Everything great that can be said about this video has already been said many times over. I’d just end it with saying this videos is indeed heaven sent and you have saved your viewers a ton of $$$. If you were my neighbour, I’d take you out for a beer. Or two. Or a few. 😀thanks buddy.
Best Dyson Instructional Video, ever! Thank you for being clear and concise with great views of what you were doing. Also, thank you for confirming that Amazon doesn't carry parts that actually fit this machine. I ordered a few accessories from them, and none of it fit. Dyson should hire you to do all their instructional videos.😊
I am a senior citizen and was able to follow the instructions , it was simple and informative. I was able to tap the mesh vacuum and there were dust that came out from the cylinder. There was a lot of thread in the roller and was able to remove it easily.Thank you
I never comment on the thousands of youtube videos I watch, but this was 10/10. Super informative - didn't waste my time. Good videography. Thanks awesome sir!
You saved my vacuum's life! I have cleaned the filters on my Dyson Animal 2 several times and could NOT figure out why it wasn't cleaning very well. This morning it started making a horrible noise and stopped sucking completely. I thought it needed replacing. I watched this video and realized I had never taken the head off. Well, it was so clogged with dirt, hair and other nasty things, I needed needle nose plyers to pry it out! I have had this vacuum for 5 years and have never done this! I thought I needed to have my new carpet professionally cleaned because it looked so bad. Well, needless to say, I was ecstatic. It was a bit tricky getting it back together since I had no leverage but finally got it. I have never been so excited to vacuum my floors. The carpet was filthy and the canister filled up with grossness! Now my carpet looks like new again! Thank you so much! : )
I’m so glad I found this video. I just bought one of these used for 20 bucks. I want to give it a thorough cleaning before I even bring in my house. Thank you so much for posting this!
What a score. A Dyson for 20 bucks! Worth learning to service it. I paid full price for mine. It's the best vac I ever had! I have had mine for several years now and love it! I'm an old lady (62), but I service mine. It's worth it!
Thank you thank you! It was a blockage in the up flowing tube when I took the canister off. I thought I had it at the floor piece, but nope..came back to continue watching. It was my son's vaccuum he left for me as I moved into his place as he moved out. Haha he left it there because it wasn't working, and I fixed it it's like brand new! I wish I could show a picture on here, but it was a popsicle stick that was wedged in there along with a bunch of gunk. My needle nose pliers were able to get it out. Anyhow, that's awesome! Thank you, I can't tell you how much money I've saved from being able to fix things for watching videos, it's really the best feeling in the world it feels like a great accomplishment! God bless everyone 🙏🌟🎶
My Dyson Ball (not sure the model but several years old) had lost most of it's suction and would not lock in the upright position. I decided to search for some help and came across this video first thing. He CLEARLY explains all the possible reasons there could be section loss and one of the solutions was right on (taking the tiny screw from the small hose section underneath the dyson). The hose was significantly clogged up with large pieces of dirt/plastic. Once I cleaned out this hose...which does lead to an opening that goes through to the other side of the Dyson so make sure you can see to the other side when you straighten out that tiny hose....which extends a bit......the sweeper works GREAT with full suction! I'd also recommend cleaning the hair from the roller too! That will burn out your motor. GREAT Video!!!
Your a treasure a gift i think you may have saved a 91 year old from spending a lot of money as i can now try all your tips out instead of taking it to a shop or buying him a new one the environment thanks you too
I see I left a comment on here 3 years ago and I’m still using this video to help me clean my Dyson the right way. Thank you for ur helpful video and I Definately mean HELPFUL!!
One thing to add. You need to remove the brush rollers and clean the hair that gets in deep at the gears that drives them. There are a total of 4 Philips head screws, two at each side. The rollers can be removed to expose the drive gears. The drive gears can be removed using a torx head driver. If you have pets or any one with long hair this is a place for that hair to get stuck. Clear all hair and reinstall. This will save you from having to buy a new brush head assembly, like I did!
Thank you so very much for this. I fought for over an hour trying to figure out what was wrong with my animal 2 vacuum . I deep cleaned the whole thing still was not working properly. After watching this I found it was the hose with the tiny screw that was clogged I didn't even realise that was there. It is working like new again thanks to you.thank you so much for your help!!
I don't think I've ever left a TH-cam comment before but this video was so detailed, easy to follow, and best of all I fixed that annoying high pitch death shriek my vacuum was making. Thank you. Thank you so much.
Thank you! I had checked every crevice - or so I'd thought. You showed me two that I'd missed and that was where I found a broken popsicle stick, preventing flow from the floor unit. It now works again. Simple instructions and advice on how to clean this pricey machine!
Thanks for demonstrating how to trouble shoot my Dyson. While using my vacuum it lost suction then the motor cut out. I checked the filters and various places where I thought I might see a blockage. Couldn't see anything. I found the problem by watching your video and learning how to disassemble the extension tube from the accessory hose. No light was coming through, it was plugged tight. From the various debris I removed, it may have been building up over time. I really appreciate you sharing this demonstration. You saved me a trip to the vacuum repair shop. I can now give my machine a full service on my own.🙂
Thank you so much! My first time ever taking a vacuum apart and your instructions were so clear and easy to follow. Your white backdrop helped me see exactly what I needed to do from beginning to end. I had a terrible smell and there was a toy that was stuck in the tubes causing a blockage. Works like new now and you saved me a ton of $$$$ I thought I had to go buy a new one! Thanks again!
