Product Description

Powerful all-round pet hair removal Wraps for easy carrying and storage Contact Head tool Lifetime hepa filtration Root Cyclone technology Hose and wand compress and wrap for neater storage No unwieldy hose Shrinks to store away On-board tool storage Bri

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24546 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Dyson Limited
• Model: DC20 Stowaway Allergy
• Released on: 2007-03-26

Features

• All of our products are brand new and come with a full Manufacturers warranty

Manufacturer's Description
Dyson - the cleaner that doesn't lose suction. Others clog. Ours don't

Root Cyclone™ technology - Patented Dyson technology. Doesn't clog so it doesn't lose suction. Dyson has developed a unique system that does not rely on filters or bags to separate dirt from air. Instead it uses powerful centrifugal force to spin the dirt out of the air, so there’s no clogging and no loss of suction

Doesn't lose suction. Doesn't clutter when stored

Approved for allergy sufferers - All models carry the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval

Lifetime HEPA filter - with Bactisafe™ screen traps and kills bacteria and mould on contact

Shrinks to store away - Hose and wand compress and wrap for easier storage

No running costs - Lifetime filter and no bags to buy. Filters particles as small as cigarette smoke and no need to replace - just wash every 6 months

5 Year Guarantee - Repeatedly tested for an equivalent 10 years of use to ensure durability. Dyson support on hand 7 days a week

Tough durable construction - Made from the strongest materials available to withstand bumps and bashes

Clear bin - Made from tough polycarbonate - the same material used in crash helmets - so it's strong and durable

High efficiency airways - Maximise the airflow through the machine and reduce blockages

Clean exhaust air - Air expelled from a Dyson contains up to 150 times less mould and bacteria than the air you breathe

Variable suction - Reduces suction so you can clean curtains, upholstery or rugs without them sticking to the cleaner

On-board tool storage - Tools store securely on the machine so they're always on-hand

Contact Head - Articulates at the neck to maintain contact with the floor even as you pull backwards

Box Contents

Customer Reviews

Packs away small, good suction but bulky.
We bought this to replace an ageing DC05 which after many years use had
reached the stage of disintegrating. As the previous reviewer noted the first
thing you notice is that the DC20 is generally much larger than the older models
(and presumably has much more suction). The larger size is compensated for as
regards storage by the clever design of the wand which telescopes into 3
sections to allow storage in a small space. This does have the disadvantage
that the wand is pretty thick and heavy when telescoped which is a nuisance when
used for dusting etc. Having said that with the handle at the top the wand is
very nice to use for cleaning when extended.
I have some reservations about the design of the cleaning head. When I first
tried the cleaner on carpet the head just glued itself down with the suction and
was completely impossible to move. Only after I opened some holes by moving some
red tabs did it become useable. As far as I can see this is completely undocumented.
I also have some worries about the longevity of the head - it contains rectangular
concertinaed plastic pipe which I can just see splitting in a few years time...
Needless to say (but sadly in these supposedly environmentally aware times) the
heads and attachements from my old Dyson (including a turbo brush which is no longer
included with the cleaner) were not compatible with the new one.
Having said all that, it so far seems a good cleaner so I would recommend it but
be aware of the points above.

Review by comparison
If you want a cleaner with suction that will lift your carpet this is the one for you. If however, like me, your previous cleaner was a Dyson DC02 I offer the following comparison. This cleaner does not sit on stairs without assistance and does not compensate by stretching to clean a normal set of stairs. The head is not adjustable in height so it is fully out or fully in. Other non attributes are; the head assembly is alike to handling a bazooka and the hose, well, this has a mind of its own. If you are twisting/turning about objects the hose kinks and continually seems to want to curl up like a snake. For me, I made a mistake in "upgrading".

Shiny New Cleaner
Just bought the DC20 after having to replace my old DC08. On initial comparison is heavier than my old one but the plastic parts are much more rigid than the old one, this cleaner was also cheaper than my previous cleaner and offers the same tools etc. One of the previous comments about the hose wanting to curl and twist itself I can see getting on my nerves after a while but I guess the hose has to be flexible to allow it to wrap around the cleaner which is so much handier than the DC08. A problem I had with the old one was the clip that holds the telescopic wand and the turbine head snapped twice (as the whole thing was standing in a plastic clip as part of the lid), so Im very glad to see a sturdier clip on the DC20 that isnt moulded inside the machine.
Well done dyson youve done it again, another brilliant vacum cleaner, I wont ever buy a different brand again.