Is the Dyson Vacuum Cleaner Worth the Money?

I recently purchased a Dyson vacuum cleaner. I admit, I was influenced by the commercials, featuring James Dyson, the inventor, claiming that the Dyson vacuum cleaner "never loses suction". After struggling with my old vacuum for years, replacing belts numerous times, and having to take the whole thing apart to find clogs of dog hair, I decided it was time for a change. The Dyson seemed to be just what I wanted.

I was nervous. After all, the price of $399.00 was a lot for me to shell out for a vacuum cleaner. Since I am not one to buy things on credit, I had to save my money for several months before I could afford it. Once the money was saved, I still hesitated and almost bought a competitor's model so I could save $100. Thanks to the internet, I was able to look up product reviews on-line for both vacuums, which convinced me that, even though it was $100 more, the Dyson was the better deal. A month later, I am more than happy with my decision to buy a Dyson for several reasons.

Cleaning Power

The Dyson has the strongest suction of any vacuum I have ever used. My first run through over my carpeted area showed me that I was living in filth up until this time. The carpet, which I had just vacuumed the day before and I felt was still reasonably clean, was now brand new looking. The clear bin on the Dyson vacuum was about a quarter full of dirt and dog hair. I also noticed that pieces of lint, instead of getting blown away by the vacuum's exhaust, get sucked right into the Dyson, even from a few inches away.

My only regret is that I didn't vacuum with my old vacuum immediately before using the Dyson for the first time. I'm sure I would have still seen a difference and the bin still would have had a considerable amount of dirt.

Emptying the Bin