Thank you for this great tutorial! My wife thought that the vacuum was dead but after going through your steps, I identified the blocked hose (removed with that tiny screw) which was packed with dog hair. After reinstalling everything, the vacuum works just as new! Thanks a million!
So far I've tried everything but that step. Don't have the proper size screwdriver. My Basset Hound sheds a lot and I had to manually remove some of his hair from the bin with my hand. So here's hoping once I get the screw off I find a bunch of dog hair.
OMG me too! I cleaned everything and did not know about removing the tiny screw. There was about 6-7 years worth of dog hair, dirt and even a piece of flat plastic about the size of a quarter. It's brand new now!
You sir are a Godsend!!! I was just about to pay Dyson to service my 2 year old vacuum or trash it due to no suction in the hose. It now vacuums like new! Thank you 😊
Thank you ever so much! My vacuum suddenly stopped working. I knew it was clogged but had no idea how to clear it. I followed the video step by step. The directions were very clear and easy to follow. Greatly appreciated!!
I have been down lately. Life can get so overwhelming. My vacuum loosing suction was like the icing on the yucky cake....UNTIL I FOUND YOUR VIDEO!!! I thank you so very much for saving my vacuum!! I paused and worked, paused and worked, etc etc...I got it working like new again!! I only wish I had seen your video BEFORE I cut soooooo much hair out without disassembling it first. Hand was hurting! 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ Anyway, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Have a blessed afternoon!! 😊
My Dyson was making the high pitched noise that indicated the canister needed to be emptied, but once emptied the plugged noise remained. Upon closer inspection, I could see the mesh area was caked with dust and needed a good cleaning. I didn't know how to remove the clear bin from the cyclone, but within moments of watching this video I was taught how to remove it, and was able to clean the dust from the mesh. All fixed now. Thanks so much for your help!!
I am so glad I found this video. My floor nozzle stopped working. The brush would rotate but nothing would get sucked up. I realized after watching this video that the hose from the floor nozzle to the back stalk area was disconnected. I was getting worried when it stopped sucking with the floor nozzle that I was going to have to try find someone in my area to work on it. Reconnected it and it works fine. Thank you for the work you put into this video.
Amanda Lee Thank you for this comment, turns out this is exactly what was wrong with ours. Apparently someone had sucked up a pen and it was preventing the hose from reattaching to the floor nozzle.
Thanks. My Ball Animal vacuum didn't suck and that was the problem. Followed your video and couldn't believe all the dried gunk that came out of the suction hole on the bottom. You're the best!
Thx again - just referred back to this handy video because was having trouble getting my Animal to lock back in upright position. Weird. Thought let's start with cleaning and re-seating everything before taking to repair. Found an emery board stuck in section behind hose at bottom. Amazed it made it that far in one piece, but the Animal is an animal! Great suction, great motor. So relieved this didn't cost me, plus now taking him all apart and doing a total clean now. Just wanted to let you know this video is the gift that keeps on giving! 😍
My Animal 2 was struggling for air, and I watched your video, and I found the Blockage in the Ridged Section of the removable Hose, which I removed using a Long piece of Wooden Dowel Rod, I then changed the Filters and used my Air Compressor outside, and blew all the dust out, and it is now working like New. Thank You.
Great detailed video on how to take apart the Dyson Ball! I had no idea there was a filter in the ball part. I have always washed my previous Dyson's, both the Dyson bin and cyclones (not any other parts). The cyclones I have washed in my slop sink, waited until it is semi-filled with warm water, held my hand over both openings, shook it back and forth, then let it empty. The amount of dirt that comes out will make you choke. Rinse and repeat until the water is clear. Then place the bin and cyclones over a floor register for 24-36hrs to ensure it is dry. While it is drying, I will also shake and make windmills while holding the cyclones to be confident the water is completely out. If you wanted to get your vacuum super OCD clean, a toothbrush is the best way to get at the tight areas that have hair or dust trapped. If the bush head has dust/dander stuck, grab a can of compressed air that has a straw attached. It will blast out every little bit. Just finished cleaning my Dyson Ball Animal since the cleaners were here yesterday, which gives me a week for everything to dry out. Cheers and happy cleaning
I have also cleaned out the cyclon, you will be amazed at the dust that comes out. I used a hair dryer and canned air combo to make sure it was completely dry. I know dyson will tell you to only use water on the filters but I have soaked them in oxiclean/ dawn and they are all still fine, but I also have 2 so I can rotate them and insure they fully dry. I am currently searching for a solution to clean my hose, as it looks nasty- might need a day outside in sunlight and fully stretched to ensure it fully dries. If anyone comes up with a solution for the hose- let me know!!
Thank you so much for this video! Not only did it help me determine the source of the clog, it also helped me understand this vacuum's workings much better! REALLY APPRECIATE IT!
I use a air compressor to clean my Dyson. Where you have a screw on your Dyson, we don't. It just unclips and clips back into place. I found a huge blockage in the area once I unclipped the hose. Thankful I don't have to worry about losing a screw. Thanks for the video. It was helpful.
You've saved me so much trouble. I vacuumed something sticky and when I realized what had happened it was too late and I needed a way to wash the hose, thanks so much.
