If you are tired of buying throw away vacuums and you are interested in buying a good quality vacuum that can last you up to 20 years please reach out to me at 3214543838. I like to spend time asking questions to my customers to find out what is the best product for their needs. I care about maintaining the trust of my customers so I always give honest answers to questions and I know my products well. I can ship anywhere in the country. Hope to hear from you!
Best video I found. My Dyson Ball Animal+ is five years old and didnt smell bad but definitely wasn't fresh, so I ordered new filters instead of continuing to wash them, and used the tips in your video to disassemble the cyclone. Soaked the parts in hot water mixed with dawn and vinegar, xleaned with different brushes, then soaked a bit more in hot water mixed with some enzyme carpet cleaner then sprayed with some scent free Lysol. One final rinse then air dried outside. Probably completely overkill but it is like brand new again. Even with regular cleaning of the filters and roller head unit, still needed some deeper maintenance.
This is an incredible instructional video for all you need to thoroughly disassemble, clean, and most importantly REASSEMBLE your DC65 Dyson. I acquired one that was more disgusting than the one in this video. Reeked of animal and had major amounts of caked on dirt. I started to try to clean it as best as I could, even took a leaf blower to it, and knew I needed to be able to use soap and water. I was able to get it beautifully clean (although I wish I had done what another reviewer did and soaked the parts (especially gaskets) in vinegar and enzyme cleaners. There was still some odor in the rubber gaskets, even after covering in baking soda and ziplocking into a bag for over 24 hours. If I have any critique, the video did not show well the part where you have to reinstall the spring of the cyclone (although he says he has a hard time videoing that part). Eventually I figured out how to get it back, but that was the hardest part of the entire assembly. The length of the video is perfect, not too short that something isn't covered, and not too long that you are wasting time watching something unnecessary. For cleaning the beater brush area, Dyson has an instructional video.
4 years old and still going strong!!! It not only took me some patience and perseverance to find this excellent video on how to responsibly clean a DC41 (disassembling and reassembling), it also took the same to follow your excellent instructions with the intention of doing the job responsibly. You can imagine I was intentionally being hesitant to do this job at all until your video gave me the confidence to tackle the operation. This was not my vacuum (it belongs to my partner's mom ;-) and she was willing to let me clean to my heart's content, but who wants to damage a perfectly good piece of equipment. What really got me looking for your video was when I saw that the gunky flakes stuck inside the duct cover were not breaking up after spraying water inside, and thought it was time to go deep. My canister wasn't stinky, yet it was reassuring to know that going the extra mile to find out that the inner chamber was so filthy dirty, was worth the effort (which you do not see when just following the basic clean instructions suggested by DYSON on their company site). However, I didn't go to the same lengths as some other viewers to wash the parts; cold water with some light hose spray and a final clean with Clorox wipes was suitable at the time for me. Should I need to go at it again, I might use one of those wire straw cleaning brushes and Dawn dish soap to boot. Not sure if warm water is necessary - perhaps you can comment on cold water v hot/warm water use. My one flaw at finishing the job was getting the spring for the latch to open the canister to work perfectly after reassembly. I had to disassemble again to get it right - no problem, practice helps makes perfect. Some of your instruction while you were pointing the camera was out of view - but I got the idea as you spoke over the video. Job well done! You should be proud of yourself and cheers! BTW, the bandage on your finger also helped keep me attentive as well :-)).
Really helpful, was able to get it done relatively easily. Couldn’t believe how fast putting it back together was while following along with your video. Thank you so much!
Great video! I was always afraid of taking my DC41 apart to this level but you explained everything very clearly. Now I can clean all of the parts that previously seemed inaccessible. Even explaining the replacement of the little spring was something that I never would have figured out myself. Thanks!
Great tutorial…I just picked up a DC-17 for free. The canister release button was broken. $10 bucks and an hour of cleaning and it runs like a champ. Thanks Brad
This is exactly what I was looking for! I was able to pick up a used DC41 for $50, but could not get rid of the heavy dog smell, even after washing the filters. The culprit was absolutely the cyclone and the rubber seals in the dust bin. I admit I was very stressed taking it apart but I trusted the process and had success! Thank you for saving me money and giving me confidence to do it myself!
@@richardsvacuumcenter Some people rinse the cyclone under a faucet without disassembling it. Will it completely dry if left out for a long period of time? If so, how much time would you suggest?
@@derp8575 I'll give you my experience with this method. I personally don't suggest it. It tends to create even more and worse odor than not rinsing at all. The reason I believe is because 1) rinsing does not eliminate 100% of the dust and 2) the time to dry is significantly longer due to little to no airflow inside all that closed space. The residual debris and the extended moisture create an environment for mold and bacteria to thrive. My suggestion is to either take apart to clean so it can dry completely OR don't do anything but clean and wash the filter. Hope this helps
I just figured out it was the rubber seals too after desembling and cleaning everything else but the hose. I was using this video to reassemble and discovered I hadn't pulled off the rubber seals and cleaned them separately.
Dyson don't tell people how fast they clog up. I have stripped and cleaned several for other people. But I learned more from your videos. At my local recycling center I have seen 30 plus abandoned Dysons; that JUST needed to be stripped and cleaned.
Fantastic video. I looked at several other videos, and this is the only one that walks you clearly through all the steps. I am not very handy and am amazed I was able to do this. Very complicated but you break it down beautifully. You should note at the beginning that you need a long T15 screwdriver to to this. I was lucky to have one. Thanks again.
Thanks a million! I've used the water method and let it dry in the HOT 100 plus degree days and not gotten a funky stink, but, the vacuum had been relegated to cleaning the garage floor because it wasn't working well in the house. I have hope that it will work well now that it's had a very deep clean. I found your video very helpful. My vacuum is an Animal 2, UP20, and things were different, but the basics were the same!
My dyson was screaming in agony every time I used it. It’s never been deep cleaned ever in 4/5yrs apart from the filters. I was ready to buy a new one but after watching this video and following all the clear instructions there’s no need to buy a new one. Only problem I had is I didn’t have a long enough torx to get the last part of the cyclone apart but still I gave it a good clean. I have a new dyson again!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!
