Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 Upright Vacuum

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I just tried to use the very expensive attachments from my older Dyson DC17 on this newer one. They don't fit!! The hose fitting is the same size as the attachment end. Evidently the old Dyson had a slightly larger fitting than this new one and now my attachments are worthless to me. I'm not about to spend a bunch of money for more attachments, so it's off to the garage to build an adapter to get these to work on the new Dyson.

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We found the Mutli Floor cleaning performance on carpet to be quite close to that of the Ball Animal 2 which is not surprising given the machines are similar. The cleaner head is pretty much the same and the suction on both machines is very strong (although the suction on the Ball Animal 2 is slightly higher). The video below shows the cleaning performance on low pile carpet, which is quite good. Most of the maintenance costs would be chalked up to replacement parts that may occasionally wear out.

A thorough review of owner comments, along with insights from our own testing and analysis, has provided the pros and cons below: One small note. We measured the length of the Multi-Floor hose with the wand extended at about 12.5 feet. So, to us, this vacuum has a reach of 31 feet (power cord) + 12.5 feet = 43.5 feet. We’re not sure how they came up with a 40 foot reach. We find the length of the hose and wand quite generous compared to many other uprights. What's In The Box? Despite its power, the Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor 2 is surprisingly quiet. At 25% quieter than its predecessors, it has been acoustically re-engineered by Dyson to reduce noise and improve sound quality for deep cleaning with less noise. So it shouldn’t be a problem whatever time of day you want to do your hoovering. I would recommend the Dyson Multi Floor 2if you’re looking for the following features in an upright vacuum: Wash the filter using cold water (at least once per month). Allow to air dry for at least 24 hours before reinstalling.Quality– Feels well put together. Parts are plastic, but don’t feel cheap. 5 year warranty provides extra peace of mind. The brushroll of the Multi Floor 2 upright uses a spiral bristle style roll that self-adjusts to varying floor types and carpet lengths. Dyson’s Multifloor brushroll Size & Dimensions Want a smaller Dyson upright:It’s no surprise that Dyson makes some massive upright vacuum cleaners. The Multi Floor 2 is a nice option because it’s a little smaller than other models, but still provides excellent suction power and cleaning performance. Editor's Note (September 2023): This product review was originally written and published in 2019. To make sure we are still recommending the best products for your needs, we recently reviewed this story to make sure it is still accurate and that we stand by what we wrote. In addition to this original hands-on review, we also had the opportunity to test this product in The Lab. Thanks to its at-home and lab performance, it is still a top choice in The Best Dyson Vacuums despite newer models and options being available on the market.

Also, like all Dyson Ball machines, the ball mechanism does not create a low profile. Therefore it is difficult to get the vacuum under very low furniture. It should be said however that the ball mechanism is great for maneuverability and the machine turns well. It may take a little getting used to but it does do the job.

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We sometimes like to measure the suction gap on the bottom of the cleaner head to give a better idea of cleaning path width (although it could be argued either way). The brushroll opening on the bottom side of the cleaner head is closer to 12 and ¾ inches. In either case this is a fairly wide cleaning path and that has its pros and cons. It’s nice because you cover a large area with each pass but it is not so great if you want to get the cleaner head into tight/cramped areas. Cleaning Performance As the score of 90/100 attests, most Multi-Floor owners are pleased with their machine but there are grumblings. The most common complaint is that the machine sometimes struggles on deep pile carpet. The cleaner head has a perimeter that lowers and raises depending on the flooring, and while it successfully focuses suction on the area beneath the cleaner head (which it is designed to do) it can also pull itself down and cause the machine to have difficulty moving. This is especially problematic in deeper pile carpet. Folks with low pile carpet don’t appear to have this issue – we didn’t. A suction release valve would likely have helped alleviate this problem but the vacuum does not come with one. Also, there are no height controls so you cannot set the height of the cleaner head - ie you cannot lift the cleaner head higher to avoid the problem. We were able to move both vacuums - although it was difficult. Some people have reported that they were unable to move the Dyson at all while others indicated that it was simply difficult. The brushroll on the Dyson feels very powerful however and it seemed to us that it may not be a good idea to use it on very deep pile carpet - at least not too frequently (but that is just an opinion - we have not tested this). Dust Canister Lower price will not be honored if the result of a violation of a Dyson unilateral advertising or pricing policy or if doing so would result in a violation of a Dyson policy.​

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At the base of the Multi Floor 2 uprightis the Dyson Ball. Dyson uses their Ball design for all of their upright vacuum cleaners. The Ball allows for easy maneuverability and tight turns, as needed. What about the brushroll?