Man, thanks for taking the time to produce this. Was a massive help, especially your technique for re-securing the rubber ring - worked a treat and saved me a lot of pain and faff. My DC39 now sucks like a virgin on prom night - sweet 👍🏻
For us "dust freaks", this is the most thorough instructional video to maintain the Dyson. The amount of dust that accumulates in the vortex it's unbelievable. Before I saw this I would just Frey detergent and light water hose into the Vortex to washout grey water and accumulated dust. Thanks again for the video.
Great video. As a "I've Never done this before person' as well, I replaced the motor (for $65 from the internet) after taking the vacuum cleaner apart as per the instructions. Also cleaned all the parts. Put it all back together in the reverse process. Not difficult, just make sure you have all the tools, take your time not to forget to put all the parts back together (I forgot to put the rubber grommets back in after replacing the motor), I'd say the T15 Torx screw driver wasn't thin / long enough for some of the deeper recessed screws but an Allen key worked great. Works like new.
Thanks, no wasting time, straight to the point and the tip you gave about the rubber ring saved even more time. My vacuum is so clean inside now, seems a shame to vacuum up and start making it dirty again!
Great instructional video. I went ahead and submerged the purple top parts in water with a little Chlorox. It was smelling very badly. Will lett them dry out for the full week and reassemble.
Dis is a fargin' update: The gasket is a two-person job. If the screws refuse to connect, use the T-8 to pull the gasket part away from the hole it is blocking.
I wanted to know where the battery was so as not to get it wet when cleaning it. However, I also learned the things are definitely beyond my skill set, an enormous help to me!
Thanks for this explanation. I was struggling too with the gasket, until I realized that the order of reassembly is wrong. You need to put back and screw the part and then put the gasket in. That way it is way easier!
Super helpful, thanks! I did this a couple of years ago. My best recollection is that I used the long Torx T10 from my 1984 Macintosh toolkit for the motor ball assembly.
Torx 15 security bit is the name of the bit you used the t15 on. Cleaning the cyclones is very helpful and where most performance issues are solved. Nice video.
good vid man, helpful. I will say the valve you heard wasnt closing but was opening to keep the motor from overheating when the suction is blocked. You cleaning the filter thouroghly keeps hat safety valve from being sucked open to allow a bypass for air to the motor. I dont know how to replace this HEPA filter, but they dont have to look dirty to be clogged to the point of inefficiency. I suspect my unit as well as yours are in need of new HEPA filters. I have had some luck getting another six months use rinsing them out with water and dawn gently, shaking dry and then allowing to air dry completely. I dont know if a HEPA replacement filter is even available for the DC39.
Great video- loved you mentioned I needed a T8 bit for the cyclone part- I have set coming from amazon- I wanted to learn how to take apart the roller head.
My Dyson has some suction in the handle part but does not suck up dust anymore. I checked all the hoses and cleaned the filter and bush. I don't think I could take it apart as you've done [manufacturer's warranty suggests not to take it apart!]. It does not seem to make much of a difference in the video. It sounds like mine - when it's not sucking up dust! I guess the engine is slowly dying. Anyway. Mine cost over £200. I decided not to spend so much on a hoover again! I went out and bought one of those cheaper pet hair hoovers for about £60 and it does the job - especially for human hairs - the inside of the bin is transparent and very easy to clean.
When I had that problem it was the suction pickup that attached at the bottom, when the handle is up a cam directs the hose toward the handle pickup to direct the host suction thru the hose on the handle, when you pop the handle down it redirects the pickup hose to the front beater bar, mine had a peice of wire that had been sucked up and blocked the opening of the hose so the suction didn’t get to the beater bar. Good luck
The Hepa filters are meant to washed. I wash mine using dawn dish soap and rinse really well and let dry thoroughly. I've had my vacuum for 7 or 8 years. No issues.
Can someone please tell me why I am unable to pop the HEPA Filter/Pre-Filter Assy out? All vids I have seen so far look so darned easy and unlike what I have. The filter on mine is not even purple but gray. It has a spring-mechanism and its basic one and only function appears to be just being a means for the Top Duct Assy to attach to the Cyclone and Bin. If it helps my Serial Number is GT4-US-GKA0793A.
