I have the exact vacume that you have and it did come with all kinds of booklets/pamphlets. Somehow yours were missing which is too bad. It explains pretty much all that you spoke about. I’ve had mine for about 7-8 months and I’m very pleased with it. For a woman though, I find it a bit heavy on my arm, but all in all, it’s good. I can’t believe the dirt and dust we pick up with it. It’s almost embarrassing to see all that it picks up, that’s how wonderful it is. Love it so far. Can’t believe I waited this long to get one. Amazing vacuum and easy enough to clean it. Thanks for the in depth features and info you showed us. Great job. Probably the best one I’ve seen so far, so thanks for that. Very well explained.
I bought an extra battery and keep it charged at all times, this is a negative and a positive. I also purchased a separate Stand to hold the vacuum, extra attachments and it charges the battery while the vacuum is not being used. This Stand can easily be moved if the need arises. My V11 came with only one vacuum head which is for carpet but I also use it on my hardwood floors and it does an excellent job. The worst Con is having to continually hold down the red button to run the vacuum as there is know on/off switch. I have searched online for an attachment to hold the on button in place for the V11. They do make such an attachment but it seems to work on all Dyson Cordless Vacuum “EXCEPT” the V11.
There's a feature on top that shows the remaining life of the battery. You just have to be consciously checking on it to make sure Iyoustill have enough battery to finish the job. I have learned that the best setting is the auto mode that is why Dyson made it the machine's default.
I love my V11 vacuum BUT it would be so much better if you didn't have to hold the trigger button constantly. Other stick brands you don't need to hold the trigger. Also, it does not stand on it's own. Other stick vacuums, like the Electrolux, stand on their own and makes vacuuming so much easier, especially if you need to stop and start a vacumming chore. Lastly, I wish it had a light, which again, other brands do. I find the light very useful when in slightly darker areas of a room.
Having to hold the trigger while vacuuming is smart design because it preserves your battery -- sometimes you have to move furniture / things around, and the motor turning off saves energy. There's a limited number of charge cycles before your battery needs replacement, so it will die one day and a new one is $175-200 CAD (Canadian $ --> less if you're in the U.S.). Smart design, after all!
@@PriscillaThen But with my other unit (Electrolux), when I need to move things like coffee tables, chairs and other furniture, I just hit the power button. It's in about the same spot as on the Dyson, but on the front of the handle. Plus and this is a big thing for me, the Electrolux stands up own it's own. With the Dyson that is not possible, sadly. I have a back up battery pack for the Dyson. Bought it when I purchased my machine. Have never needed to use it. But it's peace of mind to know it's there.
If you are going to use the wall mount to charge or store the vacuum make sure to put it high enough so you can leave the tube and the cleaning head attached to the motor unit; saves having to disconnect them.
I bought a Dyson V11 in Feb 2020 for over a $1000 Canadian. Quite a hefty price tag for a vacuum.! At first it worked ok but I have had a great deal of issues in the last two months. I am very disappointed in the quality of the parts. The parts are weak. My trigger/switch broke. At first I thought I wasn't pressing it down properly but eventually it got to a point where I couldn't get it to work at all. So I contacted Dyson and they told me that the warranty period was just over. I asked them if the issue could be fixed and they said I'd have to replace the motor and cyclone. This would have cost several hundred dollars. But they didn't even have the parts in store. So after sale service is poor as well! I told them that I was disappointed in the service and the best they could offer me is that they too are disappointed that they couldn't help me at that time. My son in law looked it up on the internet and found out that this is a common problem. He was able to order me the trigger/switch (for less than $20) and he replaced it for me. Why can't they partner with some vacuum repair business in the various major centres so they get the basic training for repairing the vacuum for much less than replacing whole units of the vacuum? It's also not good for our environment to throw out whole units when a much smaller part can be used the fix the issue.
I agree 100% Mine lasted just 18 months. Maybe it is my trigger switch. I cleaned filter and it never would turn on again. I bought new battery and filter and didn't work. I then took it to a local vacuum sales and repair store. They were aware of problems with that model. There was no help whatsoever from Dyson. I paid d$60 for them to clean and see if they could repair. In advance they did tell me that they have done before for Dyson owners and that it was a 50/50 chance if that that they would be able to get it working again. Apparently a fairly common issue. Bow I have to pay hundreds more for a new head which I have already wasted so much money. DYSON customer service leaves alot to be desired. No help at all except to take more money just to have a working vacuum which I NEVER WOULD HAVE bought in the first place if I knew it would last only 18 months 😢
This was very helpful. I just bought this from HSN mainly because of the extended holiday return. I have never owned a cordless and that feature intrigued me. I ended up with it because other brands with power are just as expensive. My other go to brand is Shark but I'm reading too many horror stories of not sticking behind their product. This v11 is heavier than I anticipated. I have a couple of months to determine if I'll keep it.
I just ordered one last night. The good thing is I paid 500 $ not 700$. I hope it's a great buy. I've read the manufacturer recommends staying on the eco mode it's the best default for longer battery life. I wonder if charging it every time before it's low will lower the battery life. I have a 2-bedroom apartment with no high carpets mostly hard floors. Dust in the old building is always a problem. Plus we get elder bugs in the summer, we are near trees and water they love to hang out and somehow get inside. Thanks, great review!
