This Dyson V7 Animal Pro+ cordless vacuum is exactly what I needed. I wasn't sure if I was going to want to invest in a Dyson cordless vacuum, as I like Shark products and have been impressed with them for a number of years now. Cordless, rechargeable vacuums of all kinds have been popping up all over the place the past few years or more, and I've noticed everything trending in that general direction in a surprising number of ways (I even have a cordless shop vac now!). And, I have to say...I LOVE it!
As I was a little antsy about dropping a significant amount of money on a Dyson, I purchased a cheap off brand cordless vacuum just to see if I would use it and like it enough to invest money on a much more expensive one. I also tried to be aware of how often I would use a cordless item over a standard lightweight corded vacuum. In short, I ended up using the cordless almost 100% of the time, and was kicking myself that I didn't purchase a Dyson in the first place, as the cheap one didn't come with more than 2 standard attachments and it is quite simple and not the same quality and power.
That said, I'm glad I tested it out for myself, as I went ahead after a number of months and purchased this Dyson V7 Animal Pro+ cordless vacuum on a Deal of the Day with the intent of using it downstairs for the more heavy-duty cleaning. My other cheapie cordless vacuum is now relegated to light upstairs duty for now along with my poor, neglected (and once beloved) corded Shark vacuum. Honestly, I can't seem to have enough of these cordless vacuums - they're so lightweight and easy to grab and use that it motivates me - yes, MOTIVATES me - to want to use it often. There's something about corded cleaning appliances that make me go, "Uuugh...I have to use this clunky thing now!" and it makes cleaning more...dreadful, for lack of a better term, LOL. When I use a lightweight cordless vacuum, there's no feelings of dread at all, because it's so quick and easy. Dusting is a breeze and unhindered. I hardly have to think about it. Very hard to explain, but I digress....
At any rate, there are two modes of suction on this Dyson V7. The lower setting is not nearly as powerful as the more powerful turbo setting, but it also doesn't suck down the battery "juice" as fast, either. If you're running this continuously, you can get around 20 minutes on the lower setting. On the more powerful one, you're lucky to get over 5 minutes time out of it before needing to recharge it. I know the advertisements talk about 30 minutes...but I don't get quite that much out of this. If you're vacuuming here and there, with pauses and short time breaks where it's not running continuously...maybe. I'm just being honest, here. That said, I have yet to see one that lasts longer than that - not that it doesn't exist, but I haven't encountered it. Still, 15-20 minutes of continuous vacuuming is enough for me to zoom through my whole house easily. With the generous amounts of included attachments, I am able to get in every crevice and cranny to clean and dust, so I'm thrilled.
As far as pets go, I have a big, hairy Newfoundland. As you can imagine, she SHEDS. And sheds a LOT. I brush her as often as I can on a daily basis, but her fine, longer hairs whisk away into corners, nooks, crannies, shelves, blinds, and - well, everywhere. The attachments for getting into hard to reach places are absolutely fantastic, and this gets all her hair quickly without fuss. I also have a domestic short hair cat, but he obviously isn't as much of a hair problem as our dog is. This gets it all with ease.
Being as this is so lightweight, I can reach way up into high places and get at things much easier with no fatigue and way less awkwardness than corded vacuums that convert into smaller corded items for portability. Dusting is a no-brainer and incredibly easy. It's just SO much faster now when I clean, and SO much easier. The included mount can be attached to a wall, so you can hang this on it, up off the floor, and quickly grab it whenever you need it. Anything that makes my life easier is a big WIN!
Dispensing the collected trash is easy and you don't hardly have to touch anything to do it. This is a biggie for me, as my cheaper cordless vacuum is way more awkward, and I ALWAYS end up having to wash my hands afterwards because it ends up getting dust and junk on me when I empty it. Not only that, but you don't have those paper/clothlike filters to contend with on this Dyson. My cheap one has a filter that gets dirty and needs changing from time to time, thus incurring extra time and expense for ordering. You just clean, rinse, and dry this one on the Dyson V7 Animal Pro+ - no need for purchasing anything further.
Overall, I really can't say enough great things about this product, and am very impressed. It's exactly what I needed, and changed the whole way of how I clean, now. Not only that, but it saves me a lot of TIME - something I can't put a price on - and is just such a fantastic product that I would give it 10 stars, if I could. Just don't do as I did and get a cheaper knock-off...they're not worth it and not anywhere close to the real deal! Two thumbs up!
