Dyson DC23 Motorhead Canister Vacuum Cleaner Unboxing

Another gap in the ever growing Dyson collection, the DC23 Motorhead. A large and heavy cleaner and one of the few Dyson cylinder machines to feature an electrically driven power head.

[@parwaz7861]

The plastic part on the hose is the swivel point, usually with cylinders they swivel at the hose cuff. That plastic part is actually the end of the hose when the wand is extended

[@LlyleHunter]

The shape of the powerhead reminds me of so many rug tools on canisters and powerheads on uprights in the Art Deco style popular on vacuums during the 1930's and 1940's.

[@FantomLightning]

Generally the rattle can be cured by replacing the two end caps on either side of the brush. Just about any Dyson I've seen that's had some use and uses the removable end caps starts to do that.

[@thetechiesworld]

I never understood why Dyson decided to discontinue production of their power heads, in favor of having turbo heads on their canister machines. Always seemed like a step backward to me.

[@hiitsjon9406]

We have one of them and it does sound good as ours

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I didn't know you had a refurbished vacuum cleaner, I only wanted to learn how to operate and empty it. I don't see that what _you_ would replace is relevant, unless you were reviewing the refurbisher.

[@floydguitar4715]

I think it's just used a lot, but it certainly does not run as smoothly as a new one or one that's little used. I also own 2 dyson vacuum cleaners my self and I know if the filters are quite old then the vacuum just runs not that good, washing does not help more than that. In time, a filter must simply be replaced. So just replace the filter and then it should run like new again. But I'm afraid you have to replace the powerhead with a new one. And by the way, I like to watch your videos! I'm a fan! haha.

[@ibaisaic]

I may only need to replace the end caps to stop the rattling noise, but I will probably end up getting a complete new powerhead.

[@babsd8683]

One of best for me Dc23 animal first Dyson i purchased think about 10 year ago seems that long ive had it until yesterday and my life was destroyed as it give up. Still in very good condition modt parts i never even used that come with with it. Car ket etc. On dc23 animal the hose dettaches from the handle witch was very good for cleaning blands, car etc with the brush. Was so gutted about my Hoover ive come to point its had its days 😩so all parts been removed and am looking to buy new one hopefully 🤞

[@vacuumtests9225]

Looks so good. I really can't understand why Dyson won't make powerhead canisters. Their nozzle design and brushrolls are so much better now what they used to be. Modern Dyson powerhead would be very good. This DC23 has very loud "screamer" motor. Just like I remember them from the past. I don't think that it's broken. Still very desirable vacuum.

[@ibaisaic]

I would like to see a powerhead version of the Animal Ball canister I unboxed recently, even if it was just a mains powered version of the heads they include with the cordless machines.

[@qasimmir7117]

I wish Dyson put motor heads on all of their cylinder vacuums instead of turbine heads.

[@Harryd06]

They do on some

[@stringbean9039]

Roger mom gave me her Dyson DC 23 which is the same vacuum that you have their so I have the Dyson DC 23 at my house and I fixed it and it works like new now

[@debburt251]

How do I stop the rattling in my DC23 motörhead? What parts should I clean or replace?

[@Flickymcbean825]

Have you seen the canister vacuums from Dyson available in Japan? They have the powered cleaner heads sold with the V6, V7, V8 and V10 cordless vacuums. I contacted Dyson to see if they would consider making these available in the U.K./EU. Their response is that the turbine tools on the European models work effectively as they pack in more raw suction power than the Japanese canister vacuums, which have a smaller motor. I’m not convinced that’s the case following the new EU rulings. Looks like we’ll never get to see another powered motor head on a Dyson canister in the U.K. now James Dyson has pledged to stop developing corded vacuums.

[@ibaisaic]

Yes, I've looked at them on Dyson's Japanese website. No, we probably won't see much development on corded vacuums from Dyson in the future.

[@hasan_ali_]

I loved that alexa interrupted you 😂😂😂

[@chandlerdempsey8412]

The hose looks fine.

[@bnorris938]

Roger...I hold my breath when you go at a box with those scissors! 😵

[@ibaisaic]

It's OK, I found the box cutter...........for now.