Just picked up a factory refurbished unit from the dyson official store on ebay for $295 all in. Had to order a soft roller head for another $50 from ebay but I'm looking forward to having a dyson again.
Thanks for this review. I found it extremely helpful as I just bought the V-10 Animal and the booklet was confusing. Even though I have a less techie model, I learned some things, like how to remove the canister if it gets dirty further up. I have a white Siberian Husky and her long fur is the whole reason I bought this. I have a black car interior and this upholstery device with motor is the only thing I have found that gets up all the fur. I did purchase another long rod which clips onto the first one, giving me a very long rod to reach my skylight. I also purchased a flexible tube that all the attachments fit on to give me more flexibility in cleaning my car. I ordered them through my local vacuum cleaner store but all the assessories are available on Amazon.
moving into a new space and this was helpful. granted I bought the v11 before seeing this, but you helped fill in the blanks that the manual (lol) didn't cover!
Thank you! This is helpful, particularly the time stamps. I was also wondering if I was missing proper instructions with my vacuum, as the manual was so lacking.
I have found lately that manufacturers these days do not want to go to the expense of printing a compete Manual so I go on line where I can find what I need and print it out. I did that this morning when I received my new Dyson V12.
Great video, thank you. Best one so far except like someone else mentioned, you can wash your filter and let it dry for 24 hours. Mine came with the pamphlets/leaflets. So helpful but your video was better. Thnx again.
The V 11 outsize weighs 3.56kg or 7.848 lbs. The V 15 weighs 2.74 kg or 6.040 lbs. It does get heavy on your hand and arm when using a while. It does have stronger suction.
One thing that I find about this vacuum is that when I switch to an attachment such as one to dust with, that the suction is quite diminished. Is there something that I'm missing ?? I do ensure that the filter is clean. I so appreciate your advice on this.
Mines the absolute pro. Way better upgrade. Upgraded filter system with thicker webbing on the plastic where the premotor filter part sits. Better sealing rubber rings ( doubled on the hepa end) to prevent fine particulate bypassing causing motor issues and blockage signals. Upgraded trigger system with support so the anchor doesn't break requiring trigger replacement which many earlier models had an issue with. Better high torque digital motorhead sealing without the outer sealing ring separating as you remove the roller assembly to clean it. They ironed out most of the earlier problems these vacuums had since the V10. The removeable battery feature was they're best idea ever compared to the 3 screw removal system. Battery management system is also better. Hence the " pro" series for the upgraded V11. Also 90 minutes run time on echo mode and 95- 100 minutes on auto mode which is strange from what I'm seeing on the specifications. This may have to do with altitude and humidity???
Dyson suggests you wash the filter regularly with plain water and allow it to dry for 24 hours before fitting it back onto the machine - the machine also tells you when the filter needs washing. You certainly don’t need to buy a new filter every time it “gets dirty or clogged up” that’s plainly ridiculous!
'thank u great video ,could you please explain again the difference between the two big heads,i couldnt see clearly the difference beteen them,which one is for what purpose,if u could show it slowly please.
The one for carpet has large bristles to scrape up dirt from carpet. The one for hard floors is more like a paint roller to have more contact with the floor and work better. You can also see them on the Dyson website.
Great review. Still trying to wrap my head around if you use up your battery on a high level why would it work on a low level. My battery dewalt power tools work the same way. Not sure if there’s a product out there like that. Maybe Tesla has a built-in battery back up? 🤷♂️
A very detailed explanation of the V11 and all the practical use cases for different attachments. Something that I am still struggling to find - how can this vacuum be used over surfaces that might have some greasy dirt deposits for example kitchen chimney hoods. Does it work over there? Thank you very much for such
Hello and thanks for the comment. Unfortunately this vacuum does not work well for cleaning wet or greasy surfaces. It creates more of a mess and then you will also have to clean the vacuum head, creating more work.
Very informative video. Did not know about the menu option 😅 One more thing, will the soft roller head tool also fit my V11 Torque drive model? Thanks!
You can wash some parts, yes. The filters you can wash and let dry for 24 hrs. You can wash the roller in the vacuum head if you disassemble first. Do not wash the entire vacuum head as there are electrical parts. I show how to disassemble in the video.
Yes, some parts can be washed. The rollers in the vacuum head can be disassembled and washed. But you cant wash the entire vacuum head as there are electric components. I demonstrate this disassembly in the video. It is not recommended to wash the filter, just replace it.
Yes, you can wash the filters, absolutely. He didn’t have the booklet to show him that, but someone else mentioned it. Yes, you can wash certain parts in this vacuum and let it dry for 24 hours.
Need for cleaning desk tops with many small items about because of air flow vents which would you choose of the V 8/9/10 models…thankyou wonderful video.
Thank you for the comment! If you are only cleaning desk tops, I wouldn't choose the Dyson V series at all - it's way too expensive and bulky for only cleaning cluttered desks..
I understood that there is auto select of mode when you change from hard floor to carpet. This was not mentioned in your review. This seems to me a feature the differs Dyson from others.
