Worked one time then had short spurts of power. We looked up every cause took it all the way apart and nothing so going to have to return it :(. I had high hopes.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from DysonBy Jasvir Singh, customer service, March 28, 2025
Hello, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are truly sorry to hear about the issues you've encountered with your Dyson V8 Absolute. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we want to address your concerns promptly. We understand how disappointing it can be when a product does not work as expected, especially after using it only once. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and appreciate your patience. The issue of short spurts of power can sometimes be resolved by checking for blockages, cleaning the filters, or ensuring the battery is properly seated. We would like to look further into this for you. For detailed information, please feel free to email us at askdysonus@dyson.com and include ‘Dyson Review’ in the subject line for prompt attention to this matter.
I love my Dyson 8. A cousin told me about hers and when we moved into a new apartment with large tiles on the floor I bought one. I can get all the schmutz that hangs out in the grout. Hurrah! It is also easy to dump the schmutz in the trash.
I am very happy with the main function of the vacuum. I am not looking to use if for a long time at once so the battery life has been find for me. The mechanism for emptying it works well and without a mess. It is not noisy. I like the variety of attachments. I have not felt that the one for fabric cleaning works very well.
I gave it 4 stars because of the the need to hold the button down the who time it is being used. I find this uncomfortable due to the shape and size of my own hand. I would much prefer that it have an on/off toggle.