Rated 5 out of
5
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Mitch1776 from
Unbelievable suction!!
This is my second Dyson. My first is an Animal Ball 2. It is still going strong other than my hose has a tear in it. It is almost 5 years old and I use it 7 days a week! I have OCD really bad so I clean every day. If something can take the abuse I put it through it has to be good. I wanted to get the latest model so I got the Animal Ball 3. I love the new motor bar cleaner head. It works very well and is easy to adjust between my thick carpet and my tile. It is also easy to clean. There is a button on the side that allows it to swivel up to pull the beater bar cover off to clean. The head is also smaller than my 2 which allows me to get in between chairs and such that my other wouldn’t allow. I won’t ever use another vacuum again. I’ve tried two of the biggest competitors and they don’t even compare. Seems like all the negative reviews on here are people being babies. Yes, my machine will fall over sometimes when I use the hose to clean something. Big deal. Most of the time I don’t go out far enough for it to fall over. The main thing I want my machine to do is pick up the stuff on the floor and this one does it incredibly well. I cannot believe how strong the suction is. So far I am very happy with this vacuum. Also, I have read many reviews talking about how heavy this vacuum is. I can pick it up with one arm and it ain’t very heavy at all. And my shoulders are terrible. It’s actually one of the lighter ones. Much lighter than older dyson’s. I have thick high pile carpet and it goes over it easily. You have to adjust the cleaner head to the floor type you are using. I also read someone say this animal 3 doesn’t pick up as good as the animal 2. That is NOT true. If someone isn’t satisfied with this vacuum, they won’t be satisfied with any.
Date published: 2023-03-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
KayMH from
Truly the best
Old house, carpet, single pane windows, desert sand, wind, 3 dogs and 1 cat . . . and my Dyson Ball Animal 3 gets it all seamlessly and without any hair stuck on the roller. Absolutely amazing!! I love it.
Date published: 2022-10-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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Texas T from
Dyson always delivers
This is my 3rd ball! Love the extra long cord and ease of cleaning. I still have my old ones and they work fine. The latch to empty the cartridge sticks but the vacuum is 12 yrs old. Also love my Dyson hairdrying equopment!
Date published: 2022-10-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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knob from
Cleans Great
Nice step up from our previous Dyson model - does a better job with pet hair for sure and easier to clean
Date published: 2022-10-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Husky mom from
Like it better tan than my other Dyson
Have 2 wooly coated Siberian Huskies and their hair is all over everywhere. Their hair is no match for this model. The self cleaning brush head really works! The hair never tangles around it. I don't have to clean the brushes like I do with my Dyson powerhead.
Date published: 2022-10-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Laura S from
BEST VACUUM
Best vacuum I have ever owned! I own an Irish Setter who sheds a bit and gone are the days of me continually having to cut the hair out of the brushes - I LOVE IT!
Date published: 2022-10-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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iBrewBeer from
Tough Enough For Business
I use this for my business and it handles the tough dirt and hair that accumulates on a daily basis when dealing with the public. Using in a residential setting would be amazing. Works great on bare and carpeted areas. Strong, powerful suction as expected from Dyson.
Date published: 2022-10-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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hhgrandpa from
fantastic
Powerful suction, love the long cord cleans like a champ couldnt be happier
Date published: 2022-10-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Canine pack from
Dyson is the only vacuum for me!
I have 5 dogs so need a vacuum that will pick up dog hair and dirt, this vacuum fits the bill!
Date published: 2022-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Lstat from
Best vacuum I’ve ever used
We bought our first Dyson refurbished and loved it for two years, came back for our second and decided it was time for a “new” one since we fell in love with our Dyson ball 2. Then Dyson had to show me the animal 3….hands down THE BEST vacuum I have ever used, the price tag hurt a little, you know, because it’s a vacuum, but it was worth every single penny! 10/10 will buy another when this one eventually dies too. I’d like to think I won’t have carpet much longer, but I’ll gladly keep it with this awesome machine around!
Date published: 2022-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RLPJr from
Excellent vacuum
No clog head works great. The attachments from our old Dyson animal (still working fine) also fit this one. Have owned 3 Dyson's over 20 years and wouldn't buy a different brand.
