Dyson
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum, Corded, 290AW, De-tangling Motorbar Cleaner Head for All Floors, 3 Suction Modes
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.
What buyers say
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.
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
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
- •manual cord winding around two hooks with no retractable reel
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it handle pet hair and long hair without tangling?+
Yes. The de-tangling brush bar prevents hair from wrapping, with no tangles observed after months of use. It picks up pet and human hair thoroughly.
How heavy is the Dyson Ball Animal 3?+
It is heavier than many uprights, which aids stability but can make extended use tiring. The weight is comparable to a Hoover WindTunnel or previous Dyson models.
Does it work well on thick, plush carpets?+
With the deep-pile mode, it cleans thick carpets, but the strong suction can create resistance, making it hard to push for some. It has been used successfully on shag carpets when set correctly.
How does it perform on stairs?+
The stair tool cleans carpeted stairs exceptionally well, fluffing the carpet and reaching corners easily, without lifting the main vacuum.
Does it clean hardwood or bare floors well?+
It cleans hard floors effectively, with strong suction that doesn't scatter debris. The vacuum functions better on bare floors than on some carpets.
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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