How To Clean The Dyson DC08 Radix Assembly To Improve Suction

The Dyson DC08 can lose suction over time and cleaning the radix assembly really will help improve performance.
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[@razorblademail]

The amount of times I have watched this alongside cleaning my own dyson has been been a lifesaver! This is gold!

[@jmbona91]

Really helpful ! I started Dysoning at 4:00 am (!!!) and, for any reason, decided it deserved cleaning. Dismantling was a nightmare till I found your tutorial... The parts are drying. 👏👏👏

[@ChampagneRain]

You show each step by step that lets me "a woman" actually get more suction with my vacuum - Thank you!!

[@mml5923]

7 years on and your videos are still hitting the sweet spot. Within a few hours I changed the filters, cleaned the radix assembly, cleaned the contact head and repaired the cord retract on my DC08 and it is now operating beautifully with excellent suction. Many thanks Alec!

[@thecryingdutchman8922]

I think I have the dc08 for about 20 years now and it still goes perfectly. Thanks for the video I just cleaned the entire machine and it was really dirty.

[@SanCici71]

I absolutely needed this. Didn't know my Dyson had to be reassembled that much. I did it all, just like you showed, which is very clear. I also put in two new filters and my Dysons power is back. Thank you so much.

[@GARDENER42]

Every couple of years, I watch this video to remind me how to clean my 20 year old DC08's gizzards. This advice & changing the filters at the same time, has ensured it works every bit as well now as when I bought it. Thanks mate.

[@arnold8002]

I've owned my DC08 for about 16 years and I did clean the Radix once, but Never to this level. But even then, I noticed a drastic change in performance. Now that I've done it properly, I think it'll be like new. Also upgraded to Hepa Filter. thanks for the tutorials!

[@tblachenmeier]

Alex I would have never had attempted to service my Dyson if it hadn't been for your video. As a result I have saved a lot of money sending my Dyson to the Dyson Doctor plus I am now my wifes new hero - Thanks

[@frannorgren3692]

I thought my 15 year old Dyson DC08 was at the end of its' life! Followed this tutorial and it is sucking like it was brand new again. Wonderful, easy to follow directions. Thank you.

[@bengtloryd81]

My DC08 had a motor failure that the shop where I bought it wanted like 120 EUR to fix. I found motors on the net for half of that price, but I wanted to see what the real problem was. Just dissembled the machine and found that one carbon had given up. Bought a pair of new carbons for 10 EUR and installed as of your excellent instructions. The machine started to work properly again. I saw then you explanations about cleaning the whole thing which was very easy again with your perfect instructions!!! Thanks a lot mate! You are a true champion!

[@a.c.e.repair2173]

Thank you. Helped a lot. Without your info I wouldn't have managed to disassemble the radix. Very good, that there are people out there, who share their knowledge.

[@michaelodds2007]

Maaaate, Ive had my Dyson for 14 yrs, all I've ever done was clean the filter, and blown out this part with my compressor. Today I pulled it apart. OMG the build up of dirt was incredible. Now its sparkling clean, and I thank you for this video. The only thing I have to say is with the manifold, that also came apart, and was so clogged up. Cheers

[@Frances94109]

Absolutely brilliant video. My boyfriend was trying to get someone in to repair our old DC08 and then I found you and went ahead and pulled the hoover apart! Simple and easy to follow :) Thank you for saving us a chunk of cash.

[@czech-this-out]

Excellent video, thorough but to the point, I had my DC08 disassembled in 10 minutes, and it took about 45 minutes to clear away nearly 15 years of grime. Now just waiting for it to dry, but am sure the cleaning will do the trick as about 1/2 of the cyclones were blocked by long twisted and clumped hair. And finally found a use for the Torx drivers that have been taking up space in my tool kit. Many thanks and greetings from Prague, Czech Republic!

[@flaviofurlan676]

Dear Alec, thank you so much for this very useful video! You are my Dyson's GURU and you made me save money, plus the fun to make it! The harder part was to find a suitable long-reach Torx 15 key. Thanks a lot again and greetings from Italy!!!

