Thursday, 15 August 2013

The Dyson DC24 Vacuum Cleaner

By Ray Hauser


In 1993, James Dyson setup his own company in England. The Dyson Company primarily designs and manufactures vacuum cleaners with the ingenious "Root Cyclone" technology. Dirt and dust are swept up and dropped into a detachable, clear plastic catch bin instead of a disposable catch bag.

The DC24 is one of Dyson's best cyclonic machines. This upright, compact vacuum cleaner comes in two models, the multi floor version and the Animal version for homes with lots of animal fur.

The DC24 costs $300 to $400 and incorporates Dyson's "Root Cyclone" and "steering ball" technologies. Standard vacuum cleaners primarily draw debris laden air through small holes and deposit dirt into catch bags. These holes eventually get clogged and disrupt the machine's suction power.

The cutting-edge root cyclone system uses cyclonic separation to completely do away with this problem. Air rushes into the cyclone chamber where it spins at high speed. Dirt and dust are thrown out of the air and captured by a plastic catch bin. Catch bags aren't needed and there is no loss of suction or cleaning ability regardless of how much the machine is used. The unit has a power of 115 air watts.

Steering ball technology has also been incorporated into the DC24. This unique invention makes steering around anything simple and effective. Conventional vacuum cleaners have fixed wheels which are great for moving back and forth, but they don't work so well when maneuvering in tight spots or around objects.

The steering ball obviates these navigational difficulties by using a ball which can rotate around itself in any direction. This ball makes it possible for the DC24 to sharply turn and operate in areas that are normally difficult to vacuum. The ball also contains the machine's electric motor which lowers the unit's center of gravity making the DC24 even more flexible and maneuverable.

The DC24 uses a brush bar covered with nylon bristles for extra cleaning power. This bar spins at ninety times per second which can loosen and suck up even the most ground-in dirt. The brush bar can be deactivated when vacuuming hard floors or delicate rugs.

The DC24 incorporates a high efficiency air filter (HEPA) to extricate tiny particles of allergens and dust including mold and pollen spores. This Dyson machine is so good at screening out allergens that it has been approved and certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. When the filter gets dirty, you can easily remove and wash it.

The DC24 also has a reversible wand for cleaning difficult to reach places like stairs and ceilings. A number of useful attachments are included for cleaning just about everything.

Dust and dirt is dumped into a clear catch bin which can be easily removed and emptied. After emptying, the catch bin snaps back into position and the DC24 is ready to use again. The lack of replaceable catch bags adds up to big savings over time.

The DC24 only weighs 11.65 pounds and it has a collapsible handle for quick and convenient storage in the tightest of spots. This vacuum cleaner was put through a series of demanding quality tests and is so well designed that Dyson offers a five year warranty on all parts and labor. (The DC24 will eventually be replaced by the new DC50.)




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