You are partially right for thia mode. The vacuum automatically intensifies power in the eco and normal mode (not in boost mode as it is at full power). So, there is not a specific "Auto" mode
Love how you cover so many things that other videos on the V11 do not (and I've watched a LOT of them)! Are your prices in USD? (I'm in Canada, so trying to get a sense of comparison.) The V10 model in late 2021 only comes with the torque head, so not good for those who ONLY have hard floors but to buy a fluffy roller with laser is $200 CAD (Canadian $)! The V10 also doesn't come with the stiff brush, nor the LCD screen, nor the 20% boost in power, so after all is said and done, it's better to get the V11 instead, if you can. Have you tried the different attachments, like the lighted crevice tool, or the fluffy roller with laser?
Hello, thank you for the comments. The attachments that I have tried are the ones I show in the video. If you think you'll need more, I suggest first buying maybe a smaller kit with the essentials and if you find you really need the additional attachments then get those later. I also dont think a spare battery is necessary. If you are vacuuming a larger house, then perhaps a battery powered vacuum isn't the right choice.. also if you have lots of carpet, this isn't a great vacuum for that.
very good review, but your 3rd negative doesn't quite make sense, because the vacuum estimates the time before the battery is depleted in whatever mode you are in. so if you are in boost, and you run the battery down to zero, that means the battery is flat and needs to be charged. you cant put it into eco and expect more run time, because the battery is already flat.
My experience, and it has happened multiple times, is that I was in auto mode with 20 mins remaining, turned to boost mode that showed 4 mins, then during a 30 second vacuum session, it showed low battery. I tried to switch modes and it would not let me and showed low batter and I needed to charge. This doesn't make sense fod the vacuum to do this.
I have an Oreck, which was my mom’s. I only have one big area rug, so I ordered a refurbished version at half the price, bc the other flooring is tiled. I think this Dyson V11 is great, but I wouldn’t pay $700 for it.
My vacuum stped working no lights at all also not charging at all so don't no if it's charger or vacuum is there anyway I can tell if charger is faulty
Very helpful , i was between miele triflex hx1 and dyson x11 absolute extra but now after your review and others about miele i believe that for me at least Cordless Vacuums are not matured yet and cant really replace the electric vacuum cleaners unfortunately :/ .
Interesting. I have had a Miele barrel and a Dyson barrel over the years. I have had a V11 for a year now and it is so so soooo much better than the barrel vacuums I have had. I hope you find the right vacuum for you :)
@@maryfrancis3 I have tiles right now and two carpets for winter only so I believe I will have no issues cleaning the house.But with dyson I can’t understand why you have to keep pressing the power button to work..isn’t that bother you? And with dyson models many reviews says that torque head can’t clean nicely hardfloors like tiles in my case and only the soft head can clean nicely hard floors so I have to buy the pro extra model to have this and the cost is high .what’s your opinion since you using it :) ty!!!
@@zartius I have all the extra tools and yes, the soft head is the one to use for the tiles. I have tiles in my bathroom and hardfloors in my kitchen and sunroom. The soft head is the best on these. I do get frustrated at the fact that I have to press the power button the whole time. I have a smaller cordless stick (Electrolux) and I do not need to hold the power button the whole time. Also it stands up on it's own which the Dyson does not do, which is also very frustrating. But the Dyson is so much more powerful than any other stick or barrel vacuum I have had that I can forgive the power and stand up issues - JUST. I hope you find the perfect vacuum for you :)
@@maryfrancis3 Ty for the info, helped me a lot :) . I decided to wait for Dyson v15 that have the new soft roller and auto mode with laser beam and some new futures because my house mostly have tiles so i will need the soft roller for sure xD . Thank you again !!!!
Great video. Very practical and "honest" recommendations, with a very thorough description of parts and assembly and use, including the "cons" as well as the "pros". I had to log on to a Dyson online "Chat Person" to be directed to UA-cam to learn how to assemble and use this thing. That's because the included literature was useless, and the print was way to small. Also, frankly, if you like puzzles, assembling the Dyson 11 for the first time is like a puzzle, for the uninitiated, or if you're in a hurry to get set up and start vacuuming and cleaning. This was a very informative review by the "Everything Practical" guy, including his input on the price.
"assembly"? If you don't know how to click a pipe into a vacuum then you must have some serious issues as you go through life. Not joking, but it took well under 5mins to have it up and running, including the stand set up.
Thanks for the comment. I have not done a comparison with other vacuums, so I cant comment. Dyson guarantees the batter for 2 years, and the expected life is around 4 years. I could not find how many charging cycles it is rated for, but it is designed to be continuously charged so leaving it plugged in while not in use is not an issue. Hope this helps a little bit!
@@EverythingPractical Thank you for the reply. I later saw that these cost about 700 EUR whereas a normal vacuum cleaner costs 90 EUR (example philips bagless). I thought it is not worth 7 times the price. Its just fancy.
I find the wand is very difficult to separate from the top part. When I want to empty the dirt I must place the whole vacuum horizontally on a counter, carefully detach the head, then detach the wand from the top part. It is physically impossible for me to detach the wand from the top motor part when the vacuum is upright or even when it is lying horizontally on the counter with the head still attached. Even my husband is unable to do it that way and he must place it on a counter as well. Is this normal?
