Dyson DC07 - FULL Stripdown How-To Video!

In today's video, I am going to show you how to fully strip apart a retro Dyson DC07 to give it a full refurbishment.
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[@ramanichols9759]

Most thorough break down of a DC 07 on KZbin !!! I have one that I love and is still working in 2021. I bought it for $10 used ten years ago. I've had to make repairs over the years and I take it apart to clean. This video however is so thorough I now want to take mine apart and look for everything that needs replacement, right down to the seals. Thanks for the exceptional video. Just fabulous!!!

[@deweytorres710]

Beko made me so much money of the years showing me how these vacs come apart and back together 👍🏻

[@Eddie31Spaghetti]

The most thorough and easy to follow Dyson DC07 video. I've probably watched a dozen videos for this model, but yours is by far the best. Well done!

[@user-fc6mt6ej5f]

Couldn't of stripped this down and reassembled without these 2 videos, so a huge thank you.

[@ivorwm2291]

Thank you! I just bought a Dyson DC07 at a Goodwill(used) for $12.99 US. It is a mess and I needed to know how to take it apart for cleaning. You have really helped me.

[@teerich2011]

I just got one for $15 at thrift store a week ago, and realized some parts missing, plus I definitely have to give a thorough cleaning too!

[@beko1987]

Oooh lovely, just in time for the weekend too 😂👌 Hopefully what's missing isn't too expensive to replace

[@APPLEDUDEZ]

MY DC07 IS UP AND RUNNING !!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO !!!!!

[@beko1987]

Awesome, glad you got it fixed!

[@jannarose7823]

This is such an excellent video with so much confidence and knowledge of the DC07! I've had mine for almost 17 years and wanted to give her a full clean/replace worn parts work over! THANK YOU!!!

[@beko1987]

Thanks for the comment! You'll have yours fit for another 17 years soon enough! (I'd recommend a new internal floor head hose, a new filter set and a set of new baseplate wheels if everything else runs OK perks them right up! (inner hose needs some twisting adjustment once fitted so it clamps the floor head down to the carpet properly)

[@brucefarrell1266]

This video saved my DC07 from the scrap heap. I knew it would come apart I just needed guidance is few places.

[@beko1987]

Excellent, glad I could be of help! Their good machines, and easy and cheap to keep running

[@georgereed1583]

Man you are good at what you do there. You answered every question that I was thinking. Thanks, George Reed

[@borderrooster5332]

Thank you very much for posting this video! Chris in Florida USA

[@qaffan17]

this video saved the day for me thank you! my husband works for the maintenance team for our apartment building and someone left their dyson behind! I've been wanting a dyson for as long as i can remember.

[@beko1987]

Oooh fantastic! Hope it was thrown away for something simple!

[@theab7123]

Fantastic! It was time for me to clean up my DC07 again, and this time I want to do a more thorough overhaul. I found your video very helpful. Thank you so very much!

[@samdrury4922]

Extremely helpful! I'm resurrecting an '04 DC07 and this is really the only video anyone need watch. The parts are being washed and I'll be re-assembling using your next video shortly. Thank you.

[@richardwarner9816]

Thanks for these videos (Strip down and re-assembly) helped me replace both filters, belt (non clutched version) and a very good clean-out, DC07 now working well.

[@beko1987]

It's a much easier job without the clutch! Nice work

[@tardis9905]

Thanks for making this video and sharing! It has been very helpful with my DC07 issues.

[@chinaibm]

Thanks for sharing the part at the end about the chemical welding. That explains why I never see anyone take out those 3 screws and further disassemble the cyclone assembly. Cheers!

[@petrolhead28]

These old dysons are made for us to repair. No built in obsolescence.

[@mynnpaige1009]

This video is so helpful! Very confidence building. Thank you!

[@michaelmeenaghan8559]

Well presented and covered everything, nice job.

[@davidstaley5289]

Popin' OF WAS PRETTY USEFUL INIT

[@liljilljr8969]

Manchester init

[@jenniferblaszak2244]

I just got a very used Dyson DC07 - and this video was great! And entertaining as well!

[@beko1987]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed and will find it useful! How filthy is it? Luckily with 07's being the age they are you could replace both hoses, brushroll, belts and filters with decent new pattern parts (or genuine nos if you hunt around ebay) for under £50 total! Then a good refurb and voila, a £249.99 as new dc07 once more.

[@reticul8r645]

It still amazes me what you can find on the Web. Great tutorial mate helped me out heaps.

[@beko1987]

Awesome, glad it helped!

[@nerfkid]

really easy to understand breakdown of the machine. Thanks!

[@Claire-jm8jw]

Excellent video, good tips and tricks. Thank you

[@nancymuller8418]

thank you - just what I was looking for-

[@nemocheerio]

Spectacular!!! Thanks.