Dyson truly changed the game. All vacuums used to be very similar. Not only does that cyclone tech actually work, but his machines are also very serviceable. I still have my dc-07 that I have had for over 20 years. Great machine. I will let ya know when I need a new one.
Suddenly, my vacuum was hardly suctioning well. After watching your video,, I pulled out a bent, plastic tweezer and a big piece of sandpaper. Excellent video! Now the suction is so strong I can barely push my vacuum. Thank you!
Great video! It's very clear and informative on how to clean the vacuum. You also don't waste any of the viewer's time with long intros or unnecessary chit chat. I really appreciate that.
Thank you SO VERY MUCH for posting this!! You just saved me a small fortune in either repair bills or a new vacuum!! We love this machine but it hasn't had the suction lately. The tube was completely clogged with popcorn and pet hair. Thanks again!!
Fantastic video; thanks for making it! I not only found a big blockage (near the end of the video where you take the tiny screw out), but my machine is now nice and clean! Great instructions and demonstration!
Found a dyson ball animal+ left behind by tenant as "not working". After watching here removed the hose attachment and tiny screw to access the internal horizontal (4" ?) hose. Completely clogged and packed with carpet fibers, a bottle cap and small plastic square. Used a hemostat (or needle nose pliers) to pull the gunk out and Voila! works fine now. Filters were like new. Many thanks!
Oh, my Lord, thank you! My friend with a different Dyson and I tried and tried last night to figure this out and couldn't. So right to TH-cam and best video just popped up! I'm going home from work and trying this all out. I try to keep everything cleaned out but the "manual" leaves a lot to be desired and I'm afraid to just pull and twist without knowing anything. All the clicky noises on my first Dyson are scary because I don't know if it's supposed to click or if I'm cracking the plastic LOL
I like that you showed how to reconnect parts after cleaning them, but I missed seeing the reconnection of the hose to the vacuum, up near the handle. That has given us problems for years. Other say to press the red button while having the hose lined up with the handle. Then they’re able to move the vacuum tube up into place and the handle down for the two to latch together, but I can’t get it to work. I love the strength of this vacuum on its own, but I hate needing to use the vacuum tube because then I can’t get it reconnected for regular vacuuming again.
So I lost suction in the wand only and, for some reason, thought the bin had something to do with it. I made it to this video while looking for ways to clean the filters in the bin. However, after seeing the section for disassembling the wand, I found I had picked up a clear plastic cap that caused the issue. Would never have found it looking from the outside in. You, sir, just saved me $400. Because if the cleaning had failed, which it would have, I would have just bought a new one. Thank you sooooooo much!!!!
Thank you so much, you just saved me £300 for a new vacuum cleaner, you explained about the protection switch which stops the engine from overheating, I checked for blockages found the problem and sorted it. My hero, thank you. Great video. I haven’t left a comment before either, video easy to follow, great job.
THANK YOU! My Dyson went kaput a couple months ago. I thought I’d be forking out a few hundred for another😬 It lost suction suddenly and it’s almost (if not already) 10yo. I decided to find a video on troubleshooting (since we have tons of time stuck in the house) and I found you! Thank you! A massive clog of hair! Now she works perfectly!
Thank you so much for this excellent video that helped me figure out why my Dyson Ball Animal 2 was not sucking up debris. More importantly, thank you for the very detailed video showing me how to take better care of my vacuum in the future. I followed your instructions and they were great. I did have one heck of a time trying to get the cleaner head back on, and you made it look so easy (though it is pretty clear you have a lot more experience than I do)! Thanks again.
Thank you so much for your descriptive explanation. I managed get my Dyson start working again. Now I have an in depth knowledge of how to clean and trouble shoot my Dyson without any help. Thanks again
Thank you! I literally cleaned one thing and turned it on then had to clean the next thing in the video because it was extremely blocked everywhere 😂😂 you pointed out some places I wasn't sure how to get to so I appreciate it!!
Your saved my day!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH. God Bless. I am so glad I found you, I found a huge piece o wood stuck inside. Now my Animal Dyson runs as a brand new One. Thanks. Happy new Year 2023.
Thanks!!! My Dyson is picking up better then ever!! Can’t believe the guff that was stuck in there. I never would of been able to take that apart and I LOVE how you showed how to take it apart AND how to put it back together. U saved me a trip to the vacuum repair store.
Fantastic video -- thank you! I knew how to check all but one of these spots, and this filled in the puzzle and saved me a service call or replacement!
This video was so extremely informational......it allowed me to be successful in solving the suction problem on this wonderful vacuum....THNX so verrrry much for the tutorial...YOU are a "GEM".....Pam
This video was great! I had an issue with the roller and the suction in the hose and this video helped me resolve both issues, just when I was about to give up and take the vacuum in for service. The video was detailed and easy to follow, good job!
This is amazing, thank you! Tweezers and compressed air also helped clean and declog. Unfortunately, I found a crack in part of the hose, but not the section that you referenced. It's the small part that's attached to the motor part down below (if I'm explaining it correctly). Looking on the website you linked to, I think it's the COV hose assay.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Our Dyson has been clogged in the wand for years, and the roller was covered in my daughters' long hair. I've been meaning to take it into the repair shop, but didn't want to pay for it when I knew I could do it if only someone could show me how. Which you did. The roller is purple again and the wand is missing the nickel and hair clump that was blocking it. THANK YOU!!!
