I suggest that you source for a simple floor stand type. Nowadays most Dyson are the cordless and they are not as robust as the floor standers.

They are cheaper, they are robust and they last very long. They have hepa and keeps the dust sealed. My old one is 15 years and still going strong. Before I bought the Dyson, I have a eletrolux one as well.

Too see what is the big hoo haa about the dyson, I cleaned a room with the eletrolux, then proceed to clean the room again with the Dyson and couldnt believe the amount of dust I can still pick up with the dyson. The eletrolux was leaking dust all over as it didnt seal as it doesnt have a hepa filter, I used it to clean my car and after while I give it away.

The cordless type, well.... I am not a fan of it as it doesnt last long and cost too much to repair, especially the batteries.

if you read online reviews, there are so much complain with the newer models... even the newer DC52 people complain as it is not as robust as the older ones. Your DC24 probably is still sucking strongly....

only problem is plastic will degrade over time and become brittle, one knock can crack the parts rendering it useless if it cannot be glue back together

the motorized brush bar can be turned off, but usually you need to maintenance on it, clean the hair stuck to it, etc... great for carpeted area.

I took it apart once to grease it. I also got the free accessories pack and toolkit which is great to clean under the bed or hard to reach area.