Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum, Corded, 290AW, De-tangling Motorbar Cleaner Head for All Floors, 3 Suction Modes
$410.48
Fair PriceUsually $424.86 · lowest $299.00
Best for: Pet owners and long-haired households who want top-tier upright suction and a truly tangle-free brush roll; skip if you need a lightweight vacuum, a retractable cord, or easy stair-hose work without the fight.
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The Motorbar head genuinely stays tangle-free through months of long human and pet hair, and the suction pulls dirt from carpets that looked spotless. The trade-offs are weight that strains shoulders on plush carpet, a stiff hose that resists sliding back into place, plastic bin-release and cord hooks that feel thin at this price, and a cord you wind by hand every single time.
Best for: Pet owners and long-haired households who want top-tier upright suction and a truly tangle-free brush roll; skip if you need a lightweight vacuum, a retractable cord, or easy stair-hose work without the fight.
Loved by buyers
- ✓Motorbar cleaner head stays free of wrapped hair even with two long-haired people and shedding dogs
- ✓suction pulls buried dirt and dander from thick rugs on the first pass
- ✓stair tool cleans carpeted steps without lifting the whole vacuum
- ✓ball steering tracks straight when pushing forward and curves easily around furniture
Buyer concerns
- ✗heavy to push on plush carpet, with several owners reporting neck and shoulder pain after a full session
- ✗wand and hose are stiff and jam when sliding back into the body
- ✗bin-release mechanism and cord hooks are thin plastic that does not match the price
- ✗manual cord winding around two hooks with no retractable reel
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it handle pet hair and long hair without tangling?+
How heavy is the Dyson Ball Animal 3?+
Does it work well on thick, plush carpets?+
How does it perform on stairs?+
Does it clean hardwood or bare floors well?+
Key Features
- •The best cleaning performance of any upright de-tangling vacuum.¹
- •2 Dyson-Engineered accessories. Stair tool and combination tool
- •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.
- •3 suction modes. Select the right cleaning mode for the right task. Deep- and medium-pile carpets, low-pile carpets and large debris, and hard floors and ground-in dirt.
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