Dyson V7 / V8 disassembly and cleaning tutorial.

Is your Dyson pulsating, loosing suction or does it smell terrible?
In this video I show you how to deep clean your Dyson V7 and V8.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop them in the comments! Enjoy!
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Tools I used:
-iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit: amzn.to/3X92AFk
-Isopropanolalcohol (IPA) amzn.to/3kovZg2
-Canned air amzn.to/3kcgPKU
-Contact cleaner
-Q-tips
Parts:
- Pre filter amzn.to/3Hcwfrq
Recorded with:
-Canon 4000D: amzn.to/3ZxNSt2

[@thomaswall4648]

The way that you just showed everyone how to do the job without a single word of unnecessary waffle... Everybody here salutes you

[@boomergotu9758]

Excellent. No 60 minutes of talking nonsense just getting down to it. Love it. Thank you. Saved to my bookmarks for easy reference.

[@51marathoner]

Just finished disassembling and cleaning my V8. I only had one little issue which I think I resolved, however my Dyson now has a slight whistle ;) which not only doesn't bother me but brings a smile to my face. I'm pretty proud of myself for taking the whole thing apart and putting it back together again. Thank you for your excellent tutorial!

[@AniVerseChannel]

Disassembly with no talking 10/10 And ASSEMBLY 🫨 20/10

[@lavendermistmist]

Thank you so much. This was not only informative but therapeutic.

[@robjulianmaghinang6406]

Can you just dunk the cyclone in soapy water? I don't think I have that much time to disassemble everything

[@slytony100]

Bloody thing...I spend more time trying to clean it than actually vacuuming. Worst appliance I have bought. I will never buy another Dyson product.

[@Juliegriffiths1]

100%. Agree. Over priced garbage.

[@MichaelM-tt5wd]

"Staying in one piece" is not the problem, but if cheap plastics are used there is a risk of deformation. Anyway I tested it yesterday and ALL parts are perfectly fine and therefore dishwasher safe @ 65°C. Of course the two red & black gaskets made out of foam should be cleaned manually. There is just one rubber seal you missed to remove and show in your video. It is mounted on the plastic part opposite to the round metal filter. I also removed the red rubber seal on the dust container by removing two T10 Torx screws. There was alot of gunk around that seal. The black rubber seal on the container cover can also be removed. All these rubber seals should be cleaned with special rubber care spray that keeps the rubber soft and elastic. In the end I want to thank you for your helpful video.

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Thanks for the feedback. Good tips. I didn't know those seals come off easily. I will give it a try next time. Thanks for the feedback.

[@Ирина-ь9ц1ю]

Спасибо вам за информацию! А спрей для резины в каких магазинах продается, а то на улице мороз, чтобы разъезжать по всем. А пылесос чистить приспичило сейчас😳

[@aLatios]

Dishwasher safe? Is there any concern about corroding the electrical terminals?

[@MichaelM-tt5wd]

@@aLatios Of course we were discussing the disassembled plastic components only !

[@aLatios]

@@MichaelM-tt5wd yes. I seem to remember that a lot of the plastic components do still have the electrical terminals in them so that the brush gets power.

[@greganderson3408]

I will also add my support for NO useless talking. Well done. Love your channel

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Thank you, glad u like it!

[@aroda55]

Excellent instructions without words!❤

[@aj7aj]

I'm excellent video and I think you've encouraged me to buy a different make that doesn't mean that much work

[@gunrelatedvids]

If you need to replace the lid of the cannister you can soak it in very hot water so it wont crack during install

[@sandraplonka5225]

Thank you . And loved that you didn’t say a thing just showed how to do it. Yeah!!!

[@marybeaumont329]

Best video - incredibly useful. Thank you for taking the time to show how it's done. So very helpful and straight to the point.

[@harrymayer-singh1432]

Cheers bro, just saved me buying a new one

[@ПавелДяченко-з5м]

Хорошая работа,но я не рекомендую пользоваться щеткой при мытье внутреннего пластика, щетка оставляет микро царапины, в дальнейшем чистить надо будет чаще,т.к. частицам пыли легче зацепиться за шероховатость.