[@averybaker2900]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@JustinHinzMagic]

Ty for this... Helped me clean the brush. Dear lord did it need it.

[@LeBeourfCurtaine]

Many thanks for posting this video, my venerable DC07 brush control gave up the ghost with a grinding noise / burning smell and I couldn't figure out how to get the end cap off the height adjuster. I now need to get a longer T15 screwdriver, but at least I have an idea what to do. Cheers!

[@davejones538]

Hope your ok mr Sam and your family 👍 keep up the good work

[@chhe5433]

WOW...AMAZING, Thank you!

[@incomer10]

Found this video, and the associated rebuild one, extremely helpful in replacing a damaged head. Only thing is that it says you will need a long Torx screwdriver to remove the clutch cover so I went and ordered a set, only to find that a standard length one will do the job perfectly well (as Beko himself in fact concludes at about the 13min mark - sadly didn't see that in time)

[@craigandheston-urbangarden1134]

Was going to buy a new replacement but after watching this decided to fully strip down and service my dc07i as it seems identical apart from the HEPA filter. Have a new appreciation for it seeing how serviceable everything is. Also repaired the hose that was torn near top by taking apart and shortening and reattaching to the clamp and looks okay. Wait for it all to dry and we'll see if it's any better 🙂👍 thank you!

[@beko1987]

Nice, well done for saving it! Dysons used to be really repairable, up until the dc33 era. You'll find any part for your 07 for peanuts, even new motors are under £20! The hepa filter was just an option, either type fits all the machines so don't let that fool your parts searching! There's some differences with clutched and non clutched brushroll parts but bar that, the parts fit each other! I've seen people make multi coloured 07's too!

[@craigandheston-urbangarden1134]

@@beko1987 yes it's funny you say that as it reminds me of Lego especially with the coloured plastic parts and straight away I thought how you could make a rainbow hoover 😂 I'm definitely looking to do that over time, I have a red and grey one but every now and then I'll order a random colour part. Ordered a hose before I realized I could fix it and was missing the brush nozzle so ordered a blue set. And so it begins... 🤣👍

[@craigandheston-urbangarden1134]

@@beko1987 also its loooads better, motor is dusty inside from using it on plaster dust before I valued it so that may die one day but I'm going to try running it with the post motor filter removed when new ones arrive in the hope it may clean itself out a bit 🤞

[@scorsagain]

great job just what i needed to know. Cheers

[@Robonza]

I love my old DC07s I finally worked out how to fix the trumpet noise some of those make. I tend to wash everything with the water hose. I also have a foot operated vac so I can keep the dust down during disassembly.

[@kmprnd31]

hi Robonza, the dc07 and dc14 both can make a trumpet noise, I find the hepa filter under the cyclone can have a loose rubber gasket. I pull the gasket to the edge of the filter wall and hot glue the gasket back in place. sometimes you have to go around the whole filter and it might take more pressure to put back in. but it will fix that trumpet noise

[@kricejr]

Thanks from the states

[@bbrown9763]

I've always heard about what superb machines Dysons are. I got this model from craigslist FREE section today. It's a POS. VERY poor build quality. I am SO glad I never plunked down the $700 (or whatever they went for) to get one. Thanks for the video! I'm trying to fix the one I got. It'll be a great bulk material vacuum- saving the expensive HEPA Kirby bags I use. Also, thank you for moving through this quickly. It's quite evident you've done this a time or two. I love that I can go to KZbin and watch an expert perform a task I've never done. So helpful. Anyway, thanks again and have a great day!

[@beko1987]

Good luck, it should turn out like new! The provlem making these videos is you either spend 20 minutes talking about each part or crack on and hope the pause button works!

[@bbrown9763]

@@beko1987 The pause button works, bro. No worries. You did a great job. Thank you.

[@AliHSyed]

Many thanks!

[@xNoctiix]

Really helpful !! Thank youu

[@samuelwhite8681]

Thanks man! I have one with a blown motor and one that was dropped down the steps and I'm trying to make a whole of one

[@beko1987]

Nice, good luck with it! I hope both machines are opposite colours so you end up with some random hybrid!

[@AgelessTurtle]

I like the socks! :D

[@margaretlaycock42]

Good job,would have to invent a system were the screws fit to plastic parts,& were plastic parts go! lol :)

[@davidforbes3994]

Fantastic stuff. I came here to find out how to remove a broken wand end cap... the only bit you don't strip. Marvellous!

[@user-te9pu3dy6k]

Excellent video @Beko1987. For whatever reason the swinging/change over valve carriage mechanism (14:53 - 15:41 of this video) does not automatically slide/divert to the lower hose when the DC07 is reclined. I have to manually push the valve down. Would you know how to fix this?

[@natedevries4001]

Thanks for the great video. Question: The rubber seal on my motor says Panasonic Only. Do the compatible Qualtex motors work for replacing the DC07s with Panasonic motors? I live in the United States.