Fantastic video, super in-depth, no screw left unturned, very clear and precise, no filler, 100/10, my go to video when cleaning my own machines, Thank You Sir!!! A++++
Beautiful! I got a second hand light ball allergy for £60 because of a blockage, I fixed it in 5 minutes and it works perfectly. Just needs to be deep cleaned, and now I know how! 👍
This is brilliant. Just saved me a fortune on buying a new Dyson. Ours (actually a DC40) was in a terrible state with brick dust which can ruin the workings. I’ve cleaned it through using these instructions so thanks for taking the time to create this !
You have the heart of a teacher and the mind of an engineer. And likely the soul of a cleaning lady. 😅 I don't have any idea what you chose to clean those parts, but it was obviously a wise choice. Truly! It looked brand new when you reassembled the dust bin. Did you pre-wash those parts and put them in the dishwasher? I admire a thorough cleaning. (Of anything.) BONUS lesson I learnt today: Some men DO know how to throughly clean things.
🤣 thank you for this comment! I really did laugh. And thank you for the kind compliment! I used dawn dish soap with various brushes (small paint brush for cracks and corners, bottle brushes for inside round openings etc).
@@richardsvacuumcenter Thank you. I'm busting out the blue suds as soon as I hit "SEND". I'm glad you replied. I don't own a Dyson. I borrowed one from a friend and I want to return it in better shape than when I got it if at all possible. Your instructions are exactly what I need for that. I can be kind of aggressive about cleaning things and go further than necessary disassembling appliances sometimes. Cheers. Peace. I hope wherever you are, the weather is your idea of perfect during this extended holiday weekend.
Man, thanks a ton for making this video, not only easy to follow, but in depth. I snagged a DC41 at the Goodwill the other day for 15$ that needed a new latch. You not only showed precisely how to disassemble it, but you gave me the opportunity to deep clean it as well. Thanks a bunch!
Excellent video! Thank you for the clear step-by-step instructions, and also for the lack of ‘filler’ that wastes time. Effective and efficient. And my vacuum is clean again!
Thank you so much for this video. I thought I just needed to fix the broken bin release. Your video shows how I could do that and really clean my very smelly dyson. It was more than changing filters!
Thank you so much for this video. My older (2011) DC41’s red canister release catch button snapped, rendering my machine unusable and all the purchasable aftermarket catch button parts are for the newer Dc 41s with a different sized “plunger” etc. My options were either a new cyclone for $100 or a new machine for $300 plus. I bought the ‘wrong’ 10$ version piece off amazon and told myself I’m going to figure out how to make this work. This video was the key. Not only did I give my machine the deep cleaning I now know it clearly needed 😩, but, I saved myself several hundreds of dollars. The new piece retro fitted once I was able to removed all the other connecting pieces, and replace them too. This Covid-unemployed left handed handy bartender sincerely appreciates you generously sharing your patient detailed knowledge and left-handed video.
This video was just what I was looking for! I have neglected to clean my Dyson for a long time. Being able to take this piece apart made the cleaning so much easier!
Thank you making and sharing this material. Note on 12s into the video: Yes it also applies to UP13. ( I just replaced the red button release catch on a UP13 dirt canister). I appreciate that you even mentioned the exact type of screw driver required (T-15).
Thanks you so much for this video! The piece that pushes the long red bar to open the canister broke on mine and I could NOT figure out how to change it out. Come to find out the design is ridiculous and you have to practically take the whole thing apart to fix it… and you helped with that!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! We broke the release clip during a move and the parts available require replacement of both the release and the flag piece. Took the opportunity to clean everything since it all had to come apart. A tiny standard will work for those torque heads if you're careful
This is one of those videos with great understatement of both expertise and difficulty. Its humbling - you obviously are great at this, I appreciate your generosity in being thorough. I know it's going to take me a couple orders of magnitude to accomplish what you just did if I'm to preserve the integrity of the parts! Thanks again!
GREAT job on this video!!!! Easy to follow and very thorough. I tried to find a replacement gasket/filter, the one that you put some electrical tape on, and after driving 75 miles, one way, to my nearest Dyson service center (I did call them the day before and I described it and they said they had one and put my name on it. BUT, it was the thicker rubber one so luckily I brought the torn one with me. Technician said that they don't have that and I would need a entire cyclone unit and how did I get to it. I explained your process and mentioned that I drove 75 miles after explaining in detail what I need.....he said...."Wait a few minutes":....came back out with a partially disassembled cyclone unit and said "since you got to that part you should be able to get this together"....no charge!!!!!! Kudo's to Chris at the King of Prussia, PA service center!!!!! And to you for the video. Thanks
I was thinking of content that I think you might get a lot of views and what I thought was showing the different cleaning tools you used to get the parts so clean. I felt like I was spending so much time with brushes that wouldn't reach places or wondering if should I put these parts in the washing machine or whatever. I am sure there are others like me. Great job! Thank you.
my 2 year old figured out how to disassemble the DC41 and I couldn't, for the life of me, figure out where the duct cover went. thanks for the help brother
AWESOME. I have been trying to figure out how to get behind the screen without destroying the vacuum, which I have a tendency to do with plastic items. Thank you so much for this detailed breakdown. My Dyson still works great but every time I run it, it smells of dog since most of what it vacuums up is dog hair and dog dirt. Well, just did the complete breakdown as you showed in the video and it did take me 2 hours but it looks and smells like it was brand new. I’m actually giving the vacuum to a friend but I didn’t want to give it away in the condition that it was in. Thanks again and have an awesome weekend.
Best video on the Dyson by far! Excellent picture and great commentary as you go. Excellent pointers on what to look out for and how to proceed. It's like being taught by a knowledgeable professional, because we are. Thanks so much for teaching us how to do this. My unit is a Dyson DC66 which seems to be identical to your DC65. Thanks to you, mine is in new like condition now, and working perfectly. Please continue sharing your knowledge with us, we need you! Best wishes!
