Great product that changes the way you vacuum
I bought this product for its ability to be portable, and clean wooden and tiled flooring. It has changed the way I vacuum the house. Instead of planning a major session of vacuuming I now grab the Fluffy off the charger clean up one or two rooms as time permits and then replace it on the charger. The result is I clean more frequently but for shorter periods of time, which makes it less of a chore.
The Fluffy is a maneuverable vacuum with a good range of useful attachments, all of which get used regularly. With a young family eating in the kitchen diner, the flat floor roller gets used the most. It's like a normal vacuum head, but with a velvet like roller instead of the brush roller, this results in it picking up all manner of debris off the tiled floor. Next are the two brush rollers, the first a standard size brush roller used on carpets, the second a much smaller one used typically on the stairs. The smaller brush roller, has a flexible head meaning it can swivel over the edge of steps for ease of access.
All the brushes are easy to clean, with clear open access meaning long tangled hair can easily be removed without the need for scissors or knives, as with previous vacuums. The other attachments are a crevice tool and a combination tool, which click on to the storage unit when not in use.
All the attachments fit direct to the vacuum body or to the extended tube, which has power run internally down the tube for powering the brush heads. The extended tube appears to be aluminium and is light to handle, not significantly changing the balance of the vacuum.
The Fluffy body is mid weight, not light, but can be handled easily as a handheld vacuum. It IS light enough to be held above the head and used for cleaning ceiling corners, high shelving. With the floor attachments it can rest on the floor and puts less strain on the handler. For extended use as a handheld it may start to feel heavy towards the end of the 20min charge period.
It charges quickly in the dedicated charging / storage cradle. I think something like 3hr30min for a complete full charge, though I've never measured it to the exact minute.
The max power button makes a huge difference sucking any attachment to the floor. It significantly reduces cleaning time, and increases the noise of the machine, which in normal use is quieter than a mains powered cleaner. The max mode is indicated by a blue light around the button, and is (dis)engaged by pressing when the main trigger is depressed.
The negatives:
Emptying the dirt is easy with the click down switch, but I find the dirt can be scattered beyond the intended destination. Using a dedicated bag to collect it would probably help, but seems to be counter-intuitive to the greener no need of a vacuum bag. I also find not all the dirt falls out and often need to wipe the filter down.
With 3 brush heads, there is the challenge of where to store the two not attached to the body and tube. It's been the same experience with all previous vacuums (with more than one motorised head) not just the Fluffy.
Overall:
Yes I'd recommend it. Yes I'd recommend buying a refurbished model through ebay. The model I received looked perfect, no different to a shop bought model, no scratches, fully boxed and wrapped up. The only slight difference being a 1 year reduced warranty vs 2 year shop warranty.
Yes it has changed the way we vacuum for the positive, being quicker, more versatile and less of a chore.
I've been previously sceptical of the benefits of a Dyson but now having bought and owned one, I believe they are worth the extra money and provide good value.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Refurbished