This is a VERY good review. No farcing around JUST talking. GREAT detail in getting straight to the point of showing FULL use, options, pros and issues.. in Clear View. Thank you
It is also great for catching flies! Using the crevice tool I 'sneak up' on flies on the window and switch on when the tool is about 3 inches from the fly and move in on it rapidly. It works every time. We have less annoying flies around the house now. Even though the battery only lasts 20 minutes, I think it is a brilliant, much easier than lugging out the heavier cylinder vacuum cleaner. It would be great if and when new batteries come along, with longer running time, the battery could be be changed for a newer one.
Have had mine for a year now and with minimal cleaning other than the after vac dump of the collector. It has been a great addition and is capable of lifting and collecting dog hair, popcorn, wood chunks from the fire wood etc. Just lately it started shutting off intermittantly but I easily identified the more involved cleaning was needed for the very small but hard working unit. After a quick you tube video, its not only clean (view windows too) it is back to prerforming the way it should. Even the more involved dismanteling to clean process took 15 minutes with a screwdriver and cleaning cloth/ brush. Bamn! Its a sweet little unit and is what I had hoped for in a hide away compact CORDLESS remedy in the house. Buy it, just dont over expect from it, It is the latest in lithion power and I can vac my 1000sq ft home before it needs a charge.
A very great video I just bought myself the V6 cordless vacuum and I have to say it performed better than my DC multi-floor ball vacuum, my stairs had a lot underneath dirt that I didn't knew about it. The only down side is the 20 minutes of run times but besides from that is an awesome vacuum
Thank you so much. Best one I have seen. Cleaning the purple bit of machine was the hardest. I used my other vac cleaner to suck all the dirt out from the purple filter cannister. No need to remove the cannister now
I hope it's light, my husband has just ordered one of these for me. I struggle with my Hetti Hoover now with having severe arthritis everywhere . Thx for the video👍🏻
I agree with everything you mentioned about this vacuum. I use it for work and do love how light it is. But that bin fills up way too fast! For carpeted stairs with pets it's ridiculous. I had to change it six times compared to not having to change it at all using Eureka Easy Clean. I don't like having to hold down that button the whole time either. Finally, that whiny high pitched noise it makes gets annoying after a few minutes, I find. If it was $100 I'd get one. But at $500 it's way too expensive for what it is.
This did pretty damn good for a mess like that 😳 My floors don't get that dirty so I'm sure this will work wonderfully my home. And will be easy to carry up and down the stairs! Time to go give my money away! 😁
I've had a V6 Absolute for several months so I can confirm that your initial impressions are the same as a long term user. I find removing and refitting the bin to be quite fiddly and the battery life in 'Max' mode is a limiting factor. I don't regret my purchase though as it's perfect for the quick daily flit around, but as you suggested at the end I also use a different cleaner for the main weekend 'big clean'.
4 years late but there is an Amazon seller selling a 6000 mAh battery and so far it lasts a long long time. It's 126.9 Wh as compared to the factory 46 Wh👍.
@@blackice7408 Oh man has it. I ended up with a free V6 my friend lost the charger to and just gave it to me. Of course I'm like hell yes and proceeded to disassemble it and clean it completely. What was really interesting was the design of the digital brushless motor in it's housing which I was literally blown away by the engineering of that and can only imagine what the V11 looks like. Dyson and his team really are some brilliant minds.
@@SupraNaturalTT go to best buy around your area and they should have a v11 outsize displayed that you can test drive. As i saw one, i was stunned. The bin legitimately was the same size as the dyson ball animal 2, and the head width was almost as long as the head on the ball animal 2. Plus it comes with 2 batteries. So its literally has the power of a powerful upright but is battery powered and a stik vac. Would HIGHLY recommend it if you have a big house thats usually messy alot. Plus i saw a website thats giving a massive discount selling it for 299.95 than 799.99 if ur interested
We've had ours over a year and it's absolutely the best we've ever owned. Suction is unbelievably strong. Even on the regular setting. The way it maneuvers, we can get it everywhere. We've never been able to do such deep, complete cleaning with any other vac we've owned. As far as picking up the black hair in your video. Try coming at it at a different angle. I vac embedded cat hair off comforters and find that different angles get it.
Thank you for your review and tutorial. I have this model and you taught me a lot with this. We have this model and an upright full size Dyson pet model and between the two, I think we are all set.
I believe with the dyson absolute motor head brush roll it would of done great on the dog hair test in two swipes I even feel it vibrating some what when i use it on my wool rug. I use the fluffy attachment brush for the the hard surfaces it picks up awesome and doesn't seem to flick stuff around like my old DC44 which didn't clean too well . I have had the Dyson absolute for a year now and it's been great I clean my low pile green grass carpet on my balcony with it. I use the fluffy attachment brush the most for my wool carpets and hard wood floors for quick pickups. I use a Miele Auto Eco S7 as my primary vac for deep cleaning and a C3 complete to do under tables and edges and baseboard cleaning task. I am more of a Miele guy but they don't make a cordless stick vac in the USA I have only seen the corded version. I love your videos friend I wish you can do a vibration test with a Miele S7 versus a Maytag M1200 hahahah :)
We don't have the Maytag M1200 so that won't be possible. Miele only offer one upright in Germany now and three in the UK, so they have really cut back on the range and I have heard that they will be discontinuing them.