[@hachre]

Thank you for this guide! I took our DC08 apart following these instructions. The hardest part for me was getting the handle off but I used a hair dryer to make it a tiny bit more flexible and that did the trick. Thanks!

[@juliabrown6155]

I just wanted to say thanks for your video, it was very clear and useful. It has taken me hours to do what you demonstrated in 5 minutes and I had to borrow some Torx screwdrivers but I think it's well worth it as someone just told me they paid nearly £100 to get their machine serviced and all I've had to buy was a new HEPA filter which arrived this morning! :)

[@whistlingdeath2662]

I just found this video. It saved me buying a new Dyson. I have a Dyson DC08 "Animal" (originally purchased in the UK). Just the same as your Dyson (just that mine is purple). I followed everything in your video, there was only minor dirt build up in the Radix assembly, and changed the filters (they were really dirty, and nothing could be seen thru them. Anyway, it is all working better than ever now :) Thanks for the very helpful and instructive video.

[@ldick92]

Thank you for such an easy to follow video! Just took everything apart and couldn't believe the mess! Looking forward to a stronger more reliable performance once it's reassembled! Thanks again!

[@timothymiles5756]

If only all tutorials could be this sensible. Love your work, Alex.

[@NUkiwi]

Thanks mate! Just added some new life to my 16 year old vacuum which, with a set of new filters plus your instructions on how to clean it now almost runs like on day one. Before that I've been cleaning the assembly mostly with a compressor. Great little machine Dyson has put out there.

[@charlienicholson4230]

Great video. After googling and washing/replacing filters I was still getting no improvement. None of the Google suggestions mentioned the radix cyclone until I specifically searched for that and found your video. Great stuff. My DC05 is almost like new again.

[@lucascaviglia]

Great tutorial, followed it today and my Dyson works like new having been in permanent use for nearly a decade! Thanks a lot!

[@ubamfordo]

A brilliant how to Alec. Thanks for making and posting it. Your search for a title could also read 'how to get rid of 'vacuum stink'. Worked a treat on our old DC29!!

[@mrsincredible1970]

deffinately I have a stinky vacuum too!!!

[@gregjalepeno6769]

Kept my Dyson DC08 going for nearly 17 years!

[@kikiperry4924]

Fantastic: Clear, efficient and really appreciated the reassembly part!!!

[@PedroRBenito]

Excellent video. Spanish customer support send me this link when I asked him hot to clean my Dyson machine. Thank you so much :) :)

[@broozer1958]

great video mate. You explained it all perfectly and whoever was working the camera did a great job too. Will look out for more of your tutorials. Thanks heaps for your help.

[@derekkeen7716]

What a fantastic vid. I knew my Dyson was blocked up somewhere but couldn't work out how it came apart until I watched the vid. Took it apart this morning, cleaned it up and reassembled it. It's now as good as new and all it cost me was five quid for a Torque 15 screwdriver! Well done mate you deserve a medal for putting these vids on here. Thanks a bunch.

[@denisesmith3595]

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[@lenworth11]

Excellent and thank you !! I inherited my father's old DC08 and it's gone from next to no use to excellent .. !! Very pleased. Kind of you !!

[@mattdowning]

Thank you! Many years on, still a really useful tutorial.

[@pj9375]

Good day! Superb video thanks mate, I owe you a cold one 😀! You Aussies are the best at instructional videos. So far this week I've fixed my hoover and changed the battery on my BMW all thanks to you guys, Cheers! From your cousin in England 😎

[@ozjohnf]

Before I watched your video, I was struggling to find some of the screws in the assembly. Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@theblueunicornproject1693]

Thank you followed these clear instructions and my Dyson is working properly again (I was thinking it was time to scrap it but have now changed my mind)

[@rayheasley491]

What a brilliant tutorial video! I Our cleaner is as clean now as when it was new, and working so much better than it has for a long time - the only expense was a cheap T15 screwdriver - thanks for mentioning the size.

[@randolin69]

Thanks a lot for this useful and easy-to-understand demo!

[@philippecoenen]

Really nice: Clear and efficient... I received this vacuum from a friend but when I turned it on it was smelling very bad. I disassemble it clean it and Voilà! Thanks, man!...