Mine, after 2 years of use, is starting to become difficult to take off as well. I will investigate and if I find a solution, I'll post a video 😊 But if yous is like this new, it's not normal...
OK. So why do I get 90 minutes of run time on my V11 absolute pro on auto mode and 76 when I'm on carpet in Auto mode and others are getting a lot lower???🤔🤔🤔
@EverythingPractical not really. But most videos on the V11 has such low run times on auto mode on multifloor applications with the High torque digital motorhead. Unless the pro is an upgrade with the more reinforced rewashable pre motor hepa filter.
19:55 'Dyson recommends you buy a new one'. What? Both the manual and the instructionmovie on the top (at least with the V15) show you how to simply wash it and let it dry for 24 hours.
But, yes, as you said, the manuals are online and I checked and indeed you are right as Dyson says you can clean by rinsing with water, shaking about, and leaving to completely dry (24 hrs) then to reattach. Thanks for the input and comment!
@@EverythingPractical Welcome :) When I got my V15 it sucked so much dust out of my carpet which my former vacuumcleaner missed that I had to empty the bin about 5 times while doing so. I had a Dirt Devil which was absolutely rubbish. It was kind of shocking how much dirt there was in the carpet even though it looked clean. But after 2 days of heavy cleaning I already got the 'wash the filter' message. I did buy a second one so I can keep working while the other one is drying.
@@EverythingPractical Actually not. I packed it. All I had to do was see unboxing videos, at the slowest speed possible. The repackaging went so well that it matches the wrinkles on the original white paper they stuffed between pieces, which surprised me too. (Not a cocky teen, just a VERY surprised 40+ housewife who surprised herself.)
Why on earth did you keep trying to use the foam roller (which is advertised as the head for hard floors) on carpet, and then explaining it doesn't work. It's like explaining that a fish can't fly.
In general, just because it's advertised one way doesn't mean its not capable of other functions. Otherwise we would not have creativity. I said in the video that this vacuum head was not designed for carpet, but this was a comparison to show the difference in performance. The outcome was (yes) as expected. A fork isn't a knife, but I bet you use a fork to cut some of your food. It isn't the best way, but it still can work if you need it too. The same here.
I have the exact vacume that you have and it did come with all kinds of booklets/pamphlets. Somehow yours were missing which is too bad. It explains pretty much all that you spoke about. I’ve had mine for about 7-8 months and I’m very pleased with it. For a woman though, I find it a bit heavy on my arm, but all in all, it’s good. I can’t believe the dirt and dust we pick up with it. It’s almost embarrassing to see all that it picks up, that’s how wonderful it is. Love it so far. Can’t believe I waited this long to get one. Amazing vacuum and easy enough to clean it. Thanks for the in depth features and info you showed us. Great job. Probably the best one I’ve seen so far, so thanks for that. Very well explained.
you did a great presentation. I was informed since there was no owner's manual. well organized nice job.
I learned more here than I did from watching QVC where I bought it . Thank You . I pd 500 . May 2023 . Its upgraded since you bought it
omfg thank u deadass couldnt figure out how to connect the 2 bits of the charger mount and no other tutorial on youtube showed it properly
I watched your review twice - first time before buying the vacuum and a second time after buying it. 🤣 Great video, thank you!
Happy to hear it was helpful! Enjoy the new vacuum!
I bought an extra battery and keep it charged at all times, this is a negative and a positive. I also purchased a separate Stand to hold the vacuum, extra attachments and it charges the battery while the vacuum is not being used. This Stand can easily be moved if the need arises. My V11 came with only one vacuum head which is for carpet but I also use it on my hardwood floors and it does an excellent job. The worst Con is having to continually hold down the red button to run the vacuum as there is know on/off switch. I have searched online for an attachment to hold the on button in place for the V11. They do make such an attachment but it seems to work on all Dyson Cordless Vacuum “EXCEPT” the V11.
The sound it makes when it shuts off ALWAYS reminds me of the beginning of Gordon city in Zelda!
There's a feature on top that shows the remaining life of the battery. You just have to be consciously checking on it to make sure Iyoustill have enough battery to finish the job. I have learned that the best setting is the auto mode that is why Dyson made it the machine's default.
I love my V11 vacuum BUT it would be so much better if you didn't have to hold the trigger button constantly. Other stick brands you don't need to hold the trigger. Also, it does not stand on it's own. Other stick vacuums, like the Electrolux, stand on their own and makes vacuuming so much easier, especially if you need to stop and start a vacumming chore. Lastly, I wish it had a light, which again, other brands do. I find the light very useful when in slightly darker areas of a room.
Hello Mary, I've seen there are Third-party trigger locks for Dysons. Check them out, if you will.
I totally agree with you.
@@pieterwebeling2784 Thank you so much. I will check it out.
Having to hold the trigger while vacuuming is smart design because it preserves your battery -- sometimes you have to move furniture / things around, and the motor turning off saves energy. There's a limited number of charge cycles before your battery needs replacement, so it will die one day and a new one is $175-200 CAD (Canadian $ --> less if you're in the U.S.). Smart design, after all!
