Dyson DC19 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner

I bought this to replace a 13 year old Dyson that finally gave up the ghost, and I am so impressed by the improvements that have been made over the years. This model has a lot more suction power than my old one, and makes an excellent job of cleaning both my wooden and carpeted floors. It is light and well designed, a real joy to use. The handle can be adjusted to suit the user (good when there is a foot difference between my husband and I) and it is so easy to make the adjustments. (The adjustable handle also makes storage easier.) The main tool for cleaning floors the "Flat Out" tool is very slim to enable it to get under furniture, and it is works well on both carpets and hard flooring. It is also small enough to get between the legs of my kitchen chairs so I don't have to move everything to get to the crumbs after each meal, but it seems big enough that you are not standing there for ages cleaning a large expanse of carpet. The three additional tools included (crevice tool, brush and stair tool) slot onto the Dyson itself when not in use so they are always available. On the old model, they hung on to the hose, and invariably got lost, so didn't get used very often. It is incredibly easy to change the dust bucket - and that's a good thing, because this thing has so much power you'll be emptying it often. The filter is reusable - just needs to be washed and left to dry for 24 hours, once every six months, another improvement. I've checked and removing the filter could not be easier, so this maintenance job will not be too much like hard work! I was always pleased with my previous Dyson, but am very impressed with how the product has evolved over the years. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a new vacuum cleaner.

Decided to buy a cylinder vacuum cleaner to replace a defunct Dyson upright model. Vacuum cleaner delivered as promised and fulfils all its claims. Good on stairs etc. However it is not that small and still quite heavy to move about. The long hose and brush are always in the way especially for storage and the clip looks very weak - I wouldn't be surprised if it breaks. Also, the cylinder is quite small and needs emptying often. So, in summary, very good as a second cleaner but probably not a wise choice for your only machine.

Wonderful hoover. Delivery was early...boxed well and secure. Hoover works on hard floors and carpeted floors just glides across and sucks up all the dirt in its path. Very pleased with it. Thank You

Our old vacuum broke down in the middle of a major house clean up. (I was doing the hovering so like everything it was my fault) My wife had always talked about how much she wanted a Dyson so I thought I could earn a couple of extra brownie points and splashed out. She was absolutely delighted and raves about how brilliant it is. She has even allowed me to have a go. The DC19 is a brilliant vacuum on both wooden and carpeted floors. It has great suction and is easy to use, although steering it takes a little getting used to. Other reviews have mentioned problems with removing the collection compartment saying it is tricky to detach. My wife is disabled and has major problems with her hands but can manage it quite easily. The flat head standard attachment is great, because it is so thin you can get almost half of the head under a sofa or low unit where a standard head simply wouldn't go. Overall it has a good quality feel about it. It's styling is futuristic but personally I don't think there is anthing wrong in that. On the negative side I would agree that it is quite noisy but a small price to pay for clean floors! Two years down the line so I've decided to add a note to this review. Its Brilliant and we havent had a single problem. Best hoover we have ever had !!!!!!

I bought my DC19 back in June and wanted to hold off reviewing it until I had used it for a while, so 6 months on and I am still enjoying my hoovering sessions with this beauty. I am a single male in a little cottage with both carpeted and bare floors, as well as a log-burner and spider-centric beamed ceilings and have to say this little machine copes admirably with it all. It makes vacuuming a joy, and far from a chore. With the reassuring strong suck even now after half a year and an as yet unwashed filter, it still cleans effectively. The thing I love most about this cleaner is the way everything slots together with little effort- precise designing that is just sublime. The easy way the canister slots back in is something I never stop enjoying! At this price this machine continues to be a no-brainer- get it, to be honest!

I have had the DC19 for 7 months now. It has fulfilled my every expectation - from the hype I heard about Dyson. It is an updated version of the basic Dyson (now with 'root' technology) but it is everything I need. A 'basic' Dyson is still a premium-priced product so expectations should be high. First, it is not that heavy (for such a powerful and efficient vacuum cleaner) and not that noisy. If it was really light and silent, then I would have given it 5 stars. However, for the real work of cleaning, well, it is a 5 star product. I especially love: a) easy to move around the house, the ergonomics are first class; b) I especially like the way the flat head goes anywhere and how it is almost glued to the floor to get the best dust pick-up (it even has the power to lift the edges of rugs!); c) the container is not only very easy to disengage but also to empty as the dust does not stick in it, it just glides out; d) the head auto-adapts to the type of floor without one having to reach to a toggle key down whilst on the job (very handy as we have carpets in rooms and wood/tiles in the living area of our house PLUS rugs on the wooden flooring! One just ignores what surface is being cleaned); e) I do not even have to change the flat head to the smaller round one for corners on my wood floors as the power is enough to suck dust from the corners with the flat head itself! Saves a lot of time. It is such a pleasure to use that I find myself vacuuming the living areas almost everyday! In summary - Average: low pick-up of 'sticky' items on some types of rugs (eg. thread bits) but then you might need the turbo brush (no pb at all with human hair though - you will be pleased to go bald) Average: the Dyson range is a bit confusing, difficult to figure out what you need Good: Weight, noise, price Excellent: ergonomics, design, compactness, 5-yr warranty and (I was forgetting!) superb cleaning efficiency, almost completely hassle-free Conclusion: Bravo James Dyson! A real life-improving device.

no good no woking puply i am not happy

I absolutely agree with other people saying that this vacuum does not do well with hair! In general it is powerful - but I need it for carpets and vacuuming is a real pain because of this product. I contacted Dyson, though, and they were happy to send a different head (dc39 turbine head) free of charge.The vacuum picks up everything now! Happy with the service