Thanks! This vacuum has sat in the garage for the last 6 months and I could not figure out what was wrong with it. I found your video, followed the steps and now it's working.
Thank you! I was able to pull the ball apart and find out I had vacuumed up a pen and it was blocking the suction mechanism when I went from upright to vacuum.
Wow, thank you for the detail explanation, it really helped me finding the blockage inside the small hose inside the rotating ball; we were going crazy with my husband bc we couldn’t find any problems in all the other obvious parts of the vacuum 👍🏼
The vacuum had no suction at the base, but once I removed the hose with the tab at the base, I found a sonic toothbrush head. I removed it, and then problem was solved! Thank you for a great video!
Very helpful on how to deep clean and learned my filter was super nasty. In case anyone else is a newbie like me, don’t forget to check the tube you remove from the see through stretchy one. Found a tissue and toy .
Shards of glass! You helped me find them and remove them (carefully) so I could vacuum normally again. Thank you! Glass of course is best swept up with a broom and dust tray.
Thank you! You’re the only one who showed me how to unlatch the handle hose from the base! I knew it had to do with that red latch but I must’ve not pulled it towards me enough to get it to unlatch. 👍🏼
THANK you SO much for this video!!!!! And thank you for showing how to disassemble/assemble everything. One of the most daunting parts about cleaning the vacuum is figuring out how to put everything back together LOL
Such a helpful video! My vacuum hasn’t worked properly in a long time and I thought I had checked every hose and filter but when I unscrewed he back there was a pin that got stuck parallel causing a big backup and blockage. Thank you so much for this helpful tutorial!
I can't tell you how many times I've come to this video tutorial when my Dyson loses suction and I always find something stuck somewhere that is causing it. Thank you so much!
I am so glad I found your video. Yesterday I used my vacuum so much and today when I went to plug it in it wouldn't go on and I was frantic thinking now I have to buy a new one so as soon as I can I will be cleaning it and I'm sure it will work once it's all nice and clean especially the filters. Thank you so much for your very thorough video.
I really appreciate you making this video - I panicked after accidentally sucking up a thin piece of cloth into our vacuum and I knew where it was but didn’t know to access it. You video showed me in three easy steps! No more panicking, just TH-cam it 💪🏽
Thanks so much !! Removed a giant clog behind the hose into the ball area. Although you did not touch on a clog leading into the ball area, you totally saved the day !! Two big German Shepherds--what can one expect ??!! Thanks again !!
Everything great that can be said about this video has already been said many times over. I’d just end it with saying this videos is indeed heaven sent and you have saved your viewers a ton of $$$. If you were my neighbour, I’d take you out for a beer. Or two. Or a few. 😀thanks buddy.
Me too,brother.
I'd buy a round for him too!!! Best video ever and saved me and others lots of money!
@@cgraff1337 he’s really awesome man. I’ve book marked that video. Watch it every once or twice a year when a deep cleaning is overdue. 😀
Hear! Hear! 🍻
All my suction is coming out of the top hose. Nothing from the bottom. Any suggestions?
Best Dyson Instructional Video, ever! Thank you for being clear and concise with great views of what you were doing. Also, thank you for confirming that Amazon doesn't carry parts that actually fit this machine. I ordered a few accessories from them, and none of it fit. Dyson should hire you to do all their instructional videos.😊
Glad it was helpful!
I am a senior citizen and was able to follow the instructions , it was simple and informative. I was able to tap the mesh vacuum and there were dust that came out from the cylinder. There was a lot of thread in the roller and was able to remove it easily.Thank you
The most informative on Dyson servicing without lousy background music. Thank you
THE BEST explanation for how to maintain this vacuum. I watch this EVERY TIME I need to service my vacuum. Thank you!
I cannot believe it, I did it!!!! Thank you for your patience with explaining the process and showing us each step. I feel so proud of myself!!
Great job!
I never comment on the thousands of youtube videos I watch, but this was 10/10. Super informative - didn't waste my time. Good videography. Thanks awesome sir!
Awesome! Thanks!
You saved my vacuum's life! I have cleaned the filters on my Dyson Animal 2 several times and could NOT figure out why it wasn't cleaning very well. This morning it started making a horrible noise and stopped sucking completely. I thought it needed replacing. I watched this video and realized I had never taken the head off. Well, it was so clogged with dirt, hair and other nasty things, I needed needle nose plyers to pry it out! I have had this vacuum for 5 years and have never done this! I thought I needed to have my new carpet professionally cleaned because it looked so bad.
Well, needless to say, I was ecstatic. It was a bit tricky getting it back together since I had no leverage but finally got it. I have never been so excited to vacuum my floors. The carpet was filthy and the canister filled up with grossness! Now my carpet looks like new again! Thank you so much! : )
Hooray! Thanks!
I’m so glad I found this video. I just bought one of these used for 20 bucks. I want to give it a thorough cleaning before I even bring in my house. Thank you so much for posting this!
You are so welcome!
What a score. A Dyson for 20 bucks! Worth learning to service it. I paid full price for mine. It's the best vac I ever had! I have had mine for several years now and love it! I'm an old lady (62), but I service mine. It's worth it!
That's a steal!