@@PriscillaThen But with my other unit (Electrolux), when I need to move things like coffee tables, chairs and other furniture, I just hit the power button. It's in about the same spot as on the Dyson, but on the front of the handle. Plus and this is a big thing for me, the Electrolux stands up own it's own. With the Dyson that is not possible, sadly. I have a back up battery pack for the Dyson. Bought it when I purchased my machine. Have never needed to use it. But it's peace of mind to know it's there.
If you are going to use the wall mount to charge or store the vacuum make sure to put it high enough so you can leave the tube and the cleaning head attached to the motor unit; saves having to disconnect them.
That’s what the instructions tell you to do 😂
The video too 🤭
I bought a Dyson V11 in Feb 2020 for over a $1000 Canadian. Quite a hefty price tag for a vacuum.! At first it worked ok but I have had a great deal of issues in the last two months. I am very disappointed in the quality of the parts. The parts are weak. My trigger/switch broke. At first I thought I wasn't pressing it down properly but eventually it got to a point where I couldn't get it to work at all. So I contacted Dyson and they told me that the warranty period was just over. I asked them if the issue could be fixed and they said I'd have to replace the motor and cyclone. This would have cost several hundred dollars. But they didn't even have the parts in store. So after sale service is poor as well! I told them that I was disappointed in the service and the best they could offer me is that they too are disappointed that they couldn't help me at that time. My son in law looked it up on the internet and found out that this is a common problem. He was able to order me the trigger/switch (for less than $20) and he replaced it for me. Why can't they partner with some vacuum repair business in the various major centres so they get the basic training for repairing the vacuum for much less than replacing whole units of the vacuum? It's also not good for our environment to throw out whole units when a much smaller part can be used the fix the issue.
I agree 100%
Mine lasted just 18 months.
Maybe it is my trigger switch.
I cleaned filter and it never would turn on again. I bought new battery and filter and didn't work. I then took it to a local vacuum sales and repair store. They were aware of problems with that model. There was no help whatsoever from Dyson.
I paid d$60 for them to clean and see if they could repair. In advance they did tell me that they have done before for Dyson owners and that it was a 50/50 chance if that that they would be able to get it working again. Apparently a fairly common issue.
Bow I have to pay hundreds more for a new head which I have already wasted so much money.
DYSON customer service leaves alot to be desired. No help at all except to take more money just to have a working vacuum which I NEVER WOULD HAVE bought in the first place if I knew it would last only 18 months 😢
@@mechelleh8883 It is indeed very disappointing! I will never recommend Dyson to anyone.
This was very helpful. I just bought this from HSN mainly because of the extended holiday return. I have never owned a cordless and that feature intrigued me. I ended up with it because other brands with power are just as expensive. My other go to brand is Shark but I'm reading too many horror stories of not sticking behind their product. This v11 is heavier than I anticipated. I have a couple of months to determine if I'll keep it.
I just ordered one last night. The good thing is I paid 500 $ not 700$. I hope it's a great buy. I've read the manufacturer recommends staying on the eco mode it's the best default for longer battery life. I wonder if charging it every time before it's low will lower the battery life. I have a 2-bedroom apartment with no high carpets mostly hard floors. Dust in the old building is always a problem. Plus we get elder bugs in the summer, we are near trees and water they love to hang out and somehow get inside. Thanks, great review!
Just bought my V11 at Costco for $499. Thank you for your review. Hope it works well for our home.
The explanation is excellent, helped me to understand how to operate this vacuum cleaner. Thank you for great video
Just picked up a factory refurbished unit from the dyson official store on ebay for $295 all in. Had to order a soft roller head for another $50 from ebay but I'm looking forward to having a dyson again.
Very good and very helpful review. I just purchased this model.
This was absolutely helplful and your English is so clear!!!! Thank you👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks for this review. I found it extremely helpful as I just bought the V-10 Animal and the booklet was confusing. Even though I have a less techie model, I learned some things, like how to remove the canister if it gets dirty further up. I have a white Siberian Husky and her long fur is the whole reason I bought this. I have a black car interior and this upholstery device with motor is the only thing I have found that gets up all the fur. I did purchase another long rod which clips onto the first one, giving me a very long rod to reach my skylight. I also purchased a flexible tube that all the attachments fit on to give me more flexibility in cleaning my car. I ordered them through my local vacuum cleaner store but all the assessories are available on Amazon.
So helpful, thank you!
Worthless instructions.
The papers that came with the unit. This video has everything that should have been in the papers.
Excellent detail and explanation of the different parts, uses and advantages/disadvantages of the product. Thank you!
Thank you for the nice feedback 😊
Thank you so much!!
Just got my Dyson 11 today from QVC. Your video was very helpful😊
moving into a new space and this was helpful. granted I bought the v11 before seeing this, but you helped fill in the blanks that the manual (lol) didn't cover!
❤very complete; I have 4 Dyson;. I keep them for my large home, using the one that matches the area.
Thanks, saved me a lot of time learning the usage quickly
Just unpacked my V11 extra and there is a detailed manual that was in the box
Very interesting. Mine only came with a very small pamphlet. Enjoy the vacuum!
Thank you! This is helpful, particularly the time stamps.
I was also wondering if I was missing proper instructions with my vacuum, as the manual was so lacking.
