CS reviews the Dyson DC17 Animal vacuum: “The Dyson DC17 Animal vacuum cleaner is an improvement over earlier Dyson upright vacuums, with better power and suction and a new powered hand tool for agitating pet hair out of upholstery. Dyson vacuums have won multiple design awards and have a five-year warranty.

The Bad: Owners and experts have mixed feelings about the Dyson DC17 Animal vacuum’s pet-hair accessory, with some suggesting that it doesn’t make this vacuum any better or worse at picking up pet hair than other models. Also, although it’s said to be more maneuverable than its predecessors, the Dyson DC17 Animal vacuum cleaner is still fairly heavy (20 pounds). ”

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