Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum
$499.00
Above Avg PriceUsually $415.53 · lowest $299.99
Best for: Multi-dog homes with mostly carpet who want the strongest corded suction and a groom tool that works; skip if you need a light vacuum, easy stair cleaning with the hose, or under-furniture reach.
Price History
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The Ball Animal 3 Extra pulls hair and buried dirt that cordless sticks and mid-tier uprights leave behind, and the groom tool lets you brush a shedding dog straight into the canister. The trade-off is heft: it weighs over 17 pounds, the hose fights you on stairs by retracting hard enough to tip the unit, the upright lock disengages when you roll it on its rear wheels, and there is no headlight at this price.
Best for: Multi-dog homes with mostly carpet who want the strongest corded suction and a groom tool that works; skip if you need a light vacuum, easy stair cleaning with the hose, or under-furniture reach.
Loved by buyers
- ✓suction pulls embedded pet hair and fine dust that cordless vacs miss on the same carpet
- ✓groom tool harvests loose fur directly from a dog before it hits the floor
- ✓35-foot cord and 15-foot hose stretch cover most rooms and stairs from one outlet
- ✓three suction modes let you dial back power for delicate rugs and hard floors
Buyer concerns
- ✗heavy enough that plush carpet sessions leave shoulders and neck sore
- ✗hose retracts hard enough to pull the vacuum over on stairs and scrape legs
- ✗no LED headlight, making dust hard to spot on dark floors
- ✗upright lock disengages when rolling on rear wheels, forcing you to stop and re-lock it
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it handle heavy pet hair shedding from multiple dogs?+
How heavy is the vacuum, and is it hard to push on carpet?+
Is this vacuum loud?+
How long is the power cord?+
Does the tangle-free brush really prevent hair wrap?+
Key Features
- •The best cleaning performance of any upright de-tangling vacuum.¹
- •5 Dyson-Engineered accessories. Tangle-free turbine tool, groom tool, tool holder, stair tool, combination tool.
- •Specialized pet tools. Groom tool for medium and long-haired pets.² Tangle-free turbine tool removes pet hair from upholstery and cars.
- •Pioneering Radial Root Cyclone technology. Increases suction and helps remove dirt from your home.
- •Motorbar cleaner head de-tangling technology. Automatically clears wrapped hair from the brush bar as you clean.
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