Thank you thank you! It was a blockage in the up flowing tube when I took the canister off. I thought I had it at the floor piece, but nope..came back to continue watching. It was my son's vaccuum he left for me as I moved into his place as he moved out. Haha he left it there because it wasn't working, and I fixed it it's like brand new! I wish I could show a picture on here, but it was a popsicle stick that was wedged in there along with a bunch of gunk. My needle nose pliers were able to get it out. Anyhow, that's awesome! Thank you, I can't tell you how much money I've saved from being able to fix things for watching videos, it's really the best feeling in the world it feels like a great accomplishment! God bless everyone 🙏🌟🎶
You're very welcome - glad you got it fixed! 💪🏼 Thanks for letting us know!
My Dyson Ball (not sure the model but several years old) had lost most of it's suction and would not lock in the upright position. I decided to search for some help and came across this video first thing. He CLEARLY explains all the possible reasons there could be section loss and one of the solutions was right on (taking the tiny screw from the small hose section underneath the dyson). The hose was significantly clogged up with large pieces of dirt/plastic. Once I cleaned out this hose...which does lead to an opening that goes through to the other side of the Dyson so make sure you can see to the other side when you straighten out that tiny hose....which extends a bit......the sweeper works GREAT with full suction! I'd also recommend cleaning the hair from the roller too! That will burn out your motor. GREAT Video!!!
Your a treasure a gift i think you may have saved a 91 year old from spending a lot of money as i can now try all your tips out instead of taking it to a shop or buying him a new one the environment thanks you too
Wonderful! Thank you!
I see I left a comment on here 3 years ago and I’m still using this video to help me clean my Dyson the right way. Thank you for ur helpful video and I Definately mean HELPFUL!!
You are so welcome! Thank you for coming back!
One thing to add. You need to remove the brush rollers and clean the hair that gets in deep at the gears that drives them. There are a total of 4 Philips head screws, two at each side. The rollers can be removed to expose the drive gears. The drive gears can be removed using a torx head driver. If you have pets or any one with long hair this is a place for that hair to get stuck. Clear all hair and reinstall. This will save you from having to buy a new brush head assembly, like I did!
Thank you so very much for this. I fought for over an hour trying to figure out what was wrong with my animal 2 vacuum . I deep cleaned the whole thing still was not working properly. After watching this I found it was the hose with the tiny screw that was clogged I didn't even realise that was there. It is working like new again thanks to you.thank you so much for your help!!
I don't think I've ever left a TH-cam comment before but this video was so detailed, easy to follow, and best of all I fixed that annoying high pitch death shriek my vacuum was making. Thank you. Thank you so much.
Thank you! First time taking my dyson all apart! Really thought it was a goner. I feel very accomplished!
Thank you! I had checked every crevice - or so I'd thought. You showed me two that I'd missed and that was where I found a broken popsicle stick, preventing flow from the floor unit. It now works again. Simple instructions and advice on how to clean this pricey machine!
Thanks for demonstrating how to trouble shoot my Dyson. While using my vacuum it lost suction then the motor cut out. I checked the filters and various places where I thought I might see a blockage. Couldn't see anything. I found the problem by watching your video and learning how to disassemble the extension tube from the accessory hose. No light was coming through, it was plugged tight. From the various debris I removed, it may have been building up over time. I really appreciate you sharing this demonstration. You saved me a trip to the vacuum repair shop. I can now give my machine a full service on my own.🙂
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much! My first time ever taking a vacuum apart and your instructions were so clear and easy to follow. Your white backdrop helped me see exactly what I needed to do from beginning to end. I had a terrible smell and there was a toy that was stuck in the tubes causing a blockage. Works like new now and you saved me a ton of $$$$ I thought I had to go buy a new one! Thanks again!
Thank you for this great tutorial! My wife thought that the vacuum was dead but after going through your steps, I identified the blocked hose (removed with that tiny screw) which was packed with dog hair. After reinstalling everything, the vacuum works just as new! Thanks a million!
Thanks for letting me know!! So good to hear that!
So far I've tried everything but that step. Don't have the proper size screwdriver. My Basset Hound sheds a lot and I had to manually remove some of his hair from the bin with my hand. So here's hoping once I get the screw off I find a bunch of dog hair.
OMG me too! I cleaned everything and did not know about removing the tiny screw. There was about 6-7 years worth of dog hair, dirt and even a piece of flat plastic about the size of a quarter. It's brand new now!
You sir are a Godsend!!! I was just about to pay Dyson to service my 2 year old vacuum or trash it due to no suction in the hose. It now vacuums like new! Thank you 😊
Glad I could help
Thank you ever so much! My vacuum suddenly stopped working. I knew it was clogged but had no idea how to clear it. I followed the video step by step. The directions were very clear and easy to follow. Greatly appreciated!!
Great to hear!
I have been down lately. Life can get so overwhelming. My vacuum loosing suction was like the icing on the yucky cake....UNTIL I FOUND YOUR VIDEO!!! I thank you so very much for saving my vacuum!! I paused and worked, paused and worked, etc etc...I got it working like new again!! I only wish I had seen your video BEFORE I cut soooooo much hair out without disassembling it first. Hand was hurting! 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ Anyway, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Have a blessed afternoon!! 😊
Amazing and awesome! Thank you!
My Dyson was making the high pitched noise that indicated the canister needed to be emptied, but once emptied the plugged noise remained. Upon closer inspection, I could see the mesh area was caked with dust and needed a good cleaning. I didn't know how to remove the clear bin from the cyclone, but within moments of watching this video I was taught how to remove it, and was able to clean the dust from the mesh. All fixed now. Thanks so much for your help!!