I have this exact model. Could have gotten the absolute for the same price, but I didn't have time to wait a week to get, since it was the weekend n I needed one right away. They are great tools, especially if you keep your house clean and zip around with the V6 to keep it maintained. Nice to have the handheld to clean around the windows, baseboards, cobwebs in the corners and stuff like that. The flexible dusting attachment would be nice for things like ceiling fans or areas that are up high, where you can't reach high enough to pivot the unit downwards to clean the fan blades. That attachment does not come with this model. But, it does clean the carpet well and it works fine on the laminate flooring. I have gotten to like the convenience of the cordless vac. It's perfect for my approximate 400 sq ft. office, which has a very low pile carpet. If you're going to be tackling big jobs, which will require some time, then you may want to get a corded vac. You can get a good corded one like the Shark Rotator , rocket duo clean or something like that, then you want have to worry about the battery. I will try out the shark corded n cordless version to see how they do. But, overall I do like the Dyson V6 and now you can find this model New for about 150.00 shipped now on ebay, which makes it a very good deal. Now that I have my dad's house clean, it's a breeze to keep up his laminate flooring with the Dyson V6!!
If you get a chance to try a Dyson V8 in your home I would recommend it. I invested in a Dyson V8 Absolute. I was fed up of taking the bin of the V6 and I liked the V8 in every way possible when I tested one in the Dyson shop in London. It is much quieter than the Dyson V6 and the motorised head is very powerful and you can feel the agitation on the carpet. On laminate flooring with the fluffy head it hardly makes a sound at all. Even on max it is fairly quiet. It can't quite replace an upright but it is perfect for a quick clean in between cleans if you only vacuum say once a week and the carpet needs a quick clean or if you live in a flat and only have rugs and a hard floor it would replace your vacuum. I paid an eye watering £400 for it but am hoping to make half of my money back on the sale of the V6. It is one of the top of the range models of V6 which costed £420 last time I checked but I paid £300
Thanks for such a comprehensive review. The demonstrations of the vacuum's capabilities were especially helpful. Having a few cats and a little dog, I need a supplemental, on-the-spot vacuum that can keep the fur at bay (especially in the summer months when the cats seem to shed, endlessly). Your review helped a great deal in my decision making process. I think the V6 is a good match for my needs.
Personally I would upgrade to a V7 or V8 model if your budget allows as it incorporates a better emptying system that cleans the central shroud each time you empty and an improved motorised head for carpets. Selected models also come with a mini motorised tool which is ideal for cleaning pet hair from upholstery, pet bedding and stairs.
I just purchased this vacuum because it was on sale for a price way too good to pass up! Looks like I made a good purchase. Thank you for the thoroughness of this, it has been very helpful. Oh and as soon as you said Golden Retriever hair.... SOLD! Lol. I feel your struggle. 😂
Great video as always. I've been looking forward to seeing this video. The fluffy attachment with the V6 fluffy or my V6 Total clean does a great job on laminate flooring at getting the grit off it
America's Consumer Reports has rated the Dyson V6 as the top stick-vac on the market, along with the Shark Rocket. In Canada, Dyson offers 6 nice optional attachments for the V6: hose, long bendable crevice tool, soft dusting brush (with or without bendable neck), upholstery nozzle and stiff bristle brush. Very expensive in North America though! Around $300....yikes!
I have the Dyson V6 Absolute. In the USA the V6 has the larger floor and carpet brushes that are a little smaller in diameter to a soda pop can. Works great but I hate having to empty it. My opinion (I don't own the new V8 yet) is for now this V6 Absolute is the best cordless vacuum. Thanks for your great video Roger!! P.S. I know you're a busy guy but have you received any of my (many lol) emails? ;-)
We've got company over the weekend Patrick, so I may not be able to get to your emails for a while, but I will catch up with you as soon as I can with lots of vacuum and Playmobil chat.
+ibaisaic Awesome! Thanks Roger, was wondering if I had an email issue as you're quick to reply. Enjoy your company visiting and apologies for being a bother. TTFN ;-)
1 point to criticise, when vacuuming, you are not trying to enter a grand prix race, you have to allow the vacuum time to do its job,, e.g although the machine did push the rolled oats forward, when you vacuumed the whole mess, you were throwing the machine around like lewis hamilton,. Other than that, i enjoyed the review thanks
7:20 that is way to much dust in the bin. I did that to the first Dyson and I realized my filter gets clogged a lot because the cyclone not getting the right airflow for the bin and the tiny cyclone. So when I bought another one I always empty below the max line and I never had my filter clogged or dirty.
Dyson does not offer replacement fabric strips for the underside of the power head. Solution: Take the fabric portion of Velcro strips cut to the appropriate width and length and apply. Excellent result. Low cost.
We have a Black and Decker cordless stick vacuum and it's so useful we wanted another cordless vac just for upstairs but ended up getting a second hand one of these Dyson things. Typical Dyson over engineered rubbish. The whole thing is a dust hoarder and cleaning the inside shroud is a nightmare, even the screws are an awkward size torx I didn't have. It was cheap so we're keeping it but that's the only reason, definitely prefer the sturdier Black and Decker.
Some people have complained about the cylindrical pre motor filter coming out. Did you find this a problem? I live in a tiny apartment, but the cost is just too much. Also, do you eventually plan to purchase/review the V8? Finally, thank you for the demo. Occasionally, you do a full week of unboxings, and while I like to see new vacs, my preference is at least one demo per week!