Exactly what I was looking for. This video was so helpful. Explained everything step by step. Very thorough. I have long, thick hair & have to maintain care of my vacuums at least once a month but I had never taken the canister apart. Mine wasn't caked in gunk like the one in the video but I don't vacuum wet carpet. My Mom has half a dozen vacuums that all have that disgusting smell🤢 Once again,thanks so much!
Don't know if you still read these comments but firstly, thank you for your calm, well-filmed video. There were only a couple of parts where I couldn't see what you were doing. My husband was impressed I could take it all apart. Well, as I had no clue what a T15 screwdriver was he did have to scrounge around and find one we could use that was barely long enough. :) With all the washing and dry time this took me several days. It took me 1-1/2 hours to get that spring back on properly while putting on the next part that held it all in place. Needed an extra hand! I had no trouble with the outer canister gasket but I am still stuck on the smaller gasket. It evidently somehow stretched although I took it off gently and didn't pull. The inner edge will go down in its channel but the outer edge will not. I get it in most of the way around and then I'm left with excess material. In home sewing this is worse than setting in a sleeve! So I thought I'd just buy a new one. None to be found even on Ebay. I could spend $30-40 for a new canister which I don't want to do. So I researched shrinking rubber. Hair dryer trick for 5 minutes made no change. I held my breath and tried the boiling water for 5 minutes (was afraid to go 10!). Still no change. How important is it for the gasket to be down in the channel on the outer edge of this gasket if the inner edge is in its channel? Help!!!
@@cherylblack6943 Ok I see. Yes that all sounds normal. There can be a little bit of seemingly excess gasket than there is room to press it in but it should press in fine. Did you try the armor all trick where you wipe it down to make it slide into the groove easier? I wouldn't stress too much about it if you can get 95% of it installed. :) Best of luck!
@@richardsvacuumcenter Thanks. I did wipe an armor all type product on it. I can't get 95% in there. When I get maybe 60% and keep trying to press it in (the part that goes in goes in easily) then it will slide out on the other side no matter how hard I press down on the area that's already in there trying to keep it in the channel! OK, I started this answer and then went back to work on it some more. For the last couple of hours I've had the canister door closed and now it seems I can get a little more to stay in...maybe 80%. So now I've closed it again and will try again in awhile. I never dreamed this would be the complicated part! Thanks for your encouragement.
UPDATE: I tried it once more and got all of it in for just a second. Figured that was my 95%. I held it as best as I could and quickly closed the door/lid and I'm calling it good. We'll see when I actually start vacuuming again if there is any leakage. Glad to put this project behind me. Couldn't have done it without you.
OMG this video was amazing! It took a person who is not good at taking things apart and putting them back together through cleaning this vacuum step by step! I was so proud of myself for completing this project although it definitely took me longer than it took him! Thank you so much!!!!
Thanks for saving me the cost of a new vacuum! My 12 year-old Dyson DC-41 had quit on me, but with your guidance it's running as good as new! Thanks again!
Thanks Richard. Fantastic video. Thanks to you I was able to easily disassemble, clean, and reassemble a clogged up, stinky DC41 that I picked up at a garage sale for $1. Now I have a like-new machine that works great and doesn't gag you with a terrible smell. I owe you a beer.
This was a great video! I’ve been wanting to clean mine for a long time but I was afraid I would ruin it. I’m sure it won’t be as easy as you made it look but I’m definitely more confident now. Thanks for posting.
Hey!!! These Dyson people are crazy!!! My Bissell I clean it in 15 minutes… Thank you so much!! I was able to clean the dyson 65 I got from my parents.. of course I will sell it.. I hope so at least! Too heavy for me.. PS I broke a fee nails.. 😅😅😅
I find so many in the garbage on garbage day. Most of the time they are just plugged up, other they need a part (which I’ll buy for cheap on Kijiji). Works out well, as I sell them on Kijiji as soon as I know they work! Thanks for your video. I’ve never taken the new ones apart, only the older style until now. Very thorough!
Same here I've found 4 of them and 3 worked they were just plugged up or the hose was no good, but I find more and just take the parts to repair the ones at home
Thanks for the great video,, I benefited alot though I did not need to open my Dyson to that extent just the first 2min part .... but at least now I know how much experience is needed to work on this thing and the needed trial and error on the newer models.
Excellent explanation of process, and visual. I have a DC41, and it is exactly like the patient being operated on, here. I have had this sweeper since 2015, and done this 5 times, haven't broken anything, yet. Over the years, the filter in the top has never had any dirt or dust in it. I don't think the air actually moves through it, or else the dirt has always collected on the Cyclone surfaces. The filthy dirt and dust is deffinately in the Cyclone, but never in the filter.
Very good job. Need another canister, check with your Hoover/Shark dealer. People trade Dysons in and they end up in the dumpsters. Local dealer has given me two canisters. Both were clogged because of liquid! Yes were your respiratory, they smell to hi-heaven. All they need is a good cleaning. Mine are headed to my diy router table vacuum system.
Thank you for this video! Got stuck trying to open this up myself. I accidentally vacuumed up mouse feces (facepalm) and needed to get the whole machine bleached up and put new filters in.
Recently upgraded to a Sebo Essential G4 from a Dyson DC41. I forgot how easy it is to maintai bagged vacuums and how much cleaner my carpets look. I kept my Dyson immaculate and those cyclones still clogged with fine pet hair and general gunk. Can't believe I drank the Dyson koolaid. Bagged is way more hygenic and a more humane way to extract and dispose of dirt.
couldn't agree more .Why anyone wants to spend lots of money on what is basically a motor and tons of plastic is beyond me Our 50 year old Hoover upright is still doing its job with the occasional new belt and brushes just as it did when new and when the bag is full just bin it and fit a new one .What could be simpler
Hi, thanks for your video. You covered what I needed. By the way, my vacuum canister inners looked just like this one (as caked). I never got mine wet but I do live near the ocean so I think the high humidity has caused the caked effect unfortunately.