[@Atorganic8]

Thanks so much for posting this. The DC08 had its first clean in 15 years. Had no idea how to change the filters either. Frankly I'm impressed with the Dyson holding out for so long. Hope the cleaning and filter replacement gives it a new lease on life. I used an extra long T15 torxdriver but 150mm long would do the trick I think. 😊

[@jodayl]

Thanks so much, really clear presentation, I watched, I bought a set of torque screwdrivers (long handled) for 4.99 and the most usefull tip was the part of the filter that you need to see light through...I couldn't even after washing. so I bought a new one for £3.50 and now 2 days later I am like one of the commenters below filthy... but my Dyson is clean and as good as new. Amazing difference.

[@DavidGetling]

Thanks for that Alec. After vacuuming plaster dust my machine is well and truly buggered, but now I will be able to fix it really cheaply, and not get ripped off.

[@davelowe1977]

David Getling This is exactly what I did - plaster dust.

[@philipscott1128]

Great tutorial! I tried this and it really does work.

[@nickhellen6303]

Bloody marvellous video. I’ve often wondered if I needed to pull mine apart. Thanks.

[@bigbark4627]

2022 & this vid is still spot on! 👍 Cheers bud, jus wat I needed 2 know 👌

[@user-gm2jw2kx8c]

Bloody awesome instructional video and yes my dyson was blocked where you said they would be - blown away - thanks so much for your great videos :-)

[@jenniferschmitzer299]

Hiya, was looking up dc08 stripping down videos and found yours. I’ll use your hints and tips. It’s for the vac at my parents church and I love to clean out vacuums (it’s a hobby). I really enjoyed your presentation. I know it’s years old. Hey, I like fixing things!

[@davidwilkins2922]

Brilliant video. I had a torx bit on a driver so struggled with the recessed screws. I used a long small allen key to undo these.

[@helenludlow]

Just followed these instructions, and they were brilliant.

[@lawriekirk2645]

Many thanks this was a brilliant guide. Another tip. we put all of the components through the dishwasher by themselves then out in the sun for an afternoon. Spotless and its like new

[@richardnewman5310]

Excellent. Thank you. I have cleaned the succession head as well as replaced the motor. Great video angles and easy to follow language. Thank you.

[@peterdavies5460]

I have a Dc02 which is slightly different but I found this video very useful. Thanks Alex.

[@dodes47]

Did it all in under an hour and now my Dyson is brand new again :D Cheers

[@priscillalopez6794]

Thanks for sharing this video! It's a second life for my dyson machine now :)

[@katjanather8070]

Thank you so much. My one is 16 years old. Now it works like it is brand new.

[@stephenhicks826]

Fantastic info, thank-you. Already bought some filters from your shop!

[@TheClearSight]

Bought the DC08 15 years ago, NEVER cleaned it, today i did. It was no fun but tomorrow it will be like new. That vacuum is still running without issue, until today i sucked about 800 gramm of flour, that was just to much, well i just needed to clean the filters but still i disassambled it and just washed it all out. If this vacuum will stop working i will surely buy again a dyson and will pay premium price, because it is worth it!

[@martinpott4028]

Brilliant, Dyson is like new! Thanks for showing us how to do this.

[@donnageorge-henderson5419]

Still watch this video when servicing my Dyson. Easy to follow

[@akirosan4you]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Now my dyson works much better than before.

[@clairebenson1768]

Awesome vid. Thanks man. I am now filthy, but my DC08 is MUCH cleaner. Thanks again

[@radkon67]

Alec you Legend ! I'm a guy who happens to love vacuuming ...😆 Your vids are so helpful. Cheers!

[@MarkFromBridge]

Brilliant! Easy to understand and follow. My Dyson works so much better now. Thank you.

[@kitcar2000]

Thanks for posting this. Really helpful.

[@julieelliott549]

Wow you are the best and I thank you so much for your great information and steps to repairing my Dyson, now I can enjoy using it again, had to change the motor and clean :)

[@dunamis9313]

You are an absolute legend. Thankyou for such a helpful video.

[@paulodonohue3073]

thanks mate, great video and explanation, very well done with no added crap others carry on with!!

