How to Refurbish a Dyson Vacuum Cleaner (Dyson Tear Down)

[@soapsoilandsunshine3241]

Hi there. I bought a Dyson DC14 for $10 at a garage sale. So far I've given it a good clean (filters and plastic cannister) as it smelt a fair bit, and hubby and I have replaced the clutch for the roller. I've noticed two of the little rollers on the bottom plate are missing and it's scratching my floor and making vacuuming heavier. I've tried to lever one out, but didn't want to break anything. Video on replacing these rollers would be great. Keep up the awesome work.

[@eSpares]

Hi, thanks for your comments. The idea is to show that you can easily replace a multitude of items on a Dyson or any other brand of vacuum easily and for a tiny fraction of the cost of a new, equivalent model. Although the Canister can indeed be cleaned if just dirty the demonstration model's canister was heavily scratched and marked as well. Regards.

[@peepiepo]

I think replacing the internal hose can be a good idea even if it is not damaged. I have found on my DC 14 that the internal hose actually pushes the sole plate into contact with the floor and over time it will set into the curved shape and won't push the soleplate properly

[@eSpares]

Thanks for the feedback, something we had not noticed but may effect others. 😊

[@jamesarmitage8399]

no overall need to replace the cyclone unit really, scratched or not, I have a 12+ years old dco7 & only replaced the filters (£12-generic ones), though stripped the cyclone unit down & washed it all...works like a new machine!!

[@eSpares]

Hi James, thank you for your post and you are right if the cyclone unit is scratched you would not replace it for that and only if it was damaged beyond repair would you need to replace it.

[@zhara42]

Very informative video, and very much appreciated. I would however really appreciate more information on getting the built up stink out of an older dyson. What de-odorizer is safe for the plastic and motor? Can it be disassembled, and the parts run through the dishwasher, for example?

[@eSpares]

Thanks for the comments Zhara. We have another video on this problem here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6q8n3mhZ5t_fqc

[@eSpares]

Hi Ann, it should just be a case of placing a flathead screwdriver under the wheel and gently levering it out. If you're after replacements, just head to the eSpares website with part number ES928955, which should be what you're looking for. Thanks!

[@soapsoilandsunshine3241]

Awesome, thanks so much for that. Love your work, so simple and "doable" for us newbies.

[@boredfish80]

Hey, at 2:25 when you replaced the filter, you didn't put back in everything you took out - like the casing around the filter, or whatever it was. Is this not necessary?

[@eSpares]

+redbullmarky Dyson used to supply the filter cartridge complete but changed to the filter pad. If the foam filter element can be removed from the frame and the filter screen is in good condition reuse the frame but if you just use the filter pad air flow will push it onto the grill and hold it in place on its own.

[@ameenacharfaray3530]

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[@eSpares]

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[@hiwaibrahimsalih3517]

Hi Espares can you do a dyson ds01 motor change

[@LAD241]

I used this video to refurbish a DC07. I got a second hand cyclone assembly to save money and the old one was broken and soaked in hot soapy water and left it to dry for about a week, I did the same with the canister and reassembled when dry. I replaced the filters and upgraded it to hepa and replaced the brush roll and it is like brand new

[@eSpares]

Well done, your will have given your Dyson years of extra life and performance.

[@LAD241]

+eSpares It had a new motor about 6 years ago as well. I gave it to a friend who was moving house because it was a perfectly good Dyson and I didn't have room for it because I have a refurbished Dc14 that I purchased

[@bellringer22]

@@eSpares hi eSpares you guys are awesome and i have been watching since 2012 -2013 and you guys have been a brilliant part of my life.

[@LAD241]

I am in the process of refurbishing another Dyson Dc07

[@LLStacheLarry]

Ok so how do you change the motor on these vacuums. Then how do you find out what all attachments go with it?

[@eSpares]

Hi Larry, this video should help with replacing a Dyson vacuum cleaner motor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHm0qWCde6Zmg6s&t. To find spares and accessories please enter your make and model number into our website below and start your search today: www.espares.co.uk

[@ashton_gaming8670]

do you think you could do a refurnish video on a kirby sentria 2

[@eSpares]

+Benjamin Ashton We are sorry but do not see many Kirby cleaners, we may do a video in the future.