[@2525fftt]

Большое спасибо. Я все почистил как Вы. Грязи ужас. Спасибо. Вы супер. 👍👍❤❤

[@anai.crespo6032]

I am not even going to try

[@thomas.69]

I need a dust filter for a Hoover Max Extract® 60 Pressure Pro™

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Ok. I can't help you with that, unfortunately. Have you already looked on amazon?

[@thomas.69]

@@SpareTimeWorkshop it's the dissappear man code words from breaking bad xx

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

@@thomas.69 Haha, I didn't know that. I didn't watch that one.

[@MOONSIP2]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lisnick8005]

Спасибо! ОХУЕННО!!!

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

This is JUST what I needed. I want to replace my battery… maybe I will do this too.🤷‍♀️

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

If I don’t think I can do it “correctly” where can I possibly get this all done AND get a new battery as my battery has come to the final life cycle.

[@viviankensington3060]

Holy hell thanks for this video! I found a dyson v7 allergy in a dumpster and decided to clean it up. Amazing video! I was afraid I'd have to watch 10 minutes of 50 videos before I found one like yours. And yours was my first one watched. You answered every question (and silently. Impressive!), didn't sit and explain what a vacuum is, had clear video shots, and I appreciated the clean fingernails.

[@petecoo1978]

Super vid, how to clean your dyson but also doubles as an asmr vid 😊

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Haha tnx, I hope you enjoyed it.

[@JerryFn]

Like so many Dysons, over complex engineering. The most convoluted assembly is masquerading as good design. Thanks for this video you cracked the puzzle.

[@enricoscala3212]

you solved a big problem for me!! thank you so much (from Italy 🙂)

[@sergeypetrov9082]

One of the best and helpful video I ever seen!!! Did everything, work perfect 👍🏻 thank u!!! 🎉

[@sethhoward6677]

Make sure you have the THINNEST TORX you can get, ill have to go back next week and tighten the 4 T8s in the interior housing since i couldnt get the clearance

[@carologiwan501]

Love your tutorial. My husband didn't know how to open the dustbin lid and forced everything apart. He's damaged the spring for that mechanism that the motor slides down on and torn a chunk of the molding in the center bit like a gappy tooth. It's that flat curved rectangular bit that the motor slides in front of (9:30). Sheesh. This is a guy who snaps off window cranks in cars and wonders why. A bit of a gorilla. Do you know if they make replacement parts like the metal spring? Thoroughly enjoyed watching your video. I love Dyson in that it's easy to take apart and replace the parts instead of throwing away the whole machine. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Supernaturalcloak]

Wow, no wonder mine stopped working right. Way too much going on in there! Well, wish me luck, I'm going in!

[@laurashemy]

I Love the video. I did everything about cleaning before assembling everything together I had to pause the project a few weeks ago and when I was putting everything together I noticed someone put the screws on the trash... is there any chance you can tell me which screws I need to buy?

[@apexkilla]

14:41 looks like it’s terrified 😲

[@vikash3962]

Спасибо огромное! Я 51 летняя женщина и я смогла 😊 благодарю!

[@49jg]

I found it difficult to clean the metal strainer. It catches the brush bristles and cloth when I tried to clean it. Anyone else facing the same problem? Or am I doing the cleaning incorrectly?

[@umpus]

Here's hoping this fixes the pulsing issue... waiting for everything to dry so I can put it back together 😅

[@Blarisa]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you

[@andyt5007]

Only video I can find which explains how to remove the rear casing to clean motor filter. Sadly hasnt fixed my issue of not working in max mode. But great video anyway.

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Thank you, what happens if you use you're dyson in max mode? Pulsing or does it stop and flash a blue light on the battery?

[@andyt5007]

@SpareTimeWorkshop it just cut out. And doesn't work at all.

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

@@andyt5007 OK, I guess battery needs replacement then.

[@dalesdipstick]

Cheers mate really appreciated your video gave absolutely crystal clear instructions 5⭐️

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Thank you Bruce. Thanks for your comment.

[@linadiclemente3101]

So I rinse water through the cylinder thing once a week. Probably not a good idea?

[@nomadchad8243]

Ahhh, I had the cone shaped thing upside down and it would suck dirt straight under the white jets . Had it like that for a year .

