I have been using the v8 for 4yrs now and cleaned the outside of the filter frequently. Today it smelled funky.. saw ur video and have cleaned it thouroughly. Thank you so much for this.
You saved the day! I knew about rinsing out the filter, but had no idea the filter itself could be removed from the plastic holder. I discovered a solid 2" clog of dirt inside, not to mention a pile of dust. No wonder we had trouble! My husband just yanked the filter off, but now I read from another's comments that you can just squeeze the top of the filter, twist it, then pull if off. Wish we'd known this before.
Thank you for this! I too had no idea you could open it up and clean inside. I always found it weird that the instructional videos would tell me to just rinse over the outside, I felt like the majority of the dirt would be inside and that I was only doing a small part of the cleaning. I also liked some of the tips in the comments, such as using canned air to get the last bits really out and washing with dish soap and an old toothbrush. Thanks Honest Dad! You’ve cast away the doubts I’d been having for 2 years and saved me money! 👍
Thank you, I've done this before when my Dyson pulsed on and off, but I'd forgotten so I looked and found this video. Glad it's still here 4 years later.
You're the first person who's showed me how to disconnect these darned filters, by pushing down on those little clips around the top. Not easy but it did happen and there was about an inch of gunk at the bottom of the filter. So thanks for that. Now to deal with the rest of the nightmare of taking the other bits off to clean.
The best video on UA-cam regarding this issue! I bought a Dyson V6 refurbished from Amazon 6 years ago for $208! One heck of a deal we'll never see again! This vacuum retailed for $599! I came across your video 3 years ago with this same issue I had today, and your video completely solved my issue. My refurbished Dyson V6 has been a workhorse! After using your video, my Dyson works perfectly once again. After a while, this filter gets so dusty and clogged, that the vacuum causes the intermittent suction issue many have faced. I was also amazed at how much dust and debris was inside this filter. Once again, problem solved and thanks again for this great video! Have a great day!
THANK YOU. I watched another video that showed the filter being taken apart but, showing the butter knife helped me. even after rinsing, there was nasty stuff at the bottom. Fingers crossed for no more smelly vacuuming.
I just tried this, was convinced that mine wouldnt come off but I persisted and it worked! It did turn some of the purple plastic a bit white-ish (ie stretched it) so possibly can only do it once or twice before breaking it. No hair in mine, just a bit more dust washed out of the material. This is because when I have my daughter's two spaniels to stay I always stick to the faithful old Henry hoover which is far better for picking up hair without clogging the machine! The Dyson is ok but would never replace my bigger corded vacuum. Thanks for posting this informative video - without generous people like you we'd all be spending more money unnecessarily.
Thanks for showing! Bought a v6 second hand... Seemed clean - gave the filter a wash like dyson suggests, waited a day for it to "dry", then got the worst smell possible coming out after using the vacuum. Obviously something deep inside was still a bit damp. Started to open it but was far too shocked to continue all the way. Now waiting for a cheap 3rd party to replace it! Can't believe dyson says a rinse under water is ok to clean it!
I just did mine and oh it was so gross. Keeping in mind I had wet mine previously in the day than my mum recommended this video to me so it was wet gross mess. I feel so satisfied knowing I have cleaned it out now. Thanks for the helpful video
I can verify this works 100%. When I removed the plastic inside the filter, there was a huge build up of gunk blocking the airflow; which was causing the vacuum to pulse. A lot of other vids don’t mention that step. I had to figure it out on my own. I wish I found this video first. I did want to find one and verify that it works. 5 minutes after cleaning out that buildup, I was back in business. This absolutely works. No need to buy a new filter just yet.
Thanks a lot from Germany. After three years of usage the filter at first did not want to get off but according to your video I knew it had to (after half an hour of hard work). So without your help Dyson would have won the game. Great work.
This is a life saver i have been doing a lot of sanding down plaster before painting 🎨 my Dyson 8 has been playing up re pulsing, cleaning everything and still pulling until i came across your UA-cam channel so thank full 🎉
Thank You SO MUCH! I haven't been able to run mine on max in over a year. On regular mode it would start pulsating every 3 or 4 mins. I was emptying the canister, and tapping dust out of this filter 3 times every use. I can't believe how packed full of hair was. It's working like new again!