[@AceHardy]

👑

[@hmroa3056]

Thank you from me too. I had to replace a brittle beater brush housing bur could not figure out the removal of the yellow "bare floor/carpet" dial.

[@beko1987]

Ah yes, it can be quite tricky without some force in the right place! Glad you got it off, don't refit it until you've tested it all works (can still turn the clutch without the knob to test)

[@frderek]

Hi Sam, Do you have a spare DO NOT REMOVE seal for the top of the cone for a DC04? Would you be interested in the manual for a DC14 (mint)?

[@TJuice1986]

I changed both filters in mine and gave it a good cleaning. I didn’t take it apart this much, but I did give it a good once over. I noticed it’s getting pretty hot when running for any longer than 10 minutes. It actually makes my bedroom hot because of this. Is this normal? If not, what would you suggest I do?

[@howardtennant5766]

Thank you for your great video could you please advise me for the DC07 post filter I have just the pad filter fitted ? Do I need the cartridge type as well Thank you in anticipation of your reply

[@beko1987]

Thank you for your lovely comment! The pad or hepa cartridge are interchangeable, if you have dust issues then get the hepa, otherwise the pad!

[@chazevans1044]

My DC07 started a burning smell, think brushes are at the limit, I've ordered a new pair, I'll be using your video to get to the motor, fingers crossed it's not the motor itself. Many thanks.

[@chazevans1044]

After changing the brushes and assembly, it worked well, I managed to do the house, but along came the pop sound and the burning smell, initially thought the brushes were bedding in, but it got worse, the motors I've seen have had some reviews on them overheating, any recommendations on a good motor that's in budget. Many thanks.

[@tomheringer2047]

Chaz Evans: How are the carbon brush leads attached? Are they soldered, clamped, or crimped? After watching several teardown videos, I am thinking a new motor install would be the better choice. That way you get new brushes, new commutator, and new motor bearings.

[@chazevans1044]

@@tomheringer2047 the brushes were fitted easy just pull the wires from the lugs, in the end the motor still burned out, so I ordered a new motor, I got one cheap, but it's not as powerful, 1800 w but still does the job.

[@kennethshiro9500]

Ok i got it back together but the belt won't rotate the brush, it just slides. Do one or both parts need to be replaced?

[@Belvedere12]

Do you know where I could get the rings that hold on the floor head I lost one of mine.

[@beko1987]

I've probably got several, could post you one! Their not critical though, I don't think the floorhead will fall off with one missing 👍

[@Catssom25]

I have a DC07 that doesn’t pick up. Do you think it could be the motor or is it worth changing the filters and washing the parts?

[@beko1987]

Easiest way to check is remove the pre filter and the cyclone and turn it on. Is the suction really really good from the chassis? If so, keep it running and put the bin on. Does it immediately block right up and blow the release valve? If yes there's a blockage. If the filters are really bad it can cause it too, you'll be able to tell when you remove them 😉

[@arfanjhangir8465]

Hi great vid. I was after some advice I have bought a motor for a dc07 but it doesn't have any connectors on the wires. Can I still use it or have I bought the wrong motor? Many thanks

[@beko1987]

Hard to say without seeing the motor you've bought. The ones I buy have the terminals already attached. If its the right motor some crimps or directly soldering the wires together would work

[@arfanjhangir8465]

​@@beko1987 Thanks for the reply. any links to where you buy it please. Don't have the means or skills to solder.Thus is the link to the motor i bought. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vacuum-Cleaner-YDK-Type-240V-Premium-Motor-For-Dyson-DC07-DC14-Upright-Hoovers/184330390998?hash=item2aeaf28dd6:g:lG8AAOSwkhpe6Hye

[@KittyNoNo]

​@@arfanjhangir8465 I replaced my DC07 motor last year, and discovered that Dyson used two different motors for the DC07 - A YDK and a Panasonic. They are slightly different shapes and sizes - but it's my understanding that the rubber housing can be modified (trimmed) in order to make one or the other fit. I personally wouldn't feel comfortable doing that, but it may be possible. The motor in the ebay link is the YDK motor. The YDK motors all come with wires attached, whereas the Panasonic attaches to the wires in the vacuum. If you were expecting the motor to have wires attached, then it sounds like have the correct motor. You can buy the plastic connectors for the wires anywhere - and they either push or crimp onto the wires. Super easy. No soldering! Good luck!

[@garabandal8690]

Where did the internal bottom hose go at 13:17. Does it just pull away? Mine has 5 splits.

[@beko1987]

It pulls off the machine end then twists a few turns to get it off the brushroll housing 👍

[@CaptEMRG]

The cannister release button has jammed. Don't want to force it. Any tips?

