson, I had already vacuumed the carpet, but I was anxious to try it, so I vacuumed again. The stuff that accumulated in the cup convinced me that this is the best vacuum out there -- it was like I had never vacuumed before! Now, I feel like my carpet is as clean as it's going to get. Does it make an old carpet look like new? No, but that old carpet does looked refreshed (mine is unfortunately 10 years old and needs changing, but now I feel like I've bought some time). Save up and buy the Dyson, it's worth it.
smaller, but the same! August 25, 2008
Jay Zerbe (Chicago, IL United States)
I bought the CD24 as a second vacuum. I already own a larger Dyson, which I use at home. The second smaller one is for my studio - which is a much smaller space. This model works the same way (very well!) as the larger model, but holds less dirt, and is easier to handle because it is lighter and smaller. A great choice for a smaller space!
 don't buy August 20, 2008
J. W. Woodruff
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
To start with, I really wanted to like this vacuum.
I needed something light and efficient and did my online research, so this seemed to be the right king for me. It wasn't even that expensive compared to all other lightweight quality vacuums.
So, I have a 3 story house, mix of hardwood and few rugs. It seemed to work ok at the beginning, I wasn't blown away by the suction power or by the amount of dirt it collects, I guess I do clean my house on regular bases), but it was doing the job until the brush simply stopped working. So ok, this was my first cleaning and there is no reason that something like that would happen. The brush eventually started on again, but for fear that this will happen again very soon, I am returning it.
Other impressions - it does move very easily and it is very light. The container for dirt is small - very, you do have to pull stuff out of it - it doesn't really shake of like on TV and the cord is short. It is loud. On top of all that it feels extremely cheaply made and I do believe that the plastic will start breaking if not right away in a couple of years.
I am giving it one star because it does indeed work, but I am pretty sure you can achieve the same result with something that cost $ 50, not $500.
Best household investment August 15, 2008
Brer Anansie (Queens, NY, USA)
It took me a long time to find a vacuum that suited my needs.
I wanted a vacuum with power to pick up the dog fur deposit by my terrier, but needed it to be easy on my delicate rugs. I also wanted one that was fairly light and compact enough to not take up a lot of room in my apartment.
After a lot of research I found the Dyson line of Vacuums, but stalled on ordering because they seemed too big for my apartment.
I'm glad I waited. The new DC24 Ball is the perfect vacuum for all my needs.
After my first cleaning with this machine, I was so proud of my purchase.
It is worth every penny.
Now my home finally feels really CLEAN!!!!
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