Never knew about this---. So I did it and the innards were not too bad. Rather than using a kitchen dining knife, I slipped on a sturdy leather glove on the left hand and used a flathead 3/8 inch screwdriver. I pushed and twisted the screwdriver and it popped ! I really enjoyed doing this !!
I live in Australia. I pulled apart and washed my V8 tonight before I went to bed, got curious and found your video- went back into the kitchen and did this after 2 years of not knowing it was possible! Unfortunately filer was already wet so will shake the dust out tomorrow but a big chunk of crap in the middle. Thanks for sharing! X
Wow! My Dyson stopped running after a minute or so. Took it apart a couple times to clean and was looking through you-tube for other suggestions. Came across your video . What came out was disgusting. Thank you for the tip. Who would have thought? Runs great now.
Perfect. My vacuum was losing power and would actually pulse on Max. I cleaned everything else but didn’t know about this one. Good as new now! Cheers!
AlergicToSnow thanks for the tips. I was getting ready to trash my dc58 and pay $320.00 for new one. Thank you for saving me. I’m gong into my 3rd year and had never changed the filter or cleaned it more Than emptying the trash reservoir. It was pulsating and I figured it was in its last leg. I’m waiting for it to dry before trying . So, If I’m right I’ll be a superwoman in my house and you’ll be my Superman!!!!😂😂
Great informative video, I’ve just taken my filter top off no problem and removed a fair amount of solidified dust, it took me under ten minutes to complete, job done.
Hoover was pulsing so I googled the problem and found your video. Wow, like you my filter was packed solid, I’m amazed it was picking up anything at all! I will wait for the filter to dry, pop and back and see what happens. Thank you for posting.
Thank you! I had bought replacement filters because, despite cleaning the cone, the vacuum still smelled terrible every time it was used. We have two beagles who shed enough fur every day to make up a whole new dog each week! I decided to fully strip the machine down and clean it thoroughly. Rather than throwing the old cone filter away I thought I'd try one last time to salvage it. That's when I found your video. OMG! The thick wad of matted fur that was stuck to the bottom of the internal frame was disgusting! Now it's no longer around to stink up the house every time I turn on the vacuum.
Great video, I have 3 V8 's , one for over 4 years. I use canned Air every time when I empty them outside so it cleans most of the remaining dust after the dumping the chamber. It is also a good idea to use Distilled water in the final rinse.This way you will lesson the deposit of minerals that may be present in tap water. Never had a problem with lose of power .
Yaay! Thank you. I just washed mine out, and after two days of drying, the vacuum still pulses. I was never convinced that running it under water was the way to clean it, but Dyson would rather turn the filter into a "consumable" and sell more of them. And this from the company that marketed them as "no bags to buy, no loss of pressure!" [facepalm]
Amazing! I’ve rinsed the filter many times in the 2+ years I’ve owned the vac. Took it apart for the first time after watching your video. It was so filthy. Mostly pet hair and dirt. Can’t wait for it to dry so I can try out my spankin’ clean cordless vac. Thank you!!
Thanks. I washed mine but still got pulsing. So I saw this, took the filter apart and was amazed how much dirt was inside even after washing the outside. Now it is properly clean.
We got this for the toddler room ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxdzUap46p9ViXhKZf5mK_bXOb89EHxTqq because of the bladeless feature. Actually has a lot more power than I thought it would. Can still feel the air moving well 6 feet away, which is farther than I would expect from a desk fan. My daughter dropped twice and still works. I haven't checked out how long it lasts on a charge yet, but the air output was still good for the few minutes it was unplugged. My daughter also likes the color lights feature, but I don't really care for it and can be annoying to go through all the options before it turns off. Overall, happy with the purchase, especially for the price
Thanks! I've watched other basic cleaning V6 filters, but I've never deep cleaned it. When I thought I got all the dustballs out, more came out. I will try to be better at maintaining my V6 machine.
I really like the Dyson V6 but was having issues with it. I thought that I had been cleaning the filter following Dyson's instructions but when I took it apart it was packed full! The vacuum is now working great. Thanks for the insight!
