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| Brand: Dyson
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $149.00
Buy New: $124.99
You Save: $24.01 (16%)
Rating:  213 reviews
Sales Rank: 1468
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.9
Dimensions (in): 15.2 x 9.8 x 6.5
MPN: 00099
Model: DC16
UPC: 852184000990
EAN: 0879957001336
ASIN: B000I5Q1IC
Release Date: October 12, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Very good and very bad May 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had a Root 6 since November, 2006. It sucks better than most cheap handhelds I've owned, some of which are almost useless. It feels pretty balanced and easy to use. If you had to use it for 20 minutes at a time, having to hold the button down could get annoying. Cleanup is fairly easy, though sometimes junk gets caught in the dustbin.
But as everyone else has mentioned, battery life is horrible. I never tested it with a stopwatch, but initially it would last roughly five minutes. Now, it dies after about one minute. You better have a small job! This alone is enough to knock it down to 3 stars for me. Too bad.
 Not good with dog hair May 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Do not buy if you have dogs. The input has an air restriction that quickly clogs with dog hair. Also as the hair is light it stays at the top of the dirt hold.
not worth the money at all May 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum CleanerI am extremely disappointed with this product. I had heard so much about Dysons that when I needed a handheld, it was the only one I would consider. The problem is that the battery, fully-charged, only runs for 5 minutes. I never get to finish a project- whether it's my car, kitchen, steps, etc - before the battery runs out. Not worth this kind of money AT ALL!
DEFECTIVE DYSON: ALL DESIGN AND NO FUNCTION. PURE OVERPRICED JUNK. May 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As an owner of several Dyson uprights, I was excited about the Root 6. Finally, a portable vac for quick pick ups around the house. However, as it turns out, this vacuum poorly performed from the time it was out of the box: it has horrible battery life; a charger that doesn't charge; a main unit that will work, if you are lucky, around six months.
After contacting Dyson customer service I was told Dyson was having supplier issues. I was promptly sent a remanufactured unit (I was told I was getting a new unit) which failed to work after less than 10 days. I've also been sent two new batteries and two chargers. Today, the unit hasn't been used more than 10 minutes and is no longer functioning.
The reason for all the defects? It doesn't matter which customer service agent you ask, all of them wil tell you Dyson is currently having "supplier issues" in regard to the Root 6. Manufactured in China, it appears Dyson root 6 has more than a few dissatisfied customers and more than a few poorly performing hand held vacuums. This vacuum is a real disappointment. It looks great but performs poorly. I was recently told to send the unit back and Dyson will determine the cause of the problem. Without sending it in, I can tell you this vacuum is pure junk. I've never owned a piece of equipment with which I've had so much trouble. The Dyson Root 6 is the biggest piece of garbage I've ever owned. Don't believe the Dyson hype on this vacuum. Stay away from the Dyson root 6 at all costs. It is a complete waste of money and you will most certainly be disappointed.
 Great Product-Love it. April 24, 2008
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I got this for a Christmas gift and 4 months later still love it. It has great suction and it is easy to empty. The charging stand is very convenient.
I read the reviews about poor battery life and that's what prompted me to write a review. I have never found the battery to lose power, but I use it for cleanups and small jobs around the house, which I what I presume this product was made for. It is not, after all, a shopvac.
Don't be afraid of the battery life, unless you plan on cleaning your whole house with this.
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