Oh my goodness, this is the best, easiest to follow video I've found on how to clean my Dyson DC41. I've had it for years and it's a great vacuum, but I didn't think I could ever clean it all the way. So here's what I'm wondering: If someone is a little older who arthritis in their hands and fears not being able to completely take everything apart, especially when you get to the spring. Is there a way to clean it without taking it apart completely? I live in the desert, so if I do it within the next few months, everything will dry, thoroughly. It's arid and about 110 degrees here. I feel I could take it apart okay, but getting it back together might be a bit much for these old hands. What's your opinion please?
I don’t recommend getting it wet if you don’t plan on taking it completely apart. Otherwise you don’t get all the dirt out and it smells worse as the moisture inside dries.
This was a great video and I was able to get the nasty thing opened up and clean everything. Went back together just fine and even got the spring in right the first time. HOWEVER.... I lost some suction from the process. It definitely isn't hugging the carpet as hard as before. The only thing that I may have done wrong is put one of the thin little gaskets on upside down. Can't imagine that would cause noticeable loss of suction though. I know this video was posted a few years ago, but does anyone have any thoughts on why I've lost some suction even though it's now squeaky clean? Update: I may have figured out the issue. The little silver button that releases the dust bin wasn't in correctly and didn't snap in place to hold the dust bin securely. All good now! Thanks for the great video!
Amazing tutorial. Thank you. Before finding this great step by step guide I’ve just washed the whole thing with running lukewarm water through the whole thing and shook up and down, side to side to get as much dirt out as possible, which also resulted in a bit of steam inside the blue cap right at the top of the cyclone which you’ve warned us against in your video. I’ve dried the whole thing in the sun which seems ok except for the trapped steam in that blue cap. Do you have any suggestions how to get rid of the unsightly steam please? Thank you very much.
Super helpful, thanks. I disassembled and cleaned the bottom nozzle and brush assembly, then got to the screen assembly part by myself, and got stuck. Everything on the inside still smelled, so I intend to do everything in this vid tonight to finish cleaning it properly. I understand you used soap and water to clean. Do you think vinegar or clorox disinfecting spray could also help, since it kills all the germs that cause the smell?
I just cleaned my Dyson ball allergy and reassembled. This video was so very helpful bc all the canisters are the same. One problem. I have a single gasket left that I’m not sure where it goes. It’s right about 3.75 inches in diameter. Any help appreciated!!!
Thanks so much! I gave my Dyson a deep clean following these excellent instructions! However, I am about to give up on the machine: It's parts are slowly breaking. The wheel over the filter has been broken for a while, the cannister is now held on by a bungee core, and I've never liked the dirst that escapes from the cannister. It does have great suction, but 'm not sure I want another messy bagless machine that falls apart! May want to go back to a bagged, cannister vac. Recommendations?
Riccar or Miele both make great bagged canister vacuums. Riccar has a very nice upright bagged as well that works very well on hard floors. Let me know if you have any questions!
Great video! All the tips and tricks are helpful. Twisting the spring on the latch was what I needed! Question:How often should it be cleaned like this?
depends on each person and how much odor builds up. lots of pets, maybe once per year. no pets maybe once per 5 years or so. just a suggestion though :)
If you are tired of buying throw away vacuums and you are interested in buying a good quality vacuum that can last you up to 20 years please reach out to me at 3214543838. I like to spend time asking questions to my customers to find out what is the best product for their needs. I care about maintaining the trust of my customers so I always give honest answers to questions and I know my products well. I can ship anywhere in the country. Hope to hear from you!
Best video I found. My Dyson Ball Animal+ is five years old and didnt smell bad but definitely wasn't fresh, so I ordered new filters instead of continuing to wash them, and used the tips in your video to disassemble the cyclone. Soaked the parts in hot water mixed with dawn and vinegar, xleaned with different brushes, then soaked a bit more in hot water mixed with some enzyme carpet cleaner then sprayed with some scent free Lysol. One final rinse then air dried outside.
Probably completely overkill but it is like brand new again. Even with regular cleaning of the filters and roller head unit, still needed some deeper maintenance.
This is an incredible instructional video for all you need to thoroughly disassemble, clean, and most importantly REASSEMBLE your DC65 Dyson. I acquired one that was more disgusting than the one in this video. Reeked of animal and had major amounts of caked on dirt. I started to try to clean it as best as I could, even took a leaf blower to it, and knew I needed to be able to use soap and water. I was able to get it beautifully clean (although I wish I had done what another reviewer did and soaked the parts (especially gaskets) in vinegar and enzyme cleaners. There was still some odor in the rubber gaskets, even after covering in baking soda and ziplocking into a bag for over 24 hours. If I have any critique, the video did not show well the part where you have to reinstall the spring of the cyclone (although he says he has a hard time videoing that part). Eventually I figured out how to get it back, but that was the hardest part of the entire assembly. The length of the video is perfect, not too short that something isn't covered, and not too long that you are wasting time watching something unnecessary. For cleaning the beater brush area, Dyson has an instructional video.
4 years old and still going strong!!! It not only took me some patience and perseverance to find this excellent video on how to responsibly clean a DC41 (disassembling and reassembling), it also took the same to follow your excellent instructions with the intention of doing the job responsibly. You can imagine I was intentionally being hesitant to do this job at all until your video gave me the confidence to tackle the operation. This was not my vacuum (it belongs to my partner's mom ;-) and she was willing to let me clean to my heart's content, but who wants to damage a perfectly good piece of equipment.
What really got me looking for your video was when I saw that the gunky flakes stuck inside the duct cover were not breaking up after spraying water inside, and thought it was time to go deep. My canister wasn't stinky, yet it was reassuring to know that going the extra mile to find out that the inner chamber was so filthy dirty, was worth the effort (which you do not see when just following the basic clean instructions suggested by DYSON on their company site).