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From the manufacturer
Extra Tools for Whole Home Cleaning
Key Features
Transforms to a handheld
Changes to a handheld vacuum cleaner with extra tools for whole-home cleaning
Up to 30 minutes of runtime
Up to 30 minutes fade-free power. (Actual runtime will vary based on power mode and/or attachments used.)
Whole-machine filtration
Captures 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns including dust and allergens to expel air cleaner than the air you breathe.
Hygienic bin emptying
Hygienic dirt ejector empties dust from the bin in a single action, so there's no need to touch the dirt.
Additional Tools
Extra tools
The Dyson V7 Animalpro+ comes with additional tools for whole-home and car cleaning
Direct Drive Cleaner Head
The direct-drive cleaner head drives bristles deeper into the carpet to remove ground-in dirt
Mini-Motorized Tool
Tackles pet hair and ground-in dirt on upholstery, cars, beds and in tight spaces
Stubborn Dirt Brush
Designed for cleaning coarse or hard-wearing carpets, door mats and high-traffic areas of your home and car
Combination Tool
Two tools in one, for simple switching between surfaces.
Flexi Crevice Tool
Extends and bends. For hard-to-reach places around your home and car.
Crevice Tool
Designed for precise cleaning around edges and narrow gaps.
Drop-In Docking
Convenient docking station stores and charges the machine, and holds additional attachments. So it's always ready to go.
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This Item  Dyson V7 Animal Pro+ Cordless Vacuum Cleaner-Extra Tools for Homes with Pets, Rechargeable, Lightweight, Powerful Suction, V7 Animal Pro +, Blue |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $79.99 | -8% $119.99 List: $129.99 | -17% $79.00 List: $94.99 | $599.99 |
| Delivery | — | — | Get it as soon as Sunday, May 12 | Get it as soon as Sunday, May 12 | Get it as soon as Sunday, May 12 |
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| Light weight | |||||
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| Sold By | — | CareVac | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| power source | Corded Electric, Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered |
| special feature | Lightweight | Lightweight, HEPA | Portable, Lightweight | 4-LEVEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT, LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN, POWERPASS™ TECHNOLOGY, EXTENDED LIFE™ FILTRATION | Bagless, Cordless, Washable Filter, Engineered for homes with pets |
| surface suggestion | Carpet,Upholstery | Hard Floor, Carpet | Upholstery | Multi-Floor | Carpets,Hard Floors,Upholstery |
| capacity | 0.6 pounds | 1.2 liters | 0.1 quarts | 1.5 liters | 0.2 gallons |
| voltage | 110240 volts | 120 volts | 14.4 volts | 120 volts | 25.2 volts |
| noise level | 70 decibels | 80 decibels | — | — | 82 decibels |
| model name | V7 Animal Pro+ | HMWX0001 | Shark WV410BL | Multi-Surface Extended Reach+ | Dyson V11 Extra |
| weight | 0.01 ounces | 3.2 pounds | 1.48 pounds | 12.84 pounds | 6.5 pounds |
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Great overall vacuum/handle design needs some work
This is an amazing vacuum! I seriously love it! The suction is amazing! It’s light weight, maneuvers easily and although I didn’t push the limits Of the charge I was able to vacuum what room I needed with no issue with it. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is after vacuuming my kitchen, breakfast area and living room right after I opened it Xmas morning (we live in a small 1500 sqft home so these rooms were the size of a larger homes living room) I could tell I was going to have a blister on the the inside of my thumb from how you hold it. The next day I vacuumed our bedroom and after doing so the inside of my thumb was a bloody mess and the vacuum had blood on it. It seems like the design on the handle needs some tweaking. I can’t imagine I’m the only one who’s had this issue. My hands aren’t abnormally shaped and I wasn’t holding it any different than anyone else. The only thing I can see that you might could do is not grip it to the top of the handle where your inner thumb touches, but if you do this you don’t have a good grip on the vacuum and can’t maneuver it with ease. Anyway! Only issue I have so far with this vacuum. We are currently trying to figure out some way to put some padding in that area without obstructing the air vents. Dyson if you have any recommendations please contact me! My bloody hand would thank you!
