Dyson Slim Ball Animal Vacuum Review & Demo - UP16

[@davidleonard930]

I was just given this vacuum model. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this review for everyone interested. Very well done.

[@VacTech1]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@margarettasset6480]

Wow. This is just what I needed, just like a miracle as I was absolutely confused as to how to put it together. Thank you so much.

[@VacTech1]

Very glad I could help! Thanks!

[@chrisg8820]

Just bought this on clearance at Target for $175 - great review.

[@bradleyeddie8429]

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[@rohanjimmy3510]

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[@carmenwelshsr.3552]

What a lovely presentation! You explain each step so well and it's understandable.

[@michellejackson9171]

Thank you for the cord comparison. Makes a big difference.

[@TheBitcoinBoomer]

I've never seen such a thorough review of something, good job and thanks. One thing I was curious of, what's the hose length?

[@Alexscott100]

That’s something I’ve always liked about dysons is their. Hose wand set up flip the cap pull the wand and the hose and everything is ready to go but with other vacuums you have to pull the hose and fumble with the wands

[@VacTech1]

100% agree. Easy and ready to go!

[@JBONMETUBE]

Excellent vid ... cheers

[@ricksmith2476]

U did a great job on video

[@nicko5945]

Great video! I don’t care for Dyson or most bagless vacs generally, but I have the multifloor 2 as well and I do love the aggressive brush bar. It helps make that vac my best bagless carpet cleaner. What I wouldn’t give for these uprights to have the self cleaning shroud as well.

[@VacTech1]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah I have that model as well, and that cleaner head makes a huge difference. I would also like a second row of brushes, but Dyson's gonna' Dyson.

[@RivasSarah123]

Thank you for this video. I love my vacuum but couldn’t figure out how to put on the attachments for some reason

[@VacTech1]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@DEWAGE83]

Great review. I cant wait to get mine.

[@parwaz7861]

Fantastic video as usual and woahhh you have a DC14 Low Reach! My dream DC14, the one model we never got in the UK! Could you do a video on it? :P

[@VacTech1]

Thanks Parwaz! My DC14 Low Reach has been a trooper. I'm envious of all the early Dysons you have over there! Thanks for watching, bud!

[@parwaz7861]

@@VacTech1 You're not missing out on much lol, except the DC04 is a pretty cool model, I recommend you try importing one (from manchestervacs they can I'm sure), I'm confident a Dc07 motor will fit

[@VacTech1]

@@parwaz7861 I would love to try a DC01, DC03, DC04, and all the canisters. The early models are fascinating!

[@parwaz7861]

@@VacTech1 I hope you do one day! I'm envious of a lot of US Dysons and other vacuums like the windtunels, Fantoms, Riccars, the simple Panasonics, etc!

[@VacTech1]

@@parwaz7861I get it. We were fortunate to get a lot of great vacuums in the US that prioritized deep-cleaning carpeting.

[@cierralewis6841]

Thank you. Just put mine together. Great video.

[@VacTech1]

Glad I could help! Try out all its different features, and I think you'll be happy with how much the vacuum can clean!

[@ThatsPety]

Great professional work here

[@VacTech1]

Thank you very much!

[@ashleyguantes7725]

Out of this new one and ur vacuum similar to this one, which would u buy again? I’m going back and fourth between which to purchase. Online the purple one is like 150 more bucks than ur orange one! I appreciate ur very good review!

[@VacTech1]

Thanks! The Ball Multi Floor 2 (the yellow/orange one) has a much longer cord, so I prefer to use that one.

[@ashleyguantes7725]

Okay thanks! I vacuum everyday and they only dysentery I own is the DC33! Which I do love but it’s not like it used to be and I need a upgrade. The Hepa filter in the side is tripping me out on the orange one cause I don’t want it to blow out dust that will make my room dusty again after Iv dusted. Does the purple one blow the air back out? Also vacuum lines are very important to me! 😂😩

[@VacTech1]

@@ashleyguantes7725 The HEPA filter on the side isn't an issue on this model Dyson. The Ball Multi-Floor 2 or Slim Ball are a huge jump in performance over the DC33, so I think you'll be impressed with either. They also both leave nice carpet lines.

[@c__graz]

Thank you for your help!

[@bel_a1]

Great review, thank you!

[@VacTech1]

Thanks for watching!

[@isisfernandez9304]

Hello, I just bought the same Dyson Ball and I have a question, is it normal that the hose wand works at the same time that the vacuum head, even though you are not using the hose?