The top foam gasket that holds the top cover on to the cyclone chambers might be shot or the top chamber tubes might be clogged. If those cyclones can't work properly or are caked you will lose suction also if the gasket is shot loss of suction also occurs. The top lid comes off by 8 more t8 screws between the cyclones which are hard to spot if there is still dirt covering the heads. Also the crossover tubes come off as well after removal. The foam gasket holds those tubes in place. Make sure you can order a new top foam gasket first. Chances are that old gasket has worn thin because of all the cyclone separation activity, or if drywall was constantly sucked into the chamber.
Just after removing the first 7 screws (2:32) at the base of those black funnels are 5-7 more screws. They come out and you will find a weird black rubberish seal/gasket. Remove that and there are 2 white parts. They hold a LOT of dirt and dust (suction issues may be solved after cleaning this) Also I believe the motor comes off with a harness clip. I have gotten the big white filter off (cant remember how but will check when I have the unit near me) and ran it under water after using the air hose. (Will need lots of time to dry- it is a paper type material so be very careful.) The rubber seal on the clear canister outer shell will pull out as well. I always found that dirt got under there. More cosmetic I think though and not so much to do with function. Very tedious to get back in but I used a flathead as well as the little handled pry bar that comes with screw driver sets. Great tutorial! Adding the separation of the black funnels before proceeding (3:19) will shock you at the dirt in there and will improve your suction immensely!
I must say I buggered about for well over half hour trying to get that big seal on to no avail. Took me 1 minute if u screw the top together then slip the seal on at the end…. Nearly threw the thing out the window with this bloody seal
Darn that rubber ring. I've given up trying to do it! I've just attached the purple outer filter to the main cyclone chamber and then put the screws in. I then added the rubber ring (around the assembled unit) and it seemed to go in fine, then tightened the screws. Just trying out the hoover now, maybe it's that simple?!I'll tell y'all soon if it doesn't work! When you add the clear bin it's a very nice snug fit.
Thanks man this helped me out big time. I never knew you were able to take that piece apart. I did it followed your advice and it worked Great:-) thank you again great video!
A few weeks after posting that video, the flap being sucked shut sound returned on our vacuum. I ended up finding a lip-balm clumped up with hair and other debris inside one of the hose elbows. My guess is you've got a clog somewhere in the hose that isn't easy to get to, but it's there somewhere. Good luck.
Super good video that I've been waiting for as I didn't have a clue how to open the unit. I filed a long thin flat screwdriver to a point where it would just fit the screw head, worked fine. My Dyson has a good suction power without the dust container except for the "Valve" closing. I did not have a blower to clean the HEPA filter, instead, I had another cheap vacuum with good suction and tried sucking the dust instead of blowing it. Unfortunately the problem didn't go away (I can still hear the "Valve" closing after few seconds after turning the unit on). Also, is the valve the wide ring rubber above the motor? I pulled apart the unit twice with no avail. Do you think sucking (vacuuming) the HEPA filter isn't working or the problem could be something else?
... didn't watch your video until today. I noticed you didn't check the flat part of the intake socket (from 1:35) for obstacles. This part clearly is a weak point in all ball Dysons. In my experience this is almost always the remaining reason if you have cleaned your Dyson thoroughly but suction remains substandard. I've found almost everything stuck in there from paper clips, toothpicks, Kleenexes, even a clothespin once. Hair is going to wrap around the obstacle and over time the socket gets clogged. You usually don't notice it at first glance but on closer inspection you will almost certainly find that it's jammed. 😇
man you should have sprayed that outside sheesh.. the gasket for the bin is a pain in the butt albeit the thing is you just gotta let the gasket sit there you don't need to 'seat it' until you attach the rest.. - you also have another set of screws in there to separate the top from the vortexes and clean off the loops and the soft gasket too they also do get dirty....
Just buy a bagged vaccum...all the dirt and fine dust stays in the bag. Filters last a lot longer and stay cleaner, and the sanction is stronger. Bagless, u actually spend more money buying filter more often. I use a cordless just for the bathrooms and anything quick...miele c1 canister for the rest.
When you took the motor out the carbon brushes probably close to the end of their life span. Where the carbon brushes hit called the commuter they get carbon build up and can be used with a computer seeter stone. The air power nozzle on mine the belts stretched making the air nozzle to not spin at all basically huge restriction on power. I apologize if my comments are over your head but if you understand your vacuum likely would run like new.
Thank you, it helps a lot me to take it apart. I have a question: After I cleaned and put all the parts together now my filter catches a lot of dust. What might be the problem? I feel like I made something wrong
@@iveneverdonethisbefore8390 At first use after I put it back, the filter turns all white in one use then I found the issue. I just reassemble it and now fine. My question is, Is it normal to see some dust that is not excessive on filter after one or two use once cleaning the filter. Thank you for your prompt reply. Your video is awesome and very helpful.