Dyson don't tell you this but the fluffy head that comes with the V6 Total Clean will fit the V6 Flexi pole. I found that out by experimenting with both of mine.
+1Fom Don't give up, you must give Dyson a call to help you. I had the pole problem too when I purchased the V6 Flexi. It was really difficult to click in, almost a struggle. I rang them and they sent me a new pole which fits great and I threw the faulty one away. I was also told by Dyson that the fluffy head would not fit on my Flexi so I reluctantly purchased the V6 Total Clean to get the fluffy head. When it arrived I put the fluffy head on the V6 Flexi pole and it does fit perfectly. Ring them, the fluffy head DOES fit, I assure you. The fluffy head is perfect on hallway tiles and wooden floors and is washable too.
1Fom I assume you are in the U.K? They will help you and send a new pole. Let me know how you get on please. Remember the fluffy head will fit whatever they tell you.
I have three gripes about the cleaner. 1/When you try and remove it from the wall charger the plate that holds the door of the dust collector drags on the charger housing and opens spilling its contents everywhere.. 2/ If you do manage to remove it intact and then want to empty the dust collector again that back plate wants to come away from the vacuum. 3/ Once you have opened the door to its contents you need to use a small knife to drag out the rubbish. It has never just slid out. I do not recommend the machine and regret buying it. It has been more trouble than it's worth.
Very nice handheld/stick vac! 100 air watts suction on the max setting. Dyson DC01 has 90 aw so pretty impressive. Just a shame that battery don't last more than 6 minutes on the max. When the AEG UltraOne review is coming? It would be interesting to see, because I have the Electrolux (AEG) UltraFlex Green (bagless) and it has exactly same hose, wand, nozzles and pipe + butterfly tool. Same color scheme also.
They only run 6 minutes TOPS on regular mode. Most expensive piece of crap I've bought in a long time. Their batteries are far too expensive, don't work and only last 4 months. Crappy customer service as well
V6 absolute or V8 has 150% more powerful direct drive head so should be better on pet hair. V6 fluffy or V8 absolute have hard floor powerhead and V6 absolute has parquet tool which should be better on hard floors.
Demetri Loizou Wrong, the V6 Absolute 150% but the V8 has 75%. If you look on the back of a V6 Direct Drive Head it will say 50Watts, if you look on the back of V8 head it say 35Watts. In other words they lied.
I got this Dyson V6 but it didn't have the attachments that you have there and my question was that there was instructions to a number one which is on the top umbrella of the vacuum and a number to which is the setting on the handle but I don't understand how you press the number one since there isn't any way that it presses in...no button
although asking over 2 yrs later but one test I don't see but wish to know how does it vacuum up against the wall edge or cupboard edge? Cos some hoovers do leave about an inch of untouched areas up against the wall and using a crevice device tends to make the job last longer due to that inch or so.
Hi, this worked OK for a few months but then it started to develop a problem - it runs for 20-30 seconds or so and then stops running, it then wont run again until several hours later or sometimes the next day. I build race cars so I dont mind trying to fix stuff, I got in touch with customer services and I set about cleaning filters, disassembling the unit, changing filter for a new one etc - the kind of stuff that no housewife/mum has time to do - after all this the Dyson still doesnt work, so I can build a car engine from parts but I cannot fix this vacuum cleaner. Got in touch with customer services again who said "buy a new battery for £60" - unbelievable, so the battery in my phone works everyday for years but the same type of battery in the dyson lasts only 6 months charged around once a week. We have since gone old school and are now using the stand up dust pan and brush, we do not miss the crappy Dyson but id like my £250 back from that self-superior sounding con-man off the TV who has sold me a pile of rubbish.
The Dyson V6 Absolute cordless is great for picking up dust etc. but what a nightmare to clean it. It is so frustrating that you feel you want to throw it out the window. It takes so long and is a very dusty and messy job. I was thinking of getting one with a more lasting battery, however I have second thoughts now.
There is a you need the Moorhead brush!. In the states they replaced that cleanerhead with the Moorhead. Basically you want then one that the animal edition has!.
I love my Dyson V6 for its suction, light weight and its manoeuvrability. But Your demonstration of emptying the bin, is far more clinical than the reality of emptying a bunch of dust/hair/debris that has stuck to the filter. There is no way to remove it without actually touching it with your hands (urgh) or getting an implement to drag it out of the bin. Unless of course anyone knows different. Suggestions please.
Dyson addressed this problem with the V7, V8 and V10 with a self cleaning shroud. Unfortunately on the V6 models, stuff does get stuck to the central shroud.
Great review, i just bought this in a deal for £261, i was just wondering if you noticed that the long neck when attached was wobbly? i find it quite annoying and wondered if mine has a problem or if they are all like it
If you paid £261 for the exact model in this video then I'm afraid you were robbed because it's been on offer for around £180. I sent mine back so I can't comment, but it seemed OK to me.
I agree with others, and I''m not a Dyson fan, got burned on a $400 upright vacuum, but if you are going to do a demo you need to vacuum properly which you aren't, slow down. How is something going to clean up when its about 1/4 second over the dirty area.
If I were to vacuum at the speed the average person does, I would be going much faster than that. To the majority of people, vacuuming is a chore that they want to finish quickly. If I went too slow in a demo, people would complain (and do) that I was going slower to make the vacuum look better.