However, I didn't go to the same lengths as some other viewers to wash the parts; cold water with some light hose spray and a final clean with Clorox wipes was suitable at the time for me. Should I need to go at it again, I might use one of those wire straw cleaning brushes and Dawn dish soap to boot. Not sure if warm water is necessary - perhaps you can comment on cold water v hot/warm water use. My one flaw at finishing the job was getting the spring for the latch to open the canister to work perfectly after reassembly. I had to disassemble again to get it right - no problem, practice helps makes perfect. Some of your instruction while you were pointing the camera was out of view - but I got the idea as you spoke over the video. Job well done! You should be proud of yourself and cheers! BTW, the bandage on your finger also helped keep me attentive as well :-)).
Thanks for the comment! 😂 I’ve always got some sort of small wound on my hands
Best video on TH-cam explaining exactly how to completely disassemble and reassemble the entire canister for the Dyson 65. Bravo well done.
Thank you!
Really helpful, was able to get it done relatively easily. Couldn’t believe how fast putting it back together was while following along with your video. Thank you so much!
Great video! I was always afraid of taking my DC41 apart to this level but you explained everything very clearly. Now I can clean all of the parts that previously seemed inaccessible. Even explaining the replacement of the little spring was something that I never would have figured out myself. Thanks!
Great tutorial…I just picked up a DC-17 for free. The canister release button was broken. $10 bucks and an hour of cleaning and it runs like a champ. Thanks
Brad
This is exactly what I was looking for! I was able to pick up a used DC41 for $50, but could not get rid of the heavy dog smell, even after washing the filters. The culprit was absolutely the cyclone and the rubber seals in the dust bin. I admit I was very stressed taking it apart but I trusted the process and had success! Thank you for saving me money and giving me confidence to do it myself!
Thanks for taking the time to share! I’m glad it was helpful for you!
@@richardsvacuumcenter Some people rinse the cyclone under a faucet without disassembling it. Will it completely dry if left out for a long period of time? If so, how much time would you suggest?
@@derp8575 I'll give you my experience with this method. I personally don't suggest it. It tends to create even more and worse odor than not rinsing at all. The reason I believe is because 1) rinsing does not eliminate 100% of the dust and 2) the time to dry is significantly longer due to little to no airflow inside all that closed space. The residual debris and the extended moisture create an environment for mold and bacteria to thrive. My suggestion is to either take apart to clean so it can dry completely OR don't do anything but clean and wash the filter. Hope this helps
@@richardsvacuumcenter Much appreciated! Sounds like it's not worth the risk. Have a nice Thursday and a great weekend.
I just figured out it was the rubber seals too after desembling and cleaning everything else but the hose. I was using this video to reassemble and discovered I hadn't pulled off the rubber seals and cleaned them separately.
i don't feel like i need to watch another video on this subject, you covered it all, great job!
wow thank you for that compliment! Glad it was helpful and clear for you.
Dyson don't tell people how fast they clog up. I have stripped and cleaned several for other people. But I learned more from your videos. At my local recycling center I have seen 30 plus abandoned Dysons; that JUST needed to be stripped and cleaned.
Sounds like a good business opportunity for you! Go for it!
Fantastic video. I looked at several other videos, and this is the only one that walks you clearly through all the steps. I am not very handy and am amazed I was able to do this. Very complicated but you break it down beautifully. You should note at the beginning that you need a long T15 screwdriver to to this. I was lucky to have one. Thanks again.
Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks a million! I've used the water method and let it dry in the HOT 100 plus degree days and not gotten a funky stink, but, the vacuum had been relegated to cleaning the garage floor because it wasn't working well in the house. I have hope that it will work well now that it's had a very deep clean. I found your video very helpful. My vacuum is an Animal 2, UP20, and things were different, but the basics were the same!
My dyson was screaming in agony every time I used it. It’s never been deep cleaned ever in 4/5yrs apart from the filters. I was ready to buy a new one but after watching this video and following all the clear instructions there’s no need to buy a new one. Only problem I had is I didn’t have a long enough torx to get the last part of the cyclone apart but still I gave it a good clean.
I have a new dyson again!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!
Fantastic video, super in-depth, no screw left unturned, very clear and precise, no filler, 100/10, my go to video when cleaning my own machines, Thank You Sir!!! A++++
Thanks!! I appreciate the comment! I am glad to hear that. I sometimes worry if I'm talking too much so this is helpful to hear.
Beautiful! I got a second hand light ball allergy for £60 because of a blockage, I fixed it in 5 minutes and it works perfectly. Just needs to be deep cleaned, and now I know how! 👍
This is brilliant. Just saved me a fortune on buying a new Dyson. Ours (actually a DC40) was in a terrible state with brick dust which can ruin the workings. I’ve cleaned it through using these instructions so thanks for taking the time to create this !
You're welcome. I made a video for the DC40 since it is slightly different. th-cam.com/video/CNeN3nJXPps/w-d-xo.html
You have the heart of a teacher and the mind of an engineer. And likely the soul of a cleaning lady. 😅 I don't have any idea what you chose to clean those parts, but it was obviously a wise choice. Truly! It looked brand new when you reassembled the dust bin. Did you pre-wash those parts and put them in the dishwasher? I admire a thorough cleaning. (Of anything.) BONUS lesson I learnt today: Some men DO know how to throughly clean things.
🤣 thank you for this comment! I really did laugh. And thank you for the kind compliment! I used dawn dish soap with various brushes (small paint brush for cracks and corners, bottle brushes for inside round openings etc).
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Thank you. I'm busting out the blue suds as soon as I hit "SEND". I'm glad you replied. I don't own a Dyson. I borrowed one from a friend and I want to return it in better shape than when I got it if at all possible. Your instructions are exactly what I need for that. I can be kind of aggressive about cleaning things and go further than necessary disassembling appliances sometimes. Cheers. Peace. I hope wherever you are, the weather is your idea of perfect during this extended holiday weekend.
This breakdown does in fact work for the UP13 model. Just tried it step by step following the video and everything was the same. Thanks!