[@sagaao2436]

It not easy to teach your helper to clean it, as if you cannot clean it yourself, and who will pay for the parts broken .

[@sophialazareva9296]

Thanks a lot,for your brilliant work,you helped us a lot!

[@jordanbelfort5393]

what a trash...30 years old Miele never cleaned, better results

[@michaelholmesby1886]

Awesome video. My Dyson thanks you :)

[@srkngny8894]

asmr

[@Nicksbf109]

Best tutorial ever, now i know.

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Thank you 👍

[@trmcloughlin]

Thanks! I had a problem reaching the 4 T8s. In the cyclone head. The bit was too short and the handle too wide. Then I saw you put the screws into the lid of the same I fix it kit I have. So I went back and noticed you used a hex bit as an extender! Brilliant video!

[@TheRealMexiBarbie]

Thank you so much!!! This was super helpful, cheers!!

[@Jindsing]

After how many years of use is this buildup from?

[@bangosdemangos416]

Excellent - a fine example of how such videos should be done. A splendid resource for people like me who can’t trust anything until they’ve taken it to bits . . . 😂

[@Kharpern22]

I'm having one problem even though the video is excellent and I'm using the same toolkit. I can't get the screwdriver in far enough to tighten the long T8 screws. The extender doesn't fit in at all. I have the V7. Any tips?

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

I had the same problem. I had used a small socket from the set where your bit fits. And stuck it in with a piece of glove so the bit wouldn't fall out. Not the prettiest way. But it works

[@kathleencalvert1919]

I think I would buy a new one before I attempted all of this !!!

[@Ирина-ь9ц1ю]

Мне тоже страшно. Но попытаюсь разобрать, а собирать уж, не знаю как получится😮

[@juancarloslopezperales8751]

Muy bien explicado, excelente video

[@KalBaba-ek8vj]

Don't take it a part. Just hose it really good inside and let it dry ,work for me .Good luck

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

The danger here of cleaning this way is that if any water remains in your cyclone. There is a chance that your motor will short out. In addition, the vacuum cleaner also becomes less clean than if you take it apart.

[@hawkboy000]

Perfect video! Thank you so much

[@daftstuff6406]

thanks for taking the time to share this how to. very useful for short and long term maintenance.

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

You're welcome, thanks for leaving a comment

[@audreyorgan8793]

Beyond helpful. Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@yomeyo6622]

Straight to the point. Thank you!

[@balkanleopard9728]

Excellent video - except I'd add a bit about really cleaning the flap valve. This is a mojor area of blockage for me - and it's really difficult to clean. Well done.

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Thank you. Cleaning that valve is indeed a hassle. I don't have a handy way to do it either. I've also been fiddling with it for a while with cotton swabs and wipes. Many things I have to shorten because otherwise it becomes a very long video.

[@Ирина-ь9ц1ю]

А где эта заслонка находится? Для меня это темный лес , разборка, а потом сборка пылесоса. Уже задумалась: смогу ли обратно его собрать правильно?

[@NamDinh-nf7pm]

Very useful, thank you so much

[@m.edwardburton6247]

Fabulous video! The only one I've found for the model and type Dyson vac that I have. The rest of the videos I've seen are silly compared to yours. I haven't needed to do a complete break down - deep cleaning as of yet but if I ever do I'll be back to watch this video and any others you have. Very fine video indeed. Thank you!

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Thank you very much for leaving a comment. 👍Thanks for the kind words.

[@Labyrinth1010]

Wow. So helpful, thank you!

[@TheBladerunner1975]

great song even greater film

[@jackspence625]

Thanks. that was a big help!

[@КириллЗиновьев-п2е]

👍

[@sagaao2436]

It is telling you not to buy one.

[@hamidbehrouz3355]

Thanks alot for your help.

[@radlinx4448]

Thanks!

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Thank you very much

[@RCOSKUN84]

Great jobs. Thanks

[@Karen-m9c3x]

Having a terrible time getting the cyclone to come off. Seems the two red rods that go into the channel are stuck and so hard to get in and out. Also when trying to pull up on the little red handle to discard contents, it is so hard to pull up and down. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated

[@allin3808]

Try lubricating both with some wd-40, that thing does wonders

[@markrichardson1171]

followed all and still does the same thing Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

That is indeed annoying, what kind of malfunction does your Dyson have?