For those that don't like vacuuming, get a top of the line vacuum cleaner, with it cleaning twice a week, you won't need to vacuum except for everything three months to get corners and other locations the robot doesn't get. Cheaper robot vacs just don't work that well. Wait for sales.
It's a good way to clean the ceilings of stairwells but I think that I could find something just as easy, less messy and something that doesn't cost 300 bucks.
i just got one for free. someone was throwing it out. didnt come with a charger but oh well. i can see a blue flashing light. i presume that means low battery but thats just a guess
PhotoMusicMan I had that model. It is for sale now as I upgraded to the Dyson V8 Absolute. If you haven't already you should check the videos out of it
What do u mean its the floor not the vacuum.? I find it hopeless picking up small dry bits of cat food off floor. Tiny bits it just will not pick it up - why?
This is actually a a fantastic vacuum, if you want to clean up animal hair get the animal brush or get the V6 animal and if you want to pick up stuff like little rocks and Pebbles use the other attachment it picks them up just fine this is a very powerful and very good vacuum cleaner this guy is using the wrong attachments for the wrong stuff, for some reason he's trying to make this vacuum look bad but I have the regular V6 Dyson and the V6 Dyson Motorhead and they both work fantastic in my home because I know what attachments to use for what items don't listen to this guy he's biased he probably works for Hoover or Bissell or shark or somebody
I don't work for any vacuum cleaner manufacturer or retailer. I show the cleaner what it does in my home on my carpets and floors, so obviously results will vary in different homes and on different surfaces. I have since tested the Dyson V6 Fluffy and will soon try a V8 Absolute so I will be able to compare the different models. I expect the Absolute will do a better job on pet hair as it comes with the small motorised head as well as an improved carpet cleaning head. I am not biased against any manufacturer and if you check out my channel later today you will see an unboxing and brief demonstration of a Dyson Light Ball Upright which I think is a fantastic machine.
Any chance of posting a comparison test between the DC35 and this V6? We have a DC35 with an Amazon-sourced 2000mah battery when the original battery failed and with that larger battery it has a 24 minute regular and 9 minute high power runtime. How much better is this V6 than the DC35? Is it worth upgrading?
I have made a comparison video but it won't be uploaded for a few weeks. If your DC35 still works I wouldn't bother upgrading as the V6 only did better on pet hair.
I want to design a kit for Dyson to help the v6 v7 v8 runs long enough for cleaning. when the battery in the machine is used up, replace it by the spare one, and recharge the used-up battery in a separate charging dock. What do you think?
I think unless you get a job in Dyson's design department, your idea will be completely ignored. Other manufacturers such as Shark have removable batteries and some models come with a spare one and a seperate charging dock, but Dyson seem to want to stick to one fixed battery with their current models.
This is a VERY good review. No farcing around JUST talking. GREAT detail in getting straight to the point of showing FULL use, options, pros and issues.. in Clear View. Thank you
It is also great for catching flies! Using the crevice tool I 'sneak up' on flies on the window and switch on when the tool is about 3 inches from the fly and move in on it rapidly. It works every time. We have less annoying flies around the house now.
Even though the battery only lasts 20 minutes, I think it is a brilliant, much easier than lugging out the heavier cylinder vacuum cleaner. It would be great if and when new batteries come along, with longer running time, the battery could be be changed for a newer one.
Have had mine for a year now and with minimal cleaning other than the after vac dump of the collector. It has been a great addition and is capable of lifting and collecting dog hair, popcorn, wood chunks from the fire wood etc. Just lately it started shutting off intermittantly but I easily identified the more involved cleaning was needed for the very small but hard working unit. After a quick you tube video, its not only clean (view windows too) it is back to prerforming the way it should. Even the more involved dismanteling to clean process took 15 minutes with a screwdriver and cleaning cloth/ brush. Bamn! Its a sweet little unit and is what I had hoped for in a hide away compact CORDLESS remedy in the house. Buy it, just dont over expect from it, It is the latest in lithion power and I can vac my 1000sq ft home before it needs a charge.
Thanks for this. Found the manual not to be comprehensive; this video answered the questions I couldn't find answers to there.
A very great video I just bought myself the V6 cordless vacuum and I have to say it performed better than my DC multi-floor ball vacuum, my stairs had a lot underneath dirt that I didn't knew about it. The only down side is the 20 minutes of run times but besides from that is an awesome vacuum
Thank you so much. Best one I have seen. Cleaning the purple bit of machine was the hardest. I used my other vac cleaner to suck all the dirt out from the purple filter cannister. No need to remove the cannister now
This man should get a reward for his extremely, awesome review.
I hope it's light, my husband has just ordered one of these for me. I struggle with my Hetti Hoover now with having severe arthritis everywhere . Thx for the video👍🏻
Don’t worry it’s very light you can carry it with one hand
I agree with everything you mentioned about this vacuum. I use it for work and do love how light it is. But that bin fills up way too fast! For carpeted stairs with pets it's ridiculous. I had to change it six times compared to not having to change it at all using Eureka Easy Clean. I don't like having to hold down that button the whole time either. Finally, that whiny high pitched noise it makes gets annoying after a few minutes, I find. If it was $100 I'd get one. But at $500 it's way too expensive for what it is.