[@hales42]

No. It sounds like you have a clog in it. When the machine is in the upright standing (locked in) position it flips a door underneath that transfers sucking to the hose wand 'handle' part. When you pull the wand hose handle down to begin vacuuming the floor it switches the door to transfer suction to the roller head. If you hear or feel suction from the hose as your vacuuming the floor it means the door is stuck. Although this vacuum has great sucking power its 'mechanic's' suck! Do not suck up a quarter because you will spend eternity trying to dislodge it!! Typically I find that just about anything you suck up with the hose other than dirt or hair will get stuck in the door mechanism. Qtips, paper clip, Lego, tiny twigs you name it I've had it get stuck. The tell tale signs will be that the vacuum won't stay upright when you try to lock it in. This explains the object getting trapped by something huge but doesn't show the flap door. Typically if the object is small it's a total pain trying to get it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJmZfH2Hlqd2qbs I would suggest taking off the dirt canister, the wand and hose. lay it on its side and then slowly cocking it upright and flat using the rear wheels(shown at 11:20 in this video) to see the flap door. Once you find the door, carefully check with your fingers to see if something is wedged inside there.

[@VacTech1]

Thanks for the great info! You're absolutely right.

[@EvanJS2005]

Yes

[@COSMICking831]

whats the name of the music on 12:14

[@ashleyguantes7725]

Hello! I bought the multi floor 2 but I have noticed that when I’m behind it he left side of the ball where the filter is gets hot did u notice this on yours? Thanks! Iv read that it can do that but wanted to double check!

[@VacTech1]

Hello! Yep, that's normal. That's the warm exhaust air from the motor heating it up.

[@ashleyguantes7725]

Awesome! Thank you for the fast reply!

[@rohitcharles3680]

How does these work on the hard floor? Are they work as good as on the carpet?

[@VacTech1]

It does an excellent job on hard floors. Dyson uprights are among the best when it comes to hard floor performance.

[@ibz925]

I couldn't figure out how to take the attaching pipe out. Thanks

[@VacTech1]

Glad I could help!

[@Blackout720]

I just wish we had more powerful vacuums here in UK

[@VacTech1]

I think the most comparable model to this one, would be the UK dc40 or DC41 MKII. Similar cleaner head. Thanks for watching!

[@blakaeg]

We don’t need more powerful machines as the machines available produce power far in excess of the wattages. They are more efficient and work better now.

[@blakaeg]

Is it normal for the handle at the top to have a minuscule movement of up and down when pushing the machine back and fourth?

[@Cleaning_Hero]

I miss my Animal II but it suctioned to the carpet to much. Does the UP16 doe that or does it not do that as much?

[@VacTech1]

It still does (the cleaner head is similar), but it’s a lighter machine overall.

[@thebernicelshow7408]

I love this vac. It can suck the dimples off a golf ball. But perhaps you can help me. The brush bar is not spinning. I pulled off any hair and string, thread etc. Made sure the electrical connections are touching and have the carpet brush button depressed...No spin. I bought this about a year ago have used it very little. I don't know. Anything you can suggest. By the way, good video.

[@VacTech1]

Does the brush bar spin freely by hand (it's not locked up)? Does the brush bar spin at all, then kick off? If it doesn't do anything, you may have an electrical issue (one of two switches, wiring, or brush bar motor). It could be something simpler, but it's hard to say. I would contact Dyson customer service, as that issue will be covered by your warranty.

[@thebernicelshow7408]

@@VacTech1 Thank you for getting back to me. In answer to your question, no the brush bar does not lock up. I can spin it freely. I'm beginning to think it is an electrical problem. It worked fine the last time I used it, which I'm embarrassed to say, was a couple months ago. It was working when I pulled it out the other day. I turned it off to go to another room, turned it back on and that's when I realized the brush had stopped because it got difficult to push. What do ya think? Thanks again.

[@VacTech1]

@@thebernicelshow7408 I think it's probably electrical, so I would contact Dyson. I hope you're able to get it working again!

[@thebernicelshow7408]

@@VacTech1 Thanks, me too.

[@ladyluck8314]

the tools at the opposite end,I have jammed my wand by putting the tools in opposite ends of the wand, now I can’t get them back of again. Could someone please help me ?

[@VacTech1]

Oh no! They’ll probably just need to be pulled off by force. Hopefully you won’t need to replace the wand (if it cracked or got damaged). Hope you can get it!

[@KingBear12]

Someone has probably asked but, for a $50 difference, which would you say is better, this Dyson Animal Vacuum, or their Dyson Vacuum 2 original model? Thank you and cheers!

[@VacTech1]

The Ball Animal 2 is larger and has a larger dirt bin, as well as a longer cord. The Multi Floor 2 is identical except for the longer cord, and different crevice tool. They're all nice versatile machines, so it's really up to preference!

[@emilyschrodek9688]

I’m having a hard time getting the extender back into the vacuum. Do you know if this has been an issue with other users or am I doing something wrong?