Man, thanks a ton for making this video, not only easy to follow, but in depth. I snagged a DC41 at the Goodwill the other day for 15$ that needed a new latch. You not only showed precisely how to disassemble it, but you gave me the opportunity to deep clean it as well. Thanks a bunch!
Excellent video! Thank you for the clear step-by-step instructions, and also for the lack of ‘filler’ that wastes time. Effective and efficient. And my vacuum is clean again!
Thanks, amazingly helpful and very clear step by step instructions, vacuum cleaner works like new! Saved us the expense of buying a new one.
Thank you so much for this video. I thought I just needed to fix the broken bin release. Your video shows how I could do that and really clean my very smelly dyson. It was more than changing filters!
Finally! A video that lists all the steps and actually shows what is going on with an actual similar device to what I have. Thank you, sir!
Thank you so much for this video. My older (2011) DC41’s red canister release catch button snapped, rendering my machine unusable and all the purchasable aftermarket catch button parts are for the newer Dc 41s with a different sized “plunger” etc. My options were either a new cyclone for $100 or a new machine for $300 plus. I bought the ‘wrong’ 10$ version piece off amazon and told myself I’m going to figure out how to make this work. This video was the key. Not only did I give my machine the deep cleaning I now know it clearly needed 😩, but, I saved myself several hundreds of dollars. The new piece retro fitted once I was able to removed all the other connecting pieces, and replace them too. This Covid-unemployed left handed handy bartender sincerely appreciates you generously sharing your patient detailed knowledge and left-handed video.
wow thanks! I'm glad it helped you out! Nice to meet a fellow lefty :)
How did you fix the plunger part? Mine had been broken for years and I used duct tape.
This is a perfect video. Shows all the steps with no extra chit chat. Thank you so much!
This video was just what I was looking for! I have neglected to clean my Dyson for a long time. Being able to take this piece apart made the cleaning so much easier!
You just saved me hundreds of dollars! I just did exactly what you said people do by washing it and was thinking i needed to chuck it out. Thank you!!
Thank you making and sharing this material. Note on 12s into the video: Yes it also applies to UP13. ( I just replaced the red button release catch on a UP13 dirt canister). I appreciate that you even mentioned the exact type of screw driver required (T-15).
Excellent! I've been looking for a vid like this for a long time! I've got a DC41 (Animal) that needs this thorough cleaning after 10 years. Thx!
Absolutely perfect how-to ! My canister is gleaming and ready to clean. Excellent video quality.. thanks 😊
thanks! Glad it was helpful
Thanks you so much for this video! The piece that pushes the long red bar to open the canister broke on mine and I could NOT figure out how to change it out. Come to find out the design is ridiculous and you have to practically take the whole thing apart to fix it… and you helped with that!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! We broke the release clip during a move and the parts available require replacement of both the release and the flag piece. Took the opportunity to clean everything since it all had to come apart. A tiny standard will work for those torque heads if you're careful
This is one of those videos with great understatement of both expertise and difficulty. Its humbling - you obviously are great at this, I appreciate your generosity in being thorough. I know it's going to take me a couple orders of magnitude to accomplish what you just did if I'm to preserve the integrity of the parts! Thanks again!
Wow thank you that's a huge compliment! I appreciate the feedback!
It also works for the DC43 (Animal). THANK YOU! I couldn't have done it without you.
GREAT job on this video!!!! Easy to follow and very thorough. I tried to find a replacement gasket/filter, the one that you put some electrical tape on, and after driving 75 miles, one way, to my nearest Dyson service center (I did call them the day before and I described it and they said they had one and put my name on it. BUT, it was the thicker rubber one so luckily I brought the torn one with me. Technician said that they don't have that and I would need a entire cyclone unit and how did I get to it. I explained your process and mentioned that I drove 75 miles after explaining in detail what I need.....he said...."Wait a few minutes":....came back out with a partially disassembled cyclone unit and said "since you got to that part you should be able to get this together"....no charge!!!!!! Kudo's to Chris at the King of Prussia, PA service center!!!!! And to you for the video. Thanks
Awesome! Thank you so much. I took it apart and replaced the red latches that open the cup and attach it to the main vacuum. It REALLY sucks now! 🤣
Thanks for this, I own a DC41 and cleaned it today. I didn't realize how deep you can go
I was thinking of content that I think you might get a lot of views and what I thought was showing the different cleaning tools you used to get the parts so clean. I felt like I was spending so much time with brushes that wouldn't reach places or wondering if should I put these parts in the washing machine or whatever. I am sure there are others like me. Great job! Thank you.
my 2 year old figured out how to disassemble the DC41 and I couldn't, for the life of me, figure out where the duct cover went. thanks for the help brother
AWESOME. I have been trying to figure out how to get behind the screen without destroying the vacuum, which I have a tendency to do with plastic items. Thank you so much for this detailed breakdown. My Dyson still works great but every time I run it, it smells of dog since most of what it vacuums up is dog hair and dog dirt.
Well, just did the complete breakdown as you showed in the video and it did take me 2 hours but it looks and smells like it was brand new. I’m actually giving the vacuum to a friend but I didn’t want to give it away in the condition that it was in. Thanks again and have an awesome weekend.
This video helped me disassemble, clean, and reassembled my DC41. A very good video.
Just wanted to thank you for a great tutorial. You helped me to clean and repair my dyson.
Best video on the Dyson by far! Excellent picture and great commentary as you go. Excellent pointers on what to look out for and how to proceed. It's like being taught by a knowledgeable professional, because we are. Thanks so much for teaching us how to do this. My unit is a Dyson DC66 which seems to be identical to your DC65. Thanks to you, mine is in new like condition now, and working perfectly. Please continue sharing your knowledge with us, we need you! Best wishes!
thanks for the comment!
Awesome video!!! Working on my daughters UP-13 that she ran into the ground🤪 Some Granpas like to fix rather than but a new one!
Exactly what I was looking for. This video was so helpful. Explained everything step by step. Very thorough. I have long, thick hair & have to maintain care of my vacuums at least once a month but I had never taken the canister apart. Mine wasn't caked in gunk like the one in the video but I don't vacuum wet carpet. My Mom has half a dozen vacuums that all have that disgusting smell🤢
Once again,thanks so much!