This did pretty damn good for a mess like that 😳 My floors don't get that dirty so I'm sure this will work wonderfully my home. And will be easy to carry up and down the stairs! Time to go give my money away! 😁
Gwendolyn Platfoot. 😂😂
I've had a V6 Absolute for several months so I can confirm that your initial impressions are the same as a long term user. I find removing and refitting the bin to be quite fiddly and the battery life in 'Max' mode is a limiting factor. I don't regret my purchase though as it's perfect for the quick daily flit around, but as you suggested at the end I also use a different cleaner for the main weekend 'big clean'.
4 years late but there is an Amazon seller selling a 6000 mAh battery and so far it lasts a long long time. It's 126.9 Wh as compared to the factory 46 Wh👍.
@@SupraNaturalTT its very awesome seeing how far dyson's come from the dc59 to the mammoth v11 outsize
@@blackice7408 Oh man has it. I ended up with a free V6 my friend lost the charger to and just gave it to me. Of course I'm like hell yes and proceeded to disassemble it and clean it completely.
What was really interesting was the design of the digital brushless motor in it's housing which I was literally blown away by the engineering of that and can only imagine what the V11 looks like.
Dyson and his team really are some brilliant minds.
@@SupraNaturalTT go to best buy around your area and they should have a v11 outsize displayed that you can test drive. As i saw one, i was stunned. The bin legitimately was the same size as the dyson ball animal 2, and the head width was almost as long as the head on the ball animal 2. Plus it comes with 2 batteries. So its literally has the power of a powerful upright but is battery powered and a stik vac. Would HIGHLY recommend it if you have a big house thats usually messy alot. Plus i saw a website thats giving a massive discount selling it for 299.95 than 799.99 if ur interested
We've had ours over a year and it's absolutely the best we've ever owned. Suction is unbelievably strong. Even on the regular setting. The way it maneuvers, we can get it everywhere. We've never been able to do such deep, complete cleaning with any other vac we've owned. As far as picking up the black hair in your video. Try coming at it at a different angle. I vac embedded cat hair off comforters and find that different angles get it.
Thank you for your review and tutorial. I have this model and you taught me a lot with this. We have this model and an upright full size Dyson pet model and between the two, I think we are all set.
I believe with the dyson absolute motor head brush roll it would of done great on the dog hair test in two swipes I even feel it vibrating some what when i use it on my wool rug. I use the fluffy attachment brush for the the hard surfaces it picks up awesome and doesn't seem to flick stuff around like my old DC44 which didn't clean too well . I have had the Dyson absolute for a year now and it's been great I clean my low pile green grass carpet on my balcony with it. I use the fluffy attachment brush the most for my wool carpets and hard wood floors for quick pickups. I use a Miele Auto Eco S7 as my primary vac for deep cleaning and a C3 complete to do under tables and edges and baseboard cleaning task. I am more of a Miele guy but they don't make a cordless stick vac in the USA I have only seen the corded version. I love your videos friend I wish you can do a vibration test with a Miele S7 versus a Maytag M1200 hahahah :)
We don't have the Maytag M1200 so that won't be possible. Miele only offer one upright in Germany now and three in the UK, so they have really cut back on the range and I have heard that they will be discontinuing them.
Excellent explanation, short, to the point and covers everything. Thank you! The directions that come with are difficult to understand.
I just got one, its so light! I'm pregnant and mobility is an issue, this is so easy to use :D
I have this exact model. Could have gotten the absolute for the same price, but I didn't have time to wait a week to get, since it was the weekend n I needed one right away. They are great tools, especially if you keep your house clean and zip around with the V6 to keep it maintained. Nice to have the handheld to clean around the windows, baseboards, cobwebs in the corners and stuff like that. The flexible dusting attachment would be nice for things like ceiling fans or areas that are up high, where you can't reach high enough to pivot the unit downwards to clean the fan blades. That attachment does not come with this model. But, it does clean the carpet well and it works fine on the laminate flooring. I have gotten to like the convenience of the cordless vac. It's perfect for my approximate 400 sq ft. office, which has a very low pile carpet. If you're going to be tackling big jobs, which will require some time, then you may want to get a corded vac. You can get a good corded one like the Shark Rotator , rocket duo clean or something like that, then you want have to worry about the battery. I will try out the shark corded n cordless version to see how they do. But, overall I do like the Dyson V6 and now you can find this model New for about 150.00 shipped now on ebay, which makes it a very good deal. Now that I have my dad's house clean, it's a breeze to keep up his laminate flooring with the Dyson V6!!
I just bought one of these, thank you very much for your review. Perfect for our townhouse and travel trailer.
If you get a chance to try a Dyson V8 in your home I would recommend it. I invested in a Dyson V8 Absolute. I was fed up of taking the bin of the V6 and I liked the V8 in every way possible when I tested one in the Dyson shop in London. It is much quieter than the Dyson V6 and the motorised head is very powerful and you can feel the agitation on the carpet. On laminate flooring with the fluffy head it hardly makes a sound at all. Even on max it is fairly quiet. It can't quite replace an upright but it is perfect for a quick clean in between cleans if you only vacuum say once a week and the carpet needs a quick clean or if you live in a flat and only have rugs and a hard floor it would replace your vacuum. I paid an eye watering £400 for it but am hoping to make half of my money back on the sale of the V6. It is one of the top of the range models of V6 which costed £420 last time I checked but I paid £300
Thanks for such a comprehensive review. The demonstrations of the vacuum's capabilities were especially helpful. Having a few cats and a little dog, I need a supplemental, on-the-spot vacuum that can keep the fur at bay (especially in the summer months when the cats seem to shed, endlessly). Your review helped a great deal in my decision making process. I think the V6 is a good match for my needs.