[@paulafrank6395]

Wow best ever. Took mine apart and could not figure out how to attach dust bin. You rock! I’m back to cleaning thanks to you😅

[@eduardolab]

Gracias , excelente video !!

[@qaisersaeed8753]

Excellent video - thanks

[@Ori-Retro-Gamer]

I found a working V7 out side my building, broken bin connection , £28 replacement bin housing from amazon and deep clean later, new Dyson 🙂thanks for the demo👍

[@susanwalsh9696]

Thx for info on the 2 triangles for reassembly. I spent a couple hours staring at this thing, almost totally assembled!

[@chorcor888]

I dropped my v8 and it twisted the cylinder bit in a funny angle. This video helped me correct it so thank you!

[@cwr6960]

I didn't destroy anything. Awesome tutorial!

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Thank you. Haha nice that everything is still in one piece.

[@anthonyocarroll5630]

Very very clear how to do

[@rokus5303]

Thank you❤

[@alitiryaki871]

Very very thank you 🙏🙏

[@beccie_414]

Nice! Thank you for this video

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

You're welcome Beccie.

[@Jeram_JJF]

Is there anywhere I can get those two gaskets (red and black) online? I have checked amazon and they have some but it doesn't look the same.

[@AnjelicaRaczko]

Really lovely video! It would be helpful if you could list the exact tool sizes needed in the description as I had the same issue as another viewer where I didn’t realize I needed smaller than I had! I appreciate the link for a toolkit though, very helpful. Thank you!

[@AngelaLowell-Schade]

I started disassembly but was annoyed to see that the smallest Torx I have is a 10...so now I need to go to the store 😩

[@JohnMilonas-pg9xz]

This is nuts !

[@pooyan9810]

我的Dyson v7 好像死機啦，不工作啦。😂。昨天跟著你的video 清拆洗了整個機，今天非常好用，跟新的一樣，🙏🙏🙏。

[@AbidAli-xy2sz]

I didn't realise how many part's went into this tiny thing 😮

[@mercedes1391]

Nope 😮

[@kennethparry6483]

fabulous

[@Adamhazie]

would there be risk in just dunking the entire cyclone assembly in hot water for a couple of hours with dish soap and then letting dry for 24-48 hours?

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

I think the chances of water being left behind in it are high.

[@slavicwifey]

hi! which screwer size it is?

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

If I remember correctly, the screws are torx T8 or T10. In the video I include the screw sizes.

[@MOONSIP2]

Excellent demonstration. The post filter is a bit different on the V8.

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

I don't think every v8 has a removable post filter, but I'm not sure. The biggest difference between the v7 and v8 is the battery. The v8 uses different cells. 20700 instead of 18650.

[@HD74189]

I reassembled it as you showed but it is heavy to close it and the led won’t close well 😢 any suggestions please

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

14:14 This part is probably not quite in place.

[@HamzaZaid42]

Make a video on ps4 slim

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

don't own a ps4 slim. And I would like to make more dyson movies first.

[@juppvorb5840]

Perfect! Thanks!

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

You're welcome.👍thanks for watching.

[@SOLO-mk4fj]

merci pour ces explications

[@CrystalTipps]

Theres no button at the bottom of my dyson?!

[@anishlimboo7376]

Thats not a dyson then it might be a Hyson 😂 From temu

[@Chinellaleon]

Bro thanks for the video but just buy a Henry hoover it’s the best

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Haha Henry hoover is very cool. But I still have to say I go for the Dyson. I personally use a V8 with an upgraded battery.

[@Ирина-ь9ц1ю]

@@SpareTimeWorkshopу меня тоже Дайсон v8 и мне страшновато его разбирать, но придется, вижу, что пыли накопилось много и он быстро устает уже, когда работает.

[@j.johnson3409]

Thank you sooo much for the in-depth video. I swear my Dyson vacuum will last years longer due to cleaning all the parts of the vacuum. Thank you - thank you!

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

You're welcome, I hope you enjoy it for a long time to come. Thanks for leaving a comment. 👍