Dyson DC21 Stowaway Canister Vacuum

Dyson DC21 Stowaway Canister Vacuum
For most people the act of housecleaning isn't an automatic (or positive) behavior. It is, nonetheless, necessary. So you want it to be as efficient and as easy as possible. Say hello to the Dyson DC21 Stowaway Bagless CanisterVacuum Cleaner. It may even change the way you feel about cleaning your home.
Using its patented Root Cyclone Technology the Dyson DC21 actually separates dirt from air. Because it doesn't rely on bags or conventional filters, the end result is remarkable suction that thoroughly cleans nearly any carpet and surface in your home, and significantly reduces the amount of bacteria and mould you breathe. The wide 12.5 inch cleaning path picks up more dirt and dust, and a large debris channel allows larger pieces to be filtered in the canister. A versatile brush control function can be adjusted to protect delicate carpeting or thoroughly cleans hardwood and vinyl flooring, and the 12 foot hose with several handy attachments makes it easy to vacuum harder-to-reach places where dust and dirt accumulate. A user-friendly design allows the DC21 to maneuver around your furniture with the slightest turn of the wrist while the automatically retracting 16.4 foot power cord gives you extended reach and better access in every area of your home. Clean-up is a snap - with the hygienic and easy-to-empty bin. Finally, the washable filters are easy to clean and never need replacing.

Machine does NOT suck!

And I do mean that in a negative way.
This is the animal hair Dyson, and on bare floors, it won't even pick up dust, much less cat hair. I am very disappointed. I have "troubleshot" everything, and there is just no sucking power for this machine. I might as well get out my old corn broom and sweep.
Most people gripe about the engineering and design of this model. Well, I would not care if it looked like it was designed by Rube Goldberg. I expect it to suck up a segment of a small dried leaf. Zippo. Nadda.
Stay away from this machine. I have no more time to waste to figure out why it will not do what it says it is supposed to do.