Finally I find the solution and it worked. I put the seal (gasket) after reassembled the cyclone. Found the solution below link. manchestervacs.co.uk/DysonForum/index.php?topic=4122.0
Helpful video but ... Oh Lordee... I cringed every time the crud was blown or brushed off the vacuum & parts .... That's lots of microscopic bits of dead skin, bugs, pet dander, smoke, lord knows what else going all over everything in the workshop and up his nose, in his mouth... Yuck! :D
Man, thanks for taking the time to produce this. Was a massive help, especially your technique for re-securing the rubber ring - worked a treat and saved me a lot of pain and faff. My DC39 now sucks like a virgin on prom night - sweet 👍🏻
haha nice!
This video is edited so thoughtfully. Precise explanations and no time wasting. Thank you
For us "dust freaks", this is the most thorough instructional video to maintain the Dyson. The amount of dust that accumulates in the vortex it's unbelievable. Before I saw this I would just Frey detergent and light water hose into the Vortex to washout grey water and accumulated dust. Thanks again for the video.
Great video. As a "I've Never done this before person' as well, I replaced the motor (for $65 from the internet) after taking the vacuum cleaner apart as per the instructions. Also cleaned all the parts. Put it all back together in the reverse process. Not difficult, just make sure you have all the tools, take your time not to forget to put all the parts back together (I forgot to put the rubber grommets back in after replacing the motor), I'd say the T15 Torx screw driver wasn't thin / long enough for some of the deeper recessed screws but an Allen key worked great. Works like new.
Thanks, no wasting time, straight to the point and the tip you gave about the rubber ring saved even more time. My vacuum is so clean inside now, seems a shame to vacuum up and start making it dirty again!
Great instructional video. I went ahead and submerged the purple top parts in water with a little Chlorox. It was smelling very badly. Will lett them dry out for the full week and reassemble.
Dis is a fargin' update:
The gasket is a two-person job. If the screws refuse to connect, use the T-8 to pull the gasket part away from the hole it is blocking.
I wanted to know where the battery was so as not to get it wet when cleaning it. However, I also learned the things are definitely beyond my skill set, an enormous help to me!
I too struggled with the rubber gasket. Your video made so much sense. Thank you!
Could well be the best ‘how to’ video I’ve seen on here! 👍👍
Thanks for this explanation. I was struggling too with the gasket, until I realized that the order of reassembly is wrong. You need to put back and screw the part and then put the gasket in. That way it is way easier!
Super helpful, thanks!
I did this a couple of years ago. My best recollection is that I used the long Torx T10 from my 1984 Macintosh toolkit for the motor ball assembly.
Torx 15 security bit is the name of the bit you used the t15 on. Cleaning the cyclones is very helpful and where most performance issues are solved.
Nice video.
Thank you I was wondering how to do it. But was too scared to try now I will. Great thank you again
No problem.
good vid man, helpful. I will say the valve you heard wasnt closing but was opening to keep the motor from overheating when the suction is blocked. You cleaning the filter thouroghly keeps hat safety valve from being sucked open to allow a bypass for air to the motor. I dont know how to replace this HEPA filter, but they dont have to look dirty to be clogged to the point of inefficiency. I suspect my unit as well as yours are in need of new HEPA filters. I have had some luck getting another six months use rinsing them out with water and dawn gently, shaking dry and then allowing to air dry completely. I dont know if a HEPA replacement filter is even available for the DC39.
You're definitely right, was opening most likely.
Thanks for commenting.
Great video- loved you mentioned I needed a T8 bit for the cyclone part- I have set coming from amazon- I wanted to learn how to take apart the roller head.
Washing the filter also helps,thank you for great video.
Great video and instructions. Thankyou.
Very helpfil in getting into the innards our ours, thanks a lot!
Thank you, more will to take mine apart because you filmed this!
Everything you show is excellent information
My Dyson has some suction in the handle part but does not suck up dust anymore. I checked all the hoses and cleaned the filter and bush. I don't think I could take it apart as you've done [manufacturer's warranty suggests not to take it apart!]. It does not seem to make much of a difference in the video. It sounds like mine - when it's not sucking up dust! I guess the engine is slowly dying. Anyway. Mine cost over £200. I decided not to spend so much on a hoover again! I went out and bought one of those cheaper pet hair hoovers for about £60 and it does the job - especially for human hairs - the inside of the bin is transparent and very easy to clean.
