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!
A friend just gave me her DC44 animal, when it died. I told her It was probably just a battery and I would get her one and replace it for her, but she said she had already bought a new Dyson and told me I could have her old one. So after buying and installing the new battery and confirming that was all it was. I decided to give it a good cleaning since it was a bit stinky and smelled like wet cat when running it. The DC 44 was a bit different on the disassembly but your video helped a lot. Also disassembled the power head and cleaned a few hundred feet of cat hair out of the beater bar. Now it has that new Vacuum smell and works great. thanks for the video.
I saw the clip yesterday. Our V6 was pulsating. I thought oh no the battery is wrong after a year -> failed. Today i disassembled the housing completly and was washing the parts. After mounting all together i found another problem. In the transparent housing is additionally a swing door. This was also locked by dust. Now it works very well, thank You so much. One tip: Don't use it for suction on renovation or so, inside was a lot of plaster (Gips?). For such work i bought a cyclone which collect the dust in a bucket. Great video and exact explaining all steps.
Don't even bother looking at any other video on doing this. This is the best!!!! I disassembled mine down to the way this video shows without looking at the video and when I went to put it back together I had troubles. This video showed me exactly how to do it. Thank you so much for making this
Thank you for this! Someone gave theirs away because they said their battery kept dying and she didn't want to deal with it. I replaced the filter and cleaned it out and it works just fine! I'm going to clean the cyclone when I have time this weekend.
I've been doing this for several years myself. It's amazing how well the vacuum works after a thorough cleaning like this. There is one thing I did learn watching this. For some reason, and I can't answer why, but I have never taken the filter off of the frame. I have always just washed it out and let it dry assembled. I have three of these vacuums and the next time I take one apart to clean it, I'll be sure to take the filter apart as well. Thanks for the demo. Very easy to follow for anyone who hasn't attempted, or even thought of, taking apart the vac and cleaning it thoroughly. Well done.
I agree with the other comments, this is the best video. You have saved me a lot of money, my hoover is back to its best. The filter was clogged just like yours. I had no idea the filter hidden dirt in there. Many many thanks Sir.
We bought new filters for our V6 Dyson, but replacement didn’t help. I watched your video and removed the cyclone head. The outlet was almost completely plugged. I cleaned it out, but left disassembly and cleaning for a later date. I reattached the head, put the old(cleaned) filter in and it ran perfectly! Also disassembled and cleaned the powered roller-brush attachment. Thank you for the great video!
Thank you so much for this video. You are detailed and precise in your explanations AND show how to put it all back together. All I had really needed was to know how to put the motor back on. Now that I watched your video I will do a deep cleaning of my DVO4.
Thank you for the excellent walkthrough. It is easy for most DIYers to complete. I finally get to do a deep clean on my 3 years old V6. It had been plagued with the smell, and now it is all gone.
Still going! Thanks! Absolutely helped me get this crazy vac apart and clean the stink out 😉. I would never have imagined how thoroughly dirty this little rascal gets. Tip: I did have to hang a magnet on my T8 driver to hang on to the deep screws. Tip: Amazon sells the filters. I sprayed the entire insides some fabric protectant to see if I can reduce the grime. Fingers crossed.
Search no further, as this is by far the best video on the subject. It helped me get rid of the famous pulsing issue - a thorough clean-up, as shown in this video, will do the trick. Thank you!
a PRO, no doubt! 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Short and to the point in a matter of minutes 😳😳! All you need to know to take things apart from your Dyson V6 or V7. The voice is very pleasant too and except for the little TYPICAL trouble "finding the hole", THIS WAS THE GEST Video so far.
Thank you for this video! I’ve been wondering how to safely take apart my dyson v6 and clean it without having to get it serviced. You gave me the confidence to do this on my own
I really appreciated how thorough you were in this video. I also appreciated how it wasn't a camera aimed at you but instead concentrated on the clean-up. Sounds like you could use a room HEPA filter to cut back on that dust getting to you!
Since I finally got the special tool this was the first time I tore one down completely and your instructions, including reassembly, was invaluable. It was nasty inside and now it's like new! Thank you for making this video. I wonder how much I saved by doing it myself.
Glad to know it helped! I charge $50 for that particular service. Others may charge more or less. I've heard of some charging as much as $70. Depends on your area.
Long stem T8 is available on E-bay you need them for cordless Karcher window vacs as well. I did use this cleaning procedure. My V6 was not quite as dirty as the one you show. BUT the cleaning still made a big difference to the performance of the unit. It is back to its original power. Thanks.