Personally I would upgrade to a V7 or V8 model if your budget allows as it incorporates a better emptying system that cleans the central shroud each time you empty and an improved motorised head for carpets. Selected models also come with a mini motorised tool which is ideal for cleaning pet hair from upholstery, pet bedding and stairs.
Thank you for a very clear and helpful demonstration. You are a good teacher - answered all my questions.
Glad it was useful.
I just purchased this vacuum because it was on sale for a price way too good to pass up! Looks like I made a good purchase. Thank you for the thoroughness of this, it has been very helpful. Oh and as soon as you said Golden Retriever hair.... SOLD! Lol. I feel your struggle. 😂
Great video as always. I've been looking forward to seeing this video. The fluffy attachment with the V6 fluffy or my V6 Total clean does a great job on laminate flooring at getting the grit off it
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I have the absolute Dyson v8 and got my grandma a refurbished v6. The v6 is obviously not as good as the v8 but still does the job :)
It is handy and powerful. I think it will be very helpful in cleaning up the stairs.
Yes, it's ideal for the stairs as it is very light and compact.
Amazing tutorial! Thank you so much for your time and commitment! :)
My dyson v7 has been through a lot of abuse and still working fine
America's Consumer Reports has rated the Dyson V6 as the top stick-vac on the market, along with the Shark Rocket. In Canada, Dyson offers 6 nice optional attachments for the V6: hose, long bendable crevice tool, soft dusting brush (with or without bendable neck), upholstery nozzle and stiff bristle brush. Very expensive in North America though! Around $300....yikes!
I have just bought the hand held tool kit you mention. The hose is especially useful when cleaning the car.
I have the Dyson V6 Absolute. In the USA the V6 has the larger floor and carpet brushes that are a little smaller in diameter to a soda pop can. Works great but I hate having to empty it. My opinion (I don't own the new V8 yet) is for now this V6 Absolute is the best cordless vacuum. Thanks for your great video Roger!! P.S. I know you're a busy guy but have you received any of my (many lol) emails? ;-)
We've got company over the weekend Patrick, so I may not be able to get to your emails for a while, but I will catch up with you as soon as I can with lots of vacuum and Playmobil chat.
+ibaisaic Awesome! Thanks Roger, was wondering if I had an email issue as you're quick to reply. Enjoy your company visiting and apologies for being a bother. TTFN ;-)
just got a v6 and now no more dust under the bed and no sore back.picks up dog hair; so I'm GOOD
1 point to criticise,
when vacuuming, you are not trying to enter a grand prix race, you have to allow the vacuum time to do its job,,
e.g although the machine did push the rolled oats forward, when you vacuumed the whole mess, you were throwing the machine around like lewis hamilton,.
Other than that, i enjoyed the review thanks
I'm wondering why he didn't just get a V8.
PremiaCamaro he wanted to make a v6 review
Nothing would save his carpet when he drives the vacuum faster than Lewis, lol
After watching the video I can now dismantle and clean the bin
Gives me nostalgia because i used to own a v6 but it broke
7:20 that is way to much dust in the bin. I did that to the first Dyson and I realized my filter gets clogged a lot because the cyclone not getting the right airflow for the bin and the tiny cyclone. So when I bought another one I always empty below the max line and I never had my filter clogged or dirty.
Thanks, might take advantage of the next trade in offer as my dc16 works fine but doesn't have an extension wand and has definitely served it's time
Dyson does not offer replacement fabric strips for the underside of the power head. Solution: Take the fabric portion of Velcro strips cut to the appropriate width and length and apply. Excellent result. Low cost.
We have a Black and Decker cordless stick vacuum and it's so useful we wanted another cordless vac just for upstairs but ended up getting a second hand one of these Dyson things. Typical Dyson over engineered rubbish. The whole thing is a dust hoarder and cleaning the inside shroud is a nightmare, even the screws are an awkward size torx I didn't have. It was cheap so we're keeping it but that's the only reason, definitely prefer the sturdier Black and Decker.
Some people have complained about the cylindrical pre motor filter coming out. Did you find this a problem? I live in a tiny apartment, but the cost is just too much. Also, do you eventually plan to purchase/review the V8? Finally, thank you for the demo. Occasionally, you do a full week of unboxings, and while I like to see new vacs, my preference is at least one demo per week!
The dyson V8 is too expensive for him to review it.
the best review I have seen from you
Very good review! I just bought it. Many thanks👍🏻
Dyson don't tell you this but the fluffy head that comes with the V6 Total Clean will fit the V6 Flexi pole. I found that out by experimenting with both of mine.
+1Fom Don't give up, you must give Dyson a call to help you.
I had the pole problem too when I purchased the V6 Flexi. It was really difficult to click in, almost a struggle. I rang them and they sent me a new pole which fits great and I threw the faulty one away. I was also told by Dyson that the fluffy head would not fit on my Flexi so I reluctantly purchased the V6 Total Clean to get the fluffy head. When it arrived I put the fluffy head on the V6 Flexi pole and it does fit perfectly. Ring them, the fluffy head DOES fit, I assure you. The fluffy head is perfect on hallway tiles and wooden floors and is washable too.
1Fom I assume you are in the U.K? They will help you and send a new pole. Let me know how you get on please. Remember the fluffy head will fit whatever they tell you.
