Review of Dyson DC24 Animal Compact Upright Vacuum Cleaner ~ Vacuums

Dyson DC24 Animal Compact Upright Vacuum Cleaner description

DC24 Animal is an ultra-lightweight and compact Dyson Ball vacuum cleaner for homes with pets. It uses patented Root Cyclone technology for no loss of suction. Weighing in at just 11.6 lbs, it's Dyson's lightest upright, and includes a handle that compresses allowing it to be stored in small spaces. It has a motorized brush bar to remove pet hair and dirt from carpets, and a mini turbine head to clean pet hair and dirt from carpet, upholstery, and the car.

DC24 Animal also includes patented Ball technology, which allows you to steer with ease around obstacles such as furniture and household appliances. It rides on a ball, so there's no pushing back and forth to turn corners.

Patented Dyson Technology

Dyson engineers are constantly testing and inventing, trying to find new ways to make their technology work better. As they work, they file patent applications to protect their inventions from copycat manufacturers. That's why the only place you'll find Dyson technology is inside a Dyson machine.

Root Cyclone technology for No Loss of Suction Ordinary vacuum cleaners rely on bags and filters to trap all the dust and dirt. Air is meant to flow through tiny holes, leaving dust and dirt behind. The problem is that these tiny holes quickly clog up with particles of dust. This chokes the flow of air, so the vacuum cleaner loses suction. Dyson vacuum cleaners don’t rely on bags to trap dust and dirt. They use patented Root Cyclone technology, which spins the air at incredibly high speeds. The cyclones inside a Dyson vacuum cleaner generate centrifugal forces many thousands of times the force of gravity. Dust, dirt and pet hair are flung out of the airflow and straight into the clear bin. No bags, no loss of suction.

Ball Technology to Help You Steer with Ease Have you ever got frustrated pushing an ordinary upright vacuum cleaner back and forth, back and forth to steer around furniture and other obstacles? Have a look underneath it, and you'll see that's because it sits on fixed wheels- perfect if all you want to do is travel in a straight line, but not so good at corners. Frustration is an important source of invention for Dyson engineers as it sparks new ideas and new ways of solving problems. It was their frustration with fixed wheels that led them to develop a new way of turning corners.

Dyson Ball vacuum cleaners use patented Ball technology to overcome the steering limitations of fixed wheels. They ride on a ball, which pivots so you can steer with ease, changing direction with just a turn of the wrist. The idea for Ball technology came about from a Dyson engineer studying new ways to steer. It started crudely - an old wand handle attached to a wheel. Eventually the wheel became a ball - and an ideal home for the motor.

The ball itself is made of glass-reinforced polypropylene, the same material used in crash helmets and riot shields. It combines high impact strength with resistance to distortion. The ball is also where you'll find the motor. By putting the motor inside the ball, at a neutral point, Dyson engineers were able to lower the machine's center of gravity and improve maneuverability even further.

The DC24 Animal includes a motorized brush bar to remove pet hair and dirt from carpets.

The wand reverses to reach out-of-the-way spots more easily and with a better grip.

What's In The Box?
	DC24 Animal Upright Vacuum
	Operating Manual
	Quick Start Guide
	Mini Turbine Head
	Combination Accessory Tool
	Product registration card
	5-Year Warranty

Dyson Root Cyclone Technology

Features

Motorized brush bar for powerful pet hair removal: DC24 Animal has a motorized brush bar for removing dirt and pet hair that have lodged deep inside carpets. The stiff bristles on the brush bar spin at high speeds - up to 90 times per second- to agitate the carpet pile and dislodge dirt and pet hair so that it can be vacuumed up and removed. If you also have hard floors or delicate rugs, the brush bar can be turned off so you can use DC24 Animal on these surfaces too.

Mini turbine head tool to clean pet hair from tight spaces: Pet hair doesn’t just accumulate on carpets. It also gets stuck on upholstery, beneath furniture, on stair carpets and inside your car. Powered by your Dyson vacuum's suction, the mini turbine head tool attaches to the wand to remove pet hair from confined spaces. It lets you get into all those awkward spots you couldn't otherwise reach.