[@VacTech1]

As long as there's no blockages in the hose, you push the button on the hose, the wand will nest inside it, and the end of the wand has to line up just so with the vacuum handle (there's guides on the handle the wand slots into).. I hope this helps!

[@rheamarks]

Mine is pretty loud? And this is my third Dyson. Is it normal for this model?

[@VacTech1]

It's not a quiet vacuum by any means. Is it making any abnormal rattling sounds, or sound like it's clogged? Otherwise the loud running noise is normal.

[@rheamarks]

It does rattle and I actually just bought it (a few hours ago) 😩 I thought it’s probably because I tried it on carpet first but then I switched to hardwood floors and although the rattling stops, it’s still pretty loud. 😒

[@Deklectic]

To spend that much on a vacuum and I can't use it on all my carpets, dyson must have lost their minds with this horrible vacuum.. I returned mine and got a Shark Apex Zero M.. One of the best vacuums I ever owned that thing works on any floor plus you can quickly turn it into a canister easily while vacuuming then right back to an upright I should have chose that before I waisted my time and money with the dyson.. Thats how versatile a vacuum should be in 2020 not some bulky ball that prevents me from simply cleaning under my coffee table and bed.. 🙄 This vacuum design is becoming outdated because people want the most convenient quick cleaning experience not having to keep hooking up the hose attachments just to get under a bed quickly because the vacuums to big to fit... thats why I LOVE the lift away feature on my shark.. 😍 Dyson flopped on this product I'm sorry just being honest.. 😬 I wouldn't be mad if this vacuum cost 199 but instead is over priced for the lack of performance.. smfh..😑

[@FixItYourselfDeb]

YES!!!! ^^^^^^^^^ ...what she said. OMG I got a vacuum that is unusable on any of my area rugs/ carpet. I have a 12 year old dc26 and still love it. But this monster animal 2 sucks soooo hard. Tooo hard for carpet. There are many home-made fix-it yourself tricks to reduce the suction, but, my GOD. Dyson has really shocked me with this super suction beast. I plan on slapping someone at Dyson asap. I had so much troubles with other Shark appliances so I swore not to buy Shark. . I was wrong.

[@JoshSmith-ek5gk]

Buy a workhorse, way better than the Dyson’s imo.

[@braboy5555]

I can’t get the red part to be flush with the rest of handle what a disappointment

[@VacTech1]

As long as there's no blockages, the wand will nest inside the hose, and the red part of the handle has slots that mate inside the main handle. I hope this helps! If it doesn't call Dyson, as something is wrong.

[@positivep]

Would you know if Dyson makes a canister vacuum that you’d recommend? I just bought this same upright and find it to be very awkward and heavy and not very user friendly. I also don’t like that not all the attachments can fit to the machine and that, ultimately, those remain loose. Another con is it’s loose cord, as I prefer the retractable option a canister offers. However, I do like that it’s bagless and especially like the power. I paid a price similar to yours and am on a hunt for the best overall value. Any advice?

[@VacTech1]

Dyson's extra tools are not made to store on the machine. I use a bin to store the extra tools. In terms of canister options, I would recommend the brand Sebo or Miele, as the canister offerings from those brands are far superior to Dyson's current offerings (which I sadly wouldn't recommend). Sebo and Miele vacuums are an investment, but worthwhile, if you really want a canister vacuum. If you have carpeting, be sure to get a model with an electric power head. I hope you find something you really like! I made a video months ago of a Miele Compact C2 Electro Plus cleaner. Maybe that's the right cleaner for you!

[@michelemattia5021]

I HATE MY DYSON ...ALL THE TIME I WANTED ONE! EXPENSIVE FOR nothing had a Bissel should have kept it!

[@VacTech1]

I'm sorry to hear that. Dyson's models are all different, and they're not created equal. I tried to cover all the benefits and drawbacks of this particular Dyson in the vid.

[@VacuumMaster]

return it it is a pice of shot

[@VacTech1]

Haha I like it, but I tried to cover all its drawbacks. It's not perfect, but I think it's fun to use, and I like the versatility. Thanks for watching!

[@VacuumMaster]

@@VacTech1 wlecome where do u live i have some old vacuums for sale

[@VacTech1]

@@VacuumMaster Nice! Send me an email! [e-mail]

[@VacuumMaster]

@@VacTech1 just sent u a email sorry if splling is bad

[@michelemattia5021]

I agree and I was a bit past the guarantee so they wouldn't take it! I might try & sell it!

[@jzizzles7799]

garbage. I can clearly see why they discontinued the ball lineup.

[@VacTech1]

They haven't discontinued the ball lineup. I tried to cover all the benefits and drawbacks of the machine in the vid.