[@ashton_gaming8670]

Ok

[@JOHNBRANSKI100]

YOUR KIRBY IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY , TAKE IT TO A KIRBY DEALER AND IT'S FIXED FOR FREE.

[@JOHNBRANSKI100]

THAT'S BECAUSE THEY DON'T BREAK.

[@yvetteosborne5384]

My Cyclone Dirt Housing Top Bin Handle For Dyson DC07 Vacuum Cleaner broke and I ordered a new one but there are no videos showing how to replace release for the bottom bin cover and now I can't get it to work.

[@eSpares]

If a part has broken in the bin release you may need to replace the complete cyclone. For details go to: www.espares.co.uk/search?SearchTerm=dc07+CYCLONE

[@yvetteosborne5384]

Ok, but how do I know? Is there a video showing how the release works and what it should look like? Especially a way of getting the flexible line into the eyelet at the bottom of the assembly... I just need to see how the line and the release sit in order to make the bottom release.

[@eSpares]

Sorry we do not have a video showing disassembly as Dyson do not sell these parts individually.

[@eSpares]

Thanks!

[@kenny444tourist4]

What about the seals around the unit?

[@eSpares]

Hi Kenneth, most seals on modern Appliances no longer perish as they now are made from a synthetic material. However if the seals are worn, our of shape or damaged then of course replace them but if they look in good condition this will not be routinely necessary.

[@gilb5710]

Good job young man!

[@eSpares]

Hi Greg, thanks for the praise for the channel and keep watching.

[@legomanzcar7077]

I got a Dyson DC 01 and I live in us lol I told my UK friend for it

[@KylesCarsYT]

hi eSpares, do we HAVE to use the filter pad or hepa filter on the dc04 because it just catches the carbon dust or is it there to stop something I don't know?

[@eSpares]

There is little point vacuuming and allowing dust to pass through the machine as it will only create more cleaning. You can remove the filter but will increase your work.

[@chezyvette7139]

I have the dc04 in green gray . It's a brilliant hoover I ve had it yrs an still brilliant xx

[@eSpares]

Hi chez, thank you for your post and nice to know there are still some vacuums that last.

[@chezyvette7139]

eSpares thankyou for the video 👍 my Dyson Hoover's yrs old still going strong from day 1 ! I have just ordered a stretch hose for it to say I have never ordered any parts for it baring post pre filters , in all the year s having it I thought its worth to mention it I really love my Dyson dco4 thanks again for the video 👍😘

[@eSpares]

You are very welcome.

[@eSpares]

Thanks for the reply chez yvette and glad it's still going strong glad you enjoyed the video.

[@James-cartwright]

The new wand is not for the clutched machine because its designed to be used with a different kind of hose from the green dc04

[@eSpares]

Thanks for the feedback, this has been pointed out before.

[@James-cartwright]

eSpares oh yes I've just noticed haha

[@eSpares]

😊

[@TopVacuumCleaner]

great video thanks

[@RoRo20699]

If the tear is at the end of the hose, you can just shorten it, no? You'll lose some length obviously.

[@eSpares]

That may be possible jooper99, but if the hose has worn through once it is likely to fail quickly the second time so may be only a temporary repair.

[@tazza5136]

i found a dyson dc01 and it had no suck but i spent no money on it all i did was take it apart then pu tit back together and i found the problem

[@eSpares]

Hi Taran, that just goes to show appliances are sometimes replaced when a simple repair would have resolved the problem. Hope the video helped.