Thank you for the very thorough explanation.
I have found lately that manufacturers these days do not want to go to the expense of printing a compete Manual so I go on line where I can find what I need and print it out. I did that this morning when I received my new Dyson V12.
Thanks!
Great video, thank you. Best one so far except like someone else mentioned, you can wash your filter and let it dry for 24 hours. Mine came with the pamphlets/leaflets. So helpful but your video was better. Thnx again.
The V 11 outsize weighs 3.56kg or 7.848 lbs. The V 15 weighs 2.74 kg or 6.040 lbs. It does get heavy on your hand and arm when using a while. It does have stronger suction.
Very well done.
You answered my questions.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for the in depth review!
One thing that I find about this vacuum is that when I switch to an attachment such as one to dust with, that the suction is quite diminished. Is there something that I'm missing ?? I do ensure that the filter is clean. I so appreciate your advice on this.
Mines the absolute pro. Way better upgrade. Upgraded filter system with thicker webbing on the plastic where the premotor filter part sits. Better sealing rubber rings ( doubled on the hepa end) to prevent fine particulate bypassing causing motor issues and blockage signals. Upgraded trigger system with support so the anchor doesn't break requiring trigger replacement which many earlier models had an issue with. Better high torque digital motorhead sealing without the outer sealing ring separating as you remove the roller assembly to clean it. They ironed out most of the earlier problems these vacuums had since the V10. The removeable battery feature was they're best idea ever compared to the 3 screw removal system. Battery management system is also better. Hence the " pro" series for the upgraded V11. Also 90 minutes run time on echo mode and 95- 100 minutes on auto mode which is strange from what I'm seeing on the specifications. This may have to do with altitude and humidity???
Dyson suggests you wash the filter regularly with plain water and allow it to dry for 24 hours before fitting it back onto the machine - the machine also tells you when the filter needs washing. You certainly don’t need to buy a new filter every time it “gets dirty or clogged up” that’s plainly ridiculous!
😊thank you so much this video helped me so much
I got the v10 refurbished on eBay for $250. It appeared to be new and unused.
'thank u great video ,could you please explain again the difference between the two big heads,i couldnt see clearly the difference beteen them,which one is for what purpose,if u could show it slowly please.
The one for carpet has large bristles to scrape up dirt from carpet.
The one for hard floors is more like a paint roller to have more contact with the floor and work better.
You can also see them on the Dyson website.
Great review. Still trying to wrap my head around if you use up your battery on a high level why would it work on a low level. My battery dewalt power tools work the same way. Not sure if there’s a product out there like that. Maybe Tesla has a built-in battery back up? 🤷♂️
A very detailed explanation of the V11 and all the practical use cases for different attachments. Something that I am still struggling to find - how can this vacuum be used over surfaces that might have some greasy dirt deposits for example kitchen chimney hoods. Does it work over there?
Thank you very much for such
Hello and thanks for the comment.
Unfortunately this vacuum does not work well for cleaning wet or greasy surfaces. It creates more of a mess and then you will also have to clean the vacuum head, creating more work.
Thank you so very much. This was very helpful for me!
I am happy to hear this 😁
You're so cute! Enjoyed he demo greatly! Kudos to both you and your wife!
Should have bought it on black Friday
Worth every single penny, especially with a dog!!!
Extremely useful. Thank you 👍
Very informative video. Did not know about the menu option 😅 One more thing, will the soft roller head tool also fit my V11 Torque drive model? Thanks!
Very informative. Thank you.
Very comprehensive. Thank you
Does the motorbar work on both carpet and hardfloor? And whats the difference between the Torque Drive and the Motorhead?
Thanks for this! Great video. I noticed the box didn’t come with any real decent explanation of how to set up. I’m a visual Learner anyways.
thank you'for the speedy answer.what about cleaning the parts can we wash them in water?if yes which parts?
You can wash some parts, yes.
The filters you can wash and let dry for 24 hrs.
You can wash the roller in the vacuum head if you disassemble first. Do not wash the entire vacuum head as there are electrical parts. I show how to disassemble in the video.
Yes, some parts can be washed.
The rollers in the vacuum head can be disassembled and washed. But you cant wash the entire vacuum head as there are electric components. I demonstrate this disassembly in the video.
It is not recommended to wash the filter, just replace it.
Yes, you can wash the filters, absolutely. He didn’t have the booklet to show him that, but someone else mentioned it. Yes, you can wash certain parts in this vacuum and let it dry for 24 hours.
Great video!
Need for cleaning desk tops with many small items about because of air flow vents which would you choose of the V 8/9/10 models…thankyou wonderful video.
Thank you for the comment!
If you are only cleaning desk tops, I wouldn't choose the Dyson V series at all - it's way too expensive and bulky for only cleaning cluttered desks..
Wonderful information Highley appreciated thanks
I understood that there is auto select of mode when you change from hard floor to carpet. This was not mentioned in your review. This seems to me a feature the differs Dyson from others.
You are partially right for thia mode. The vacuum automatically intensifies power in the eco and normal mode (not in boost mode as it is at full power). So, there is not a specific "Auto" mode
Actually this feature was already in Hoover vacuum 30 years ago.. still have it works like a beast and much better than Dyson.
