Review of Dyson DC23 Motorhead vacuum cleaner

GH Institute

Cylinder vacuum cleaners

Features

Bagless. 251 airwatts. 6781g. Flex length 6.58m.Flexible hose length 2.71m. HEPA filter. Tools: dusting brush, crevice nozzle, upholstery tool, parquet floor brush.

Comments

Carpet cleaning score: 94/100. Floor boards cleaning score: 95/100. Laminate floor cleaning score: 98/100.

Good points: Longest flexible hose of all the cylinders tested. Good manoeuvrability. Best pet hair removal of all the cylinders tested: 1 sweep. Excellent filter efficiency. Can reach 10 stairs. The British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval.

Drawbacks: One of the loudest and heaviest cylinders tested. Big and bulky to store. The telescopic tube is quite chunky and heavy.

Rating: 86/100

Price Range: £299 - 342

Stockist: 0800 298 0298 - http://www.dyson.co.uk

GHI Test Report - August 2009

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GHI Test Report - September 2010
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Comments
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GHI Test Report - September 2010
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Comments
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Drawbacks: Heavy for its size. Poor pet hair removal and edge cleaning.

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GHI Test Report - September 2010
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GHI Test Report - September 2010
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Comments
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GHI Test Report - July 2010
Review of Dyson DC23 Motorhead vacuum cleaner

Features
Bagless. 251 airwatts. 6781g. Flex length 6.58m.Flexible hose length 2.71m. HEPA filter. Tools: dusting brush, crevice nozzle, upholstery tool, parquet floor brush.
Comments
Carpet cleaning score: 94/100. Floor boards cleaning score: 95/100. Laminate floor cleaning score: 98/100.
Good points: Longest flexible hose of all the cylinders tested. Good manoeuvrability. Best pet hair removal of all the cylinders tested: 1 sweep. Excellent filter efficiency. Can reach 10 stairs. The British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval.
Drawbacks: One of the loudest and heaviest cylinders tested. Big and bulky to store. The telescopic tube is quite chunky and heavy.

Rating: 86/100

Price Range: £299 - 342

Stockist: 0800 298 0298 - http://www.dyson.co.uk

GHI Test Report - August 2009
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Features
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Comments
Carpet cleaning score: 75/100. Floor boards cleaning score: 97/100. Laminate floor cleaning score: 98/100.
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Stockist: 01494 465 533 - http://www.sebo.co.uk

GHI Test Report - August 2009