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Dyson DC31 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
- Ergonomic, lightweight handheld vacuum ideal for spot cleaning and quick pick-ups
- Dyson dual-power digital motor is smaller, lighter, and more powerful than conventional motors; root cyclone technology for consistent suction
- Provides 10 minutes of high constant suction or 6 minutes with 70% higher suction
- Motorized brush bar converts to a debris nozzle; high-velocity airflow crevice tool
- Measures 4.5 inches deep by 8 inches wide by 12.7 inches high; 2.9 pounds; 2-year warranty
Dyson DC31 is a handheld vacuum with dual power mode that gives longer run-time for large jobs or extra suction for stubborn dirt. Powered by the new Dyson digital motor – three times faster, the most power efficient. Suction power – 10 minutes of 38 air watts or 6 minutes of 65 air watts (constant) Standard filtration – for the cleanest expelled air Clear bin – 0.09 gal. (capacity) In the box – Battery AC/DC power adapter and battery charger Product manual Quick start guide Warranty information Product registration card Unit Dimensions – 12.7 H x 4.5 W x 98.0 D, Weight – 2.9 lbs. Manufacturer’s 2-year parts & labor warranty
List Price: $ 314.99
Price: $ 314.99
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Comparison to previous model,
The biggest problem with the previous model was the poor battery life. That has been greatly improved in two ways. This model has doubled the battery life and it has a better charger. I loved my first Dyson handheld model in spite of the short battery life and used it often for short jobs. Like this one, it was so easy to grab and use, I was able to keep corners clean, crumbs out of the grout lines in my tile table, computer keyboards clean, drawers clear of all that little stuff that seems to get in them–in short my house was just cleaner in multiple ways that are normally challenging. I loved the trigger on/off action that made its short battery life tolerable and the dependable strong Dyson power, plus the easily dumpable canister. SO, when the battery life began to get shorter and shorter over time, in spite of being fully charged, I anguished. Should I spend $75 for a new battery that might only repeat the fading performance of the first or invest that money in this new model?
I finally chose the latter and am so glad I did. I hated spending so much, but the value of being able to get things clean FAST means a lot to me and that often means a quick burst here and a burst there when I notice something that needs attention. This new model is somewhat smaller, lighter weight and quieter, plus has a dual power setting. The normal power setting is fine for most things, in fact I haven’t needed the strong setting at all except to get dog hair out of the crevices of my stair treads. The 10 minute run time is longer than it seems because the trigger action means the unit is on only when you’re squeezing the trigger to actually vacuum something, not when moving to another location or shifting position. That’s not only easier on the ears, it makes the work go more smoothly. You can vacuum an area, then set the unit down (because it sits upright it has a relatively small footprint) and move stuff, clean out the next drawer, sort the papers you gathered, whatever, and then vacuum the next bit without any pressure to get all the vacuuming done in one shot, or perpetually turning the thing on and off.
I’ve been able to clean out and vacuum my entire car including the ‘way back’, a process that certainly took longer than 10 minutes, but because the vacuum is not on continually I had no problem, in fact it shows no indication it’s near the end of the charge. I can clean out all my kitchen drawers or the entire linen closet or all the nooks and crannies in a room on a charge with no problem, but I rarely do that. I do one drawer, one shelf, one bookcase. I do small projects quickly because I hate cleaning and this unit suits my style to a tee.
This model doesn’t have a bulky charger like the old one. It has a plug-in cord like a laptop and apparently some technology in the wall plug part that somehow knows to shut itself off after 3.5 hours so it’s not ‘tiring’ the fully charged battery. I’m expecting this battery to last far longer than the earlier model. This vacuum also has a quicker on/off time and generally seems handier.
The directions are minimal and almost entirely pictures. They are well done and self-explanatory. So far I’m delighted with this hand vacuum. It is better than its predecessor, the Root 6. It comes with a normal length crevice tool, in addition to a two-position brush tool. I also purchased the longer flexible crevice tool, but have found it heavy and awkward so I almost never use that. I love this little hand vacuum so much more than the other choices available (several of which I’ve tried in the past) and highly recommend it even given the high price.
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