[@briant5378]

Excellent video once again Roger. The ball on the hose seems to prevent too much of the hose being slid into the wand. Dyson’s electrified hose for this Motorhead is actually ingeniously anchored at the very bottom of the innermost wand. When you extend the wand, the hose disappears as far into the telescopic wand as is needed. I imagine the ball prevents too much of the hose from sliding into the tube, or perhaps gives you something to grab to pull it out to give you the maximum length possible. Though this is better than having many electrical contacts in the wand/hose configuration (often needing service repairs), it unfortunately results in a very bulky handle that can not be removed for cleaning in confined spaces.

[@randycollens2681]

Nope, that piece is to allow the hose to swivel and wirelessly maintain the electricity through it.

[@sicilianotoronto]

What year was this vacuum produced? I have the DC23 Turbinehead Animal that I purchased in 2014. I absolutely love it.

[@Andzxxa]

and i have seen this modele in with pink cyclones and it looks pretty

[@sedrickthomas9365]

I have one when power head off the suction is weak. Unlike the turbine head always strong suction

[@lewisince3609]

I agree about the sound

[@trainsofbritain3954]

Yep definitely sounds ill my neighbours have one and sounds completely different

[@randycollens2681]

Which part sounds ill?

[@Andzxxa]

uuuuuuu i like this dyson and lovely video roger

[@bobjonathon2669]

I love these videos

[@madabouthoovers9767]

It has no user serviceable post motor HEPA filter according to the online manual - yet a replacement filter is listed for it costing £49, so I assume you would need to strip the machine in order to get to it to replace it? They still do sell complete powerheads from Dyson direct for £75. It looks like these came out in mid 2009, so its possibly from 2009 / 2010 sort of timeframe.

[@mek4321]

its actually quite easy to replace, i took mine out just for the fun of it years ago and it was only 4 screws, overall its been a really good vacuum for me for nearly 10 years, only washed the pre filter a handful of times, although the bristles fall off the powerhead a bit to quickly, (mine had two hard floor heads along with the powerhead) now he just needs to try a dc17 as well

[@madabouthoovers9767]

The V6 powerheads (both types) with the carbon fibre filaments are renowned for losing all their black carbon fibre filaments as well, so were the DC50 brushrolls, and others too - They seemed to have solved that issue by the time the V8 was released as they modified the black bristles on its powerhead.

[@vacuum_collector26]

Yes its in the past 4 years ago

[@soarlozer2808]

Wow looked at my dc23 and never figured out how to wrap it.

[@jamesheggie1854]

Hey Roger, I do feel the vacuum sounds fine, but the motor head does sounds a bit rough around the edges.

[@thetardisfiles49]

I have this vacuum the dc 23 and yours it sounds a bit off and the brush bar dose a rattle but that one is a bit harder.

[@scipio6130]

What do u do with all these vacuums?

[@ibaisaic]

Did you want another one Rusty?

[@rizwanaafkar16]

It was weird that elexa interrupted you might of been a technical difficulty 😆😂✌or 2

[@bobjonathon2669]

ibaisaic lol

[@galesamuel9376]

I had a continue that sounded just like that

[@Bugatti1611]

The shape is similar to dyson dc22

[@galesamuel9376]

I had a conti that sounded just like that

[@kv_28hx15b]

can you try to pick up a dyson dc32? im getting one soon and want to see suction and performance

[@randycollens2681]

It’s the same

[@Midnights06]

Just a recommendation, when you get packing peanuts you could use one of your numatic Henry’s without the bag to clean them up

[@helenpartington5909]

Another good video but it does sound a bit poorly does any one know which is the best lightess cordless up right to buy due to have back pain and can't vacuum for to long do have a Dyson stick dc35 but find it hard on my wrist and to push

[@debburt251]

Yes, the Dyson DC59 Animal Cordless Stick- voted #2 for those with back probs. And the Dyson V8 Absolute Stick- voted #4 best vac for back pain. Hope this helps.

[@Bwong55]

I know this video was uploaded almost 5 years ago but those packaging peanuts dont really look like packaging peanuts...

[@David49305]

Not a very good sounding vacuum. I guess when people use the term "refurbished" they really need to look the definition up. A refurbished vacuum should be very clean and sound healthy.