Date published: 2022-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kevin S from
Awesome. Happy with my purchase
This for my family was a big upgrade. The vacuum we had before was very old and kicked up and spread more dust than it collected. This is an awesome upgrade. It glides on the floor super smoothly and picks up everything. Movement and handling is great. Also really easy to empty. Would recommend :)
Date published: 2022-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Ryan88 from
Great Vacuum
Easy to use, clean, and store. Works great on a multitude of surfaces. Very happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2022-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Bluebell from
No hair on brush bar!
I only had this vacuum a few months. I have long hair and so does my dog. No hair wrapped around the brush bar! Suction was great, too. Hurricane Ian flooded my house with 4ft of water. My Dyson did not survive.
Date published: 2022-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nelsocasio from
Vacuum
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Is heavy but all the work that those is amazing .I use it all the time.
Date published: 2022-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Numero Uno from
You pay for what you get!
Only had this Dyson for a few months, but there is no question concerning the suction power. The instructions can be obtained from the website, but being mechanically minded helps. The only thing missing is the promise, on a call to the Dyson rep, concerning extra tools advertised on the Dyson website. Although disappointed, the enclosed three tools are adequate for most jobs. Yes, the machine is heavy and somewhat seemingly awkward, but a little patience and perseverance will justify the difference the Dyson Ball presents in comparison with the standard American designed- Chinese produced machines! Time will tell its worth and value to people who have had the pleasure of the person who still has the 15 year old Dyson machine. If there is the desire for a better machine, then the cost and weight will increase by the cost and availability in this rocket-propelled world.
Date published: 2022-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Ludog from
It’s the shizzz!
Great product! Picks up all everything. Glad I got it.
Date published: 2022-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Two to Three from
Animal 2 to Animal 3
I have two long hair dogs. I got an Animal 2 and when it finally broke down (7 years later after almost daily use) I went out and bought a 3 without question. Have been very happy with my “Animals”.
Date published: 2022-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Ljedlow from
Very nice vacuum!
Great vacuum for pet and people hair. The suction is great and leaves my house way cleaner than my precious vacuum. So worth the extra money. I have used mine on flooring, high carpet and area rugs and it does amazing! Highly recommended if you have pets in the home and need to control their hair and dirt.
Date published: 2022-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Villa from
Best vacuum I've ever used
I got new carpet recently and decided a new vacuum needed to happen and oh my goodness this thing captures all the dirt and fur I throw at it
Date published: 2022-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jimmy4515 from
Dyson animal 3
Absolutely the best vacuum we have ever owned
Highly recommend this vacuum
Exceeds all expectations
Date published: 2022-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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FlyDawg from
Wow, Amazing
I can't believe how true the reviews are. Simply amazing. Perfect for getting animal hair out of carpets. Throwing my Oreck away (True testimony)
Date published: 2022-08-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kindness from
Amazing Cleaning Power!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wow! This Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum has the strongest suction of any upright vacuum we've seen, to-date. The three cleaning modes on the head of the vacuum simplify the cleaning process and work wonders on their prospective flooring. Truly, hard floors (hardwood, tile, etc..), carpets all feel so much cleaner when walking barefoot, almost like they were mopped or professionally cleaned. It feels insane to say, but true. Our kids love this vacuum and how clean the floors feel under their feet. They actually ask to vacuum, now (What?, exactly!). The extra long cord is a timesaver too, definitely a plus. Oh, and pet/long hair and/or small strings tangled around the vacuum brush bar are a thing of the past. Amazing! No more, detangling. Absolutely wonderful and timesaving, Thank You, Dyson!
While vacuuming we came across a few initial challenges (3). First, we noticed the function of the hose configuration is different from the older upright Dyson vacuums we are used to. No worries, we quickly figured it out over several uses (of course, the kids were faster, no surprise there). Next, we noticed the vacuum head (that includes the de-tangling technology) no longer fits under some of our furniture and appliances. The timesaving and hassle freeness of no longer turning the vacuum over and using scissors or whatever to untangle the brush bar is amazing, and definitely worth the sacrifice of not fitting under a few pieces of furniture and a couple appliances. Last, was the size and weight of the vacuum, definitely bigger and heavier than our previous Dyson vacuums. While still offering the continued ease of use, Dyson has mastered, in addition to much better effectiveness in cleaning far outweighs any differences in size and weight.
In conclusion, we happily recommend this Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum with 5 stars. Outperformed all expectations and more. Thank you, Dyson!