1Fom I have not posted videos on here yet but am happy to private message you or FaceTime you to show you if you wish.
1Fom Not sure how to private message on here. Do you know how?
1Fom I'm sure Dyson will help you in Australia. Their service is great.
very useful video review! thanks for your posting! great review to decide whether to buy or not.
Hey ibasiac could u ever do a review on the v6 motorhead vacuum
THANK YOU mine stopped and would NOT start again. Spent a day with support and utube. It is going now for NO know Reason but last about 10 minutes.
I have three gripes about the cleaner. 1/When you try and remove it from the wall charger the plate that holds the door of the dust collector drags on the charger housing and opens spilling its contents everywhere.. 2/ If you do manage to remove it intact and then want to empty the dust collector again that back plate wants to come away from the vacuum. 3/ Once you have opened the door to its contents you need to use a small knife to drag out the rubbish. It has never just slid out.
I do not recommend the machine and regret buying it. It has been more trouble than it's worth.
this is very helpful, thanks for sharing.
No Problem
Do a video of an uprite Dyson with the handheld Dyson floor and carpet nosel
Wonderful review Rodger
Very nice handheld/stick vac! 100 air watts suction on the max setting. Dyson DC01 has 90 aw so pretty impressive. Just a shame that battery don't last more than 6 minutes on the max.
When the AEG UltraOne review is coming?
It would be interesting to see, because I have the Electrolux (AEG) UltraFlex Green (bagless) and it has exactly same hose, wand, nozzles and pipe + butterfly tool. Same color scheme also.
They only run 6 minutes TOPS on regular mode. Most expensive piece of crap I've bought in a long time. Their batteries are far too expensive, don't work and only last 4 months. Crappy customer service as well
V6 absolute or V8 has 150% more powerful direct drive head so should be better on pet hair. V6 fluffy or V8 absolute have hard floor powerhead and V6 absolute has parquet tool which should be better on hard floors.
Demetri Loizou Wrong, the V6 Absolute 150% but the V8 has 75%. If you look on the back of a V6 Direct Drive Head it will say 50Watts, if you look on the back of V8 head it say 35Watts. In other words they lied.
Demetri Loizou I had a V6 Total clean but upgraded to a V8 Absolute. I can feel the brushbar power on the carpet. It is lovely and quiet too
not sure yet which one i will buy...my wife like's the cordless Dyson V6 design...my question is which is best, at a decent price?
very good job...allows me to make a better buying decision. Thank you.
Great, you decided to buy a Shark then. Good choice.👍
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i using hoover convertible i love it
James May!!
I got this Dyson V6 but it didn't have the attachments that you have there and my question was that there was instructions to a number one which is on the top umbrella of the vacuum and a number to which is the setting on the handle but I don't understand how you press the number one since there isn't any way that it presses in...no button
Great video, so helpful, going to buy one!
Go for a V7 or V8 as they clean the central shroud each time the bin is emptied.
although asking over 2 yrs later but one test I don't see but wish to know how does it vacuum up against the wall edge or cupboard edge? Cos some hoovers do leave about an inch of untouched areas up against the wall and using a crevice device tends to make the job last longer due to that inch or so.
NICE VIDEO
Hi, this worked OK for a few months but then it started to develop a problem - it runs for 20-30 seconds or so and then stops running, it then wont run again until several hours later or sometimes the next day.
I build race cars so I dont mind trying to fix stuff, I got in touch with customer services and I set about cleaning filters, disassembling the unit, changing filter for a new one etc - the kind of stuff that no housewife/mum has time to do - after all this the Dyson still doesnt work, so I can build a car engine from parts but I cannot fix this vacuum cleaner.
Got in touch with customer services again who said "buy a new battery for £60" - unbelievable, so the battery in my phone works everyday for years but the same type of battery in the dyson lasts only 6 months charged around once a week.
We have since gone old school and are now using the stand up dust pan and brush, we do not miss the crappy Dyson but id like my £250 back from that self-superior sounding con-man off the TV who has sold me a pile of rubbish.
Great demo. Dyson need to double the capacity of the battery packs.
I believe the V8 models have a longer run time.
The Dyson V6 Absolute cordless is great for picking up dust etc. but what a nightmare to clean it. It is so frustrating that you feel you want to throw it out the window. It takes so long and is a very dusty and messy job. I was thinking of getting one with a more lasting battery, however I have second thoughts now.
Bagless means more maintenance and messy emptying. Go for a bagged vacuum if you want a cleaner experience.
There is a you need the Moorhead brush!. In the states they replaced that cleanerhead with the Moorhead. Basically you want then one that the animal edition has!.
I have never heard of a moorhead brush, perhaps that's just for the American market.
Thank you
lovely video I have a Dyson dc 55 total clean upright. and I'm looking for a cordless for a big house is this the best or is there something better?
The V6 Absolute has a better powered head or you could look at the new V8 range.
Another great review. Thanks so much.
hi roger will you do a demo on the dyson V8
I just want a review of the motor, is it alien tech or just chinesium wizardry
It runs on black magic.
would say this is the best value cordless vac to buy? thanks :)
I have a dyson 6.Like it very much.Can I buy a new cleaner head for it?
I love my Dyson V6 for its suction, light weight and its manoeuvrability. But Your demonstration of emptying the bin, is far
more clinical than the reality of emptying a bunch of dust/hair/debris that has stuck to the filter. There is no way to remove it without actually touching it with your hands (urgh) or getting an implement to drag it out of the bin. Unless of course anyone knows different. Suggestions please.