Thank you! My Dyson was cutting out when pressure was applied. I did this and pretty much had lumps of concrete come out. Now I wait for it to dry and I think it'll be good as new!
Thanks so much for making this video to share the tip. Had a starting/stopping issue with my handheld Dyson and couldn't figure out why after cleaning it. I thought I'd cleaned the filter enough with washing it plenty but following your tip it was possible to clean it a lot more thoroughly and the problem went away after that. :)
thanks for this! ive rinsed out my filter s hundred times and my dyson was still pulsing. so frustrating. so i was very excited to see your video. i pulled the levers down but it almost seemed stuck at the bottom so i let it soak for a minute in hot water before trying to pull it out again. OH MY GOD. so much dog hair had solidified at the bottom, practically gluing it to the filter 🤢🤢 thanks for this video!
Thanks for the video! I pried my filter apart just now, and the bottom of the plastic frame had hair in it (just as yours did in the video). The inside of the filter was full of dirt, too--the first time I squeezed the filter after rinsing it, the water came out gray.. This should improve the performance of my V7!
Thanks. I tried it and it solved the problem for a short while, but after some time, it still happened regardless of how much I cleaned the filter. I reckon there were fine cat fur stuck between the two layers which just wouldn't come out. I ended up buying a new filter and it works fine after that. It cost me around US $7.
OMG... thank you so so much !!!!! I just did this and I have 2 dogs and 1 cat so you can imagine what I found !!!! Thank you again !!!! The only issues is that I had already had rinse mine but I was able to take out all the hair that was in there !!!
Thanks Honest Dad. I have just done as you have demonstrated and got the same result. Two years plus of dust and hair and fur from the "lady of the house" all clogged up in the inner cone . I'll be more diligent in future and add to to the list of cyclical jobs around the house.
Well I opened it up. It was a lot harder to do for me lol but after a small scratch or two on my hands, I got it. I did have some built up at the bottom like yours and I gave it a good cleaning which was nice. We don’t have animals but I’ve noticed a stale order or musty type odor while vacuuming even after cleaning the filter in the past, so hopefully this clears that completely.
Dude, thank you for this tip! Mine was filthy...... I did buy a new one for $8.99 on Ebay just for a spare in case I break the original. Anyway, I hope you didn't vacuum the muck off ya table else you will just clog it up again! LOL Cheers! Mick
The key to unlocking the plastic tabs without harming your hands is to use a dull knife or screwdriver to pry the tabs down, while SIMULTANEOUSLY squeezing the top of the filter, the wide part. This makes it much easier to pop the tabs. Also, if you have hard water, use purified or distilled water on the final rinse to avoid mineral buildup in the filter. Don't use soap, and don't use hot water!
why not soap and hot water ? I just cleaned mine 1 st time ever as it is a hand me down , so waiting for it to dry at the moment. but I used hot water & a bit of dish washing liquid . so we'll see what happens I guess.
Whew, saved a broke college student some time and money! Completely did the trick. Full of pet hair and dirt. Nothin a little soap and water couldn’t fix
Just found this video, works brilliantly. I was looking for a video to see how to dry the filter quickly, primarily to see if it would microwave dry. Anyway after cleaning and washing I used a hair dryer, that did the trick.
Thanks for showing me how to clean the filter. You know the new part from Amazon is 13 dollars. We are not just saving money we save the world from pollution.
Thank you!! I took mine apart (it was a lot harder to do than your one) and had to really pull on the filter. Oh. My. God. The crud in the middle was rock hard and came more than half way up the plastic frame. It's now washed and drying out.
I wonder why Dyson makes it so difficult to clean there vacuums? It so disappointing, I don’t know about you but I sure can not afford to replace them every time they get really dirty. And they come with no instructions on how to do this. I know I’m not going to be buying anymore of them when the the 2 I have now stop working! I really appreciate your sharing your knowledge about this. I can appreciate one nerd to another. 🤓
Joan Snow I have actually disassembled the entire vacuum. It’s actually not that difficult. If I find some spare time I will do it again and make a video. There is quite a lot of debris that can accumulate in the cyclone head. Replacing the battery is really simple to do as well.