Pro tip for reassembly. Don’t use a power tool. Instead, insert each screw and slowly turn it backwards (loosening direction) until you feel the screw drop into the hole a bit. This is when the screw threads find the original cut threads in the plastic. When you feel the drop, that is when you start tightening the screw down by hand, and the screw should be using the original threads at that point.This will allow you to maintain some integrity of the hole and not cut multiple threads in the plastic, which after doing a few times will cause the hole to strip out and the screw won’t have anything to bite in to.
I never knew that I needed to do any deep cleaning on any vacuum cleaner. I was very surprised how much 'crap' can stay behind. I have 2 dysons (hand held purple v10 and a purple floor model). I will be looking at the deep clean for both. Thanks for this information!
William Dager there’s a good phrase someone once taught me: ‘clean the things that clean for you’ ie dishwashers, washing machines and vacuums. There is more to add to that list but you get the gist.
Thanks - really useful. I have a DC49 and although the cyclone looks very similar, it's different enough for me to have wimped out of the tear-down. Instead, I'm using mild detergent and a long drying period to make sure its all clean and dry inside.
Thank you so much. I figured most of it out myself, except releasing the cyclone piece from the handle....and I didn't realize the filter could be taken apart so easily. I didn't think much about it because I would wash it well....but when I took it apart it was half full of hair and things that wouldn't come out otherwise. Great video. I thoroughly washed everything but the handle. Mine needed it because I did some spackling sanding and used this as a secondary vacuum. It got everything that my other vac didn't....which was a TON of micro white spackling dust.
Thank you so much for this. I have been watching videos but you are so detailed. You just popped up on my feed. My husband and I are definitely going to clean our vacuum this weekend!
Many thanks for taking the time to do this detailed video. It is the very best online. My DC59 ran 2 minutes and died. I cleaned the both heads thoroughly,. there are no blockage -- not a speck of dust. I then went thru you procedure and cleaned the unit and the filter. I also changed the battery and the charger -- all in succession because the damn thing still runs for less than two minutes and dies. Why is this doing that?
Thank yououououououo!!! The brushes on my attachments are now spinning again, phew I thought I would need to ditch and buy again even after buying a new battery and a new filter. Such a useful video, YOU ROCK!! 👏🙌👊👍🙏❤️
I find that when you're re-assembling to put the screws in with a hand screwdriver starting the opposite direction until you feel the screw dropping in to the existing thread best. That way you're not creating new threads and weakening the hole. You can repeat this process far more often. The clear tank can be washed in soapy water without problems, just put it on top of a radiator to dry it out quickly. Electronics are often washed in water, just that we dry them super quick to prevent them rusting! And before powering them up too. Although I wonder if a partial disassembly and blasting air in from the filter side might be effective enough for most cases? I usually tap the vac to dislodge dirt when emptying anyway.
Excellent video. I love my Dyson except for the cleaning part. Now I can give it the cleaning it deserves! Also, now that I can see how to disassemble and get it back together again, maybe I'll try to find a used one on Craigslist to replace the broken trigger guard on my DC59. Thanks for the link to the tool for removing the body too.
Next time I take mine apart I’m going to try something new. I have a spray silicone called Maxima SC1 that I am going to apply to the interior plastic surfaces of the vacuum. It dries completely. SC1 is well known and used in the motocross world for its ability to help keep mud from accumulating on the underside of the fenders and other plastic parts. Now I’d like to see if it helps keep dirt from sticking to the inside of the Dyson.
Hello! This was a very useful video. However my Dyson V6 absolute keeps pulsating when attaching the post filter after cleaning. It does not pulsate when filter is unattached. I already cleaned it completely. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Awesome video, thank you so much for posting this! I couldn't do all the steps as I don't have a torx screwdriver but it runs so much better now from just cleaning out the other parts :)
Hi from Swansea NSW Australia. Great video and thank you! The only problem I have is that I didn't know the type/ size of the drill bit/ screwdriver to use. After taking it to the local Bunnings (like your Lowe's?) Store i find I needed a T7 Torx driver which of course is as rare as hens teeth here. They are sold in assorted expensive packs. Anyway, after cleaning it i found that it was the charger that was the problem! It had come loose on the wall and wasn't charging properly. You may like to add a little note on the screen providing the correct size tool to use please. You have the best and most articulate video.
