Dyson DC23 Turbinehead Vacuum {Review}

I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve been using a rather cheap vacuum. I got it in my early 20′s figuring all I really needed was something basic to get the job done. Well I should say that I was using. Because I have finally seen the light. Not all vacuums are created equal and you certainly get what you pay for in this case.

I remember the excitement we felt when our new Dyson DC23 Turbinehead vacuum arrived. My husband immediately starting vacuuming every room in the house. I barely got the chance to try it because he was so excited. Excited by the cool features, like the maneuverability of the head to easily go around corners and the shocking way the clear canister was filling up with dust and debris. It had only been a few days since we last vacuumed and yet it was obvious that our old vacuum was leaving a lot behind.

• Compact canister vacuum with Level 3 Root Cyclone technology ensures powerful, consistent suction
• Air-driven TurbineHead brush bar is ideal for cleaning medium and short pile carpets and can be turned off for hard floors.
• Lifetime HEPA filter with Bactisafe screen that traps and kills bacteria, mold and allergens on contact
• Telescopic Wrap System allows the hose and wand to be compressed
• Great for cleaning stairs

To see the Dyson DC23 Turbinehead in action, I put together this video to demonstrate the features.

MY OVERALL THOUGHTS

This vacuum is such a step above my old one that I don’t think I can make a good comparison. I have fallen in love with many of the features including the automatic cord keeper (no more wrapping the cord around the back of the vacuum) and ease of corner cleaning.  Because of the turbinehead design it can easily go under furniture where other vacuums can not. I am thrilled I no longer have to buy bags and can easily switch between cleaning hardwoods and carpet. And let’s not forget the Dyson design is certainly lightweight and beautiful.

Thinking of ways for improvement, I wish the hose could stand up on its own. Instead I have to lean it against something or put it down on its side. For storage you can remove the head and attach it on the side of the unit but I find that to be a pain and simply store the whole thing together in our closet, with the hose flopping over. And while I don’t have to buy bags, I do have to wash the filter every three months.

If you have hardwood floors and shorter pile carpets, this model is perfect for you. If you have thicker carpet I would consider a different Dyson. While it certainly can still be used for our shag rugs, it works much better on our other surfaces and takes a bit more strength to move it over the thick pile.

Buy it: The Dyson DC23 Turbinehead vacuum can be purchased directly from Dyson currently for $399 with free shipping or from Amazonfor the same price.

Disclosure: I received a sample for the purposes of this review but no monetary compensation was received. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.