Just wanted to say thanks. Nearly three years after you posted this it is still extremely helpful. We've always cleaned the filters but, over time, the smell became overpowering. This step-by-step saved me!
I have the same vacuum. It's great, the only vacuum I've had that worked more than once. Cleaning out the top filter makes a huge difference in performance. When the filter is dirty, the carpet isn't being lifted as the vacuum passes over it, but when clean it lifts the carpet and sucks up all the crap.
When we first got ours, the suction on the carpet was so strong it was hard to push it, now .. meh! Filters will go back in tomorrow. Gave plenty of time to dry.
I just cleaned mine today, that cyclone section also comes apart quite easily, the bottom part just pulls out, and I used a flat head screwdriver to prise apart the larger grey mesh section. You'll need a torx bit to remove the final piece, but it's worth taking the full cyclone section apart, as there was a lot of dirt and gunk in mine that I wouldn't have got to otherwise. Good video otherwise, a quick and simple job to get your Dyson performing like new.
@@oojagapivy I watched this, just to see if I've done it to the recommended service, or beyond it. I took the cyclone apart on the DC14, and washed it out thoroughly. My motor has died, and the filters are really filthy - A wash won't cover that, so I've ordered a new motor, and a couple of new filters on eBay. The total cost is £20 which isn't so bad The cyclone part is just plastic too, which is nice, as you can just run water through it without any actual harm Now I'll just have to see how the motor goes back, and then I'll once again be back at peak efficiency, just like how it was, all the way back in 2004 (plus maybe three months as I couldn't get every little bit of dirt off, even after washing) but I can live with that
@@waqasahmed939 I considered doing a much larger breakdown after I finished this, seeing that it could be broken down further quite easily. It's looking due for another service, so I may just do that. Good luck with the new motor.
@@oojagapivy Thanks. I've had to get a screwdriver from toolstation given that the screwdriver set I have is just bits and the screwdriver just isn't long enough So I'll collect that tomorrow and hopefully work with the T15 screws then If I get another five years out of it, that'd be absolutely great
@@oojagapivy So my repair didn't go so well. I fixed the motor but I messed up somewhere else. I think because I broke the clip on the HEPA filter at the post motor part. That meant that the suction from it just went the wrong way entirely. Ah well, it was a learning experience. My aim was for it to NOT go to landfill but I guess that's gonna have to happen now unfortunately
As long as the small drive belt is ok then I should think so. It’s amazing how a collection of dust and hair can clog the brushes and reduce their effectiveness and ability to turn.
Hi, I got this vacuum from an someone for free...however It smells like a mix of perfume...any recommendation on how to get rid of the smell. I just finished washing the filters and my husband did the brush, He will also use the compressor to blow it out. It looks like the person that had it before me picked up a white powder with the vacuum also. THanks!
The powder may have been perfumed talcum powder. Washing the filters should do the trick, but have a check of the hoses. There may be powder stuck in there, keeping the smell there also.
Looks like I have been washing the filters wrong ALL THIS TIME! I used to soak them as I thought I saw in the instructions.... ! :/ - *Bad dyson owner*.....
@@markyboy213 I’ve never looked into the replacement costs of the filters. I feel that as long as you clean them regularly, not leaving them for too long like I had, then the suction shouldn’t be reduced. If cleaning doesn’t improve the suction then look into replacing them.
Just wanted to say thanks. Nearly three years after you posted this it is still extremely helpful. We've always cleaned the filters but, over time, the smell became overpowering. This step-by-step saved me!
That’s great news to hear. Ty. Glad it was helpful.
Being able to pull the brush out like that is a real bonus! In fact it looks like the DC25 strips down far easier than the DC14.
And thank you for the link!
The first time I discovered the brush came out like that I was sooooo happy. And filter access is so simple it’s silly
Andy Pugh you’re most welcome
@@oojagapivy I'll put out my filter changing video this weekend and as you'll see it's not as easy on the DC14.
I have the same vacuum. It's great, the only vacuum I've had that worked more than once. Cleaning out the top filter makes a huge difference in performance. When the filter is dirty, the carpet isn't being lifted as the vacuum passes over it, but when clean it lifts the carpet and sucks up all the crap.
When we first got ours, the suction on the carpet was so strong it was hard to push it, now .. meh!
Filters will go back in tomorrow. Gave plenty of time to dry.
@@oojagapivy do you feel the loss of suction power could be regained through new filters or that it’s due more to mechanical wear
@@cannsmith could be a combination of both. I’d have to try new filters to see what difference they made.