When I had that problem it was the suction pickup that attached at the bottom, when the handle is up a cam directs the hose toward the handle pickup to direct the host suction thru the hose on the handle, when you pop the handle down it redirects the pickup hose to the front beater bar, mine had a peice of wire that had been sucked up and blocked the opening of the hose so the suction didn’t get to the beater bar. Good luck
Thanks for leaving a comment.
Thank you so much for this video. Super helpful for home maintenance of my vacuum.
It’s a T9 for the first assembly. The cyclone further separates, which was not done here.
The Hepa filters are meant to washed. I wash mine using dawn dish soap and rinse really well and let dry thoroughly. I've had my vacuum for 7 or 8 years. No issues.
Can someone please tell me why I am unable to pop the HEPA Filter/Pre-Filter Assy out? All vids I have seen so far look so darned easy and unlike what I have. The filter on mine is not even purple but gray. It has a spring-mechanism and its basic one and only function appears to be just being a means for the Top Duct Assy to attach to the Cyclone and Bin. If it helps my Serial Number is GT4-US-GKA0793A.
Great job fast forwarding all the bs keep going great job !!!!! Help a lot!
Oh my goodness this is what I call a deep clean. I'm not even going to bother now. What a pain in the nether regions.
Thanks so much for this! My husband has been using ours as a shop vac so it’s absolutely caked with drywall dust! Lol we’ll see if I can salvage it!
Isn't something that we're using this once cherished $$ Dyson as a SHOP VAC?!!
The top foam gasket that holds the top cover on to the cyclone chambers might be shot or the top chamber tubes might be clogged. If those cyclones can't work properly or are caked you will lose suction also if the gasket is shot loss of suction also occurs. The top lid comes off by 8 more t8 screws between the cyclones which are hard to spot if there is still dirt covering the heads. Also the crossover tubes come off as well after removal. The foam gasket holds those tubes in place. Make sure you can order a new top foam gasket first. Chances are that old gasket has worn thin because of all the cyclone separation activity, or if drywall was constantly sucked into the chamber.
Just after removing the first 7 screws (2:32) at the base of those black funnels are 5-7 more screws. They come out and you will find a weird black rubberish seal/gasket. Remove that and there are 2 white parts. They hold a LOT of dirt and dust (suction issues may be solved after cleaning this)
Also I believe the motor comes off with a harness clip.
I have gotten the big white filter off (cant remember how but will check when I have the unit near me) and ran it under water after using the air hose. (Will need lots of time to dry- it is a paper type material so be very careful.) The rubber seal on the clear canister outer shell will pull out as well. I always found that dirt got under there. More cosmetic I think though and not so much to do with function. Very tedious to get back in but I used a flathead as well as the little handled pry bar that comes with screw driver sets.
Great tutorial! Adding the separation of the black funnels before proceeding (3:19) will shock you at the dirt in there and will improve your suction immensely!
Thanks brother it help me. Now mine is as good as new!!!!
This was pretty helpful. Thanks for posting.
Brilliant mate,
Thank you for the video, bless you friend 🙂
I must say I buggered about for well over half hour trying to get that big seal on to no avail. Took me 1 minute if u screw the top together then slip the seal on at the end…. Nearly threw the thing out the window with this bloody seal
Very useful. Thanks!
Darn that rubber ring. I've given up trying to do it!
I've just attached the purple outer filter to the main cyclone chamber and then put the screws in.
I then added the rubber ring (around the assembled unit) and it seemed to go in fine, then tightened the screws. Just trying out the hoover now, maybe it's that simple?!I'll tell y'all soon if it doesn't work!
When you add the clear bin it's a very nice snug fit.
I will do this before replacing the motor. Thank you.
Thanks man this helped me out big time. I never knew you were able to take that piece apart. I did it followed your advice and it worked Great:-) thank you again great video!
Glad I could help. Thanks for commenting.
Awesome So easy to follow
Carried out instructions, when I put it back “flap” still killed suction,but found no flap. Handy. Andy
A few weeks after posting that video, the flap being sucked shut sound returned on our vacuum. I ended up finding a lip-balm clumped up with hair and other debris inside one of the hose elbows. My guess is you've got a clog somewhere in the hose that isn't easy to get to, but it's there somewhere. Good luck.
