How to take apart a Dyson DC25 cyclone assembly and reassemble (for cleaning)

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[@marykozlowski1248]

Hello and thanks for a great video- I did everything including smashing with my rubber mallet and I am 72 years old. So, whoever thought it was too complicated was obviously not willing to try. I would suggest that gasket material like the 1/16 inch from NAPA auto may work to cut out a new gasket using the old one as a pattern. Mine blew off my deck but then I found it, but I was just going to cut a new one if it ripped. Luckily, mine did not tear. Everything looks so clean and new. I used a auto scratch polish on the white scratches on the exterior of my plastic parts and the machine looks like new and smells so much better. I used little lemon juice and then a vinegar spray then clear water to clean the cyclone parts. No more dirt and animal odors. I also did not know what a torx screwdriver head was, but I had one that fit and now I know what it is. Very happy with my final result. I think that Dyson should certainly start making these just a bit easier to take apart. They are always talking about how just emptying the chamber gets rid of dirt but if you don't tap the !#*! out of the chamber to get the fine dust particles that are in the cyclone chamber then it really builds up quickly. Thanks again.

[@sonnybaker8100]

Man, I was so scared to smash that piece with a rubber mallet, but it worked! It worked!!! Thank you!!

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

now that's real trust! 😁good work!

[@XanderRowlet]

Thanks for the helpful guide. My old DC25 just died on me, the gear that connects to the motor via the rubber belt completely wore down the plastic teeth, and the brush bar won’t spin. Ordered a new brush bar and soleplate and I decided I’d clean the cyclone while I was fooling with it. Haven’t deep cleaned the cyclone one single time since I got the vacuum in 2017/2018. This video got me through disassembly and reassembly, and I was shocked how dirty it gets inside there. Suction seems a lot stronger now.

[@TheWinezen]

Thank you kind sir. In my book, you have definitely provided the most thorough Dyson D25 cleaning video ever

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

Thank you sir!

[@obcl8569]

I second that, and I have seen my share of dc25 videos 😆

[@AmazingGrace925]

Amen!🙌

[@CutestMostSweetest]

Sir! I cannot believe I found this video! I can’t tell you how amazed And grateful I am for it! I have this vacuum and never washed the filter in 3 years. A few days a ago I finally did and then decided to keep taking the vacuum apart. When the spring came out I could not figure out where it went and thought I ruined my Dyson! Then I said ok I’m sure i won’t find a video to help me but let me look on KZbin anyway… and holy shite!! Here you are with a great video that has inspired me to now clean the entire thing as you did! Thank you this literally made my day 😁

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

HUGE SMILE!! thanks for sharing this!

[@millsinaz4220]

Thank you. I got about 90% of my DC25 vacuum disassembled and cleaned but your mallet trick and prying technique solved the last part. I had been hosing out the canister for years and all that moisture created a sludge that smelled like a sewer. It is nice to vacuum now and not stink up the house. I also found a way to clean my Dysan V6. What a difference! Thanks again.

[@williamwilliams7706]

I just washed mine and didn't realize it needed to be disassembled. I'm glad you showed the process. It was simple and it is clean and dry now. Works like new too. I ordered new filters for spares. Thanks.

[@anthonyjackson1172]

Thank you Richard, for the great tip on cleaning my Dyson DC25. You showed great thorough details on taking the cyclone apart to clean it inside and out! I wish I would have watched your Dyson video sooner. I even put some black tape on the cyclone gasket just as you showed in your video, thank you a million!!!! Have a blessing Easter Sunday. I can't wait until my filters dry so I can get back to some good clean cleaning!

[@lisarose56]

Great video, I especially enjoyed it because you didn't embellish every comment, therefore it was shorter. Just what I needed.

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

Thanks for that feedback!

[@madelynsmith1116]

THANK YOU! my church has two of these and they've never been cleaned. They smell and must have been used on wet floors. I was scared to take it apart!! I didn't have a rubber mallet but I do have a husband and he popped it off by hand 😊 even the trick about using the armorall was so clutch! Thanks again.