[@tazza5136]

eSpares it did help thanks its also entertaining do you know wat to do if you try and turn on a dyson dc07 but all it does is scweel for a few seconds and then does nothing

[@hoovermaster]

You put a clutched hose on a non-clutch wand. This will damage the hose end

[@eSpares]

Thanks for your comments, that shows the importance of using the full model number and product number to ensure you obtain the correct part when ordering. :-)

[@hoovermaster]

eSpares You could've cleaned the old bin insert in yellow and put it in the new bin for it to look more original

[@eSpares]

Good idea in practice but as the original was no longer available it may have confused viewers and the 'colour change' made the replacement stand out. Obviously if the original cone was undamaged you could have transferred that. 😊

[@qasimmir7117]

He didn’t need to replace the bin. It was only cloudy, it’ll still function perfectly fine.

[@eSpares]

Thanks for the comment Qasim, you are right the part had not broken. Sometimes you may want to change a part to make the appliance look better so this is why we changed it on this video.

[@qasimmir7117]

eSpares But it’s the wrong colour.🤦🏻‍♂️

[@eSpares]

Unfortunately some parts are no longer available for this model but this shows that if you search for a 'colour model' and the part is not available often there may be different colour parts still available..

[@shadowman3557]

@@qasimmir7117 whats with the attitude?

[@trainsofbritain3954]

I hate the fact they are mixing colours it triggers me as it looks messy.

[@eSpares]

Hi Trains of Britain, unfortunately, we can't change the video but hopefully, you found it useful even if the different colours put you off.

[@tomobickles101]

the reason you struggled to fit the wand into the hose is because it is not the correct wand for that hose. the grey and green dc04 has a different hose to anyother dc04 it has a soft rubber top the others have a hard plastic top with a catch which fits into a groove in the wand please do not mislead!!

[@eSpares]

tomobickles101 Thanks for your comments. We have listed a total of Eight Dyson original main hoses for the DC04 but all of these are no longer available from Dyson. The hose used in the video is actually a 'compatible' hose and although very slightly different to the original that is no longer available, is the most suitable we can supply. We certainly would not wish to 'mislead' viewers but think that most would be happy to be able to find a part that could repair their vacuum.

[@mikeberry304]

It's fine selling new parts , but not everyone knows how to strip , talk through how you do it , it may help others , it , turn this , undo that , 3 screws here etc

[@eSpares]

Hi Mike, thank you for your post and your suggestions and we will take them on board.

[@willvaszocz2469]

non colour matched parts is my biggest pet peeve. looks unprofessional too.

[@eSpares]

Unfortunately Dyson has started to discontinue a lot of older products so rather than throwing a product away its better it was colourful and working :)

[@willvaszocz2469]

+eSpares true.

[@KylesCarsYT]

eSpares you can get the right coloured parts new or used, also you can replace the green cone with the yellow one to have a nice new yellow cyclone yellow handle parts can be swapped over etc. any parts that are coloured can be swapped over to a new part without effecting the performance of the new parts

[@eSpares]

Dyson produced many different coloured versions of their models and as they get older some of the parts are no longer available. As we said in the video you can get most parts but on this model the handle and cyclone are now only available from Dyson in the green. The different colour will still fit and perform in exactly the same manner.

[@KylesCarsYT]

eSpares actually the handle is diffrent on the green machines, look at a clutched handle vs unclutched handle, you will see the end on the nonclutched handle is bigger to stop it being put in the hose you forced it into, also the bin insert can be swapped put for the yellow one and pretty much anything that has colour on can be swapped over

[@HaikuAutomation]

As someone that has refurbished five (5) 'curbside' free Dyson 07/14's, I'd have a hard time sending my machine to you for service of refurbishing, where you are doing barely a fare job of 'cleaning' the machine and explaining how a POS 8 year old machine is busted up and maybe saved.

[@eSpares]

Sorry to here you did not like the video Haiku. We were trying to show the process and areas that may require attention not actually refurbishing commercially the machines in the video.

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Wow. That's not refurbishing, it's basic maintenance.

[@jadegore8460]

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[@teabag3339]

Dump-it.

[@eSpares]

+teabag3339 That may be the easy way but it is likely to cost you a lot more to replace than repair. :-)

[@marcdraco2189]

+eSpares Agreed. I kept a couple of machines going for six years for considerably less than buying a new machine. It's horrific to see so many serviceable machines dumped at the local tip because people are too lazy to repair (or even call out Dyson!)