Thanks honest Dad, that was really helpful,. Please for instance do you know about why may this type of vacuum doesn’t charging, the blue Light blinks10 times it doesn’t stays in like before when it used charged, thanks 🙏
This is the only time ive seen this in 2 years of having my dyson. An incredible amount of gunk was in there. Maybe this will solve its constant stalling/stopping. We shall see tomorrow when it dries.
Wow thankyou I never knew. Had my Dyson for years , just been rinsing under the tap....you wouldn't believe the filth in my filter. Was like muddy dog hair!!!!
I did this today and I washed it before taking the filter away from the plastic part and it came out without hassle or use of knife, just simply pinch the wide part at the top and it will undo itself with a twist and pull. :)
my Dyson works about 10 seconds on high, then shuts off completely. It then has to be charged or else it won't run at all. What good is it if it does not have a high speed? Or, better yet, what causes it?
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge- I just did this and mine had lots of stinky dog hair in it. Now I gotta see what to do with the other filter to make it smell fresh . Thanks again!!
I have been using the v8 for 4yrs now and cleaned the outside of the filter frequently. Today it smelled funky.. saw ur video and have cleaned it thouroughly. Thank you so much for this.
Best video yet. Apparently V7’s are different all over the world, ours has not been looked at since new, 3 years ago. It was full of dust.
You saved the day! I knew about rinsing out the filter, but had no idea the filter itself could be removed from the plastic holder. I discovered a solid 2" clog of dirt inside, not to mention a pile of dust. No wonder we had trouble! My husband just yanked the filter off, but now I read from another's comments that you can just squeeze the top of the filter, twist it, then pull if off. Wish we'd known this before.
Thank you for this! I too had no idea you could open it up and clean inside. I always found it weird that the instructional videos would tell me to just rinse over the outside, I felt like the majority of the dirt would be inside and that I was only doing a small part of the cleaning. I also liked some of the tips in the comments, such as using canned air to get the last bits really out and washing with dish soap and an old toothbrush. Thanks Honest Dad! You’ve cast away the doubts I’d been having for 2 years and saved me money! 👍
Thank you, I've done this before when my Dyson pulsed on and off, but I'd forgotten so I looked and found this video. Glad it's still here 4 years later.
You're the first person who's showed me how to disconnect these darned filters, by pushing down on those little clips around the top. Not easy but it did happen and there was about an inch of gunk at the bottom of the filter. So thanks for that. Now to deal with the rest of the nightmare of taking the other bits off to clean.
Janet Lawrence Its not that bad. I completely took mine apart and cleaned/sanitized everything before I sold it. Take your time. You’ll do fine.
The best video on UA-cam regarding this issue! I bought a Dyson V6 refurbished from Amazon 6 years ago for $208! One heck of a deal we'll never see again! This vacuum retailed for $599! I came across your video 3 years ago with this same issue I had today, and your video completely solved my issue. My refurbished Dyson V6 has been a workhorse! After using your video, my Dyson works perfectly once again. After a while, this filter gets so dusty and clogged, that the vacuum causes the intermittent suction issue many have faced. I was also amazed at how much dust and debris was inside this filter. Once again, problem solved and thanks again for this great video! Have a great day!
THANK YOU. I watched another video that showed the filter being taken apart but, showing the butter knife helped me. even after rinsing, there was nasty stuff at the bottom. Fingers crossed for no more smelly vacuuming.
Yes same here! Will be using a butter knife next time!
I just tried this, was convinced that mine wouldnt come off but I persisted and it worked! It did turn some of the purple plastic a bit white-ish (ie stretched it) so possibly can only do it once or twice before breaking it. No hair in mine, just a bit more dust washed out of the material. This is because when I have my daughter's two spaniels to stay I always stick to the faithful old Henry hoover which is far better for picking up hair without clogging the machine! The Dyson is ok but would never replace my bigger corded vacuum. Thanks for posting this informative video - without generous people like you we'd all be spending more money unnecessarily.
Thanks for showing! Bought a v6 second hand... Seemed clean - gave the filter a wash like dyson suggests, waited a day for it to "dry", then got the worst smell possible coming out after using the vacuum. Obviously something deep inside was still a bit damp. Started to open it but was far too shocked to continue all the way. Now waiting for a cheap 3rd party to replace it! Can't believe dyson says a rinse under water is ok to clean it!