[@peterpanizza4320]

Fantastic information Alex!!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Great video tutorial, i used this to work around and refurbish Dyson Dc14 ive just used for a 5 day challenge

[@suechadwick7988]

Thanks Alec. The suction is much improved.

[@metroszexualis]

Thanks bro, I can't find two screwdriver, but after watch this video the disassemly done like a charm. :)

[@achimjehnes7105]

Thanks Alec .great tutorial.saved us a lot of money.machine is as new with the new motor and a cleaned radix.

[@ememseekay1145]

Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing. Dyson back to working like new.

[@tester4808]

Hi there! Very helpful very useful Thanks a lot from Spain!

[@suburbia2050]

the video has helped keep my Dyson DC08 going for 12?! years

[@effeau]

Fantastic info re Dyson vac, well presented.

[@miriamtully7584]

Great video, so easy to follow

[@OssMoss1]

Great video! Thanks - really helped a lot - easy to follow and covered all the steps. Do you have a video for dis-assembling and cleaning DC08 Contact head brush? Thanks

[@dodes47]

Thanks for the concise instruction on how to do this mate.

[@MrJonathansymes]

Brilliant video. Informative and to the point. You come across well on video. Good health from Blighty.

[@analogkaese]

Thanks a lot. Now I know why the upper piece shouldn't get wet (also according to the manual). Hopefully this will safe my vacuum. I think you just saved me 400 EUR.

[@awantamta]

Thanks for that nice , simple explanation

[@MrLeo1959]

Thanks for video and given tecnical knowledge. from Turkey.

[@keithd5181]

Excellent guide. Thanks.

[@jonaskurschner9982]

Thank you for These excellent tips from Germany.

[@davidgibson8523]

good videos, just cleaned mine out and changed the on/off button. cheers!

[@simbobby03]

Excellent presentation mate..

[@FLiSTi7]

Thx mate for the video, helped me out a lot.. Your a champion

[@martinpott4028]

Thanks for the Video just been given a DC08, so now off to get a Torx Screwdriver.

[@3DisFuntastic]

Thank you so much for this amazing and clear instruction video. :)

[@TheRealJohnHooper]

Cool Video. Since I am going to sell my dyson DC08 anti allergy model. I wanted to clean it and searched for a Video. Thanx a lot mate. :-)

[@jamesgiuseppi1415]

Thank you Alec. I am very appreciative of the good people like yourself who help us less technically talented folk find our way with such machinery :-) I have an old DC08 (has old Matsushita motor) that I washed the whole radix assembly (before I saw your great tutorial....doh!). Alot later, when it was fully dry, I took the radix apart as you directed and saw that the gasket is a little warped in a couple of places. Do I need to get another? If so do you know from where I can get one? Thanks for your help. J

[@iancross5370]

Brilliant walk through on what to do....thanks.

[@kevinbennett5290]

Excellent tutorial.

[@gazza9463]

I stripped my DC 8 this weekend and after a flush through with warm water , I put most of the components in the dishwasher on the lowest temp (45C) and the results were excellent. With clean filters fitted , the vacuum was almost as good as new. (P.s The dishwasher had a cleaning agent used on the highest temp(75C) afterwards. Didn't want to upset the missus).

[@FitFast8]

The white manifold assembly is two parts and can be taken apart to get inside all the air channels. Gently prise all the way round slowly and gently working inwards until the cover pops off. Be gentle as its fairly delicate. Wash and push fit to reassemble.

[@udaypatel297]

Excellent video. Thanks.

[@Yggdrasil42]

Thanks. Just what I needed!

[@MrFrapado]

Thank you so much Alec! So incredibly helpful! 🌟🌟🌟

[@yannickmigeaux3804]

Great Video. thanks for your explanations. you saved us time and money

[@MsSdoan]

Great tutorial ! I got my 10 year old DC21 cleaned up like new. I ordered both filters and put them in. I would never have figured the radix out on my own. The problem persists, however! The sound of a blockage comes as a whoosh "pop" noise if started with the canister on. With it off, the suction is good and the motor sounds great. I'm at my wits end- if there is a cat toy in there I can't find it...ever encountered this?