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Dyson DC16 Root 6 Cordless Handheld Vacuum (12157-01)
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based on 116 reviews
- “Good suction, poor battery” – Cutie1115
- “Satisfied” – M'sMommy
- “Disappointed!” – Happymama06
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Dyson DC16 Root 6 Cordless Handheld Vacuum (12157-01)
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Most helpful positive review
[29 of 31 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
[93 of 94 customers found this review helpful]
Satisfied
"I'm very satisified with this vacuum. It's very strong and works great on quick clean-up jobs. Notice the word 'quick'. If it's taking longer than 5 minutes to vacuum, you should be using an upright anyway. I found it far superior to all the Dustbusters I've owned. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it is very expensive and is quite loud. Other than those two issues, I'm very happy with it...." Read Full Review »
Dec 29, 2006 by M'sMommy
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Good suction, poor battery
"I have a Dyson upright vacuum, which I love, so I thought the handheld would be a great addition. The Dyson Root 6 handheld has great suction and picks up everything, however the battery charge only last for 6-8 minutes. I called Dyson because I assumed that I had a bad battery when I only got a few minutes use before the battery went dead. I was told that the battery when fully charged only lasts 6 minutes and ..." Read Full Review »
Dec 28, 2006 by Cutie1115
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Dyson DC16 Root 6 Cordless Handheld Vacuum (12157-01) Reviews
pros
cons
- Heavy / bulky (3)
- Weak function (2)
- Noisy (1)
- Pricey / poor value (1)
- Short battery life (1)
- Inefficient (1)
- Short charge life (1)
- Slightly heavier (1)
Best Uses
- Stairs (12)
- Hardwood floors (9)
- Auto (7)
- Pet hair (7)
- Garage (4)
- Tile floors (4)
- Carpet (3)
- Home (2)
Average Customer Rating:
Ratings Distribution
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| 3 star |
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7 |
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6 |
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[93 of 94 customers found this review helpful]
Dyson DC16 Root 6 Cordless Handheld Vacuum (12157-01) Review
Good suction, poor battery
"I have a Dyson upright vacuum, which I love, so I thought the handheld would be a great addition. The Dyson Root 6 handheld has great suction and picks up everything, however the battery charge only last for 6-8 minutes. I called Dyson because I assumed that I had a bad battery when I only got a few minutes use before the battery went dead. I was told that the battery when fully charged only lasts 6 minutes and then needs to be recharged for three hours. The vacuum is desinged for short small spills, and not heavy duty house cleaning, such as stairs, baseboards or automobiles. Needless to say I returned mine, because if I am going to spend $150 I want a vacuum with a charge that lasts more than 6 minutes."
[29 of 31 customers found this review helpful]
Dyson DC16 Root 6 Cordless Handheld Vacuum (12157-01) Review
Satisfied
"I'm very satisified with this vacuum. It's very strong and works great on quick clean-up jobs. Notice the word 'quick'. If it's taking longer than 5 minutes to vacuum, you should be using an upright anyway.
I found it far superior to all the Dustbusters I've owned. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it is very expensive and is quite loud. Other than those two issues, I'm very happy with it."
[19 of 22 customers found this review helpful]
Dyson DC16 Root 6 Cordless Handheld Vacuum (12157-01) Review
Disappointed!
"I have an upright Dyson and I love it, so I thought I'd love this one too. Not so much. It's awkward to use as you have to press the "trigger" the entire time that you are using it, which makes cleaning more difficult. I find that the suction on my little dustbuster is as good, if not better. Also, the tip of the vacuum is small, which is fine for precise cleaning, but it takes a lot of time when cleaning up a larger mess. Again, my dustbuster cleans more efficiently. Plus, it's bulky and fits into the charging unit awkwardly as well. I love Dyson, but this one struck out with me. $150 is pricey too, considering that it really doesn't work better than a good dustbuster."
[20 of 21 customers found this review helpful]
Dyson DC16 Root 6 Cordless Handheld Vacuum (12157-01) Review
Dyson Animal Super Vacuum
"This is the best vacuum for animal hair I have ever used. The rotating head cleans like a champ on both dog and cat hair. Easy to empty. Wish the battery lasted longer but it would probably be too heavy if the battery were larger. The suction is better than any handheld I have used. Works great in the car also.
Worth every penny of the price."
[11 of 11 customers found this review helpful]
Dyson DC16 Root 6 Cordless Handheld Vacuum (12157-01) Review
Tidy up in minutes
"I have purchased a dyson vacuum last year. It's wonderful. So I decided to continue the collection. I recently bought the Root 6. Although it lasts between 6- 8 mins. before recharging. It's perfect for the quick tidy up job. The suction is amazing for being run off a battery. Plus it beats hauling a vacuum up and down the stairs for a small task. I am extremely pleased with this product. If a small task exceeds the duration period of the root 6....then you should be using a regular vacuum."
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