Dyson DC42 Allergy upright vacuum cleaner test

Excellent cleaning quality, constant suction power even with a full dustbin, no consumables no need to change filters , automatic selection of nozzle contact depending on the type of surface, large range, electric brush with independent motor and control, integrated storage of nozzles, maneuverability.

Vacuum cleaner does not pass under the furniture on the legs below 24 cm, vacuuming objects at chest level is uncomfortable.

Dyson DC42 Allergy vertical vacuum cleaner

TECHNICAL DATA

POWER: max. 1100 Watts, 200 Air Watt suction.

FILTERING: Radial Root Cyclone technology, washable HEPA filter.

CONTROL AND INDICATION: automatic detection of surface type, button to turn the vacuum cleaner on, button to turn the brush off, automatic shutdown in case of overheating.

CONSTRUCTION: cyclone system technology Radial Root Cyclone ™ , 1.6 l transparent plastic container, cord length 7.5 m, range 12.4 m, the main nozzle – electric brush with movable base and an independent motor, Ball ™ technology ball instead of the wheels , removable tube and flexible, easy to stretch the hose.

INCLUSION: Combi-brush attachment 2-in-1, brush head + soft bristle brush, nozzle for soft furniture cleaning.

DIMENSIONS: 341x311x1065mm, width of the nozzle – “sole” 30,8 cm.

WEIGHT: 6,7 kg.

WARRANTY: 5 YEARS.

COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURER: Malaysia.

TEST NO. 1 USABILITY AND MOBILITY

The compact model looks like a very advanced “designer”-transformer: it is immediately obvious that the engineering thought while creating this vacuum cleaner was not just focused on the cyclone system, motor, and filters. The creators of the model conceived it as convenient as possible in terms of operation, maneuverability, connection of parts, they supplied a lot of really cool devices – the storage system nozzles, a tube in which the hose is stored.

The ball instead of the wheels makes it really easy to control the vacuum cleaner – you just need to get used to it and avoid straining your hand through your own initiative and habit. Simply put your hand down and walk forward, the vacuum cleaner goes by itself, you just need to twist the brush a little! However, the presence of the ball has made it impossible to get under the furniture on the legs – for example, to vacuum the space under the bed, the feet which have a height of 22 cm, will not work, t.k. The ball diameter is approx. 24 cm.

The main nozzle, the electric brush, automatically adjusts the height to the type of surface – it’s very convenient, no need to bend over the switches or think about it at all. The power is also determined automatically, there are no power level switches.

The maneuverability of the tool: it has 7 small rollers, which help it quickly react to the slightest change of direction. The default position of the motorized brush is on with the cleaner, if not required, it can be switched off with a button next to the handle. Roller brush rotates by an additional, own electric motor, not by air flow as it happens in turbo brushes, which is more effective for cleaning carpets.

Not very convenient was the fact that the vacuum cleaner switches from suction through the nozzle to the suction through the tube, depending on the position of the body: vertical – the tube, inclination – the brush. If you accidentally change the position of the body, the mode can switch without your will. It would have been more convenient to switch modes manually.

TEST NO. 2 FLOOR CLEANING QUALITY

I must say that this vacuum cleaner for a long time “lived” at home, we tested it not in the showroom, but in real conditions. No way to complain about the quality of cleaning, the vacuum cleaner power really does not fall, we purposely filled the dust bag to the maximum. The only difficulty that could affect the quality of cleaning was not the suction power, but the fact that the vacuum cleaner can’t get under furniture with legs lower than 24 cm ball diameter . For such areas you need to use a removable tube with a hose, and buy a special accessory nozzle for the floor. We have to content ourselves with the nozzles in the kit and vacuum the area under the double bed with a small combined nozzle, and vacuuming a large space under the furniture that way is not comfortable: the working surface of the nozzle is too small, and its design suggests using it for high-surface surfaces.

TEST #3 REACH FOR THE SKY

When we measured “how high” this vacuum can reach, we were really surprised. The extended hose+tube+nozzle gives a total of about 410 cm, which means that you can literally reach anywhere with it. The tube is quite long – 86 cm and together with the nozzle – 112 cm , and this whole design is absolutely straight, and therefore it is convenient to vacuum high and very high objects.

There is also a disadvantage: It is not easy to clean for example at chest height. The design, which forms a small angle, is preferable from this point of view. And yet, it’s hard to overestimate the capabilities of this model in a large house where there are a lot of high spots that need to be cleaned.

TEST #4 VACUUM CLEANER VACUUM CLEANER, REPLACEMENT/CLEANING OF FILTERS

Cleaning the dust bag is “two-touch”, or rather the pressing of two buttons. The first is the big button to unhook the dust canister from the body, the second is to open the lid of the canister, after which all the garbage should be in the bucket. Another neat thing: washable filters do not need to be replaced throughout the life of the machine, so you don’t have to buy them at all. Simply rinse it under running water, leave it to dry for 24 hours and put it back in the vacuum cleaner – everything is simple and intuitive: the large pictures on the dust canister remind you what to do with the filters, dustbin and cyclone: what you can wash, how often filter once a month , what to clean.

“FEATURES”

Cyclones made with proprietary Radial Root Cyclone™ technology: capable of trapping dust particles smaller than 0.5 microns, including pollen, mold, bacteria and other allergens.

Electrically powered brush with independent motor effectively removes dirt, hair and pet hair from carpets and rugs. The base of the brush adapts itself to the type of surface to be cleaned: the optimal contact and suction power are automatically selected depending on it: the base of the brush head lowers to the hard floor or raises it to the desired height.

Ball™ technology. The use of a ball instead of conventional wheels improves maneuverability: you can get around obstacles without straining your arm and shoulder, but with one hand only. And the location of all the main components inside the balloon made it possible to shift the center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner downwards and improve the stability and controllability of the vacuum cleaner.

The hose can be extended up to five times the length for comfortable cleaning stairs and high surfaces. The tube and hose quickly remove from the body of the cleaner and stow neatly in place.

Storage of additional attachments in the special mounts on the housing – always on hand.

Compact and easy storage.

Price: 28 999 Dollars.