Airbot hypersonics seem to have this auto-function as well
Great through review!!!
Good review
Thanks! Your video is very helpfull!!
Love how you cover so many things that other videos on the V11 do not (and I've watched a LOT of them)! Are your prices in USD? (I'm in Canada, so trying to get a sense of comparison.) The V10 model in late 2021 only comes with the torque head, so not good for those who ONLY have hard floors but to buy a fluffy roller with laser is $200 CAD (Canadian $)! The V10 also doesn't come with the stiff brush, nor the LCD screen, nor the 20% boost in power, so after all is said and done, it's better to get the V11 instead, if you can. Have you tried the different attachments, like the lighted crevice tool, or the fluffy roller with laser?
Hello, thank you for the comments.
The attachments that I have tried are the ones I show in the video. If you think you'll need more, I suggest first buying maybe a smaller kit with the essentials and if you find you really need the additional attachments then get those later. I also dont think a spare battery is necessary. If you are vacuuming a larger house, then perhaps a battery powered vacuum isn't the right choice.. also if you have lots of carpet, this isn't a great vacuum for that.
Thank you...very helpful
very good review, but your 3rd negative doesn't quite make sense, because the vacuum estimates the time before the battery is depleted in whatever mode you are in. so if you are in boost, and you run the battery down to zero, that means the battery is flat and needs to be charged. you cant put it into eco and expect more run time, because the battery is already flat.
My experience, and it has happened multiple times, is that I was in auto mode with 20 mins remaining, turned to boost mode that showed 4 mins, then during a 30 second vacuum session, it showed low battery. I tried to switch modes and it would not let me and showed low batter and I needed to charge. This doesn't make sense fod the vacuum to do this.
just got great deal on ebay,£230 for a V11.
IE: I already have all attachments i simply upgraded main body ,battery etc.
I have an Oreck, which was my mom’s. I only have one big area rug, so I ordered a refurbished version at half the price, bc the other flooring is tiled. I think this Dyson V11 is great, but I wouldn’t pay $700 for it.
My vacuum stped working no lights at all also not charging at all so don't no if it's charger or vacuum is there anyway I can tell if charger is faulty
Very helpful , i was between miele triflex hx1 and dyson x11 absolute extra but now after your review and others about miele i believe that for me at least Cordless Vacuums are not matured yet and cant really replace the electric vacuum cleaners unfortunately :/ .
Very true. If you have lots of carpet, cordless are definitely not right for you. If you have lots of hardwood or tile, cordless is plenty enough.
Interesting. I have had a Miele barrel and a Dyson barrel over the years. I have had a V11 for a year now and it is so so soooo much better than the barrel vacuums I have had. I hope you find the right vacuum for you :)
@@maryfrancis3 I have tiles right now and two carpets for winter only so I believe I will have no issues cleaning the house.But with dyson I can’t understand why you have to keep pressing the power button to work..isn’t that bother you? And with dyson models many reviews says that torque head can’t clean nicely hardfloors like tiles in my case and only the soft head can clean nicely hard floors so I have to buy the pro extra model to have this and the cost is high .what’s your opinion since you using it :) ty!!!
@@zartius I have all the extra tools and yes, the soft head is the one to use for the tiles. I have tiles in my bathroom and hardfloors in my kitchen and sunroom. The soft head is the best on these. I do get frustrated at the fact that I have to press the power button the whole time. I have a smaller cordless stick (Electrolux) and I do not need to hold the power button the whole time. Also it stands up on it's own which the Dyson does not do, which is also very frustrating. But the Dyson is so much more powerful than any other stick or barrel vacuum I have had that I can forgive the power and stand up issues - JUST. I hope you find the perfect vacuum for you :)
@@maryfrancis3 Ty for the info, helped me a lot :) . I decided to wait for Dyson v15 that have the new soft roller and auto mode with laser beam and some new futures because my house mostly have tiles so i will need the soft roller for sure xD . Thank you again !!!!
Very informative
Does Dyson has a torque for mattress vacuuming?
thank you a great help
Great video. Very practical and "honest" recommendations, with a very thorough description of parts and assembly and use, including the "cons" as well as the "pros". I had to log on to a Dyson online "Chat Person" to be directed to UA-cam to learn how to assemble and use this thing. That's because the included literature was useless, and the print was way to small. Also, frankly, if you like puzzles, assembling the Dyson 11 for the first time is like a puzzle, for the uninitiated, or if you're in a hurry to get set up and start vacuuming and cleaning. This was a very informative review by the "Everything Practical" guy, including his input on the price.
"assembly"? If you don't know how to click a pipe into a vacuum then you must have some serious issues as you go through life. Not joking, but it took well under 5mins to have it up and running, including the stand set up.
Which attachment would you recommend for tile floors ?
The soft roller 😊
Is suction more than the weird vacuum cleaners ? Also the battery has some expiry always. It starts deteriorating. Can you share any feedback on that.
Thanks for the comment.
I have not done a comparison with other vacuums, so I cant comment.
Dyson guarantees the batter for 2 years, and the expected life is around 4 years. I could not find how many charging cycles it is rated for, but it is designed to be continuously charged so leaving it plugged in while not in use is not an issue.