Julian de Villiers Your very welcome
Cleaned mine and family members this way no problems and work great when done
I just did mine and oh it was so gross. Keeping in mind I had wet mine previously in the day than my mum recommended this video to me so it was wet gross mess. I feel so satisfied knowing I have cleaned it out now. Thanks for the helpful video
This is what makes UA-cam great. I now have a clean filter and a clean, sweet smelling, non pulsing Dyson handheld. Cost = $0. Thank you.
I can verify this works 100%. When I removed the plastic inside the filter, there was a huge build up of gunk blocking the airflow; which was causing the vacuum to pulse. A lot of other vids don’t mention that step. I had to figure it out on my own. I wish I found this video first. I did want to find one and verify that it works. 5 minutes after cleaning out that buildup, I was back in business. This absolutely works. No need to buy a new filter just yet.
Thanks a lot from Germany. After three years of usage the filter at first did not want to get off but according to your video I knew it had to (after half an hour of hard work). So without your help Dyson would have won the game. Great work.
I am blown away!!! I could not believe the amount of stuff inside the filter!!! Thank you so much for sharing
This is a life saver i have been doing a lot of sanding down plaster before painting 🎨 my Dyson 8 has been playing up re pulsing, cleaning everything and still pulling until i came across your UA-cam channel so thank full 🎉
I took my Dyson apart and then went down to my husband’s shed and used his big compressor to blow it down! Worked a treat.
Atta girl !
Thank You SO MUCH! I haven't been able to run mine on max in over a year. On regular mode it would start pulsating every 3 or 4 mins. I was emptying the canister, and tapping dust out of this filter 3 times every use. I can't believe how packed full of hair was. It's working like new again!
Never knew about this---. So I did it and the innards were not too bad. Rather than using a kitchen dining knife, I slipped on a sturdy leather glove on the left hand and used a flathead 3/8 inch screwdriver. I pushed and twisted the screwdriver and it popped ! I really enjoyed doing this !!
I live in Australia. I pulled apart and washed my V8 tonight before I went to bed, got curious and found your video- went back into the kitchen and did this after 2 years of not knowing it was possible! Unfortunately filer was already wet so will shake the dust out tomorrow but a big chunk of crap in the middle. Thanks for sharing! X
Alexandra Haidley How did you remove it?
The butter knife method doesn’t seem to work on mine!
Wow! My Dyson stopped running after a minute or so. Took it apart a couple times to clean and was looking through you-tube for other suggestions. Came across your video . What came out was disgusting. Thank you for the tip. Who would have thought? Runs great now.
Kimberly Hayes Awesome! I’m glad it helped.
Perfect. My vacuum was losing power and would actually pulse on Max. I cleaned everything else but didn’t know about this one. Good as new now! Cheers!
hello friend,we have free dyson vacuum accessories on amazon US need test,if you are interested,please let me know~😁
AlergicToSnow thanks for the tips. I was getting ready to trash my dc58 and pay $320.00 for new one. Thank you for saving me. I’m gong into my 3rd year and had never changed the filter or cleaned it more Than emptying the trash reservoir. It was pulsating and I figured it was in its last leg. I’m waiting for it to dry before trying . So, If I’m right I’ll be a superwoman in my house and you’ll be my Superman!!!!😂😂
Just ordered a Dyson and now I'm all set to keep it super clean! Thanks heaps for the tip.
Great informative video, I’ve just taken my filter top off no problem and removed a fair amount of solidified dust, it took me under ten minutes to complete, job done.
Hoover was pulsing so I googled the problem and found your video. Wow, like you my filter was packed solid, I’m amazed it was picking up anything at all! I will wait for the filter to dry, pop and back and see what happens. Thank you for posting.
Thank you! I had bought replacement filters because, despite cleaning the cone, the vacuum still smelled terrible every time it was used. We have two beagles who shed enough fur every day to make up a whole new dog each week! I decided to fully strip the machine down and clean it thoroughly. Rather than throwing the old cone filter away I thought I'd try one last time to salvage it. That's when I found your video. OMG! The thick wad of matted fur that was stuck to the bottom of the internal frame was disgusting! Now it's no longer around to stink up the house every time I turn on the vacuum.