Dyson addressed this problem with the V7, V8 and V10 with a self cleaning shroud. Unfortunately on the V6 models, stuff does get stuck to the central shroud.
My dyson V6 doesn't work on handle my cat hair, small motor inside motorhead jammed and stopped.
Great review, i just bought this in a deal for £261, i was just wondering if you noticed that the long neck when attached was wobbly? i find it quite annoying and wondered if mine has a problem or if they are all like it
If you paid £261 for the exact model in this video then I'm afraid you were robbed because it's been on offer for around £180. I sent mine back so I can't comment, but it seemed OK to me.
that was a typo! meant to be £161!
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Great review,real.
What do I do when brush not spinning
I agree with others, and I''m not a Dyson fan, got burned on a $400 upright vacuum, but if you are going to do a demo you need to vacuum properly which you aren't, slow down. How is something going to clean up when its about 1/4 second over the dirty area.
If I were to vacuum at the speed the average person does, I would be going much faster than that. To the majority of people, vacuuming is a chore that they want to finish quickly. If I went too slow in a demo, people would complain (and do) that I was going slower to make the vacuum look better.
For those that don't like vacuuming, get a top of the line vacuum cleaner, with it cleaning twice a week, you won't need to vacuum except for everything three months to get corners and other locations the robot doesn't get. Cheaper robot vacs just don't work that well. Wait for sales.
It's a good way to clean the ceilings of stairwells but I think that I could find something just as easy, less messy and something that doesn't cost 300 bucks.
Help please! I need a vacuum cleaner just for the stairs! Which one is the best??
Rodger please do a video of the Dyson V8 cordless
Thanks for the video, I’m just about to have a loop pile carpet fitted. Have you got a recommended head to use for this?
This video has helped so much. Thank you!
i just got one for free. someone was throwing it out. didnt come with a charger but oh well. i can see a blue flashing light. i presume that means low battery but thats just a guess
The Direct Drive cleaner head on the V6 Total Clean would have picked it up no problem.
PhotoMusicMan I had that model. It is for sale now as I upgraded to the Dyson V8 Absolute. If you haven't already you should check the videos out of it
Carlover16 Thank you. I tried the V8 but it was too heavy for me compared to the V6. Both beautiful machines though.
such a great video thank you
Very helpful. Thank you.
Very good review
What do u mean its the floor not the vacuum.? I find it hopeless picking up small dry bits of cat food off floor. Tiny bits it just will not pick it up - why?
Great review, thank you!
This is actually a a fantastic vacuum, if you want to clean up animal hair get the animal brush or get the V6 animal and if you want to pick up stuff like little rocks and Pebbles use the other attachment it picks them up just fine this is a very powerful and very good vacuum cleaner this guy is using the wrong attachments for the wrong stuff, for some reason he's trying to make this vacuum look bad but I have the regular V6 Dyson and the V6 Dyson Motorhead and they both work fantastic in my home because I know what attachments to use for what items don't listen to this guy he's biased he probably works for Hoover or Bissell or shark or somebody
I don't work for any vacuum cleaner manufacturer or retailer. I show the cleaner what it does in my home on my carpets and floors, so obviously results will vary in different homes and on different surfaces. I have since tested the Dyson V6 Fluffy and will soon try a V8 Absolute so I will be able to compare the different models. I expect the Absolute will do a better job on pet hair as it comes with the small motorised head as well as an improved carpet cleaning head. I am not biased against any manufacturer and if you check out my channel later today you will see an unboxing and brief demonstration of a Dyson Light Ball Upright which I think is a fantastic machine.
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How does the performance compare to your vax air cordless which has a much longer running time?
I can't say as I don't own either anymore.
What do you do with all these vacs, can I have one 😂😂😂
Can attach the other heads on the end of the stick???
Thanks for the info
Why did you send it back when it was a lot better than the dc35
It wasn't a lot better.
+ibaisaic Tomvacuum got sent a v8 to review from ao. he tells me it's amazing and so much better than the v6.
7:40 My boy, that's why you don't go over max fill lines... EVER
Call the police.👮🏻
Any chance of posting a comparison test between the DC35 and this V6? We have a DC35 with an Amazon-sourced 2000mah battery when the original battery failed and with that larger battery it has a 24 minute regular and 9 minute high power runtime. How much better is this V6 than the DC35? Is it worth upgrading?
I have made a comparison video but it won't be uploaded for a few weeks. If your DC35 still works I wouldn't bother upgrading as the V6 only did better on pet hair.
Do you have a few recommendation when it comes to vacuum cleaners for cat hair?
I want to design a kit for Dyson to help the v6 v7 v8 runs long enough for cleaning. when the battery in the machine is used up, replace it by the spare one, and recharge the used-up battery in a separate charging dock. What do you think?
I think unless you get a job in Dyson's design department, your idea will be completely ignored. Other manufacturers such as Shark have removable batteries and some models come with a spare one and a seperate charging dock, but Dyson seem to want to stick to one fixed battery with their current models.
yes, if the battery can't support like 40 mins to 1.5 hour, a batter way to replace the battery is necessory.
NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You lift the front of the head and slide back. Picks it up no problem
It probably does, but I have used many vacuums that will pick up without the need to lift the head up.
how in the world are your stairs so clean??