Review of the Dyson DC14 Low Reach
Retail Price: $449
The dyson DC14 Low Reach is very similar to its predecessor, the DC07 Low Reach. The DC14 is different in that it has a new style and more suction power than the DC07. Both vacuums are specially designed to get under furniture that most other vacuums cannot, such as sofas and beds. The vacuum can do this because of the special low-reach floor tool that attaches to the standard wand. With 50,000 extra g's behind it (150,000 compared with the DC07's 100,000), the low-reach tool should be especially effective at cleaning hard to reach places.
As with all dyson models, the DC14 Low Reach 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 together, we think you will agree that the DC14 Low Reach is a good looking vacuum. The default color scheme for this model is red, purple, a so it does feel quite warm and bright (but not as much so as the DC07 Low Reach). We thought this color scheme and design was even a little better than the first generation.
The Dyson DC14 Low Reach is the same size as the earlier model at 44.86" tall, 14.0" wide, and 13.38" from front to back.
The base weight of the vacuum is slightly less than the DC07 at 18.5 pounds. This would be considerable weight if the vacuum didn't maneuver so well. Finally, the vacuum is driven by a standard 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 Low Reach 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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The Dyson DC14 Low Reach in its box
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