Great video, I have 3 V8 's , one for over 4 years.
I use canned Air every time when I empty them outside so it cleans most of the remaining dust after the dumping the chamber. It is also a good idea to use Distilled water in the final rinse.This way you will lesson the deposit of minerals that may be present in tap water.
Never had a problem with lose of power .
The Dyson suction is unbeatable but I couldn’t get past whatever was making that odd smell... I can’t thank you enough!
Yaay! Thank you. I just washed mine out, and after two days of drying, the vacuum still pulses. I was never convinced that running it under water was the way to clean it, but Dyson would rather turn the filter into a "consumable" and sell more of them.
And this from the company that marketed them as "no bags to buy, no loss of pressure!" [facepalm]
Amazing! I’ve rinsed the filter many times in the 2+ years I’ve owned the vac. Took it apart for the first time after watching your video. It was so filthy. Mostly pet hair and dirt. Can’t wait for it to dry so I can try out my spankin’ clean cordless vac. Thank you!!
Easy instructions to follow. Found built up dirt that would not dissolve using water. Saved me buying a new filter
Thanks. I washed mine but still got pulsing. So I saw this, took the filter apart and was amazed how much dirt was inside even after washing the outside. Now it is properly clean.
We got this for the toddler room ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxdzUap46p9ViXhKZf5mK_bXOb89EHxTqq because of the bladeless feature. Actually has a lot more power than I thought it would. Can still feel the air moving well 6 feet away, which is farther than I would expect from a desk fan. My daughter dropped twice and still works. I haven't checked out how long it lasts on a charge yet, but the air output was still good for the few minutes it was unplugged. My daughter also likes the color lights feature, but I don't really care for it and can be annoying to go through all the options before it turns off. Overall, happy with the purchase, especially for the price
Thanks for the close up steps and easy to follow instructions. I couldn't believe how dirty the filter was. I haven't taken it apart before.
After 3 years just figured this out. Have just rinse and dumping best I could. Thanks
Very helpful! The other tutorials dont mention that you can do this, Thanks!
Diane Raftis yes it says to wash the filter and not to open it. This has been a saver. Thank you
Thanks for the tip. I just cleaned my V6 filter like you instructed and finally the filter has no smell.
Thanks! I've watched other basic cleaning V6 filters, but I've never deep cleaned it. When I thought I got all the dustballs out, more came out. I will try to be better at maintaining my V6 machine.
Thanks Dad! I've had my V8 3 years now and never cleaned it. But I will now.
I really like the Dyson V6 but was having issues with it. I thought that I had been cleaning the filter following Dyson's instructions but when I took it apart it was packed full! The vacuum is now working great. Thanks for the insight!
Randall Yeates Glad it helped
Thank you for the easiest way to clear my filter but I found you a little bit late but it’s good to know how to do it again the right way
Thank you, glad I stumbled upon this video. I had no idea you could do this to the filter, I always thought giving it a rinse wasn’t enough.
This video helped me a lot, I had no clue that you can take apart the filter in my V6. Thanks for making this video great help.
Was about to pay another £300 for another dyson thanks buddy you legend 👌🏻
Jay Savory Love to hear it. Glad it worked for you.
Thank you! My Dyson was cutting out when pressure was applied. I did this and pretty much had lumps of concrete come out. Now I wait for it to dry and I think it'll be good as new!
Thanks so much for making this video to share the tip. Had a starting/stopping issue with my handheld Dyson and couldn't figure out why after cleaning it. I thought I'd cleaned the filter enough with washing it plenty but following your tip it was possible to clean it a lot more thoroughly and the problem went away after that. :)
Thank you so much. It’s like I have a new vacuum again. I have shared it with others so hopefully they will view the video and get the same results.
Thank you much appreciated. I thought I could undo it via those clips but I wanted to make sure in case I broke something.
Thanks again!
I am very happy to see this video. I never did this and now I believe all smell disappear . thanks a lot
thanks for this! ive rinsed out my filter s hundred times and my dyson was still pulsing. so frustrating. so i was very excited to see your video. i pulled the levers down but it almost seemed stuck at the bottom so i let it soak for a minute in hot water before trying to pull it out again. OH MY GOD. so much dog hair had solidified at the bottom, practically gluing it to the filter 🤢🤢
thanks for this video!
