Dyson DC07 lost suction

How to restore suction by removing blockage in radix assembly.

[@deebrownsell412]

2019 and I still have my dc007. Thought I was finally going to have to send it to the graveyard , but this video has given it a new lease if life! Many thanks!

[@erhardschreck2192]

you video helped me more than others who only looked at hoses and tubes. i had to clean the many little holes on the inner red part

[@Kylerzmom]

Thank you so much! My Dyson has been having very poor suction for a long time. I cleaned the filters and all that but could never get it to work well again. I followed your tutorial and the inside was completely blocked from bottom to top! It's nice and clear now, thank you for saving my vacuum!!

[@fox5411]

Smart Alex, your video was the only one online that nailed the reason for loss of suction in my Dyson DC07! From NorthbCarolina, USA thanks Mate!

[@genov84]

I've cleaned out mine in a sink after about 6 years of use. I cant believe that all that crap could fit in that assembly. All the gunk got to the consistency of styrofoam. At least not it works like a new. Thanks for making it obvious that that place gets so much crap in it.

[@bettyfranklin7281]

Still using my DC07 and after this video and the one on changing filters, it's working like a charm. Many thanks!

[@melodicdreamer72]

I am still loving my DC07. It just got a new clutch and belt assembly and I repaired the main suction hose with some epoxy for plastic. It is working like new again, at least to my best recollection - thanks to Nelson Vacuums for the videos! I'll be cleaning out the cyclone chamber and we'll see... Don't forget that these old DC07s have about twice the suction power of anything they put out since 2011 due to EU regulations. It is well worth keeping our older Dysons going. And thanks again to Nelson Vacuums for these videos.

[@soloban81]

Thanks for the video. Just cleaned out 14 years worth of crap out of my vacuum.

[@ScottShimamoto]

i LOVE that you didn't edit and the lady was funny when she was bossing you around!!! i'm going to clean that section!!

[@Landstrider2010]

Excellent video!! Thank very much for explaining how to do this so clearly and precisely. You have been a great help to us!!!

[@MM0SDK]

I have just replaced the brushbar and soleplate on my DC07 and upgraded to HEPA filters and additional seals needed over normal filter. I have been really pleased - it now lifts the carpet slightly when you pull back... yep... that'll do me. lol. Anyway, my next tweak was gonna be stripping down the top cyclones, so I really appreciate you uploading this mate. I didn't realise how easy it was. Thanks.

[@whitefeather700]

Thank you I've been trying to figure out what was wrong with my vacuum for a long time. This is the only video that addressed the problem. You really know what you're doing.

[@MsRotorwings]

Thank you so much. Your video was straight forward and very helpful. My Dyson lost suction, I cleaned it, replaced the hose and two filters and the suction is powerful. Like new!

[@SanjivKBhatia]

Thanks for the excellent tutorial. I did not have a brush like the one you use with my shopvac. So, after vacuuming, I ended up washing it and that cleaned the whole thing up nicely.

[@Snowdrifft]

Thank you! I have had my Dyson for years and never knew the top came off!

[@jamesg.watson3211]

Thanks for this straightforward and helpful upload.

[@LoganVega]

YOu are so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to do this for people!! :)

[@lorirock2630]

You have really helped me with my dyson!

[@garnwaytibetan]

great video and helpful direction, thanks so much.

[@briancanfer3821]

Excellent, just what I needed as I was worried about upsetting the release mechanism for the lower flap. many thanks to a very Smart Alek

[@marycatherinephillips3138]

This was so helpful and easy to follow!

[@lukerodick6649]

Arrr nice vid mate and top guy you seem genuine and helpful and that means alot great tip too, thanks mate 👍

[@ahenri8680]

Brilliant, thanks so much from an Aussie in London

[@nadenlad]

Good Vid I Found It Very Informative

[@KassieCoexisting]

Perfect video!!! Thanks! :)

[@nickyastbury565]

Thanks fabulous informative video.