Super good video that I've been waiting for as I didn't have a clue how to open the unit. I filed a long thin flat screwdriver to a point where it would just fit the screw head, worked fine.
My Dyson has a good suction power without the dust container except for the "Valve" closing.
I did not have a blower to clean the HEPA filter, instead, I had another cheap vacuum with good suction and tried sucking the dust instead of blowing it.
Unfortunately the problem didn't go away (I can still hear the "Valve" closing after few seconds after turning the unit on). Also, is the valve the wide ring rubber above the motor?
I pulled apart the unit twice with no avail. Do you think sucking (vacuuming) the HEPA filter isn't working or the problem could be something else?
Fantastic video 🇮🇪🍀👍
Thanks for leaving a comment.
Nice but without replacement of the allergy filter you will not get the old power from when it was new.
... didn't watch your video until today. I noticed you didn't check the flat part of the intake socket (from 1:35) for obstacles. This part clearly is a weak point in all ball Dysons. In my experience this is almost always the remaining reason if you have cleaned your Dyson thoroughly but suction remains substandard. I've found almost everything stuck in there from paper clips, toothpicks, Kleenexes, even a clothespin once. Hair is going to wrap around the obstacle and over time the socket gets clogged. You usually don't notice it at first glance but on closer inspection you will almost certainly find that it's jammed. 😇
Dyson are quality compared with shark, much more friendly to disassemble
man you should have sprayed that outside sheesh.. the gasket for the bin is a pain in the butt albeit the thing is you just gotta let the gasket sit there you don't need to 'seat it' until you attach the rest.. - you also have another set of screws in there to separate the top from the vortexes and clean off the loops and the soft gasket too they also do get dirty....
Thank you helpful... i was about to buy new one .
Just buy a bagged vaccum...all the dirt and fine dust stays in the bag. Filters last a lot longer and stay cleaner, and the sanction is stronger.
Bagless, u actually spend more money buying filter more often.
I use a cordless just for the bathrooms and anything quick...miele c1 canister for the rest.
I think it will solve my problem but I do not have an air tool so what can I use instead to clean in the intricate parts please?
You can buy compressed air in a can, they sell it for cleaning computers and such. Any Walmart or Office Depot will have it.
very helpful! So am I not supposed to get those parts wet when I disassemble? mine smells like dog
Just so you know its ok to wash the cyclone with soap and hot water. I do it once a week. Just make sure to let it dry.
When you took the motor out the carbon brushes probably close to the end of their life span. Where the carbon brushes hit called the commuter they get carbon build up and can be used with a computer seeter stone.
The air power nozzle on mine the belts stretched making the air nozzle to not spin at all basically huge restriction on power.
I apologize if my comments are over your head but if you understand your vacuum likely would run like new.
4:30 It would really help to know what you're saying here.
wtf? getting the hepa filter out is a crucial step
Why did they make this one so difficult! I bought mine from a friend and it just stopped working suddenly
can someone tell me what material these are made from?
Thank you, it helps a lot me to take it apart. I have a question: After I cleaned and put all the parts together now my filter catches a lot of dust. What might be the problem? I feel like I made something wrong
Sorry, I'm not sure what would cause that. Thanks for commenting.
@@iveneverdonethisbefore8390 At first use after I put it back, the filter turns all white in one use then I found the issue. I just reassemble it and now fine. My question is, Is it normal to see some dust that is not excessive on filter after one or two use once cleaning the filter. Thank you for your prompt reply. Your video is awesome and very helpful.
Finally I find the solution and it worked. I put the seal (gasket) after reassembled the cyclone. Found the solution below link. manchestervacs.co.uk/DysonForum/index.php?topic=4122.0
Он не правильно установил резиновое уплотнение, оно устанавливается после сборки циклона
Deep clean?????? That allergy filter was filthy when you reassembled it.
Can we rinse HEPA white filter inside?
Sorry, I don't know.
Don’t ever get pleated HEPA filter wet. They’re made of paper and will disintegrate.
W.O.W.
Around 5: 10
Helpful video but ... Oh Lordee... I cringed every time the crud was blown or brushed off the vacuum & parts .... That's lots of microscopic bits of dead skin, bugs, pet dander, smoke, lord knows what else going all over everything in the workshop and up his nose, in his mouth... Yuck! :D
Un masque pourvu d'un filtre à poussière ne serait-t-il pas indispensable quand vous soufflez toutes ces poussières ? J'ai eu mal pour vos poumons !