Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner | 
 enlarge | Brand: Dyson
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $149.00
Buy New: $124.99
You Save: $24.01 (16%)
New (13) Used (1) Refurbished (2) from $86.79
Rating:  230 reviews
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.9
Dimensions (in): 0.2 x 0 x 0.1
MPN: 00099
Model: DC16
UPC: 852184000990
EAN: 0879957001336
Release Date: October 12, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Bagless handheld vacuum cleaner with Root Cyclone technology | | • | Twice the suction of other handhelds; recharges 3 times faster | | • | Cordless; picks up large debris; 1-touch cup-emptying system | | • | Battery charger, crevice tool, and combination accessory tool included | | • | Measures 4-2/7 by 18-2/7 by 8-8/9 inches; 2-year warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
It's a funny thing. Of all the vacuum cleaners we bought over the years, the one my wife finds the friendliest to use is a rechargeable handheld. Though it seems ludicrous, it is the most ergonomic when you consider her petite frame. There are no long hoses and power cords to contend with. The Dyson DC16 Animal Handheld Vac adds more power and faster recharging capability for more efficient handheld cleaning. For the long and short of it, if you've a small domain and want to keep it dust free, the Dyson DC16 Animal is a handheld Vac that may just solve all those negative issues you've had about vacuuming. After all, larger isn't always better. The root is where the power comes from and the DC16 Root 6 Vac has the power to wield. And it's more likely to turn on when ever you want to and travel too! The DC16 takes the absurdity out of handheld cleaning and makes it normal. Join the fun! Lifetime filters that never need replacing Combination accessory tool Crevice tool Dyson accessory adaptor Large debris pick up High velocity airflow tools LED battery indicator Durable tough construction Motor wattage 21.6 volts. The power of a vacuum cleaner is best measured in airwatts (suction power). Motor wattage simply tells you how much electricity a cleaner uses. Bin capacity 0.21 gallon Cord length of Charger 4.9 ft. Included with the Combination accessory tool, Crevice tool, Battery, Wall mounted battery charger with mounting screws, Product manual, quick start guide, 2-Year Limited Warranty information, Product registration card
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| Customer Reviews: Read 225 more reviews...
 Best cleaning device I've purchased since the Dyson Ball upright. November 20, 2008
jahloysius (OK, USA)
Seriously people - if the 6 minute battery life is an issue you probably need to start cleaning the house a little more frequently.
This item is purely for small, quick jobs: taking care of the leaves or blades of grass you track into the entry way after checking your mail, cleaning up the little foam and cardboard remnants after opening a large package, cleaning dust off of ceiling fans, baseboards, and cupboards; sucking up the crumbs after the toddler's snack; sucking up cobwebs or the random bug; giving the dryer's lint trap an extra cleaning -- you get the idea.
If you purchased this to use it for anything more you're going to be as just as disappointed as the people leaving the one and two star reviews. This device is about convenience. It saves you from having to break out the big vacuum for for jobs that don't require the big vacuum, period.
I wish I'd have purchased this years ago. This is a great compliment to the Dyson upright or any upright for that matter. Plan on getting my parents one for Christmas.
If your expectations are realistic going into this purchase and you'll be pleasantly surprised.
 Junk! November 17, 2008
LuvnAG (Georgia)
The suction is great if you can finish the job in the 3 minutes before the battery dies.
Dyson DC16 November 12, 2008
Jack E. Dyson
We have had ours for a year now and love it. Best handheld vacuum there is.
Disappointing November 9, 2008
L. Nathan (Raleigh, NC USA)
I bought the Dyson handheld for my husband after reading many reviews. The power described by the reviewers of this product convinced me to purchase it even though several people said it did not hold a charge for very long. I did not think that would be an issue since he uses the handheld for very short periods of time. Even so, the battery died after a few weeks. We ordered another battery with no discussion from the company: they replaced it for free. However, within several months, the battery has again died. This is not acceptable for the price, for the low amount of use we have subjected the product to and for the brand name reliability, which reputation has been completely undone for us in this instance. We purchased a Shark in order to have a handheld available in another area of the house and it works reliably, powerfully and charges completely over and over again. What else can I say?
Is it worth it? You bet! November 7, 2008
Chef Leo (Maryland, USA)
We have a two full-size vaccums; a Miele and a Dyson, both of which work very well. But sometimes you just need something small to pick up spills or cat hair, or to vacuum the stairs (we have 3 staircases) instead of wrestling with the big vacuum. Over the years, we have owned at least 5 hand vacs, all of which were unsatisfactory; they spewed dust into the air, broke, and had lousy suction. I was so impressed with our Dyson Slim that I decided to take a chance on the DC16.
What comes out of the box looks like a cross between a ray gun and a coffee maker. There is no assembly required; just plug in the charger, slide the vacuum into it, slap on a nozzle, and wait for a full charge. (it takes 3 hours). It comes with 2 attachments as well as a nifty adapter that lets you use some of the attachments made for the bigger Dysons. I found the DC16 light and easy to use, and easy to maneuver into tight spaces. It has really impressive sucking power, and it doesn't lose suction even when the dirt bin is full. Then you go to the trash can, flick a lever, and the bottom of the bin swings open and deposits more crud than you ever knew you had in the trash. Simple!
Reading all the reviews, I find that the most frequent complaints have to do with cost and very limited run time on a charge. As to cost: I must have spent over $150 on a succession of terrible hand vacs by now. Viewed in that light, the $130 I paid doesn't seem all that unreasonable.
The DC16 isn't meeant to replace a big vacuum. It won't do a whole room. The instructions tell you right at the outset that running time on a charge is 6 minutes, which I have found to be ample for the type of cleaning I bought it for. I think the short run time is why you have to hold the trigger down to keep it running; anything else would waste juice. On my first test run, I did most of a staircase, got dust bunnies from behind a door, did a kitchen floor mat, vacuumed up some stray cat litter, got cat hair off a chair cushion, and still had some charge. There are 3 indicator lights that tell you how much of a charge you have left.
The DC16 is the first hand vac I ever owned that did what it's supposed to do. It's powerful, convenient, doesn't throw dust in the air, is easy to use, and doesn't require you to buy bags. That's why I gave it 5 stars in spite of the short run time. By the way, my better half, who is not an enthusiastic housekeeper, has been known to bestir himself and use the DC16, because it's so easy. Hurrah!
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