[@harperandjohnson]

The video was a great help :-)

[@mohammedsharif9416]

Brilliant idea to clean dyson

[@Walter_728]

The vacuum that never loses suction😉

[@johnbaird74]

Thanks - great video, very helpful. And it made me laugh too 😀

[@KOTYAR0]

Thanks, a lot, Alek - for this video =)

[@mohammedsharif9416]

Excellent service

[@yelovetter]

thanks! works like new again

[@vefierro3000]

thank you ur the best

[@blakaeg]

I can't believe how much crap was in that cyclone assembly. It's a shame that the DC07 gets clogged. I have a DC24 and there is loads of dust caked inside the inner cyclones chamber.

[@tjmasters7532]

Awesome! Thanks for the for the post!

[@LAD241]

I got my pressure washer and pressure washed the dirt out and it came up like new. Quicker than vacuuming it

[@chriswesney]

2:10 Im gunna cut this bit up...lol. Thanks for the vid

[@bayareaartist999]

One of the problems with the dyson is the fine dust takes on an opposite charge from the plastic and then the plastic accumulates the fine dust. Once you take the top off and vacuum all the fine dust out take it to the bathtub and run hot water on all of the plastic and through it and shake it around and get all the dust out of it. Then wash the top and dry it with a towel and wash the clear part also with water and no cleaner. dry it off also. then reassemble and set the vacuum cleaner up and turn it on and let it run to dry itself out. Another way to do it quicker is to take the canister off and take the clear plastic off on by holding the canister by the handle gently tap on the plastic cones and the dust will come out the bottom and fall into the sink. the design was really off for the dc 07 for the top of the canister. It should be a spring pressure clip to hold it together and to get rid of the screws.

[@Debbiet40]

Thank you. I believe my vacuum is better.

[@duranfan]

Hi. Thanks so much for this tutorial. Very helpful. However, I'm still having problems with suction. There is full suction when the unit is standing upright but when I angle it back and down, the suction completely vanishes. I return it to the upright position and the suction completely returns. Any advice? I've cleaned the brush, bearings, checked the hoses for blockages and cleaned any gunk out of the cyclone unit. Thanks!

[@genov84]

@genov84 At least now* PS Also, check the if you lose suction, check the hose connecting the unit to the brush assembly. With time and use, mine had a huge crack in it. Nothing a little ductape can't fix though :)

[@rchin011]

How do you separate the cyclones from the housing to get into the individual cones. There are three screws that can be removed from inside the housing. I heard there are three hidden tabs that can be forced out? Hope that makes sense?

[@DennisSantos]

Hi! Great tutorial! Could you show one of how to replace to top of the DC07's cyclone and how to disassemble and reassemble the trigger switch and shaft? Thanks!

[@jase976]

Hi there, Gd vid but i was wondering if you can pull the cyclone section apart to give it a good wash? My dc07 after cleaning still does not seem to be at full power, it has a new motor too. Any ideas?

[@fredwalton]

Great video but I was waiting to see you hoover up your screws. I wonder if you did hoover up the two that you didn't put back. I guess we'll never know.

[@janet2051]

Can you wash out the top section as long as you let it dry out really well for about 2 days? I know you use a vacumm cleaner, but I like to be thorough.

[@rocktekmetalworker]

Thanks for the tutorial. My problem is that after running for a minute or 2 the vacuum sound develops into a low booming suction noise. The suction is great, I cleaned out all the cyclones and all the seals appear to be in good order. no blockages in hoses etc.This has me really scratching my head...? Any thoughts?

[@KOTYAR0]

Uhm.. sorry, nothing... Any development of this problem on your side, after 8 months?

[@RyanSellman1]

The DC07 was a new design. Hopefully, Dyson perfected the Root Cyclone technology to prevent this,kind of problem.

[@dianepresley9170]

My dyson 7 will suck w hose but not from the brush area bottom nothing it's not cyclone seen videos I don't know if it's belt inside the driver and hate to try to take a look if ok it seems the main belt is fine I cleaned brush bar but could not figure how to get bar end caps off what causes this suction loss help

[@isaacdowellsmith3525]

So this is what bilbo baggins does with his time when not off adventuring with wizards dwarves and elves 😅

[@meaganb3459]

Do you have ANY idea how to unlock the dustbin once it is stuck in the locked position. I accidentally closed it before the fins and what not were on it so now it is locked and will not open. ??? Any thoughts?