Thanks for the video! I pried my filter apart just now, and the bottom of the plastic frame had hair in it (just as yours did in the video). The inside of the filter was full of dirt, too--the first time I squeezed the filter after rinsing it, the water came out gray.. This should improve the performance of my V7!
Awesome. I didn't feel like my filter was really getting clean, but this did the trick!!!
Thanks. I tried it and it solved the problem for a short while, but after some time, it still happened regardless of how much I cleaned the filter. I reckon there were fine cat fur stuck between the two layers which just wouldn't come out. I ended up buying a new filter and it works fine after that. It cost me around US $7.
R Knight It probably would not be a bad idea to take apart your head unit and clean the cyclones out. That do trap and keep dirt/hair etc.
Thank you so much! I have been trying figure out how to clean this filter!
OMG... thank you so so much !!!!! I just did this and I have 2 dogs and 1 cat so you can imagine what I found !!!! Thank you again !!!! The only issues is that I had already had rinse mine but I was able to take out all the hair that was in there !!!
Just done this. Was half full and smelly. All clean now. Thanks
very helpful. I used a butter knife which was a little easier for me. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks Honest Dad. I have just done as you have demonstrated and got the same result. Two years plus of dust and hair and fur from the "lady of the house" all clogged up in the inner cone . I'll be more diligent in future and add to to the list of cyclical jobs around the house.
Great to hear
Well I opened it up. It was a lot harder to do for me lol but after a small scratch or two on my hands, I got it. I did have some built up at the bottom like yours and I gave it a good cleaning which was nice. We don’t have animals but I’ve noticed a stale order or musty type odor while vacuuming even after cleaning the filter in the past, so hopefully this clears that completely.
Did as described and washed,surprised at amount of dirt, even though had just been washed prior to taking apart, thanks for informative video
Dude, thank you for this tip!
Mine was filthy......
I did buy a new one for $8.99 on Ebay just for a spare in case I break the original.
Anyway, I hope you didn't vacuum the muck off ya table else you will just clog it up again!
LOL
Cheers!
Mick
The key to unlocking the plastic tabs without harming your hands is to use a dull knife or screwdriver to pry the tabs down, while SIMULTANEOUSLY squeezing the top of the filter, the wide part. This makes it much easier to pop the tabs. Also, if you have hard water, use purified or distilled water on the final rinse to avoid mineral buildup in the filter. Don't use soap, and don't use hot water!
why not soap and hot water ? I just cleaned mine 1 st time ever as it is a hand me down , so waiting for it to dry at the moment. but I used hot water & a bit of dish washing liquid . so we'll see what happens I guess.
Wow, don't know how to thank you enough. Nobody shows this at all, only your video does.
Whew, saved a broke college student some time and money! Completely did the trick. Full of pet hair and dirt. Nothin a little soap and water couldn’t fix
Just found this video, works brilliantly. I was looking for a video to see how to dry the filter quickly, primarily to see if it would microwave dry. Anyway after cleaning and washing I used a hair dryer, that did the trick.
You shouldn't use heat to dry it as it will shrink the filter fibers. There's a reason they tell you to wash it in cold water.
Hi...I had a some problem ....bought new motor and battery ,still the same.....Thanks to you and your video all is OK now....Thanks again
Ivan Zachar Awesome!!! Love to hear it
Thanks for showing me how to clean the filter. You know the new part from Amazon is 13 dollars. We are not just saving money we save the world from pollution.
Lida Chang I couldn’t agree more. I’m glad it helps.
Thank you for making this Video. It is appreciated, when the manual isn’t available!.
I don't think this is in the manual :)
Thanks for the tip, exactly what I needed and had similar findings as you did. Much appreciated!!
Exact video I was looking for. THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for this. Couldn’t believe the gunk I pulled out.
Yeah same here Brian! Now the vacuum works normally again! Awesome! :-)
Thanks for the video, just cleaned mine out. Omg cant believe how much gunk was inside 👍🏼
Good tip; pulled mine apart and found fine dirt inside the filter and even after it was washed from the outside as directed.