[@AA-op8th]

Best Dyson Dc 25 cleaning on you tube. Thanks

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

Wow thanks!

[@boyeemil13]

Thank you for your help! I’m using my grandmother’s vacuum and I was told it was cleaned…it wasn’t. I was wondering why it wasn’t picking up anything. Again, I can’t thank you enough, you saved my butt.

[@TheUnknownHarbingers]

i love how you cleaned the vacuum with a vacuum.

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

😆

[@sonnybaker8100]

Haha! When I got to that part I said (out loud) I have to vacuum my vacuum with a vacuum! Love it!!

[@f.puttstycker2784]

Found your video after watching 7 others. Thank you.

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

Wow nice! Glad you finally found me! 🤗😆

[@obcl8569]

This was an **excellent** video! I do indeed still have my beloved DC 25 & am *so* grateful for you explaining this in detail - excited to clean it & give it the tlc it deserves 🤗😁

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

thanks!

[@sekaf4125]

Great video! I have the same vacuum I’ve used since they were released. Has to order a new gasket. Tip I’ve learned a hot hair dryer will loosen plastic making it more pliable

[@MariaRivera-lp5gv]

Thank you very much! A friend threw hers away and I picked it up, was very dirty and it smelled, didn’t know how to go in there to clean it, now on the tubes

[@en2oh]

Nicely done! You have a very easy manner in your narration. You should (hopefully will) get way more subscribers!

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

Thank you! 😃

[@floracarpenter6400]

Thank you so much! That was an awesome video!🎆🎇🎉 I was SO RELIEVED to find it!🔌 The unpleasant oder must go and I just KNEW there must be someone out there who knows how to do it! Bravo!👏 I'm a lefty too! Say hello to your little helper Isaiah! 👋 Look for a tip💲 later today (Sunday) after I deposit the stimulus check! Thanks again from Flora in Tucson Arizona. 🌵🌷🌵

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

Thank you! ☺️

[@DjGiluk]

Cleaned mine yesterday, great tutorial. Thanks 👍🏻

[@marykooyman3685]

Thank you so much! It's great to have a clean vacuum again!

[@dondrysdale9480]

Thanks!

[@gmp203]

Excellent job really helpful video thank you very much

[@AmazingGrace925]

Yay!! So glad I found this video. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!🙌

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

You're welcome! I like your username btw ;) How sweet the sound....

[@lespaulguy1979]

I think they recommend plain water because soap residue will attract dirt. Which you're trying to avoid.

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

Make sure you rinse all the soap away.

[@CoverageAwarenessStudio]

I just bought a replacement part for this!

[@kurtcooper622]

I like the video very informative thanks

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Nicely done

[@Ecksterphono]

Guitar pics are good to release the tabs especially the thick ones.

[@galimirnund6543]

Thanks for the video! My father moved into assisted living and he doesn't want his vacuum anymore. It smells like pet.... is there no way to take apart the brush assembly or that area or is it all solid plastic?

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

Yes you can. I haven’t made a video about it but I can certainly do that next time I have one in the shop. I’ll write it down

[@rebeccaryan1695]

Thank you for this video! Now I know how to get rid of the unpleasant smell. :) Would you be able to make a video showing how to reattach the canister lid (bottom end) if it comes off? I've been trying, and so far no luck.

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

can you give me a little more detail? I'm not sure what part you're referring to...

[@MMAFightMagazine]

Thank you for the wonderfully helpful video good sir. I've a couple additional questions, if you might be so kind? Firstly, am I correct in my observation that all of the parts you cleaned in this video can safely be cleaned with soap and water? I.e., there's nothing electrical etc? And secondly - I've heard that "ArmorAll," inspite of it's suggested uses, can have a tendency to breakdown and cause cracking of gaskets. Has anyone heard anything similar or otherwise? Can replacement gaskets be purchased from Dyson or other reputable sources? Thank you 😊

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

Yes! Soap and water works perfect! (Dawn is the best-not paid to say that lol). And interesting. I have not heard that about armor all. If that is happening to the rubber gaskets, I have never observed it on machines I have serviced that have come back in for routine service (that could be numbering in the hundreds). However if that is true that wouldn’t surprise me. I remember learning that chap stick brand lip balm causes your lips to crack more over time. Lol great way to get repeat business but ultimately lose the trust of your customer. All that to say, you could be right about armor all causing gaskets to crack, but I have not once seen these come back in cracked so I’m not all too worried about that. 😊 Thanks for the comment!