thanks! That model has a foam "filter" after the motor. I wouldn't qualify it as a filter as much as a diffuser for the exhaust air. I think the purpose is to diffuse the air stream so it's not as concentrated, which is why it's foam and not hepa filter material. Removing the plastic cover for that filter is quite tricky (but possible) however it usually results in marring up the handle from prying it open. For that reason, I choose not to service that because I want to return the machine to my customers with no indication of taking it a part. :)
This is a very good guide, that goes further and in better manner than others I have watched; one point I'd make is that I believe that the internal screws are torx size 7 since I ordered a torx 8 but when I tried it it only fitted certain screws (on the brush bar), and it wouldn't go into the internal screws. Thank you @richardsvacuumcenter
They are definitely T8 but what I do run into on occasion is that fine dust has built up inside the screw head so that the correct size will be too tight or not fit at all. Using the next size down is exactly what to do in that case! Thanks!
Best video! Been cleaning the filter only for years and it needs a deep clean. But, I have the v7motorhead and I can't get past the clip part. I squeezed the two clips together and got it to release but the top part won't let go and I'm bending the plastic on the cyclone part. Any suggestions?
It takes quite a bit of force to pop it loose but if you feel more comfortable you can try taking it apart before unclipping it from the motor section. Then you can access the clip a little easier. Good luck!
Thank you Richard, this is really good - unfortunately my cyclone for some reasons won't come off the top even after pushing the two little clips. It detaches only from the bottom where the two clips are. Do you have any suggestions?
I would probably suggest ordering a separator tool and trying it with that (assuming you don't already have one). It takes a substantial amount of force like I say in the video. The first time I did it I was convinced I was going to break something. Just be sure the clips are depressed. good luck!
The trigger that is depressed when you go to run the unit is just a lever. The actual on/off switch is located on the battery. Remove the battery to see if there is anything obstructing the lever and on/off switch. If the lever is broken Dyson does not make that part available separately to my knowledge. At that point I would offer to repair a unit with that problem with spare parts.
Does anyone know where to get the foam donut (exhaust filter?) that's inside the back of the power head? Mine disintegrated from age and Dyson support had no clue what I was talking about. Thanks!
I've replaced my animal battery a few times. Evidently I have over tightened the screw on the back of the handle so it is stripped on the inside. Any idea on how to get that screw out?
It's called a separator tool and you can find them on amazon or ebay. They are not included because Dyson does not want people taking their products a part easily.
fantastic video , very easy to follow. I stripped down my V6, it was filthy. However my dyson still will not work. I get a solid blue light on dyson when i pull trigger but the motor does not run, battery has had a full charge I didn’t realise the dust box had wiring and did clean it with water before it failed so I presume that is the issue. My question is do you think if I replace the dust box will that fix my issue or is it the battery or charger or have i completely wrecked it and need to go shopping. Once again thank you for a great video
I didn't know there's a wire inside the dust bin....what should I do now because I did clean it with water and just let it air-dried...will the dust bin destroy the entire machine??
You are probably ok if it dried and there are not clear signs of moisture build up around where the wire is located on the dust bin. If everything works ok, I’d say don’t worry too much about it. In the future thought you’ll want to avoid submerging that part into water to keep the wires from getting too wet.
Help!! 1st, great video. I cleaned my machine and everything went back together quick and easy. However, once back together I pulled the trigger and the motor seems to somehow have reversed. There is almost zero suction and the vac is blowing out the rear vents by the motor. Any ideas on what happened?
Hi Michael, there is no way the motor would reverse. The air blowing out the back is normal. You have a seal issue somewhere. There are 2 gaskets involved in this tear down that keep the cyclone sealed. If those are missing or installed improperly that would produce almost no suction. Also the filter missing is an obvious one but worth mentioning. I've had people bring these in before complaining of no suction and the filter was altogether missing. Filter must be in place for any suction to occur. Let me know if you find the cause! Hope this helps!
@@richardsvacuumcenter Hi Richard, thank you for the reply. All seals look fine and the filter is in. With everything hooked up the vacuum blows air out the rear vents at a velocity high enough to knock an empty soda can off a table.
@@michaelhorton1265 Ok. And still no suction? The air blowing out of the back is totally normal. The air sucking through the motor needs a place to go out so that's what the rear vents are there for. Unfortunately the internet is not the most ideal way to diagnose problems like what you're having. :/
I managed to use just a single screwdriver for this. Push one clip to the side with the screwdriver and tilt/lever the head and the clip stays displaced - then do the other side. Had to try a few times but managed it with just the one screwdriver and no special tool. Wish I had the magic tool though. Great video - lifesaver, thanks.