Thank you!! I took mine apart (it was a lot harder to do than your one) and had to really pull on the filter. Oh. My. God. The crud in the middle was rock hard and came more than half way up the plastic frame. It's now washed and drying out.
So is mine as I type LOL
Thanks for this, like a new vacuum again, big difference in the suction!
I wonder why Dyson makes it so difficult to clean there vacuums? It so disappointing, I don’t know about you but I sure can not afford to replace them every time they get really dirty. And they come with no instructions on how to do this. I know I’m not going to be buying anymore of them when the the 2 I have now stop working!
I really appreciate your sharing your knowledge about this. I can appreciate one nerd to another. 🤓
Joan Snow I have actually disassembled the entire vacuum. It’s actually not that difficult. If I find some spare time I will do it again and make a video. There is quite a lot of debris that can accumulate in the cyclone head. Replacing the battery is really simple to do as well.
Sure Dad at a cost of $100.00. We did but never again ,will purchase another brand ,so disappointed in Dyson
Thanks honest Dad, that was really helpful,. Please for instance do you know about why may this type of vacuum doesn’t charging, the blue Light blinks10 times it doesn’t stays in like before when it used charged, thanks 🙏
Pat Blackmoon Your battery is most likely bad. They are fairly simple to replace and relatively cheap.
This is the only time ive seen this in 2 years of having my dyson. An incredible amount of gunk was in there. Maybe this will solve its constant stalling/stopping. We shall see tomorrow when it dries.
Thank you so much....you are a star in the Vacuum Universe!
Thanx a million
Was about to buy a new cordless
Til I tried this right now
GOOD AS NEW NO MORE PULSATING
👍👍👍👍💋💋💋💋
Wow thanks for the fix! found it easier to use a small coin than a knife to get it open😅😊
Good ideal.
Very helpful thank you, got lots of crud out of there once opened, so thick it was still damp in the middle of all the hairs and dust from last wash!
Thanks for the video mate, my filter wasn't as bad as yours after a couple of years use but it's nice and clean now.
In England we would use a tool called a screwdriver for this work rather than a piece of flatware, does one not own such?
BobMuir100 About 50 of them mate. But here in America the butter knife has assisted in the removal of many, many things.
@@honestdad8944 lol
Wow thankyou I never knew. Had my Dyson for years , just been rinsing under the tap....you wouldn't believe the filth in my filter. Was like muddy dog hair!!!!
same. I wanted to barf.
Yeah completely
I did this today and I washed it before taking the filter away from the plastic part and it came out without hassle or use of knife, just simply pinch the wide part at the top and it will undo itself with a twist and pull. :)
Thank you that worked too
Kate Singh How? I’ve tried but I simply can’t get mine out, even using the butter knife method!
Omg thank u so much!!! Idk why I didn’t think to use a butter knife but I jacked up my nails trying to pry that thing apart lol
Surprisingly mine wasn’t that full, but we also don’t have pets so
My vac is doing a turn on/off type deal.. maybe this will help it. TY.
my Dyson works about 10 seconds on high, then shuts off completely. It then has to be charged or else it won't run at all. What good is it if it does not have a high speed? Or, better yet, what causes it?
If the filter cleaning doesn’t resolve it you will most likely need a new battery. They are super easy to replace.
@@honestdad8944 Thanks. I did order a new battery.
Hw often clean the filters?
Thank you so much🙏 very helpful. Honestly thought I would need to buy a new vacuum filter.
Great vid took it apart the dirt was half way up the filter thanks for the help
You must have really strong hands. I applied quite a bit of force to my Dyson filter and the tab wouldn't budge!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge- I just did this and mine had lots of stinky dog hair in it. Now I gotta see what to do with the other filter to make it smell fresh . Thanks again!!
They call that a Spicket symbol down heeeeere in the sooooouth! Yes I am picking on the southern draaaaawl. Thx for sharing mine has a funky smell
Can I get a link to that butter knife?
Very thorough explanation. Thanks
Would a clogged or full filter lessen the suction power of the dyson??
Ken Shea It can affect it.
Thanks. that worked. Saved myself from geting a new filter.
This worked wonders, Thank you soooooooo much my Dyson works like the first day I bought it now👍