Thank you so much. I have used this page in the past to fix my Dyson and here I am again. FIXED....
Hooray!
I am so glad I found this video. My floor nozzle stopped working. The brush would rotate but nothing would get sucked up. I realized after watching this video that the hose from the floor nozzle to the back stalk area was disconnected. I was getting worried when it stopped sucking with the floor nozzle that I was going to have to try find someone in my area to work on it. Reconnected it and it works fine. Thank you for the work you put into this video.
Amanda Lee Thank you for this comment, turns out this is exactly what was wrong with ours. Apparently someone had sucked up a pen and it was preventing the hose from reattaching to the floor nozzle.
Thanks. My Ball Animal vacuum didn't suck and that was the problem. Followed your video and couldn't believe all the dried gunk that came out of the suction hole on the bottom. You're the best!
That is great to hear on a Monday morning! Thank you!
Thx again - just referred back to this handy video because was having trouble getting my Animal to lock back in upright position. Weird. Thought let's start with cleaning and re-seating everything before taking to repair. Found an emery board stuck in section behind hose at bottom. Amazed it made it that far in one piece, but the Animal is an animal! Great suction, great motor. So relieved this didn't cost me, plus now taking him all apart and doing a total clean now. Just wanted to let you know this video is the gift that keeps on giving! 😍
Awesome! Thank you!
I cleaned my Dyson for the first time as I am not good with my hands. Your step by step guide was easy to follow. Thank you so much for your help.
Glad it helped!
My Animal 2 was struggling for air, and I watched your video, and I found the Blockage in the Ridged Section of the removable Hose, which I removed using a Long piece of Wooden Dowel Rod, I then changed the Filters and used my Air Compressor outside, and blew all the dust out, and it is now working like New. Thank You.
Fantastic!
Great detailed video on how to take apart the Dyson Ball! I had no idea there was a filter in the ball part. I have always washed my previous Dyson's, both the Dyson bin and cyclones (not any other parts). The cyclones I have washed in my slop sink, waited until it is semi-filled with warm water, held my hand over both openings, shook it back and forth, then let it empty. The amount of dirt that comes out will make you choke. Rinse and repeat until the water is clear. Then place the bin and cyclones over a floor register for 24-36hrs to ensure it is dry. While it is drying, I will also shake and make windmills while holding the cyclones to be confident the water is completely out. If you wanted to get your vacuum super OCD clean, a toothbrush is the best way to get at the tight areas that have hair or dust trapped. If the bush head has dust/dander stuck, grab a can of compressed air that has a straw attached. It will blast out every little bit. Just finished cleaning my Dyson Ball Animal since the cleaners were here yesterday, which gives me a week for everything to dry out. Cheers and happy cleaning
I have also cleaned out the cyclon, you will be amazed at the dust that comes out. I used a hair dryer and canned air combo to make sure it was completely dry.
I know dyson will tell you to only use water on the filters but I have soaked them in oxiclean/ dawn and they are all still fine, but I also have 2 so I can rotate them and insure they fully dry. I am currently searching for a solution to clean my hose, as it looks nasty- might need a day outside in sunlight and fully stretched to ensure it fully dries. If anyone comes up with a solution for the hose- let me know!!
I have done the same thing and I used a floor blower fan to dry the cyclone. It’s great to see that others have done this too!
Thank you so much for this video! Not only did it help me determine the source of the clog, it also helped me understand this vacuum's workings much better! REALLY APPRECIATE IT!
I use a air compressor to clean my Dyson. Where you have a screw on your Dyson, we don't. It just unclips and clips back into place. I found a huge blockage in the area once I unclipped the hose. Thankful I don't have to worry about losing a screw. Thanks for the video. It was helpful.
Thank you for posting this video. I was almost ready to buy a new vacuum, and now my Dyson is working like new.
You are welcome!
You really helped me reattach my cleaning head to the base! The note about turning the red clamp words down, was clutch!! Thank you!
Literally did what you showed and holy wow there was a PENCIL stuck in there!!! Thank you! Saved me from tossing the vac & buying a new one!!!!
Glad to help! So happy you were able to fix it!
You've saved me so much trouble. I vacuumed something sticky and when I realized what had happened it was too late and I needed a way to wash the hose, thanks so much.
Dyson truly changed the game. All vacuums used to be very similar. Not only does that cyclone tech actually work, but his machines are also very serviceable. I still have my dc-07 that I have had for over 20 years. Great machine. I will let ya know when I need a new one.
Suddenly, my vacuum was hardly suctioning well. After watching your video,, I pulled out a bent, plastic tweezer and a big piece of sandpaper. Excellent video! Now the suction is so strong I can barely push my vacuum. Thank you!
Great video! It's very clear and informative on how to clean the vacuum. You also don't waste any of the viewer's time with long intros or unnecessary chit chat. I really appreciate that.
He doesn't tell you how to clean the dirt out of the mesh area on the cyclone?
Thank you SO VERY MUCH for posting this!! You just saved me a small fortune in either repair bills or a new vacuum!! We love this machine but it hasn't had the suction lately. The tube was completely clogged with popcorn and pet hair. Thanks again!!
