We actually bought two of these vacuums, one for the house and one for our store. These vacuums do not pick up dog hair, which is why we chose this model. Granted, we have a Saint Bernard, but dog hair is dog hair. It actually blows the hair away from the vacuum, and if it does somehow make it in, it clogs it right up. Very disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from DysonBy Dyson Customer Support, November 22, 2021
Hello,
Thank you for your review. This is Miella from Dyson. We're sorry to hear of your experience with your V8 Animal cordless machine. The V8 cordless machine is a versatile cleaning tool for many cleaning tasks in your home and provides a fade-free suction. To keep the suction power at the optimal level, routine maintenance is required. This maintenance is outlined in the use manual, and we also have videos on the Dyson Support page that walks you through a video guide.
The machine does feature two modes: powerful suction mode and max mode. The powerful suction mode is ideal for most cleaning tasks, but the max mode is there if you need a temporary boost of power for particularly stubborn messes and tasks.
We'd value the opportunity to learn more about your experience with your Dyson as we'd like to help ensure you are having a 5-star experience. Please feel free to reach out to us at askdysonUS@dyson.com, and we will be in touch.
I bought this vacuum after extensive research. I was in need of a very good vacuum after my orec quit working after 10 years. This vacuum is the best! Cleans like a dream and gets everything so clean. I loved it so much that I also bout the big ball upright vacuum as well! Love them both!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Dyson
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic carpet/hard floor vacuum
on September 14, 2021
Posted by: Eveready
Gender:Male
Purchased the Dyson V8 Animal two months ago and could not be happier. I was amazed how much dirt it picked up. So light that my 10 year old grandson enjoys using it. Stairways and couch cushions are easy to clean. Am looking forward to try all the implements.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Dyson
Customer Rating
5
Fast, easy and lite weight
on August 28, 2021
Posted by: LilFPat
Gender:Female
I love my Dyson it's worth ever penny. I love how easy it is to use. It's great if you have a fur baby like I do.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Dyson
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding
on December 25, 2020
Posted by: Davgar86
Gender:Male
I had a D35 corded and a V7 stick and this is more powerful than both. It's amazing how much power this vacuum has. Works great in my home and car. Like most I wish is had a longer battery life but if it lasted 24 consecutive hours I'd want more. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Dyson
Customer Rating
5
So easy to use.
on February 10, 2021
Posted by: Busy b
Gender:Female
I treat myself to this and it's the best thing I did. It makes life so easy. I have carpets and hard floors and there is no changing of equipment and you don't have to plug it in, you just carry on cleaning.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Dyson
Customer Rating
5
Awesome machine
on January 13, 2018
Posted by: Bhrockstar
Gender:Male
Waited for years to get a deal on one, and finally did. Have a house that’s tile and carpet with area rugs as well, and it picks up everything way better than all my other vacuum’s.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Dyson
Customer Rating
1
Static Shocks
on August 9, 2017
Posted by: VB100
Gender:Female
I bought the V8 Animal a few months ago. Recently I noticed feeling static shocks on the hand I was using to hold the vacuum while cleaning carpets. I looked it up online and was surprised to see hundreds of Google complaints with this issue. I called Dyson directly and they acted like they had never heard about it and said it sounded like static discharge. How can Dyson put out a product which releases static discharge (very uncomfortable) when someone is using it on carpets? I am very dissatisfied with this vacuum and feel very uncomfortable using it. For this price, I do not think it's acceptable to feel shocks while vacuuming!