Dyson DC23 Motorhead Canister Vacuum

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Dyson DC23 Motorhead Canister Vacuum Review

Dyson delivers the perfect canister

"I would definitely recommend the Dyson DC23 to anyone looking for a powerful bagless canister that is very powerful, efficient on all types of flooring, compact for easy storage, and good for deep cleaning carpet pile. I vacuum my carpets religiously with my DC23, and I am amazed to see how much deep down filth like sand and grit it accumulates every time I vacuum. This Dyson is a very powerful machine that is very efficient at cleaning both hard flooring and carpets, comes with a wonderful assortment of attachments for cleaning floors, carpets, and hard to reach areas, and its very compact for easy storage in small spaces.



The design of the DC23 is as impressive as its performance, with much function behind its draconian appearance. I absolutely love the "Telescopic Wand" that extends to full length in less than a second for use with the Motorhead, or bare floor tool(s). I retracts back inward for easy use with the stair tool, crevice tool, and dusting brush. Despite being impressed with the Telescopic wand, I was even more impressed with the design of the Motorhead power nozzle attachment.



The way the Motorhead is designed allows for flexible steering, much like the Ball uprights, which allows sharp turning maneuvers with a flick of your wrist. The brush within the Motorhead is driven by a powerful 120V 60 Hz 80 W motor that sends power to the brush roll via steel gear drive, eliminating the belt altogether. The gearbox also results in no lost torque. The brush roll rotates in excess of 4,500 RPM, which is the reason why this machine deep cleans carpets so well.



Another key design element of the DC23 that I should note is the Level 3 Root Cyclone filtration system. The new Level 3 Root Cyclone performs brilliantly at separating dust, sand, and large debris from the airstream more efficiently than past incarnations of Dyson cyclone technology. It works with three stages of separation: the low-speed outer cyclone separates fluff and large debris from the airstream, the inner "Core Separator" removes a large bulk of sand and dust that bypasses the first stage, and finally the air is divided through 14 high speed cyclones that subject them through over 150,000 g-forces. I have been using this machine for over two months, and the pre-filter is still very clean, with no visible signs of contamination. Dyson recommends that you clean the pre-filter every three months, however, I can easily go six or more months before ever having to clean the filter.



There are a few minor issues that I should address before I conclude my review, which in my opinion my not matter to some readers out there, but I feel I should note them anyway. First of all, the Motorhead is an abundantly powerful electrified device that generals some extra noise in addition to the sound produced by the main vacuum motor. Those of you that are moving up from cheaper, less powerful machines may find the noise somewhat loud (from my experience, good power nozzles from all high-end makes like Sebo, Miele, Rainbow, etc. are rather loud). However, new users will eventually get used to it. Second, some of the previously sold attachments, such as the old style "Turbine Hand Tool" will not work with this machine. I found the hard way recently when I purchase the old tool, which looked like it would fit because it uses the same latch release mechanism as the other attachments provided with my machine. Be sure to buy accessories specifically made for the DC23, because most of them on the market will not fit. In addition, Dyson now sells a second generation Turbine Hand Tool that will work with every Dyson model, just be sure to look for the smaller new all-clear version, and not the discontinued version that is bulkier with purple/clear plastic.



Overall, I am extremely pleased with my Dyson DC23, and I will not recommend anything other than a Dyson to all my friends and family. Consider me a Dyson owner for life...if the aliens don't take over on December 21, 2012."

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Dyson DC23 Motorhead Canister Vacuum Review

very happy

"We have mostly hardwood and area rugs and 1 cat. I was amazed to see how much stuff it picked up when first used. The only thing I didn't like was one of the attachment heads. I received 3 the motorized, hardwood floor, and the other I guess is for both, but it seemed awkward using on carpet or hardwood. I did alot of research and wasn't sure whether to purchase or not because of some of the reviews and cost, but I am very happy that I bought this model and at a great sale price."

Dyson DC23 Motorhead Canister Vacuum Review

Dysons best machine yet!

"I would definitely recommend the Dyson DC23 to anyone looking for a bagless canister vacuum that is very powerful, efficient on all types of flooring, compact for easy storage, and great at deep cleaning carpet pile. I use my DC23 almost daily, and I am amazed to see how much deep down filth like sand and grit it accumulates every time I vacuum. This Dyson is a very powerful machine that is very efficient at cleaning both hard flooring and carpets, comes with a wonderful assortment of attachments for cleaning floors, carpets, and hard to reach areas, and its very compact for easy storage in small spaces.



The design of the DC23 is as impressive as its performance, with much function behind its draconian appearance. I absolutely love the "Telescopic Wand" that extends to full length in less than a second for use with the Motorhead, or bare floor tool(s). I retracts back inward for easy use with the stair tool, crevice tool, and dusting brush. In addition to being impressed with the Telescopic wand, I also found myself quite fond of the Motorhead power nozzle attachment.