Date published: 2022-06-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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MamaSeatter from
Dyson Ball Animal 3 is another amazing upright.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been an avid user of the Dyson Ball Upright vacuums for almost 2 decades. I have purchased 3 uprights over that time because I vacuum every day. The first thing you will always notice about any Dyson Ball upright is the shear suction power. The Dyson Ball Animal 3 is no exception to that. The ball pivot feature on all the uprights was always the game changer for me when I purchased my first Dyson Upright. Until you have experienced the ball pivot of a Dyson you have no idea how stiff and un-maneuverable your current vacuum is. It is like night and day. The Dyson Ball Animal 3 once again proves the ease of vacuuming with the ball pivot feature. Putting the Dyson Ball Animal 3 together took less then 5 minutes. It was fast and extremely easy and straightforward. The simplicity of these vacuums always amazes me. I also like the fact that it is packed very efficiently with minimal cardboard, no styrofoam and very limited plastic which is always a bonus for the environment. So, one of the strengths of the Dyson Ball Animal 3 for me, and all the upright models, is how fantastic it is to use because I have very bad seasonal and dust allergies. Vacuums in the past that had replaceable bags always had a dusty smell while I vacuumed because they could never be fully sealed, and dust definitely got into the air when I vacuumed. With the Dyson Ball Animal 3 you have the clear canister which is tightly sealed with no odor at all and no escaping dust particles in the air. I can always see what is being sucked up into the canister of the vacuum and I know when it needs to be emptied. My other vacuums I would not know when the bag was full until it had minimal suction, would no longer pickup any debris or would dump the debris back onto my carpet or flooring because the bag was full. Emptying the canister for me is simple and easy, just a push of the button. The canister detaches and reattaches very easily. The wand release is one of my favorite features of the upright models of which the Dyson Ball Animal 3 is no expectation. If you live in an area with baseboard heating this feature along with the combination tool is a game changer. It makes cleaning baseboards quick and easy and allows me to get behind some, if not most, of my furniture. Because I also have the Dyson Ball Multi Floor UP13 which replaced my DC65, I was able to do a little comparison for those who may be choosing between the Dyson Ball Animal 3 or a Dyson Ball Multi Floor model. The combination tool on the Dyson Ball Animal 3 is several inches longer which is a great feature. It will allow you to access more area with the crevice feature by pushing the bristly piece down towards the bottom of the tool. The staircase tool is exactly the same on both models. The head of the Dyson Ball Animal 3 is taller, and the rolling brush head inside is much thicker. The width of the head of the Dyson Ball Animal 3 is a few inches shorter than the Dyson Ball Multi Floor UP13. So, there are a few areas in my house like under some pieces of furniture and cabinetry that the Animal 3 head will not fit but because of the quick release wand and attachment tools it is not an issue. The Dyson Ball Animal 3 has 3 settings on the head which allows me to adjust to two different carpet piles and a floor setting. My home has a lot of carpeting along with hardwood flooring, tile and blue stone in our front foyer. So, this model handles any of those areas throughout my home. My final thoughts…if we were in a perfect world our appliances would last forever. But that is not the case. One of the major features of buying a Dyson vacuum for me was the 5-year warrantee. One of the best in the industry. I have never had an issue dealing with customer service if something is not working or broken on my vacuum. They know the vacuums inside and out and literally have walked me through step by step to check everything in order to eliminate what is and is not working. And when they discover the problem, they ship out the part immediately. I also have a super amazing Dyson repair location in my state in Southborough. Top notch repair service and also when I needed to replace my last vacuum they were extremely helpful and honest. Dyson definitely backs their products and that is what keeps me coming back.
Date published: 2022-06-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bggilmo from
Fantastic vacuum
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the third Dyson vacuum we have used. The performance is exceptional, and the power unmatched to any other vacuum we’ve ever had before. We have a Dyson stick for light cleaning and use on the stairs. This animal handles every other square inch of our home with ease. I am continually amazed at how an area that looks clean still produces dust dirt animal hair after use with the Dyson ball vacuum
Date published: 2022-06-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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CleanerHouse26 from
Improvement never stops!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is our 3rd Dyson vacuum and we continue to be impressed with the continuous improvements on a product that already performs great! This vacuum is smaller, lighter and more powerful than its predecessors, which we appreciate. Easier to store without taking up a lot of space and easier on the back when doing a full house vacuum. Also appreciate the anti-hair tangling brushbar, which takes away one of the few maintenance tasks.