I saw a guy do this here ...My filter and back was dirty too. I haven't tried it yet. I do like this video better, however, as it shows more dis assembly, and the guy seems like a pro. ua-cam.com/video/p3DgP1cim7w/v-deo.html
Where can I get the disassembly tool? Nothing comes up on Amazon. Kinda doubt Dyson sells it directly. UPDATE. Never mind. It is referred to as a "Dyson separator tool".
This video was very helpful! Thanks a lot. I am just extremely disappointed about having bought the Dyson last year. With all the filters attached, the dust and dirt shouldn't go where it is going in the end and makes the Dyson unusable. Bad design and completely overrated. I should have googled it much more before I bought it. So, I can only blame myself but need to help people saving their money. My love for the Dyson just disappeared, having watched this video, because it always lets me down when I need it the most..... I will stick to my Miele, chord based and waste bag relying vacuum cleaner in combination with my IRobot.
Great video. It made me wonder however, how long will these devices work decently without sophisticated operations like this. Moreover, you are skilled and experienced, but with that, wouldn't you easily damage one of the parts. I have a V8 which works fine, but I realize my old traditional big wired monster is in a way solid as a rock. Works great without taking apart and cleaning (apart from easily replacable filters) for almost thirty years by now. I wonder how many Dysons (double the price) I'd need for that time span.
Weve owned the V6 for 5 years and this is its first clean, i take your point but would say its so convenient to use the handheld when it does such a brilliant job
@@kevgraham1525 Thank you for your reply. I have a V8 for over a year now. The six years is reassuring. Where I wrote "with these skills" I meant of course "without these skills". 🙂
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!
A friend just gave me her DC44 animal, when it died. I told her It was probably just a battery and I would get her one and replace it for her, but she said she had already bought a new Dyson and told me I could have her old one. So after buying and installing the new battery and confirming that was all it was. I decided to give it a good cleaning since it was a bit stinky and smelled like wet cat when running it. The DC 44 was a bit different on the disassembly but your video helped a lot. Also disassembled the power head and cleaned a few hundred feet of cat hair out of the beater bar. Now it has that new Vacuum smell and works great. thanks for the video.
I saw the clip yesterday. Our V6 was pulsating. I thought oh no the battery is wrong after a year -> failed. Today i disassembled the housing completly and was washing the parts. After mounting all together i found another problem. In the transparent housing is additionally a swing door. This was also locked by dust. Now it works very well, thank You so much. One tip: Don't use it for suction on renovation or so, inside was a lot of plaster (Gips?). For such work i bought a cyclone which collect the dust in a bucket. Great video and exact explaining all steps.
Don't even bother looking at any other video on doing this. This is the best!!!! I disassembled mine down to the way this video shows without looking at the video and when I went to put it back together I had troubles. This video showed me exactly how to do it. Thank you so much for making this
Thank you for this! Someone gave theirs away because they said their battery kept dying and she didn't want to deal with it. I replaced the filter and cleaned it out and it works just fine! I'm going to clean the cyclone when I have time this weekend.
Hands down the best V6 breakdown video. If you are googling, stop here. You've found what you need.
wow thank you for the nice compliment.
I've been doing this for several years myself. It's amazing how well the vacuum works after a thorough cleaning like this. There is one thing I did learn watching this. For some reason, and I can't answer why, but I have never taken the filter off of the frame. I have always just washed it out and let it dry assembled. I have three of these vacuums and the next time I take one apart to clean it, I'll be sure to take the filter apart as well. Thanks for the demo. Very easy to follow for anyone who hasn't attempted, or even thought of, taking apart the vac and cleaning it thoroughly. Well done.
I agree with the other comments, this is the best video. You have saved me a lot of money, my hoover is back to its best. The filter was clogged just like yours. I had no idea the filter hidden dirt in there. Many many thanks Sir.
We bought new filters for our V6 Dyson, but replacement didn’t help. I watched your video and removed the cyclone head. The outlet was almost completely plugged. I cleaned it out, but left disassembly and cleaning for a later date. I reattached the head, put the old(cleaned) filter in and it ran perfectly! Also disassembled and cleaned the powered roller-brush attachment. Thank you for the great video!
