Best Vacuum for pet hair

[Dancemom03]

With two cats, a rabbit, a collie that sheds clumps not just random hairs, and three extra-long-haired female humans, we use an older style Electrolux with the beater bar that extends out past the motor body like an extra pennisula if you will.

After we added the collie, the new hoover self propelled wind tunnel we bought bogged down with clogged beater bars before we'd gotten a quarter of a room done. The Kirby didn't do any better either - beater bar speaking, though I loved the shampoo attachment.

I've always wondered about the dyson animal vacs and figured we'd try that when our old Electrolux gives out as Electrolux no longer makes them. Can you Dyson owners tell me on your most challenging area, how often do you have to stop to clean - not the bag - but the beater bar? It's not the money - it's the frustration of having to stop, unplug, and crawl around the floor, scissors in hand, to cut hairs wrapped around the bar in the middle of vacuuming that bugs me...

 

[hearts8701]

you can go weeks without cleaning the bin that collects debris but you do have to maintain the brush by cutting away the hair with a scissors when it fills which i do monthly theres also a washable filter that i wash every 6 months

 

[winniedapooh]

Dyson...I have 5 cherubs, 2 dogs, 4 cats, and DH! I LOVE this vac. If you have an entertainment catalog they often have a 20% off coupon for Bed Bath and Beyond or you can check to see if Kohl's or Target will be having them on sale...they do periodically. OR use a coupon code at Kohl's when they have them out. You can often find the 30% one listed here. Last month I had a 20% off coupon and at the register I said "Oh, rats I grabbed the wrong coupon---I left the 30% one on my counter". At 2 different registers I was given the 30% off code no questions asked.

 

[winniedapooh]

as some of you know I work for dyson let me advise you that all dyson vacuums have the same suction different models have better performance the attachments make it an animal
if you buy a dc 7 buy the cheapest all floor (yellow) different price means different attachments
dc14 the same as dc07 no difference except price
dc17 dc24 dc25 all have 2 motors where the dc07 & dc14 do not
dc15 is being replaced with the dc24 &dc25 they are the ball any questions let me know

The ball one is the one the goes around corners and such, correct??? I wish I had gotten that one, that is the only thing I don't like about my Dyson. I was thinking with all of these kids and rooms and 3 floors, I may purchase another one and use this one strictly on one floor.

 

[ceecee]

I have the Dyson Animal and I can't say it picks up that great. I called Customer Service and she walked me thru cleaning it and still not great. We just bought a Hoover Elite so I wouldn't have to carry the Dyson upstairs and I used the Dyson first. The Hoover picked up quite a bit of dog hair, so I'm in the minority but I don't think it was worth the $400.00 I spent on it.

 

[ceecee]

you can go weeks without cleaning the bin that collects debris but you do have to maintain the brush by cutting away the hair with a scissors when it fills which i do monthly theres also a washable filter that i wash every 6 months

Yes and it's a major pain. Also if you have steps or use the attachments often, they are not user friendly.

 

[LaurenLC]

We have a Bissell Pet Hair Eraser.... It works great and was obviously a lot cheaper than a Dyson.... I actually love to vacuum with it! (My husband does too, which is the real selling point!)

 

[Crystal824]

I love my Dyson. It picks up so much more than any other vaccum I've ever had. You do have to clean out the brush bar every couple of months. I don't have the Animal just the regular D7 but I love it.

 

[luvdzne]

I'll have to chime in and say dyson animal too! I will give a word of caution though....if you are getting or have new carpet be careful. We bought new carpet and ended up with a bad batch. Shaw blamed it on my dyson and using a dyson on your carpet voids the warranty (this is with most of the well know carpet companies). It was not the dyson as we were having the same problems on the stairs where I only used the hose, but they would not budge on replacing their crappy carpet.

 

[Tink-n-MrIncredible]

as some of you know I work for dyson let me advise you that all dyson vacuums have the same suction different models have better performance the attachments make it an animal
if you buy a dc 7 buy the cheapest all floor (yellow) different price means different attachments
dc14 the same as dc07 no difference except price
dc17 dc24 dc25 all have 2 motors where the dc07 & dc14 do not
dc15 is being replaced with the dc24 &dc25 they are the ball any questions let me know

hearts8701,

I have the DC25 which I am in love with. I use it downstairs. This is the area where my dog is allowed to roam. My dog is not allowed to go up stairs anymore. What would you recommend for all carpet only tile in the bathroom? I am tired of lugging this heavy vaccum up the stairs so I wanted to purchase one for upstairs.

 

[ambgoph]

I have the bissell pet too. Very satisfied with it. It is much cheaper then the Dyson.

 

[sherry7]

I have the Bissell Healthy Home. I have 3 long haired cats, and it does a wonderful job picking up all of the hair.

This particular vacuum was actually rated higher than the Dyson Animal by Consumer Reports...and it's considerably less expensive. Also, it has a 5 year warranty, unlike the 1 or 2 years that most products have.

 

[dpratt68]

I bought a Fuller from QVC and I love it. It is great with the dog hair in my home. Not bad price wise either!!!

 

[Megkel]

We have the dyson animal and LOVE IT. We have had the worst luck with vacuums in the past, but no issues with this one. My mother-in-law has had her animal for over 5 years now.

 

[StephMK]

I have a refurb Dyson Animal & love it! We've had it 4 yrs & no problems *knock on wood*. DD9 just got diagnosed with bad allergies & the dr recommends a Dyson - he likes the filters they use.

We had a golden & it was great on his hair. Our dogs now are short haired but it's still very handy & cleans great.

 

[Goofyzgurl]

we have a dyson animal too and love it. you can just suck up so much hair in that vaccum. I love it

 

[Melynny]

I like my 124.00 Bissell from Walmart, we have 3 cats, vacuum A LOT, they last about 2 years, but they pick up the hair and dirt really good! I had a Oreck and I HATED THAT! I have been debating on the Bissel pet hair, but I like my regular model so much I hate to change!

 

[Kidnurse]

Dyson Animal: We have 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a 3 year old son that brings only God knows WHAT onto the carpet.

 

[pennymom]

We're on our second Eureka Boss Smartvac Ultra Hepa Upright and love it. We got the first one about five years ago after reading a review in Consumer Reports. When we needed a new one (I think we used it to death!), we checked CR again, and it still had a really good rating, and costs maybe $160.

I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, DS7, DS4, DH, and my mom in the house, and the Eureka does a great job. I'll never again get a bagless vacuum...too messy!

 

[disbridemimi]

Dyson ANimal LOVE IT!!!!