Don't know if you still read these comments but firstly, thank you for your calm, well-filmed video. There were only a couple of parts where I couldn't see what you were doing. My husband was impressed I could take it all apart. Well, as I had no clue what a T15 screwdriver was he did have to scrounge around and find one we could use that was barely long enough. :) With all the washing and dry time this took me several days. It took me 1-1/2 hours to get that spring back on properly while putting on the next part that held it all in place. Needed an extra hand! I had no trouble with the outer canister gasket but I am still stuck on the smaller gasket. It evidently somehow stretched although I took it off gently and didn't pull. The inner edge will go down in its channel but the outer edge will not. I get it in most of the way around and then I'm left with excess material. In home sewing this is worse than setting in a sleeve! So I thought I'd just buy a new one. None to be found even on Ebay. I could spend $30-40 for a new canister which I don't want to do. So I researched shrinking rubber. Hair dryer trick for 5 minutes made no change. I held my breath and tried the boiling water for 5 minutes (was afraid to go 10!). Still no change. How important is it for the gasket to be down in the channel on the outer edge of this gasket if the inner edge is in its channel? Help!!!
Hi Cheryl, are you referring to the gaskets on the clear bin?
@@richardsvacuumcenter Yes, the middle one on the little door where the trash comes out.
@@cherylblack6943 Ok I see. Yes that all sounds normal. There can be a little bit of seemingly excess gasket than there is room to press it in but it should press in fine. Did you try the armor all trick where you wipe it down to make it slide into the groove easier?
I wouldn't stress too much about it if you can get 95% of it installed. :) Best of luck!
@@richardsvacuumcenter Thanks. I did wipe an armor all type product on it. I can't get 95% in there. When I get maybe 60% and keep trying to press it in (the part that goes in goes in easily) then it will slide out on the other side no matter how hard I press down on the area that's already in there trying to keep it in the channel! OK, I started this answer and then went back to work on it some more. For the last couple of hours I've had the canister door closed and now it seems I can get a little more to stay in...maybe 80%. So now I've closed it again and will try again in awhile. I never dreamed this would be the complicated part! Thanks for your encouragement.
UPDATE: I tried it once more and got all of it in for just a second. Figured that was my 95%. I held it as best as I could and quickly closed the door/lid and I'm calling it good. We'll see when I actually start vacuuming again if there is any leakage. Glad to put this project behind me. Couldn't have done it without you.
OMG this video was amazing! It took a person who is not good at taking things apart and putting them back together through cleaning this vacuum step by step! I was so proud of myself for completing this project although it definitely took me longer than it took him! Thank you so much!!!!
I just bought a dc65 dyson ball man you helped me alot thanks for the video friend
Yw! Thanks for the comment
Thanks for saving me the cost of a new vacuum! My 12 year-old Dyson DC-41 had quit on me, but with your guidance it's running as good as new! Thanks again!
I have DC41 can you clean the whole stuff like they show you here in videos dc65 please reply me thank you from Abdul
Hands up if you didn’t press pause more than 10 times!
Fab vid. Thanks.
This video was exactly what I was looking for! Very thorough and easy to follow.
Couldnt have asked for a better tutorial. Thx
Thanks Richard. Fantastic video. Thanks to you I was able to easily disassemble, clean, and reassemble a clogged up, stinky DC41 that I picked up at a garage sale for $1. Now I have a like-new machine that works great and doesn't gag you with a terrible smell. I owe you a beer.
Thanks! PayPal address is in description 😊
Thanks, this helped me figure out why the red button on top was not opening the door at the bottom - at some point the spring has gone missing.
great video, clear, easy to follow, good tips, just as good in 2022 thanks
This was a great video! I’ve been wanting to clean mine for a long time but I was afraid I would ruin it. I’m sure it won’t be as easy as you made it look but I’m definitely more confident now. Thanks for posting.
This so excellent on all levels. Thank you.
Hey!!! These Dyson people are crazy!!! My Bissell I clean it in 15 minutes…
Thank you so much!! I was able to clean the dyson 65 I got from my parents.. of course I will sell it.. I hope so at least! Too heavy for me..
PS I broke a fee nails.. 😅😅😅
Thanks so much for showing how to take a part and assemble a Dyson....Your way to show it really help. Thanks again!
I find so many in the garbage on garbage day. Most of the time they are just plugged up, other they need a part (which I’ll buy for cheap on Kijiji). Works out well, as I sell them on Kijiji as soon as I know they work! Thanks for your video. I’ve never taken the new ones apart, only the older style until now. Very thorough!
Same here I've found 4 of them and 3 worked they were just plugged up or the hose was no good, but I find more and just take the parts to repair the ones at home
So easy to follow..straight to the point..best video I've seen thus far..👍
Thank you!
My DC41 is clean as a whistle. Thank you very much for a very nice and helpful video.
I had no idea how this thing came apart. So a big thank you for your superb informative tutorial 👍🍺
Thanks for the great video,, I benefited alot though I did not need to open my Dyson to that extent just the first 2min part .... but at least now I know how much experience is needed to work on this thing and the needed trial and error on the newer models.
Excellent instruction and camera work!
You just saved me a lot of time and money with my DC41 - much appreciated!!!
Great video easy to follow. My canister took a t10 rather than the a t15 driver
Most informative video for teardown that I've come across.👌 To the point. Thanks!! Be safe....
Thank you!
Great video, thank you for including the disassembly AND re-assembly.
You’re welcome! Reassembly is always the hardest part to get right!
Excellent tutorial it would have been impossible for me to dismantle this vac thank you.
Thank you sir! Glad it helped!
Excellent explanation of process, and visual. I have a DC41, and it is exactly like the patient being operated on, here. I have had this sweeper since 2015, and done this 5 times, haven't broken anything, yet. Over the years, the filter in the top has never had any dirt or dust in it. I don't think the air actually moves through it, or else the dirt has always collected on the Cyclone surfaces. The filthy dirt and dust is deffinately in the Cyclone, but never in the filter.
