New batteries: 30-35% off Dyson's price
Question for Dyson DC16 owers:

Would you pay .99 for new batteries in your battery pack? I'm a Dyson DC16 owner as well. I LOVE the DC16, but struggled to find replacement battery packs at a better price than Dyson's .99 price. I've found a solution!

Easy process: Pay the .99, then mail me your battery pack (via inexpensive media mail) . I replace the batteries and mail it back postage free. I've replaced batteries in Dyson DC16 vacs in my local with 100% successs!

QUESTION: How many would be interested? Reply here please.

If there is enough interest, I'll post ads on different websites.

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I'd be interested in buying used battery packs. I'm interested mainly in the plastic housing, so that I can lower my pricing even further. If I get enough housings for battery packs, it may not be necessary to mail me yours for this offer.

Finally Trashing Ours
We give up. We have had the unit about a year or slightly longer, used it maybe once a week. Horribly short battery life and now the battery will not take a charge. We have the yellow Dyson upright and love it (except for the bizarre hand held attachments) and bought this one hoping for another good product.

But it's just not worth spending any money on for a replacement battery - just to have a unit that works marginally.

TOTALLY TERRIBLE - DON'T BUY
As others have stated I also purchased an upright vac years ago and had much success with it, so I purchased the hanheld thinking I was getting a smaller power-packed version of the upright. GUESS WHAT???

IT'S TOTALLY TERRIBLE! THE CANISTER IS AKWARD TO HOLD - SEEMS TOP HEAVY AND BULKY. YOU NEED CONSTANT PRESSURE ON THE OPERATING SWITCH FOR IT TO RUN. IT DOES NOT FIT INTO TIGHT SPACES AS YOU THINK A NORMAL HANDHELD WOULD. BATTERY LIFE IS NON-EXISTENT - SEEMS I'M LUCKY IF I GET 2-3 MINUTES OF VAC POWER WITH IT. CANNOT EVEN VACUUM THE COUCH FINDINGS THE KIDS HAVE LEFT BECAUSE THE BATTERY QUITS SO SOON. HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED - WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!

DYSON DC ROOT 6 HANDHELD VACUUM CLEANER
yes, we purchased this item as a gift , and they said it was the best one they have ever used and that they love it.

for a f****** replacement battery!?!?!?
The battery lasted less than a year. It costs half the price of the original unit just to replace the battery.

What a difference
I just thought I was vacuuming for the last 30 years. I was shocked at how much more this Dyson will pick up. It really is amazing. I will never purchase anything but a Dyson in the future. This is one product that is well worth the difference.

Expensive, but worth it!
I have been through about three to four under 50$ vaccuums a year, due to my two "german shedders". I have to admit, just got this remanufactored Dyson today, but it is fantastic. Picked almost half a trash bag of dirt and dog hair today. People complain about the powerful suction, but that's what Dyson is made for! I found no problems, unless you use it on a VERY recently installed carpet or a rug. I will update if it craps out on me, like so many others (: but all in all, I am very pleased. Also, it has picked up FAR more, than any other vac I have ever had, and is much easier to use.

Great Product!
"I'm so glad I bought this vacuum! I wouldn't be able to tell that it was refurbushed if I didn't know better. It's kind of gross but seeing how much dirt gets picked up makes vacuuming fun! It's not a light vacuum but I expected it to be much heavier after reading the reviews. Seriously it's awesome and I wish I would have bought one much sooner."

I completely agree with this review! I feel gross knowing I was living in what I picked up with this vacuum. Great Buy!

Great vac
always dreamed of owning a Dyson vacuum.. at this price I would have bought one much sooner!