Approved for allergy sufferers: All new Dyson upright and canister vacuums are certified asthma & allergy friendly by the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America.

Reversible wand: Despite its compact size, DC24 Animal has a long reach wand for cleaning stairs and awkward spaces. The wand on DC24 Animal reverses to reach out-of-the-way spots more easily and with a better grip. There are no awkward components to assemble, and you can also attach tools and accessories to extend your cleaning abilities even further.

Clear bin lets you see when it needs emptying: The bin on a Dyson vacuum cleaner is transparent so you can see when it needs emptying, and just how much dust, dirt and pet hair your new Dyson machine has picked up. Emptying is quick and hygienic- just press the button to release the dirt.

No extra costs: Other vacuum cleaners are still designed to need replacement bags and filter. Dyson vacuum cleaners don't need bags and have washable filters, so there are no extra costs.

Captures allergens, expels cleaner air: DC24 Animal includes a sealed HEPA (High-Efficiency Particle Air) filter to trap tiny particles as small as 0.1 microns. That’s about the size of a single particle of cigarette smoke. Particles this small include common household allergens such as pollen, mold spores and dust mites. And because the filter is washable you won’t need to replace it. Just give it a rinse once a month with cold water.

5 year parts and labor warranty: You'd be amazed at some of the tests that Dyson carries out to ensure they're as tough and reliable as possible. During development, a push/pull rig moves Dyson vacuum cleaners a minimum of 5,740,157 feet. The hose is kinked 9,828 times. The bin is opened 1,560 times. Upright vacuum cleaners undergo 212 different validation tests, canisters 240. That's why Dyson are so confident in their machines- they warranty all new uprights and canisters for 5 years parts and labor.

Dyson Comparison Table

	DC24 Multi Floor	DC24 Animal	DC33 Multi Floor	DC40 Multi Floor	DC41 Animal	DC41 Animal Complete
Full Size or Compact	Compact	Compact	Full Size	Full Size	Full Size	Full Size
Weight	11.6 lbs	11.6 lbs	17.6 lbs	14.6 lbs	17.1 lbs	17.1 lbs
Cyclone Technology	Root Cyclone technology	Root Cyclone technology	Root Cyclone technology	Radial Root Cyclone technology	Radial Root Cyclone technology	Radial Root Cyclone technology
Ball Technology	X	X		X	X	X
Cleaner Head Technology	Motorized brush bar	Motorized brush bar	Clutch controlled brush bar	Self-adjusting	Self-adjusting	Self-adjusting
Engineered for Pet Hair Pick-Up		X			X	X
Suitable Floor Types	All	All	All	All	All	All
Hose Length	8.7 ft	8.7 ft	15.7 ft	15.3 ft	15.4 ft	15.4 ft
Cord Length	20 ft	20 ft	35 ft	24.7 ft	35 ft	35 ft
Max Reach	28.7 ft	28.7 ft	51 ft	40 ft	51 ft	51 ft
Cleanerhead Width	11.1 in	11.1 in	13.4 in	12.2 in	13.3 in	13.3 in
Bin Capacity	0.19 gal	0.19 gal	0.61 gal	0.42 gal	0.55 gal	0.55 gal
Bagless	X	X	X	X	X	X
Wand Type	Reversible	Reversible	Quick-draw telescope	Instant Release	Instant Release	Instant Release
HEPA Filtration	X	X	X	X	X	X
Suction Power	100 a/w	100 a/w	240 a/w	200 a/w	235 a/w	235 a/w
Tools Included	Combination tool, Stair tool	Mini turbine head, Combination tool, Stair tool	Combination tool, Stair tool	Combination tool, Stair tool	Tangle-free Turbine tool, Combination tool, Stair tool	Tangle-free Turbine tool, Combination tool, Stair tool, Soft Dusting Brush, Stuff Bristle, Brush, Multi-Angle Brush, Zorb Carpet Powder
Warranty	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years