Very good job. Need another canister, check with your Hoover/Shark dealer. People trade Dysons in and they end up in the dumpsters. Local dealer has given me two canisters. Both were clogged because of liquid! Yes were your respiratory, they smell to hi-heaven. All they need is a good cleaning. Mine are headed to my diy router table vacuum system.
Great video, well explained and demonstrated.
Very nice educational video. I need to get into my cyclone cleaning soon.
Fantastic instructions
Your a life saver Brother! Thank you!🍻
Thank you very much for posting this video, it made my repair much easier!
The DC 37;is a smidge different, but thanks to your video - I was able to logic my way thru it. Thank you!
Thank you for this video! Got stuck trying to open this up myself. I accidentally vacuumed up mouse feces (facepalm) and needed to get the whole machine bleached up and put new filters in.
Thanks for a excellent tutorial.😄
You’re welcome! Thank you for the kind gift!
Recently upgraded to a Sebo Essential G4 from a Dyson DC41. I forgot how easy it is to maintai bagged vacuums and how much cleaner my carpets look. I kept my Dyson immaculate and those cyclones still clogged with fine pet hair and general gunk. Can't believe I drank the Dyson koolaid. Bagged is way more hygenic and a more humane way to extract and dispose of dirt.
couldn't agree more .Why anyone wants to spend lots of money on what is basically a motor and tons of plastic is beyond me Our 50 year old Hoover upright is still doing its job with the occasional new belt and brushes just as it did when new and when the bag is full just bin it and fit a new one .What could be simpler
Hi, thanks for your video. You covered what I needed. By the way, my vacuum canister inners looked just like this one (as caked). I never got mine wet but I do live near the ocean so I think the high humidity has caused the caked effect unfortunately.
Thanks, this is identical to the one on my UP13.
Oh my goodness, this is the best, easiest to follow video I've found on how to clean my Dyson DC41. I've had it for years and it's a great vacuum, but I didn't think I could ever clean it all the way. So here's what I'm wondering: If someone is a little older who arthritis in their hands and fears not being able to completely take everything apart, especially when you get to the spring. Is there a way to clean it without taking it apart completely? I live in the desert, so if I do it within the next few months, everything will dry, thoroughly. It's arid and about 110 degrees here. I feel I could take it apart okay, but getting it back together might be a bit much for these old hands. What's your opinion please?
I don’t recommend getting it wet if you don’t plan on taking it completely apart. Otherwise you don’t get all the dirt out and it smells worse as the moisture inside dries.
Thank you for the video, helped a lot!
Best. Video. Ever.
Great tutorial, very helpful! Thank you!
Very good and extremely helpful! Thank you!Thank you! Very much!
This was a great video and I was able to get the nasty thing opened up and clean everything. Went back together just fine and even got the spring in right the first time. HOWEVER.... I lost some suction from the process. It definitely isn't hugging the carpet as hard as before. The only thing that I may have done wrong is put one of the thin little gaskets on upside down. Can't imagine that would cause noticeable loss of suction though. I know this video was posted a few years ago, but does anyone have any thoughts on why I've lost some suction even though it's now squeaky clean?
Update: I may have figured out the issue. The little silver button that releases the dust bin wasn't in correctly and didn't snap in place to hold the dust bin securely. All good now! Thanks for the great video!
Have you checked your change over hose?
So easy to follow my husband😯 couldn't believe i opened the Dyson lol🤣🤣🤣
Amazing tutorial. Thank you. Before finding this great step by step guide I’ve just washed the whole thing with running lukewarm water through the whole thing and shook up and down, side to side to get as much dirt out as possible, which also resulted in a bit of steam inside the blue cap right at the top of the cyclone which you’ve warned us against in your video. I’ve dried the whole thing in the sun which seems ok except for the trapped steam in that blue cap. Do you have any suggestions how to get rid of the unsightly steam please? Thank you very much.
No, I do not. Just don’t worry about it! ☺️
This is a great video!! Not fair, you make it seem so much easier! Just kidding. Thanks for posting this - super helpful.
It didn't used to be easy for me :) I've made plenty of mistakes! Thank you for the nice comment.
Super helpful, thanks. I disassembled and cleaned the bottom nozzle and brush assembly, then got to the screen assembly part by myself, and got stuck. Everything on the inside still smelled, so I intend to do everything in this vid tonight to finish cleaning it properly. I understand you used soap and water to clean. Do you think vinegar or clorox disinfecting spray could also help, since it kills all the germs that cause the smell?
Yes that would certainly help!
Well done another good video!
I just cleaned my Dyson ball allergy and reassembled. This video was so very helpful bc all the canisters are the same. One problem. I have a single gasket left that I’m not sure where it goes. It’s right about 3.75 inches in diameter. Any help appreciated!!!
send photo of the gasket to richardsvacuummi@gmail.com
most helpful, thank you very much!
Thanks so much! I gave my Dyson a deep clean following these excellent instructions! However, I am about to give up on the machine: It's parts are slowly breaking. The wheel over the filter has been broken for a while, the cannister is now held on by a bungee core, and I've never liked the dirst that escapes from the cannister. It does have great suction, but 'm not sure I want another messy bagless machine that falls apart! May want to go back to a bagged, cannister vac. Recommendations?
Riccar or Miele both make great bagged canister vacuums. Riccar has a very nice upright bagged as well that works very well on hard floors. Let me know if you have any questions!
Great video! All the tips and tricks are helpful. Twisting the spring on the latch was what I needed!
Question:How often should it be cleaned like this?
depends on each person and how much odor builds up. lots of pets, maybe once per year. no pets maybe once per 5 years or so. just a suggestion though :)
Thanks so much, this was really helpful!
Thank you for this video. The gasket still smells after I washed it with dawn soap. Any suggestions?
Soak in Bacterial digestor (usually pet stores sell it) Or soak in vinegar