[@Nycholas1998]

You have a clog in your hose. Since in normal use when you vacuum the carpet or floor, the air doesnt go through the hose. But when you switch it to the hose mode and loose the suction, you have a clogged hose.

[@djpaul146]

hello I have a dyson dc27 and was wondering how to clean the cyclones at the top as I don't want to break it so I thought I would just ask kind regards paul

[@francov4768]

On my greenish DC07, the latch that holds the bottom of the bin on does not stay work reliably. I now need to hold the bottom in place with my hand when I remove the bin. It does not appear that the lip that latches is very long, is this a common problem on these? How do I fix this? Thanks

[@highonwow]

Just curious, mine picks up great while vacuuming, but has no suction on the wand side, at all! Any suggestions? Thanks, Scott.

[@fousies]

Can you wash it?

[@katdadi1]

The problem I'm having is the base plate will not level with the carpet so the suction is not good. I have to reach down and constantly level it so it will be level with the carpet. Will WD40 make it level or there any other remedies?

[@cyberstar251]

hello, i have a turbo tool attachment for the dyson dc07 and the brush head is not spinning freely. how do i fix this? its got no tangles, nothing is stuck, its just really hard to make it spin.

[@seniorjohnl]

look for a crack or loose fitting in one of the hoses that flexes during these movements.

[@marsmotion]

they never thought about how someone who bought one would need to be able to easily maintain it. the designers just didnt give a rats ___

[@paulfitzgerald4933]

I know this video is a year old. Does anyone know how to get between the cyclones and the lower housing? there's 3 screws on the inside but I can't get it to separate. The previous owner had dogs or cats or something and it as coated all inside with a cake of dust that sells like satan just got out of gym class and he didn't shower yesterday either. So I need to break the entire thing apart and totally clean every surface at all. PS I did a total breakdown and this is AFTER having cleaned everything (including removing the little vanes and shroud, that I still have that smell. yes mine is a DC07 thanks!

[@Gordon302]

Surely you have a torx screwdriver with a handle thats shorter than that 18" monster in your video? It just looked awkward with that excessively long shaft.

[@Daconthocon78]

well you can wash the dc 24 cyclone, but take the filter out then do it

[@TheGodlessGuitarist]

recursive vacuum problem. How do you vac the radix when the vac is in bits? lol

[@ollialbone3019]

clean the washable filter and replace the other on

[@Daconthocon78]

Did you hear the tricky part of putting it back together?

[@Daconthocon78]

I did the sam thing, but I washed it.

[@DallasLuvster]

Wondering if you vacuum it out first, then clean it with soap and water then dry it out for a couple of days. Don't lose suction huh? Yea right.

[@Daconthocon78]

I have the DC 07 Full Kit instead and I live in The USA

[@hiwaibrahimsalih3517]

I have that vacuum and I have a purple one and a yellow one

[@mikehunt3985]

I always just throw mine in the tub and turn the jets on lol If your must know, YES life as a 23 y/o bachelor is great.

[@MM0SDK]

+mike hunt Exactly, back to shiny yellow like it was out the factory. I just use the shower head and washing up liquid.

[@Bosch_Guy]

can you use it in a dishwasher on warm settings

[@dtkl79]

I want the vacuum cleaner he is using to fix the Dyson!

[@Goingpostal1000]

Mine overheats and cuts out until it cools off. Any ideas?

[@subbashpatel9615]

I did this clean up but did not line up that stick to the hole now bottom do not open and I cannot open to empty any fix.

[@mariojess8695]

I just had this same problem, were you ever able to fix it? I just can't.

[@subbashpatel9615]

Yes i did you can discount the metal rod with two screw which holds on top. Use the metal rold manual and open the door. Conect the rid back and then y will be good. Good luck.

[@edsternet]

Subbash Patel Thanks my friend. Very good tip.

[@FastTrackEarnings]

SucKy job .. but that's the way you do it! :-)

[@Daconthocon78]

I wash it instead

[@melanieblakeman5042]

Gordon 302 quibbling about trivia--the 18" torx is for repairing other parts of the Dyson. I guess the engineering gene skipped you:)

[@Englandsbestlover]

Just how many hoovers does this guy think i have??? Answer...1 :-(