[@beko1987]

Short of taking the top off and manually manipulating the centre rod it's a pain I'm afraid... The bottom flap will break if you do anything else than release the latch from inside. Then hopefully it's just jammed up with crap inside and works fine after.

[@pamelawillis3205]

Thank you, although I won't be disasimbeling my dc07. I have made a copy of this video. Please show how to reasemble. Thank you.

[@beko1987]

There's an assembly video in the Dyson playlist on this machine too 👍

[@paulf2898]

How do you get the side filter latch out? Ive tried its impossible as it snapped off😢

[@beko1987]

It's not too bad although easier with the machine stripped down, but if you undo the back screw that's flush to the surface, remove the filter holder and that elbow should move out of place and to the side. Then you can see the back of the clip and a few love taps with a hammer and screwdriver pops it out. New one pops in from above 🔨

[@goldenegg1063]

10:19 Jeese 😳 Are you living with cousin IT from the Adams family ? 😅

[@MartinGlass-riderontheredhorse]

How do I get the hair out of the ends of the bearings on the brush?

[@beko1987]

Remove the bearing itself and pop the black cover off each side and pull out what you can. Or replace with new ones.

[@dunnigandoneagain9943]

You are awesome! But slow down just a lil lol. Thank you for the video

[@pammiller7969]

What if your latch is broken to open the canister?

[@beko1987]

It depends which part. If the bottom flap won't open then undo the top handle and remove it and the release rod, the remove the release rod from the top handle and feed it back into its holes and push and hope! Otherwise the bottom flap can snap if you try and pull it off the latch

[@VacLab]

You seem like you've done this before. 😄👍

[@beko1987]

Once or twice, yea!

[@dougienimmo7082]

My flap wont open and I cannot take off the vortex

[@angelicahiser2706]

Thanks so much for this. I was gifted a used one, but the beater bar won't move. Im pretty good at taking my vacuum apart and doing thorough cleans. This Dyson I don't think has ever been cleaned. The prefilter foam pad fell out and disintegrated. Make me worry about the shape of the permanent filter. You made this look so easy, I will tackle it and order the new parts needed including filters. Thanks so much

[@focusandcreatenow]

where do I get that screwdriver from??

[@beko1987]

You want a long torx driver set. Buy a nice set, and ideally the security ones as they don't cost any more, and everything uses them nowadays! T25 I think but I'm in the office atm so can't confirm...

[@appomattoxross6751]

Very good. However, you didn't take out the plastic dust bin door latch. This little thing breaks easily and the owners wind up using tape to hold the bin door closed if they don't replace it.

[@beko1987]

No you don't remove the latch until it breaks, otherwise it breaks! Next time I need to I can do a video, I've got several spare. But it just pops out and the new one clips in

[@davestorr6764]

Brilliant 👍 My DC07 Animal has great suction through the wand but doesn’t pick up anywhere near as well via the main brush section at the bottom. Any ideas how I can fix it? Thanks.

[@beko1987]

Buy a new Lower Internal Hose (the little hose that connects to the brushroll housing from under the changeover valve). It also provides the spring that pushes down on the floorhead so it contacts the floor. Their cheap on ebay. If that doesn't help then belts,but that involves a clutch rebuild

[@davestorr6764]

@@beko1987 Thanks so much, the little clear hose actually had a hole in it. Cheers buddy!! 👍👍

[@ryanwild5889]

How many dc07s do you have right now ?

[@beko1987]

Just one nowadays! (had most of the core lineup many years ago though). How about you?

[@ryanwild5889]

@@beko1987 I have a few DC07s

[@ryanwild5889]

Do you still have this DC07 Low Reach ?

[@beko1987]

I don't, no. Got a DC07 Clic in the loft we must take a look at soon though!

[@ryanwild5889]

@@beko1987 which is your favourite DC07 ?

[@hugohenderson1788]

The very first Dc07's have some extra pieces inside the cyclone at the end of the lever and a guided structure. Dyson done away with this as they realised they would work just fine without. Another way to keep the manufacturing cost down I suppose.

[@beko1987]

Yes, the fin thing. I always leave that out if I rebuild an early model,never seems to bother it!

[@hugohenderson1788]

@@beko1987 I do the same! Now days the Dyson Dc07 goes for £40-£45 refurbished. Have gotten £50 on a few cases by selling with extra attachments or ones that are in excellent condition - do expect to be waiting around though!

[@iceebalboa3177]

The filter put in washing machine should be washed by hand.

[@InimitaPaul]

I’m just going to get a new one, I’ll pay the money for the satisfaction of getting to smash the shit out of this one.

[@beko1987]

You can't buy that happiness, enjoy it when you do it!

[@nikopondexter5600]

Looks like a 1970 Dyson but still it looks closer to g force

[@MartinGlass-riderontheredhorse]

Who put the words on the screen, wouldn't it have been better to get someone English to do it?

[@beko1987]

Sorry, I'll have a word with the staff