This is the video I was just looking for. Very detailed and easy step by step instructions. You saved us big time!!! Thank you sooo much.
YW
Thank you so much for this video. You are detailed and precise in your explanations AND show how to put it all back together. All I had really needed was to know how to put the motor back on. Now that I watched your video I will do a deep cleaning of my DVO4.
Thank you for the excellent walkthrough. It is easy for most DIYers to complete. I finally get to do a deep clean on my 3 years old V6. It had been plagued with the smell, and now it is all gone.
Still going! Thanks! Absolutely helped me get this crazy vac apart and clean the stink out 😉. I would never have imagined how thoroughly dirty this little rascal gets. Tip: I did have to hang a magnet on my T8 driver to hang on to the deep screws. Tip: Amazon sells the filters.
I sprayed the entire insides some fabric protectant to see if I can reduce the grime. Fingers crossed.
You are a great instructor! I couldn’t believe how much dirt accumulated inside in every crevice!
Thank you for the nice compliment!
Search no further, as this is by far the best video on the subject. It helped me get rid of the famous pulsing issue - a thorough clean-up, as shown in this video, will do the trick.
Thank you!
Thank you sir! Glad it helped you out!
Thank you Richard. Good to see a video by a true professional.
The buck stops here, hands down the best video on cleaning the Dyson DC59. Thanks! 😷
Wow, thanks!
a PRO, no doubt! 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Short and to the point in a matter of minutes 😳😳! All you need to know to take things apart from your Dyson V6 or V7. The voice is very pleasant too and except for the little TYPICAL trouble "finding the hole", THIS WAS THE GEST Video so far.
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Thank you for this video! I’ve been wondering how to safely take apart my dyson v6 and clean it without having to get it serviced. You gave me the confidence to do this on my own
I really appreciated how thorough you were in this video. I also appreciated how it wasn't a camera aimed at you but instead concentrated on the clean-up. Sounds like you could use a room HEPA filter to cut back on that dust getting to you!
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Since I finally got the special tool this was the first time I tore one down completely and your instructions, including reassembly, was invaluable. It was nasty inside and now it's like new! Thank you for making this video. I wonder how much I saved by doing it myself.
Glad to know it helped! I charge $50 for that particular service. Others may charge more or less. I've heard of some charging as much as $70. Depends on your area.
Absolutely fantastic clear and concise instructions. I just cleaned mine and worked a treat.
Long stem T8 is available on E-bay you need them for cordless Karcher window vacs as well.
I did use this cleaning procedure. My V6 was not quite as dirty as the one you show. BUT the cleaning still made a big difference to the performance of the unit. It is back to its original power. Thanks.
Pro tip for reassembly. Don’t use a power tool. Instead, insert each screw and slowly turn it backwards (loosening direction) until you feel the screw drop into the hole a bit. This is when the screw threads find the original cut threads in the plastic. When you feel the drop, that is when you start tightening the screw down by hand, and the screw should be using the original threads at that point.This will allow you to maintain some integrity of the hole and not cut multiple threads in the plastic, which after doing a few times will cause the hole to strip out and the screw won’t have anything to bite in to.
thanks for this tip! I have changed my method since this video to hand screwing back together and backing in the screws.
Most excellent video, never realised you could strip it down so far. Boy was it grubby inside. Thank you for the helpful video.
I had my v6 for 3 years. Thanks for the video, it was so filthy. I would never have known how to do this if it weren't for you.
This is a great video - very clear and concise.... and it's great to see a LEFT HANDED screwdriver!! Lol..
I watched them all this one best. Of course the right tools always help!
I never knew that I needed to do any deep cleaning on any vacuum cleaner. I was very surprised how much 'crap' can stay behind. I have 2 dysons (hand held purple v10 and a purple floor model). I will be looking at the deep clean for both. Thanks for this information!
William Dager there’s a good phrase someone once taught me: ‘clean the things that clean for you’ ie dishwashers, washing machines and vacuums. There is more to add to that list but you get the gist.
Thanks - really useful. I have a DC49 and although the cyclone looks very similar, it's different enough for me to have wimped out of the tear-down. Instead, I'm using mild detergent and a long drying period to make sure its all clean and dry inside.
Thank you so much. I figured most of it out myself, except releasing the cyclone piece from the handle....and I didn't realize the filter could be taken apart so easily. I didn't think much about it because I would wash it well....but when I took it apart it was half full of hair and things that wouldn't come out otherwise. Great video. I thoroughly washed everything but the handle. Mine needed it because I did some spackling sanding and used this as a secondary vacuum. It got everything that my other vac didn't....which was a TON of micro white spackling dust.