[@phatz7531]

Great video!

[@matthewnoth4792]

This is a great video, thank you. Do you have any tips for cleaning the bottom part of the vacuum with the roller? I think it’s the same t15 bit that would work to open that piece up, but the roller plastic case is filthy and I’d love to clean that after I do this main portion

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

After removing all screws on the bottom pull up the top piece and then you need to remove the belt to separate the clear portion from the base. Take pictures and don’t get the motor wet!

[@marioalejandro7549]

I did all you should us and I lost my spring 7:20🤬😡. Where can I get one of those?

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

Do you still need the spring? Sorry KZbin sometimes doesn't show me all the comments. I try to reply to all of them but some end up slipping past.

[@snicole5942]

I lost my spring too! Lol

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

@@snicole5942 do you still need one?

[@snicole5942]

@@richardsvacuumcenter lol, yes!

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

@@snicole5942 I checked my parts bin. I don’t have any extras! Sorry!

[@candyjessee]

Thank u😁

[@kathyconde2753]

Did you clean the parts with water?

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

Yes and dish soap

[@donaldhopper3858]

anyway to order a foam gasket replacement that inside the cyclone?

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

Hi Donald I don’t have any! Sorry. You can try taping it with electric tape as best you can.

[@TheUnknownHarbingers]

mine is all torn up too.. I saw one on eBay for $13, but it seems a lot for what it is.

[@donaldhopper3858]

@@TheUnknownHarbingers The ones you see on EBay are in England. Someone over there saw a gap in the market and is making them. Dyson doesnt make them. They expect you to buy an entirely new Cyclone unit. So we bought some foam, scanned the old one and are using my wife's Cricut to make our own.

[@donaldhopper3858]

and it works great!!

[@floracarpenter6400]

@@donaldhopper3858 now that's what I call ingenuity!!! Oh, AND team work!

[@arn03]

thank you

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

It's immeasurably easier to just soak it in the warm soapy water and then flush it throughly with a water jet from your shower head. Water goes everywhere there and gets out all junk. I'd say it cleanses at least 90-95% of all stuff, and no danger of spare parts left behind. 😉

[@rjm2024]

This is what I did as well. I used compressed air to blow it out really well afterwards. I did find this video to be really helpful even thought I’m fairly mechanically inclined. Soft spoken, great info and easy to follow instructions. Thanks!

[@yuriih5857]

👍

[@jeffsharkey2071]

It looks like he did the reassembly on off-white carpet. If so, and he’s married, I’m guessing that he is not long for this world ?

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

I’m not sure what you mean but I am married. LOL

[@sphinxfpv]

@@richardsvacuumcenter if you get that off white carpet dirty, your wife is gonna kill you, is what he meant. But it is a clean vacuum being assembled so you should be good.

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

@@sphinxfpv OHHH I got it now! BAHAHAHA It actually was a towel that I laid down over the workbench lol

[@boblandis7463]

Much to complicated for the average person.

[@richardsvacuumcenter]

Hello, thanks for the comment. Would you mind specifying what is too complicated?

[@TheWinezen]

But we of the clan of "McWhateverittakesto getthatgoddamnsmelloutofmyDyson" are not average people. Well done on the video. This video can save you 50 bucks in dyson servicing centre fees

[@floracarpenter6400]

I totally disagree!!! I am a 59 year old woman and had no problem! The only thing I needed help with was getting a new drill bit to remove the screws but he told us exactly which bit he was using so he even made that easy.

[@floracarpenter6400]

@@TheWinezen I couldn't agree more! Well said!

[@Cleaning_Hero]

Thank you