The Search is Over!
When our Roomba finally thew in the white flag after we brought home Shelby the shedding German Shepherd, we have been researching vacuums for months. We knew Dyson would likely be the only way to keep up with the hair but originally thought it was out of our price range. Until we found the remanufactured model! True to Amazon form it was delivered quickly in original manufacturer packaging and has been a Godsend ever since. We had forgotten what color our rugs were (blue! They are blue!) and thought our beige carpet had long ago turned gray. My husband and I now argue over who gets to vacuum because it is no longer a fight to get the floors clean. It even works well on our slate and hardwood. There are cheaper places to get the Remanufactured Dysons but Amazon works directly with the factory so you can't go wrong. If there are any differences to the 'new' model you'd be hard pressed to find them. Definitely a life-saver for pet owners!

Vacuuming made easier
I have cats and I love this vacuum! It's not too heavy and really sucks! (As in suction.) The attachments are useful and easy to switch out when you need to clean base boards or corners. I also use the smaller rotating brush to get hair off the sofa. (Much better than a tape roller.) The power cord is so long that I don't have to unplug it to go into a nearby room. The Dysolv and Abzorb cleaning products that it ships with also works wonders. My only concern is the plastic its made from can crack with enough force, but not with normal use.

Used a Dyson for 6 years
Dyson has the best products on the market. I have 5 dogs living in my home. One is a golden retriever.My Dyson has saved my carpet. I use it everyday..no joke. I have had it for 6 years(got it when Dyson first came out). When I replace it I will get another Dyson!! Don't listen to people who say anything bad.I should know a thing or two about Dyson. Also if you happen to have any questions or need anything the people at Dyson are so awesome and helpful.It's a great company.

Great while it works.
Sure the attachments are great, the dumping wasn't terrible (though it was messy), but for the price I expect this machine to last longeer. Our motor died right out of warrenty, and to fix the machine was almost as much as buying a new vaccum. I wish for the price it was better made, since we also had issues with the plastic. Overall I think we are much happier with our Oreck, even if it isn't as slick and pretty.

The Vacuum works as advertised, but could stand....
The Vacuum works well and as advertised.

Needed improvements:

1) The plastic-wrapped cord with a mind of its own. Most vacs in this price range have a rubberized cord that
does not have a memory. It makes winding and unwinding much less frustrating. Like the Oreck XL-21.

2) The top cord retainer is flimsy and may not last. And since the cord is so light you have to stoop over
to make sure it goes thru the bottom retainer. Like the Oreck XL-21.

3) No light!

4) A low-speed for vacuuming light-weight rugs by doors and such. Like the Oreck XL-21.

Too bad you can't take the best features of the Oreck XL-21 and the DC17 - it would be the perfect vacuum.

Can suck the chrome off a '57 Chevy
Been using my DC17 for a few months now, and I have so say it actually makes vacuuming fun. The suction has got to be about twice what my previous Eureka could manage.

At first, switching back and forth to floor mode and using the telescoping tool seems a bit cumbersome, but it gets easier with practice. It comes with quite a few tools, but unfortunately only three of them dock onboard--you have to store the others somewhere.

One of the most clever features of this vacuum is that the (powerful) rotating brush automatically shuts down when the handle is in the upright position and there's also a manual override button that lets you switch off the brush when vacuuming hardwood and tile floors.

Who would ever think that a company would come along and make a vacuum cleaner "cool"??

Very Impressive
A few days ago, my son spilled red punch on our light beige carpet. I worked for a long time to get it out! I even used a different carpet spot remover. A few days later I noticed a light pink tint on my carpet. I called a friend and she let me borrow this product! WOW!!! It WORKED! It dried quickly, too!! When I saw the spray coming out I thought there was no way this could work, but it did! AMAZING! So happy to find something out there. We don't need spot cleaning very often but this will come in handy when I need it!

Unbelievable!!!
This stuff is unbelievable! We had some major stains in our carpet - in fact, so major I was embarrassed to invite people over because the stains were so bad. When I purchased my vacuum back in 2006, I received a bottle of dysolv and a package of zorb, which sat in the box until yesterday (2/4/2010). I finally broke out the dysolv and, quite impossibly, it really removed the stains.