Very helpful!! I’ve looked at several but this is the best! Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks for documenting this. Was easy to follow
Thank you so much for this. I have been watching videos but you are so detailed. You just popped up on my feed. My husband and I are definitely going to clean our vacuum this weekend!
This is absolutely amazing video ,, thank you so much for taking your time and effort to share this with every one 👍👍👍
Thank you for the nice compliment! I'm happy to know it's helping so many!
This guys is the perfect neighbor you wanna have
Victor 😂😂😂 thanks bro! I’ll tell my neighbors.
Many thanks for taking the time to do this detailed video. It is the very best online. My DC59 ran 2 minutes and died. I cleaned the both heads thoroughly,. there are no blockage -- not a speck of dust. I then went thru you procedure and cleaned the unit and the filter. I also changed the battery and the charger -- all in succession because the damn thing still runs for less than two minutes and dies. Why is this doing that?
Is it pulsing? That's really odd considering what you've done to it that it still is only running for that short period of time.
Thank yououououououo!!! The brushes on my attachments are now spinning again, phew I thought I would need to ditch and buy again even after buying a new battery and a new filter. Such a useful video, YOU ROCK!! 👏🙌👊👍🙏❤️
It's perfect demonstration. Thank you for the detail instruction.
I find that when you're re-assembling to put the screws in with a hand screwdriver starting the opposite direction until you feel the screw dropping in to the existing thread best. That way you're not creating new threads and weakening the hole. You can repeat this process far more often.
The clear tank can be washed in soapy water without problems, just put it on top of a radiator to dry it out quickly. Electronics are often washed in water, just that we dry them super quick to prevent them rusting! And before powering them up too.
Although I wonder if a partial disassembly and blasting air in from the filter side might be effective enough for most cases? I usually tap the vac to dislodge dirt when emptying anyway.
Whooop whooop...
Like a flipping PRO... supereasy to follow!
Thank you👍🏼
Excellent video. I love my Dyson except for the cleaning part. Now I can give it the cleaning it deserves! Also, now that I can see how to disassemble and get it back together again, maybe I'll try to find a used one on Craigslist to replace the broken trigger guard on my DC59.
Thanks for the link to the tool for removing the body too.
Oh great! Just what I needed. Now I can remove all that hidden dusts inside.
Next time I take mine apart I’m going to try something new. I have a spray silicone called Maxima SC1 that I am going to apply to the interior plastic surfaces of the vacuum. It dries completely. SC1 is well known and used in the motocross world for its ability to help keep mud from accumulating on the underside of the fenders and other plastic parts. Now I’d like to see if it helps keep dirt from sticking to the inside of the Dyson.
Let me know how it works!
Just got done w/this procedure. EXCELLENT Rich! Thank-You very much!
great video, very simple to follow. many thanks!
Hello! This was a very useful video. However my Dyson V6 absolute keeps pulsating when attaching the post filter after cleaning. It does not pulsate when filter is unattached. I already cleaned it completely. Any thoughts? Thanks!
There is a clog somewhere. Likely it's in the intake of the cleanerhead. Hope this helps!
Brilliant video....just done this for the first time.....easy to follow. Thank you very much
Excellent professional operation. Thanks very much.
thanks!
Had no idea the INSIDE of the filter caught dirt. Yuck! Thanks for a very informative video!
BEST VIDEO of ALL!!! 😍❤❤❤
Thanks! ☺️
Thank this is so helpful. I am forwarding this to my daughter!
Awesome video, thank you so much for posting this! I couldn't do all the steps as I don't have a torx screwdriver but it runs so much better now from just cleaning out the other parts :)
Nice and thorough video! Much appreciated!
Hi from Swansea NSW Australia. Great video and thank you! The only problem I have is that I didn't know the type/ size of the drill bit/ screwdriver to use. After taking it to the local Bunnings (like your Lowe's?) Store i find I needed a T7 Torx driver which of course is as rare as hens teeth here. They are sold in assorted expensive packs. Anyway, after cleaning it i found that it was the charger that was the problem! It had come loose on the wall and wasn't charging properly. You may like to add a little note on the screen providing the correct size tool to use please. You have the best and most articulate video.
Thanks for that feedback! I updated my description to include that information. Glad it helped!
