Dyson Vaccum or cheaper one (like Hoover Windtunnel)

[abh5e8]

OK my 9 yo factory reconditioned original Dyson animal is limping along, but not doing as well as it used to. I think it's time to get a new one. I'm completely overwhelmed doing research on this! Anyone have an opinion if the dyson's are twin ill worth the extra $200-300? It looks like some other brands have gotten better bagless ones. The more research I do the more confused I get.

have you replaced the filter down in the ball recently? ours was limping as well, but a new filter and that puppy is back at it full strength. just a thought.

[abh5e8]

http://www.amazon.com/Dyson-DC59-Ani...keywords=dyson

I got this one on a lightening deal. It is awesome.

Looks like they have a refurbished deal here
http://www.amazon.com/Dyson-DC44-Ani...keywords=dyson

so do you use it as your regular vacuum full time? or in addition to an upright or canister. my mom has one that I love, but wondering if that plus the dyson animal ball is overkill?

[hillview]

so do you use it as your regular vacuum full time? or in addition to an upright or canister. my mom has one that I love, but wondering if that plus the dyson animal ball is overkill?

I use it in addition. Quick jobs in kitchen. cleaning up christmas needles. Glass. (this is just what I used it for today)

[dogmom]

have you replaced the filter down in the ball recently? ours was limping as well, but a new filter and that puppy is back at it full strength. just a thought.

What do you mean "filter down in the ball"? I don't have a ball, are you talking about the ball at the bottom of some models? Mind doesn't have that. I have a HEPA filter thatyou take out and clean and let dry, I do. I've watched YouTube videos of how to clean out/tune up the Dyson and I've done everything I can find that is on mine. It does help some. The only thing left is to crack open the cyclone cones, which I don't think is a standard owner maintenance thing.