[@user-uw8yj3sy9c]

I am a big pan I lov dayson vik

[@philscott9834]

My grandma has this

[@phillfucke8747]

You can buy a broken Dyson and juse the Parts of it.

[@philscott9834]

In Australia

[@tankiman6751]

it is missing the stair tool

[@steven29361]

your dyson dc23 do sound a bit poorly

[@CrazyShawty95]

When can we expect a demo of the Hoover Ultramatt mattress hoover??

[@ibaisaic]

As I said in the unboxing video, both the beds in the house had just been replaced so it wouldn't have made a good demonstration. I will be taking it to two hotels and a holiday cottage this year and trying it out on the beds there.

[@harrisonread2545]

Oh no the dreaded packing peanuts

[@daniel_s]

Do you have the DC19?

[@Harryd06]

It’s not the vacuum making the noice its the head

[@Lennox1492]

Number 100 thumb up

[@UkSkin]

Sounding blocked an unhappy, Powerhead sounds like a lawnmower

[@hasan_ali_]

That sounds terrible! Great video though!

[@chandlerdempsey8412]

The entire vacuum is fine, how silly. I would love to have one of these in this condition. 🤦‍♂️😢

[@inlovewithgoats1092]

Big mess test using the peanuts? Could this be the return of the Nilco? I want to see whether or not you've tamed the beast! =)

[@ibaisaic]

The fan would clog up pretty fast with the Nilco I think.

[@inlovewithgoats1092]

ibaisaic What a shame. I just kind of want to see the Nilco again. That thing is so much fun to watch. =)

[@randycollens2681]

Do you often have peanuts all over your carpet?

[@peepiepo]

hmm doesn't sound too healthy

[@dianeweir5594]

All The Toils Your Going To Buy. You Might Aswell Buy A New Hoover.😂😂😂😂

[@ibaisaic]

It’s OK, I’ve sold it.

[@daniel_s]

hello!

[@user-fy5vb5je4p]

I don’t understand why all these “refurbished” cleaners, especially Dyson cleaners, still have so many clearly used parts that should have been replaced. The worst offender is the horribly scratched bin. 🤦‍♂️

[@braedenverceles3118]

I think she mixed up alexa with “its a...”

[@halehjoon1657]

I have this vacuum cleaner and absolutely hate it, very heavy and of course too noisy

[@stringbean9039]

Roger you should put Alexa in the fire place at set it on fire and then see what she says next

[@ibaisaic]

I have three. I will burn one, hit one with an axe and probably put the other in the washing machine on a boil wash and listen to the screams.

[@justaskingstoke6139]

hi there roger I refurbish dysons all day every day and that dyson will work but depending how much you payed that it not the best sounding dyson

[@debburt251]

How do I fix the rattling sound in my DC 23? What parts should I clean or replace to make it sound smooth?

[@manlikewellard266]

I have a DC20 stowaway and it sounds nothing like that, there's definitely something wrong with that motor.

[@randycollens2681]

Sounds fine. The motorhead is rattling though

[@harrisonread2545]

Definitely a bit Poorly.

[@rizwanaafkar16]

I think it sounds poorly

[@BenStromsoe]

that sounds bad the power head

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

You are missing another brush which has much stiffer bristles. That "Line of Shame" is where the belt for the brushes is. The Gap where there are no brush bristles is over an inch wide. For whatever reason, you always seem to place the worst balls of hair and other crap directly in line of where the belt is. The only thing that bugs me about the vac, is the teeny tiny passage at the end of the hose, it chokes down to less than the area of your thumb.

[@ibaisaic]

I never "place" the dirt anywhere, it just gets spread randomly over the carpet.

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

Let me rephrase that. You just lined up the unit so the biggest lumps of hair and stuff ended up in line with the belt housing

[@ibaisaic]

I normally line up the cleaner so it is in the middle of my viewfinder, but if you want to think I am deliberately trying to falsify my demonstrations that's up to you.

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

I'm not accusing you of anything. I was just pointing out why it left the Line of Shame.

[@ibaisaic]

I know why vacuums leave a line of shame. I have uploaded dozens of videos explaining the line of shame is normally caused due to the unswept path left by the belt guard.

[@Morningtondjservices]

Its ruff as guts,that poorly.

[@gavintube7482]

Hi

[@quickhatch8160]

Hello mr gavin, how are you