Very helpful and clear instructions. Much appreciated. Thank you
Great job. Very thorough
Thanks for this, we were on the verge of replacing ours!!! now theres no need.
What a great and clear video BRO.......fantastic
thank you sir!
I agree with the filter because it’s a pain in the butt sometimes this video is very helpful
Thanks a lot for this video! Really helpful and well explained!
Thank you, best vid out there. Great step by step.
you're welcome! And thank you for the compliment!
Thank you brother man! Just followed your vid and cleaned ours from top t bottom, great information. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
I have this saved now. This is unreal! Thanks a heap!
Glad it helped!
Thank you very much was tempted to have a go before but now no problem to do a propper job
Good video, but what about the motor/exhaust filter, clean/replacement?
thanks! That model has a foam "filter" after the motor. I wouldn't qualify it as a filter as much as a diffuser for the exhaust air. I think the purpose is to diffuse the air stream so it's not as concentrated, which is why it's foam and not hepa filter material. Removing the plastic cover for that filter is quite tricky (but possible) however it usually results in marring up the handle from prying it open. For that reason, I choose not to service that because I want to return the machine to my customers with no indication of taking it a part. :)
Great video! thank you!
Great video. Thanks for creating it.
This is a very good guide, that goes further and in better manner than others I have watched; one point I'd make is that I believe that the internal screws are torx size 7 since I ordered a torx 8 but when I tried it it only fitted certain screws (on the brush bar), and it wouldn't go into the internal screws. Thank you @richardsvacuumcenter
They are definitely T8 but what I do run into on occasion is that fine dust has built up inside the screw head so that the correct size will be too tight or not fit at all. Using the next size down is exactly what to do in that case! Thanks!
Best video! Been cleaning the filter only for years and it needs a deep clean. But, I have the v7motorhead and I can't get past the clip part. I squeezed the two clips together and got it to release but the top part won't let go and I'm bending the plastic on the cyclone part. Any suggestions?
It takes quite a bit of force to pop it loose but if you feel more comfortable you can try taking it apart before unclipping it from the motor section. Then you can access the clip a little easier. Good luck!
Thank you Richard, this is really good - unfortunately my cyclone for some reasons won't come off the top even after pushing the two little clips. It detaches only from the bottom where the two clips are. Do you have any suggestions?
I would probably suggest ordering a separator tool and trying it with that (assuming you don't already have one). It takes a substantial amount of force like I say in the video. The first time I did it I was convinced I was going to break something. Just be sure the clips are depressed. good luck!
How do you avoid cracking the plastic parts when you need to pry them apart?
can you specify what part of the video you are referencing? thanks
Thank you very much for making this
vid.
My Dyson DC74 has a problem with the trigger button which operates the device. Can this be changed and if so, where can i buy the replacement part ?
The trigger that is depressed when you go to run the unit is just a lever. The actual on/off switch is located on the battery. Remove the battery to see if there is anything obstructing the lever and on/off switch. If the lever is broken Dyson does not make that part available separately to my knowledge. At that point I would offer to repair a unit with that problem with spare parts.
Very well and clearly presented..
Does anyone know where to get the foam donut (exhaust filter?) that's inside the back of the power head? Mine disintegrated from age and Dyson support had no clue what I was talking about. Thanks!
I've replaced my animal battery a few times. Evidently I have over tightened the screw on the back of the handle so it is stripped on the inside. Any idea on how to get that screw out?
That will be tough. There are screw extraction bits (left handed drill bits) that might work.
Great video! Where did you get the clear plastic tool to open up the "jesus clip"?
search "dyson separator tool" on amazon or ebay. Curious on why you're referring to it as a "jesus clip"?
Yep this one was the best! Thank you!!!!
where do you get the clear hardware removing tool, and why is this not provided with these vacuums?
It's called a separator tool and you can find them on amazon or ebay. They are not included because Dyson does not want people taking their products a part easily.
fantastic video , very easy to follow. I stripped down my V6, it was filthy. However my dyson still will not work. I get a solid blue light on dyson when i pull trigger but the motor does not run, battery has had a full charge
I didn’t realise the dust box had wiring and did clean it with water before it failed so I presume that is the issue.
My question is do you think if I replace the dust box will that fix my issue or is it the battery or charger or have i completely wrecked it and need to go shopping.
Once again thank you for a great video
Very detailed. Thank you very much
Thank you I saved this for future use . Great informative video ....
I am on a vacuum business and this is helpful for me
Awesome nice to meet you! Where at?