My husband decided to fill some cracks in our cement with tar. During the summer, our dog stuck his paw in the soft tar and tracked in tar all over our oatmeal colored carpet. I tried gumsolv but that just spread the stain out further. I thought we would just have to replace the carpet. Let me tell you, it's GONE! It dissolved the tar and now my carpet looks great!!!

Yes, the pump on the spray bottle could work better, but I'm buying more of this stuff!!!

Way Overpriced
I bought this Dyzolv spot remover based on the reviews which made it out to seem like the answer to tough spots. Upon using it, it works okay. It certainly isn't a miracle solution like the reviews here on Amazon made it out to be. Also, 13 bucks is a lot to pay for such a small can (think Glade air freshner small). I'll be looking for less expensive spot removers in larger quantities. I also noticed the spray nozzle is cheap and frustrating. BAD BUY for the price!! Look elsewhere and don't be fooled by the 11 5-star ratings this product has gotten on Amazon. They are not deserved.

Gets out just about anything!
I absolutely love this product. I have a big lab and 3 cats, and it cleans up every muddy, poopy, pukey hairbally mess they leave. Just about the only thing it won't lift is paint in the carpet (don't ask!). I highly recommend Dyzolv to everyone!

Best Carpet Cleaner on the Market!!!
When I purchased my Dyson vaccuum, I received a bottle of this cleaner. For getting spots out, there's nothing better! It leaves no ring on the carpet, uses very little to remove stains, and is quick drying. Just ordered 2 more bottles to keep on hand. Well worth the price.

Very Impressive
A few days ago, my son spilled red punch on our light beige carpet. I worked for a long time to get it out! I even used a different carpet spot remover. A few days later I noticed a light pink tint on my carpet. I called a friend and she let me borrow this product! WOW!!! It WORKED! It dried quickly, too!! When I saw the spray coming out I thought there was no way this could work, but it did! AMAZING! So happy to find something out there. We don't need spot cleaning very often but this will come in handy when I need it!

Unbelievable!!!
This stuff is unbelievable! We had some major stains in our carpet - in fact, so major I was embarrassed to invite people over because the stains were so bad. When I purchased my vacuum back in 2006, I received a bottle of dysolv and a package of zorb, which sat in the box until yesterday (2/4/2010). I finally broke out the dysolv and, quite impossibly, it really removed the stains.

My husband decided to fill some cracks in our cement with tar. During the summer, our dog stuck his paw in the soft tar and tracked in tar all over our oatmeal colored carpet. I tried gumsolv but that just spread the stain out further. I thought we would just have to replace the carpet. Let me tell you, it's GONE! It dissolved the tar and now my carpet looks great!!!

Yes, the pump on the spray bottle could work better, but I'm buying more of this stuff!!!

Way Overpriced
I bought this Dyzolv spot remover based on the reviews which made it out to seem like the answer to tough spots. Upon using it, it works okay. It certainly isn't a miracle solution like the reviews here on Amazon made it out to be. Also, 13 bucks is a lot to pay for such a small can (think Glade air freshner small). I'll be looking for less expensive spot removers in larger quantities. I also noticed the spray nozzle is cheap and frustrating. BAD BUY for the price!! Look elsewhere and don't be fooled by the 11 5-star ratings this product has gotten on Amazon. They are not deserved.

Gets out just about anything!
I absolutely love this product. I have a big lab and 3 cats, and it cleans up every muddy, poopy, pukey hairbally mess they leave. Just about the only thing it won't lift is paint in the carpet (don't ask!). I highly recommend Dyzolv to everyone!

Best Carpet Cleaner on the Market!!!
When I purchased my Dyson vaccuum, I received a bottle of this cleaner. For getting spots out, there's nothing better! It leaves no ring on the carpet, uses very little to remove stains, and is quick drying. Just ordered 2 more bottles to keep on hand. Well worth the price.