Date published: 2022-06-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Gorda15 from
Absolutely Amazing!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely love the new & improved Dyson vacuum. I have a dog who sheds along with 4 women in the house that have long hair. I was highly impressed after vacuuming there wasn’t a single hair stuck to the roller. All the dirt and hair was in the waste container. My husband was also happy he no longer has to take the vacuum apart to cut and unwind the hair that was stuck to the roller. Love how it’s slightly bigger not much of a difference from the one I had. This one is a game changer for my family! LOVING IT! Dyson has made this momma a happy one!
Date published: 2022-06-02
Rated 4 out of
5
by
NoOneSpecial from
Yes, True! Hair pickup, Tangle free!
First, thank you Dyson for recyclable cardboard packaging. No styrofoam!
Coming from a ~2012 DC14, I was concerned about review references to cheap plastics. Yes, the plastics are different, lighter, than the DC14. I do not feel like it will start crackling & breaking. Time will tell!
This Animal 3 is like a "scale model" of the DC14. Thru & thru, it is about 80% of the size. For me, great. My small home likes this. The maneuverability of the ball is great, and the smaller main head gets under cabinet overhangs and kitchen chairs, where the DC14 was always "a smidge too big". But if your home is large, Animal 3 may feel like going from a push broom to a toothbrush.
Performance. I needed the tangle free hair function. Was skeptical, "too good to be true?". OH NO! IT'S TRUE! I have long hair and a medical condition causing hair loss. My Animal picked up bin after bin of hair, and NOTHING left in the beater brush.
Folks mentioning it being too heavy & cumbersome, perhaps they need a lighter cordless model. I fully expected what I got in an upright corded machine - heavy duty! Not a dusting job. Dyson - we old-schoolers like it.
Other reviews mention the machine suctioning to their floors. I did not experience this on my tile, aging pile carpet, or large dense weave area rugs. That said Dyson's many feedback comments suggesting folks need to contact their carpet manufactures about this problem... disturbing. If my car's tires perform poorly on pavement, suggesting I contact the pavement manufacturer would be silly. Do you get that analogy?
Ease of transforming modes. This Animal is clunky by comparison. The DC14, about 10 seconds, three motions, from upright to attachment & tube mode. This Animal takes more wrangling of slide this, click that, push here. The on-board attachments are no longer integrated. They fit more like an "oh yeah, we forgot" goiter, and mine is wiggly. Lacks the solid "built this way" of the DC14. Minus 1-star there.
Overall, yes, I recommend this. Yes, hair-free is true.
Date published: 2023-05-05
Rated 4 out of
5
by
DARINnVA from
Animal 3
Just got my Animal 3 after my DC41 broke after 10 years. I had issues with shipping since it took over a week. Definitely didn't get 2 day shipping but it was Thanksgiving week so I'll chalk it up to that. The performance is great. A lot more suction than my DC41 which performed great. May be too much of a good thing. The suction makes it a workout to use on carpet. It may get better after using it a while. Using it on hardwood floors is great and I like being able to turn off the beater bar.
Luckily my tools from my DC41 fit the Animal 3. Using it on small rugs is impossible due to the powerful suction. Even with the beater bar off it will suck the rugs up off the floor. I've found a way around that even though it's an extra step. Use the turbine tool on the end of the wand on the rugs. It works great. The head is smaller than my DC41 but I don't see that as a negative.
Now the bad: using it on carpet is a workout. The powerful suction is a double edged sword here. It might get better after using it a while. My DC41 broke at the lower hose assembly point which is made of cheap plastic. Sadly the new Animal 3 has the same assembly and it's still made of plastic. It will break after 5 years. I think it is a little bit heavier than my DC41.
Date published: 2022-11-27
Rated 4 out of
5
by
KVP1 from
Great with pickup but a little disappointed
As other reviews note, this machine is very heavy and a little clunky. That was surprising to me as I always thought these machines moved with ease. There was a learning curve to using it and has a lot of attachments to figure out what works best & where. I will say we have 5 pets and the suction is great-It is also nice that machine easily comes apart to clean.
Date published: 2022-11-16
