Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Review

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Could Dyson have launched its first bomb? The  Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner doesn’t come with a very good review from those who have it on Amazon.com, but does that mean you won’t like it either?

Hand held vacuums are tricky to buy, because you may have a specific use in mind for it, only to find when you get it home that it isn’t powerful enough or it is better suited for some other use. Read more to find out whether the Root 6 is going to work for you.

Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Specifications:

• Type of Vacuum: Handheld
• Power: Cordless with 6 minute battery
• Filter: Lifetime washable filter filtration
• Cleaning Path: 15 inches wide
• Dust Collection: Easy empty 0.21 gallon dirt cup
• Attachments: Crevice tool and combination accessory tool
• Warranty: Two year warranty

With the Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner there is a lot of discussion about the battery. It is only going to last 6 minutes, and then will need to recharge it for 3 hours. You will know how much power you have left from a set of LEDs. Here are what two vacuumers had to say about the battery.

“I’d rather have a vacuum that sucks powerfully and consistently for 5 minutes than one that limps along at 30% power for 20 minutes.

Come on, Dyson, lithium batteries aren’t even that heavy! You could have doubled the power with no problem. You could have designed a backup charger like all the cordless power tools have. 0 out of 5 stars for battery/charger design.”

Ok, aside from the battery, there are very few other problems with the Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner. One complaint that comes up a couple of times is that it is a bit heavy and can be awkward to hold due to the distribution of weight. At just under 6 pounds, it isn’t too heavy, but you have to consider that it isn’t on wheels like a regular vacuum cleaner is and that you have to wave it around to suck up dirt.

What you are going to be surprised with is how much suction you are getting from such a little machine. Reviewer after reviewer say that this handheld vacuum is ten times more powerful and easier to use than other hand held vacuums, so it is worth the price tag.

The attachments on this machine are not something that you are going to write home about, but they are going to work well and are pretty durable. Most hand vacuums don’t come with attachments, but the Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is going to get in between the cracks of the car seats pulling up all of the spilled cracker crumbs easily, so you can’t complain!

Is It Worth Spending More Money On A Hand Vac?

If you have a hand vac and are getting ready to replace it, you are going to want to consider the Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner if you do your cleaning in short bursts. Remembering that the battery only lasts for 6 minutes is important when purchasing.

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