The Motorhead impressed me with the way it moves on carpet, as well as with its aggressive brush roll that deep cleans carpets quite well. The Motorhead moves and corners with ease with a design Dyson calls the "Tri-Ball Arrangement"; this is a motion apparatus that consists of a low wide roller, accompanied by a small wheel on each side of it. The three wheels work in concert to allow the user flexible steering of the Motorhead, much like the Ball uprights. Left and right turns are executed with a simple flick of the wrist. The brush within the Motorhead is driven by a powerful 120V 60 Hz 80 W motor that sends power to the brush roll via steel gear drive, eliminating the belt altogether. The gearbox also results in no lost torque. The brush roll rotates in excess of 5,400 RPM (think about it, that's 90 rotations per second), which is the reason why this machine deep cleans carpets so well.



Another key design element of the DC23 that I should note is the Level 3 Root Cyclone filtration system. The new Level 3 Root Cyclone performs brilliantly at separating dust, sand, and large debris from the airstream more efficiently than past iterations of Dyson cyclone technology. It works with three stages of separation: the low-speed outer cyclone separates fluff and large debris from the airstream, the inner "Core Separator" removes a large bulk of sand and dust that bypasses the first stage, and finally the air is divided through 14 high speed cyclones that subject microscopic contaminants to over 150,000 G-forces. I have been using this machine for over six months, and the pre-filter is still very clean, with no visible signs of contamination. Dyson recommends that you clean the pre-filter every three months, however, I can easily go six or more months before ever having to clean the filter.



There are a few minor issues that I should address before I conclude my review, which in my opinion my not matter to some readers out there, but I feel I should note them anyway. First of all, the Motorhead is an abundantly powerful electrified device that generates extra noise in addition to the sound produced by the main vacuum motor. Those of you that are moving up from cheaper, less powerful machines may find the noise somewhat loud (from my experience, good power nozzles from all high-end makes like Sebo, Miele, Rainbow, etc. are rather loud). However, new users will eventually get used to it. Second, some of the previously sold attachments, such as the old style "Turbine Hand Tool" will not work with this machine. I found the hard way recently when I purchased the now discontinued turbine tool, which appeared to be compatible because it uses the same latch release mechanism as the other attachments provided with my machine. Be sure to buy accessories specifically made for the DC23, because most of them on the market will not fit. In addition, Dyson now sells a second generation Turbine Hand Tool that will work with every Dyson model, just be sure to look for the smaller new all-clear version, and not the discontinued version that is bulkier with purple/clear plastic.



Overall, I am extremely pleased with my Dyson DC23, and I will not recommend anything other than a Dyson to all my friends and family. Consider me a Dyson owner for life."

Dyson DC23 Motorhead Canister Vacuum Review

Love This Vacuum!!

"I went on a search for a new canister vacuum after my Kenmore canister died. I was thrilled when I found out that Dyson makes a canister vacuum. This model was on sale, which brought the price close to the price of other models I was looking at. I decided to do it. I am so glad that I did!! I have an upright that I rarely use, so I went over the carpets with that before using the Dyson DC23. I was amazed at what my other vacuum(s) weren't picking up! This thing is wonderful! I've read complaints from other women that it is too heavy, that the canister is a pain to drag around, etc. It is not too heavy - I carry it up and down the stairs with one hand - no problem. As far as "dragging" the canister behind you - that's how canisters work. If you've ever used one you would know that. It rolls nicely behind me with no effort. I absolutely love the fact that it is also built to sit on the stairs. Others I have used toppled down the stairs if I didn't put my foot behind them to keep them in place. Not the Dyson DC23! It stays put, and with its long hose I can vacuum over half of my staircase before needing to move it. The motorized brush has edge cleaning that actually works like it is intended, unlike others I've used with that feature. With two large dogs and a cat that is a wonderful feature to have with the hair that finds its way to the area where the floors meet the walls. If you like canister vacuums and you are looking for on that does the job incredibly well - this vacuum is worth it!"

Dyson DC23 Motorhead Canister Vacuum Review

I have the Dyson DC21 ...

"I have the Dyson DC21 model. My husband purchased this last November for my Christmas present. I couldn' send the warranty in because my husband left the receipt (cash payment) in his pocket, which, of course, went through the wash and was destroyed. Plus I figured-it's a Dyson-I was sure I wouldn't have a problem. How wrong I was. The hose cracked the first time in less than 6 months. I was very upset-my husband paid almost $500. for this and I clean my house once a week. My husband tried to glue it with Gorilla glue-didn't work. I wound up duck taping it. Now, here we are at holiday time and I have a sweeper hose that has cracked in 3 more places-where it's attached to any solid connection-for a total of 4 spots and I don't have a sweeper in my home that is worth a darn. The "wand" is very heavy and bulky compared to other canister vacs, but I did love the power it had when I first used it. This hose appears to be made of the same construction, so beware! I hope your receipt doesn't get destroyed for you to be able to register for the warranty. "