Not gonna lie: Clicked on this video because the thumbnail looked like Sean Penn was doing some kind of comedy sketch on vaccum cleaners lol
hilarious! "if you don't think to unplug something like this when your working on it, your a number!" Very funny, thanks LOL!😆
Glad you liked that. Ty.
For future reference, the word I used was “numbnut”. An old slang word I have for an idiot.
Thank You So Much, exactly what I needed to know
My pleasure
Brilliant, thankyou
Ty. My pleasure
Thank you so much for this video.
Glad it was helpful!
I just cleaned mine today, that cyclone section also comes apart quite easily, the bottom part just pulls out, and I used a flat head screwdriver to prise apart the larger grey mesh section. You'll need a torx bit to remove the final piece, but it's worth taking the full cyclone section apart, as there was a lot of dirt and gunk in mine that I wouldn't have got to otherwise.
Good video otherwise, a quick and simple job to get your Dyson performing like new.
Stuart Howieson definitely worth it. I figured the cyclone would come apart too. Might look into it next clean, or soon. 👍🏻 thanks for watching
@@oojagapivy I watched this, just to see if I've done it to the recommended service, or beyond it.
I took the cyclone apart on the DC14, and washed it out thoroughly. My motor has died, and the filters are really filthy - A wash won't cover that, so I've ordered a new motor, and a couple of new filters on eBay. The total cost is £20 which isn't so bad
The cyclone part is just plastic too, which is nice, as you can just run water through it without any actual harm
Now I'll just have to see how the motor goes back, and then I'll once again be back at peak efficiency, just like how it was, all the way back in 2004 (plus maybe three months as I couldn't get every little bit of dirt off, even after washing) but I can live with that
@@waqasahmed939 I considered doing a much larger breakdown after I finished this, seeing that it could be broken down further quite easily. It's looking due for another service, so I may just do that.
Good luck with the new motor.
@@oojagapivy Thanks. I've had to get a screwdriver from toolstation given that the screwdriver set I have is just bits and the screwdriver just isn't long enough
So I'll collect that tomorrow and hopefully work with the T15 screws then
If I get another five years out of it, that'd be absolutely great
@@oojagapivy So my repair didn't go so well. I fixed the motor but I messed up somewhere else. I think because I broke the clip on the HEPA filter at the post motor part.
That meant that the suction from it just went the wrong way entirely. Ah well, it was a learning experience. My aim was for it to NOT go to landfill but I guess that's gonna have to happen now unfortunately
We got this hoover but our brushes have stopped turning. Is this going to be a quick fix if I pull the roller out?
As long as the small drive belt is ok then I should think so. It’s amazing how a collection of dust and hair can clog the brushes and reduce their effectiveness and ability to turn.
My power head won’t click back in when in upright position. Any help on this?
Sorry for not seeing this sooner. Do you mean the power head brush, or the whole head section?
When the sweeper head does not roll what’s wrong ?
Do you mean the brush in the head?
Does anybody have a manufacturers number for a service kit?
I’ve not found one
When I put the post filter in place and then start the vacuum, the filter pops out
@@Capt7X when you say post filter, do you mean the hepa filter in the ‘ball wheel’ where air is blown out?
Same problem. Lower “ball” filter b pops when power applied? Any clues?? Thanks.
Hi, I got this vacuum from an someone for free...however It smells like a mix of perfume...any recommendation on how to get rid of the smell. I just finished washing the filters and my husband did the brush, He will also use the compressor to blow it out. It looks like the person that had it before me picked up a white powder with the vacuum also. THanks!
The powder may have been perfumed talcum powder. Washing the filters should do the trick, but have a check of the hoses. There may be powder stuck in there, keeping the smell there also.
Looks like I have been washing the filters wrong ALL THIS TIME! I used to soak them as I thought I saw in the instructions.... ! :/ - *Bad dyson owner*.....
It’s amazing how much you can flush out of them.
@@oojagapivy If the machine is in general good working order, how often should you replace the filters with new ones?
@@markyboy213 I’ve never looked into the replacement costs of the filters. I feel that as long as you clean them regularly, not leaving them for too long like I had, then the suction shouldn’t be reduced. If cleaning doesn’t improve the suction then look into replacing them.
Did the hepi filter work well enough once cleaned or did you have to replace it?
Works great once you let it dry properly. Probably not 100% but high 90s
I'm a numb nut 🤣🤣 so many times 😣
Jesus Christ mate, when's the last time you cleaned that brush head? Its bad when the head has more hair than you do. 😆 🤣
Justin Hackstadt it was at least 6 months. At least. 🙄