Just had mine stop on me. Followed these simple steps and it's back to working like when I bought it! Thank you so much!!!
Awesome!
Fantastic video; thanks for making it! I not only found a big blockage (near the end of the video where you take the tiny screw out), but my machine is now nice and clean! Great instructions and demonstration!
Found a dyson ball animal+ left behind by tenant as "not working". After watching here removed the hose attachment and tiny screw to access the internal horizontal (4" ?) hose. Completely clogged and packed with carpet fibers, a bottle cap and small plastic square. Used a hemostat (or needle nose pliers) to pull the gunk out and Voila! works fine now. Filters were like new. Many thanks!
Well done!!!
Oh, my Lord, thank you! My friend with a different Dyson and I tried and tried last night to figure this out and couldn't. So right to TH-cam and best video just popped up! I'm going home from work and trying this all out. I try to keep everything cleaned out but the "manual" leaves a lot to be desired and I'm afraid to just pull and twist without knowing anything. All the clicky noises on my first Dyson are scary because I don't know if it's supposed to click or if I'm cracking the plastic LOL
I like that you showed how to reconnect parts after cleaning them, but I missed seeing the reconnection of the hose to the vacuum, up near the handle. That has given us problems for years. Other say to press the red button while having the hose lined up with the handle. Then they’re able to move the vacuum tube up into place and the handle down for the two to latch together, but I can’t get it to work. I love the strength of this vacuum on its own, but I hate needing to use the vacuum tube because then I can’t get it reconnected for regular vacuuming again.
Did you figure out out? I'll help you-
So I lost suction in the wand only and, for some reason, thought the bin had something to do with it. I made it to this video while looking for ways to clean the filters in the bin. However, after seeing the section for disassembling the wand, I found I had picked up a clear plastic cap that caused the issue. Would never have found it looking from the outside in. You, sir, just saved me $400. Because if the cleaning had failed, which it would have, I would have just bought a new one. Thank you sooooooo much!!!!
Thank you so much, you just saved me £300 for a new vacuum cleaner, you explained about the protection switch which stops the engine from overheating, I checked for blockages found the problem and sorted it. My hero, thank you. Great video. I haven’t left a comment before either, video easy to follow, great job.
Glad it helped!
I just bought one of these secondhand & needed a general tutorial. And I need to clean it! This was so helpful. Thanks so much!
So glad! Enjoy it!
And absolutely buy another set of filters & get them on the way to you!
fixed my problem within the first 50 seconds of the video. Thank you!
Excellent!
This was so helpful! So much better than the Dyson website! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
THANK YOU! My Dyson went kaput a couple months ago. I thought I’d be forking out a few hundred for another😬 It lost suction suddenly and it’s almost (if not already) 10yo. I decided to find a video on troubleshooting (since we have tons of time stuck in the house) and I found you! Thank you! A massive clog of hair! Now she works perfectly!
Thank you so much for this excellent video that helped me figure out why my Dyson Ball Animal 2 was not sucking up debris. More importantly, thank you for the very detailed video showing me how to take better care of my vacuum in the future. I followed your instructions and they were great. I did have one heck of a time trying to get the cleaner head back on, and you made it look so easy (though it is pretty clear you have a lot more experience than I do)! Thanks again.
That is great to hear! Thank you!
Thank you for being straight to the point. Saved my sanity....
Thank you so much for your descriptive explanation. I managed get my Dyson start working again. Now I have an in depth knowledge of how to clean and trouble shoot my Dyson without any help. Thanks again
Glad to help!
Thanks so much. I couldn’t get the hose to pop out but that’s okay. My issue got fixed. The Dyson people sent it to me during a trouble shooting call.
Thank you so much! I just purchased this and have a husky and Omgggg the hair ! I’ve already gotten things stuck in the hose. This is so helpful.
Glad I could help!
A dyson vacuum I acquired recently the wheel was loose and I need to tighten it and this video helped thank you.
Thank you! I literally cleaned one thing and turned it on then had to clean the next thing in the video because it was extremely blocked everywhere 😂😂 you pointed out some places I wasn't sure how to get to so I appreciate it!!
Glad it helped!
It might be good to know if the 'Cyclone' part (blue lower section) comes off for cleaning,
Your saved my day!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH. God Bless. I am so glad I found you, I found a huge piece o wood stuck inside. Now my Animal Dyson runs as a brand new One. Thanks. Happy new Year 2023.
Wonderful! Thank you and Happy New Year to you too!
Dude. Thanks a lot. I lost my instruction book. Your video saved me a bunch of grief. Hope your day is sweet. You sure made mine better. Kern P.
That is great. thank you!
Hey just to say the Dyson product manuals are available in .pdf format online. Still, the videos are easier to follow.
Thanks!!! My Dyson is picking up better then ever!! Can’t believe the guff that was stuck in there. I never would of been able to take that apart and I LOVE how you showed how to take it apart AND how to put it back together. U saved me a trip to the vacuum repair store.
Fantastic video -- thank you! I knew how to check all but one of these spots, and this filled in the puzzle and saved me a service call or replacement!
Great to hear!!
This video was so extremely informational......it allowed me to be successful in solving the suction problem on this wonderful vacuum....THNX so verrrry much for the tutorial...YOU are a "GEM".....Pam
Excellent! Thanks!
Thank you so very much ! Saved me a trip to a repairman! Now I know what to do and how often I will definitely do it
Great to hear!
