How to replace the motor in a DC04 Dyson Vacuum Cleaner - Complete Guide

[@photopcd]

Thank you. Couldn't have fitted a new motor to our old dc04 without this video.

[@robbune1792]

Thank you Alec - this video is still providing help some 12 years later. My motor didn't have the rubber locator, instead it had a metal 3 legged cap which was a bit of a challenge to put back with the motor. 👍

[@robertmcg1141]

Alec - just wanted to say thank you very much for virtually holding my hand doing this job, I could never have done it without you! One thing I would say for anyone else taking this task on, is that it goes back together a lot easier than it comes apart!

[@GigglingGobby]

Hahahahaha! Yes, Dysons I think were only ever meant to be put together. Taking them apart is a significant skill (if you want to avoid smashing up bits of plastic, especially when they get old and brittle!). I got hold of a cheap donor DC04 to refurbish mine, and when I went to remove things like the clips that hold the dust bucket onto the cyclone section, the donor cyclone pip that holds the clip on just shattered - I got a good clip and it clicked onto my machine very easily, it's the removal that gives you a dodgy heartbeat if you're trying to save both parts you're trying to separate. Fortunately I didn't care that I was trashing the donor cyclone, it's possible I'd have been more careful if it had been important, but it took me by surprise how easily it completely destroyed itself :o)

[@GigglingGobby]

This is a really exceptionally good how-to video! Very well presented, and good visibility of what you're doing. I checked other videos before replacing my burnt out motor, but this is the one I finally used to help me strip and rebuild it, and now I have a working DC04 again. Superb! 😀 I should mention that I had to keep coming back to this video several times because there are so many tricky bits to get just right. So good to see in the video when it goes wrong too because putting the top front shell back on went wrong for me too and I had to come back and have another look and then have another go. Having these videos available is such a fantastic resource for home DIYers, far better than just an exploded diagram which doesn't actually show you how to put it together or take it apart.

[@דודמרמורוש]

A DC04 taken to technician found "burnt motor" given to me for "second opinion" found Thermal fuse burnt. With this marvelous help I found my way for getting over the repair hazard. Many thanks, David

[@craigevs9664]

Goodonya Alec, thanks for the video. I had already bought a new motor, but was struggling getting the vac back together. When I found your clear, step-by-step instructions, I finished the job in 20 mins. Next time I need spares I will be in touch.

[@normanpaterson8248]

Many thanks Alec with your help I managed to fit a new motor and clutch, saving me a good few quid. Cheers Mate.

[@DubSte11]

Thank you so much Alec. This video was amazing and you were fantastic with your instructions. I've never changed a motor before and was nearly about to pay £70 to do so but this video was right on the money. Excellent, thank you.

[@peterrabone49]

Hi, thanks a million ! I tried to do it myself without tuition but could not get it apart anyway i`ve managed and it works thanks for taking the time to make a video. Peter R. Staffordshire, England .

[@neilarcher5884]

Excellent video. Another DC04 motor replaced today, with your help

[@Worldwideflyer]

Hi there!....many thanks for this, I've just changed the motor in my Dyson here in the UK and your video was spot on.....thanks again!

[@chessdude67]

Thank you,VacuumGuru. Well done video. Thumbs up my friend.

[@boopaterson1]

Thanks mate - new motor successfully fitted!

[@johnbull5394]

Do you know, every time I reassemble my Dyson I end up doing it in the wrong order and having to take bits apart again. What a marvellous video! I will certainly be watching this when I fit the 'new' motor I've ordered on ebay. I will be using my fingers, but it must be handy to have a belt lifter.

[@GigglingGobby]

If you replace the clutch belts, which is a cheap job but very fiddly, get ready for some serious muscleage putting it back together, HAHAHAHA my old belts were TWICE the size of the new ones due to stretching - at one stage I thought I'd been sent the wrong belts, but then they'd been in use for goodness knows how many years, probably since the early days of the DC04 because we bought ours not long after they were launched and I haven't done the belts until now 2023 :o)

[@malcolmramsay4786]

Thanks Alec, great video and easy to follow

[@lilyhislop994]

I loved your video on how to take apart and clean a dyson dc08. I now have access 49 animal cylinder. Do you have any videos on how to clean it out please?

[@ArmourEmpire]

Very helpful. Thanks mate

[@RichardHorsfield]

Great video - quick question though: At 09:20 the motor you removed had its wires connected incorrectly (red to blue and blue to red)? Any reason for that... When you replaced the new motor you correctly placed the wires blue to blue, red to red.

[@scottaregitz]

Recently our motor seems to scream more like a jet engine. Is this signifying the end is near?

[@nickdove7985]

Thanks saved me a whole lot of time :)

[@LAD241]

Really helpful tips. I have ordered a belt lifter tool

[@PeterHalm]

thanks dude ....very helpful if i lived in Aus i would buy from you

[@memybikeni9931]

Good detailed video.thanks

[@terrycole4630]

Thanks Alec have done one before but forgot you have to remove clutch

[@111SecondHandRose]

Thank you, really helpful and informative!

[@joejoejoejoejoejoej]

Thanks for video Done it ✅ But no need to remove clutch .....

[@greennigel22]

Still relevant 12 years later. On my 3rd motor. These early Dysons are robust and reliable. Later models are a pile of krap.

[@vacuumcleanercollectorfixe1499]

How do I change a Dyson DC04 Zorbster Motor

[@elainepinato5161]

many thanks for video.

[@VacuumSmart]

Hi There, yes that tool is worth it in the amount of money you will save in band aids and lost skin.

[@VacuumspotAu]

Honestly it shouldn't matter too much as long as you mean in the body. If you use some kind of bonding agent to stop it getting worse you should be fine. If you mean there is somehow a crack in the motor or the motor supports then no I wouldn't use it until you replace the component that is cracked.

[@ryanchambers3594]

brill video but at 20:49 when you put the u bend in the hose popped out

[@VacuumSmart]

Actually it doesn't matter because the current is alternating.

[@philip2618]

U do something special but free

[@VacuumSmart]

um yea...thats meant to happen :)

[@nscnick9231]

Titled DC04 but refers to a DC07!!!!!

[@davidramsbottom7703]

there is a plot twist about 1/3 of the way through...