Review of the Dyson DC14 Drive
Retail Price: $449
The Dyson DC14 Drive is the second vacuum of the DC14 series that is not available as a DC07 version. It is a completely new DC14 model, exclusively sold through Target. It sets itself apart from previous dyson models with two special additions: the car turbine head and flexi-crevice tool. Both of these extra tools are designed to help you clean out your car (hence the name) by cleaning your upholstery and getting dirt and debris out of those tight spaces.
As with all dyson models, the DC14 Drive must be assembled out of the box. The assembly process does take some work and concentration, but it easy enough to pull off, especially if you contact the reasonably helpful dyson support line. We give only moderate marks to the assembly guide, although it has gotten better.
Once you get the vacuum constructed, we think you will agree that the DC14 Drive is a fairly good looking vacuum. It has the typical DC14 style (shorter and wider than the DC07), and a gray and red color scheme. The vacuum, however, really is mostly gray; you'll only find red on small pieces on different parts of the vacuum.
The Dyson DC14 Drive is nearly the same size as most other dyson vacuums at 44.86" tall, 14.0" wide, and 13.38" from front to back.
The base weight of the vacuum is slightly less than DC07 models at 18.5 pounds. This would be considered a little heavy if the vacuum didn't maneuver so well. Like other dysons (and most standard vacuums), the vacuum is driven by a 12-amp motor.
It is not the number of amps, however, that determines how powerful this particular vacuum is. Like all dyson vacuums, the secret to its outstanding suction power lies in the patented dyson Cyclone air path design.
A specially designed chamber with eight separate compartments that create 150,000 g of centrifugal force. All of the dirt and dust you have just vacuumed up gets thrown out of the air and towards the sides of the compartments, where they end up in the vacuum's 0.7-gallon collection canister. Because the air path remains unobstructed by the incoming debris, the vacuum is able to maintain 250 air watts of powerful, consistent suction. In the end, this translates into more undesirable material being lifted out of your carpet and into the vacuum canister.
For those who suffer from in-door allergies, you will be pleased to know that the DC14 Drive also comes with a 412 square inch HEPA filter. The HEPA filter is specifically designed to filter out microscopic particulates and allergens that the regular filtration system may miss. The filter is made to be durable, and should last as long as the vacuum itself.
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