Love u for posting this; the bottom was fully clogged and no suction; now works as new!!!! Thanks!!!
This video was great! I had an issue with the roller and the suction in the hose and this video helped me resolve both issues, just when I was about to give up and take the vacuum in for service. The video was detailed and easy to follow, good job!
Awesome detailed no wasting time explanation. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, it covered everything. Made the job of cleaning it a breeze. I did't break a plastic part, which is amazing. Thank you
Glad it helped!
This is amazing, thank you! Tweezers and compressed air also helped clean and declog. Unfortunately, I found a crack in part of the hose, but not the section that you referenced. It's the small part that's attached to the motor part down below (if I'm explaining it correctly). Looking on the website you linked to, I think it's the COV hose assay.
Thank you! This is a fantastic video and invaluable in keeping the Dyson running well.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video. I feel like I actually know my vacuum cleaner now, and I found and unblocked a BIG blockage. Thank you very much.
That is great to hear!
Your the best. Took me 3 minutes to find my clog. Good as new now. Thank you so much!!
Hooray! Thanks!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Our Dyson has been clogged in the wand for years, and the roller was covered in my daughters' long hair. I've been meaning to take it into the repair shop, but didn't want to pay for it when I knew I could do it if only someone could show me how. Which you did. The roller is purple again and the wand is missing the nickel and hair clump that was blocking it. THANK YOU!!!
Wonderful!
This was the best video on YT on cleaning this machine. Thank you so much!!
Wow, thanks!
Thanks! This vacuum has sat in the garage for the last 6 months and I could not figure out what was wrong with it. I found your video, followed the steps and now it's working.
Thank you so much for this video! Helps get to the point real fast and also no background music is a plus so I can hear you and the vacuum parts.
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you! I was able to pull the ball apart and find out I had vacuumed up a pen and it was blocking the suction mechanism when I went from upright to vacuum.
Wow, thank you for the detail explanation, it really helped me finding the blockage inside the small hose inside the rotating ball; we were going crazy with my husband bc we couldn’t find any problems in all the other obvious parts of the vacuum 👍🏼
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much for this video. I LEARNED ALOT more than I thought I knew about maintaining my machine ! Life saver
You are so welcome!
The vacuum had no suction at the base, but once I removed the hose with the tab at the base, I found a sonic toothbrush head. I removed it, and then problem was solved! Thank you for a great video!
Very helpful on how to deep clean and learned my filter was super nasty. In case anyone else is a newbie like me, don’t forget to check the tube you remove from the see through stretchy one. Found a tissue and toy .
Shards of glass! You helped me find them and remove them (carefully) so I could vacuum normally again. Thank you! Glass of course is best swept up with a broom and dust tray.
Excellent!
Thank you! You’re the only one who showed me how to unlatch the handle hose from the base! I knew it had to do with that red latch but I must’ve not pulled it towards me enough to get it to unlatch. 👍🏼
Glad we could help!
Thank you so much. A big help for me. Could not have done the much needed cleaning without this video. A huge confidence builder👏
Great to hear!
THANK you SO much for this video!!!!! And thank you for showing how to disassemble/assemble everything. One of the most daunting parts about cleaning the vacuum is figuring out how to put everything back together LOL
so true!
This was so helpful! Thank you! The hose behind the ball with the little screw was clogged!
Happy that it helped!
Such a helpful video! My vacuum hasn’t worked properly in a long time and I thought I had checked every hose and filter but when I unscrewed he back there was a pin that got stuck parallel causing a big backup and blockage. Thank you so much for this helpful tutorial!
Maybe blow compressed air from a can into it? That's what I'm going to try. Or hair dryer on cool?
Comprehensive and very clear. The best of all the Dyson service guides.
Excellent video! I was able to find the clog and learned how to clean my Dyson Animal 2! Thank you! You saved us $$$ to have it cleaned. 👍
I can't tell you how many times I've come to this video tutorial when my Dyson loses suction and I always find something stuck somewhere that is causing it. Thank you so much!
Great to hear!
3 yrs later and this tutorial is still very helpful! Thx!
Glad to hear it!
A seam ripper (a sewing tool) is a good way to remove hair from the brushes
Best tool ever for cleaning vacuum brush!
Incredible tip. Thank you for this!
LOL, I use that too! It's a lady thing. Hee Hee!
I am so glad I found your video. Yesterday I used my vacuum so much and today when I went to plug it in it wouldn't go on and I was frantic thinking now I have to buy a new one so as soon as I can I will be cleaning it and I'm sure it will work once it's all nice and clean especially the filters. Thank you so much for your very thorough video.
I really appreciate you making this video - I panicked after accidentally sucking up a thin piece of cloth into our vacuum and I knew where it was but didn’t know to access it. You video showed me in three easy steps! No more panicking, just TH-cam it 💪🏽
This worked great! Lollipop stick was caught in the hose when I pulled off the cyclone. Thank you.
Thanks so much !! Removed a giant clog behind the hose into the ball area. Although you did not touch on a clog leading into the ball area, you totally saved the day !! Two big German Shepherds--what can one expect ??!! Thanks again !!
That was the best tutorial I have EVER seen....short, sweet, and exactly what I needed.
Thank you!
Thank You! This step-by-step guide was incredibly helpful!
Glad it helped!