Hope this helps a little bit!
@@EverythingPractical Thank you for the reply. I later saw that these cost about 700 EUR whereas a normal vacuum cleaner costs 90 EUR (example philips bagless). I thought it is not worth 7 times the price. Its just fancy.
I find the wand is very difficult to separate from the top part. When I want to empty the dirt I must place the whole vacuum horizontally on a counter, carefully detach the head, then detach the wand from the top part. It is physically impossible for me to detach the wand from the top motor part when the vacuum is upright or even when it is lying horizontally on the counter with the head still attached. Even my husband is unable to do it that way and he must place it on a counter as well. Is this normal?
Hello, no this does not sound normal. You should be able to easily press the red button and very easily detach any attachment from the main unit.
Mine, after 2 years of use, is starting to become difficult to take off as well.
I will investigate and if I find a solution, I'll post a video 😊
But if yous is like this new, it's not normal...
i paid 500 for mine the other day mine has the wand holder and not the wall mount
Awesome!!
thank you ,i dont know why the show that the filter can be washed (attached)
It can be washed. I’ve done so quite a few times already.
OK. So why do I get 90 minutes of run time on my V11 absolute pro on auto mode and 76 when I'm on carpet in Auto mode and others are getting a lot lower???🤔🤔🤔
Are you complaining? 😅
@EverythingPractical not really. But most videos on the V11 has such low run times on auto mode on multifloor applications with the High torque digital motorhead. Unless the pro is an upgrade with the more reinforced rewashable pre motor hepa filter.
thanks from norway...
Thank you very much!
thanks for sharing ;)
19:55 'Dyson recommends you buy a new one'. What? Both the manual and the instructionmovie on the top (at least with the V15) show you how to simply wash it and let it dry for 24 hours.
Great option if it is true. Mine didn't come with a manual
But, yes, as you said, the manuals are online and I checked and indeed you are right as Dyson says you can clean by rinsing with water, shaking about, and leaving to completely dry (24 hrs) then to reattach.
Thanks for the input and comment!
@@EverythingPractical Welcome :) When I got my V15 it sucked so much dust out of my carpet which my former vacuumcleaner missed that I had to empty the bin about 5 times while doing so. I had a Dirt Devil which was absolutely rubbish. It was kind of shocking how much dirt there was in the carpet even though it looked clean. But after 2 days of heavy cleaning I already got the 'wash the filter' message. I did buy a second one so I can keep working while the other one is drying.
Excellent!
Dyson makes great vacuums!
Thanks top.
I love mine. I use the torque head on carpet and hardwood. All the extra tools are great! The V10 is not as good as the 11
what academy - diploma do I need to be able to use this monster ?
Only this video and you'll be a pro 😉
Very good review. Thnx!
Thank you for the kind feedback 🙂
is it possible to buy more batteries ?
Yes, you can buy additional/replacement batteries. They are expensive.
Got mine yesterday for equivalent of $404 from Dyson ebay outlet. 😁
Awesome!!!
V11 all the way
QUESTION*.. how long does it take to fully charge?
From 0%, 3-4 hrs
I heard it's 4.5 hrs for the V11 (3.5 hrs for the V10 because it has a smaller battery).
Wish it covered repacking it up too. I mean, I came here for a “practical” video.
Lol good luck repackaging... that's surely going to be a mess.
@@EverythingPractical Actually not. I packed it. All I had to do was see unboxing videos, at the slowest speed possible. The repackaging went so well that it matches the wrinkles on the original white paper they stuffed between pieces, which surprised me too. (Not a cocky teen, just a VERY surprised 40+ housewife who surprised herself.)
Well done!! Clever idea! When I did the review, I didn't have the packaging anymore as I'd had the vacuum for quite a while. Glad you figured it out
@@EverythingPractical Thank you Practical. I used this link, just super slow. If anyone asks. 😊 ua-cam.com/video/lIgrtUgxB5o/v-deo.html
Dyson has scratched my new wood floor. No good!
Yikes! How did that happen?
I hate mine it clogs constantly
Vacuuming up styrofoam blocks, are we?
But that's unfortunate. It's not built well for larger debris, mainly dust and kitchen crumbs.
Get the shark vertex u cant go wrong.
How I wish this is a powered device.
More power is always nice
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Rob
Our dyson V11 absolute has died before any other similar products from other brands which were much cheaper. I do not recommend this product :(
That's unfortunate to hear but sounds like you got a faulty product. Is it still under warranty?
I agree 100%
18 months for that much money.
I definitely do NOT RECOMMEND
Why on earth did you keep trying to use the foam roller (which is advertised as the head for hard floors) on carpet, and then explaining it doesn't work. It's like explaining that a fish can't fly.
In general, just because it's advertised one way doesn't mean its not capable of other functions. Otherwise we would not have creativity.
I said in the video that this vacuum head was not designed for carpet, but this was a comparison to show the difference in performance. The outcome was (yes) as expected.
A fork isn't a knife, but I bet you use a fork to cut some of your food. It isn't the best way, but it still can work if you need it too. The same here.
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V15 is not practical, too chuncky
Thanks I was just wondering about that (if it's too heavy to be enjoyable?)
@@PriscillaThen I think so...