Every day is a school day, thank you.
I didn't know there's a wire inside the dust bin....what should I do now because I did clean it with water and just let it air-dried...will the dust bin destroy the entire machine??
You are probably ok if it dried and there are not clear signs of moisture build up around where the wire is located on the dust bin. If everything works ok, I’d say don’t worry too much about it. In the future thought you’ll want to avoid submerging that part into water to keep the wires from getting too wet.
I feel like I'm going to break it apart with the white clips. Is that normal?
It does require quite a bit of force and the first few times I did it I felt the same way. To this day I've never broken one. Cross my fingers haha!
Where do I get the tool to get inside. A small screwdriver does not work
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Help!! 1st, great video. I cleaned my machine and everything went back together quick and easy. However, once back together I pulled the trigger and the motor seems to somehow have reversed. There is almost zero suction and the vac is blowing out the rear vents by the motor. Any ideas on what happened?
Hi Michael, there is no way the motor would reverse. The air blowing out the back is normal. You have a seal issue somewhere. There are 2 gaskets involved in this tear down that keep the cyclone sealed. If those are missing or installed improperly that would produce almost no suction. Also the filter missing is an obvious one but worth mentioning. I've had people bring these in before complaining of no suction and the filter was altogether missing. Filter must be in place for any suction to occur. Let me know if you find the cause! Hope this helps!
@@richardsvacuumcenter Hi Richard, thank you for the reply. All seals look fine and the filter is in. With everything hooked up the vacuum blows air out the rear vents at a velocity high enough to knock an empty soda can off a table.
@@michaelhorton1265 Ok. And still no suction? The air blowing out of the back is totally normal. The air sucking through the motor needs a place to go out so that's what the rear vents are there for. Unfortunately the internet is not the most ideal way to diagnose problems like what you're having. :/
VERY well done. Thank you.
Great video and tips, thank you!
Excellent video. Thanks!
Where did you purchase the tool to pry open the clips and how much does it cost?
Here's an eBay link: ebay.to/33B4q5S
I managed to use just a single screwdriver for this. Push one clip to the side with the screwdriver and tilt/lever the head and the clip stays displaced - then do the other side. Had to try a few times but managed it with just the one screwdriver and no special tool. Wish I had the magic tool though. Great video - lifesaver, thanks.
Good video mate - very well explained indeed. Nice work and gave me an excuse to by some new tools...
I will definitely do this because it looks fun! the only issue is, wouldn't it just go back to being all dusty within a few uses?
Not to the level as in the video. It will accumulate over time as you use it little by little. Thanks!
Question, the tool you used to release the spring clips, is that available on the internet?
yes sir. search dyson separator tool. :)
Do you rinse the filter on the back? How do you make sure that's clean?
I saw a guy do this here ...My filter and back was dirty too. I haven't tried it yet. I do like this video better, however, as it shows more dis assembly, and the guy seems like a pro. ua-cam.com/video/p3DgP1cim7w/v-deo.html
Where can I get the disassembly tool? Nothing comes up on Amazon. Kinda doubt Dyson sells it directly.
UPDATE. Never mind. It is referred to as a "Dyson separator tool".
Jetta Red use two screw drivers to take it off
This video was very helpful! Thanks a lot.
I am just extremely disappointed about having bought the Dyson last year. With all the filters attached, the dust and dirt shouldn't go where it is going in the end and makes the Dyson unusable. Bad design and completely overrated.
I should have googled it much more before I bought it. So, I can only blame myself but need to help people saving their money.
My love for the Dyson just disappeared, having watched this video, because it always lets me down when I need it the most..... I will stick to my Miele, chord based and waste bag relying vacuum cleaner in combination with my IRobot.
Great video. It made me wonder however, how long will these devices work decently without sophisticated operations like this. Moreover, you are skilled and experienced, but with that, wouldn't you easily damage one of the parts. I have a V8 which works fine, but I realize my old traditional big wired monster is in a way solid as a rock. Works great without taking apart and cleaning (apart from easily replacable filters) for almost thirty years by now. I wonder how many Dysons (double the price) I'd need for that time span.
Weve owned the V6 for 5 years and this is its first clean, i take your point but would say its so convenient to use the handheld when it does such a brilliant job
@@kevgraham1525 Thank you for your reply. I have a V8 for over a year now. The six years is reassuring. Where I wrote "with these skills" I meant of course "without these skills". 🙂