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My dyson block any ideas on how to unblock please

sitcom123
sitcom123 Posts: 362 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
My dyson is blocked and I am not sure what to unscrew to find the blockage, :confused: any help from you would be great Model DC01
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  • polki
    polki Posts: 548 Forumite
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    Here is a link to the manual for the DC01 - all instructions are there including removing a blockage. I follow this procedure and my machine has been serving me well for many years.

    http://media.dyson.com/downloads/UK/floorcare/Manuals/dc01_std_manual_uk.pdf

    Hope this helps.
  • choille
    choille Posts: 9,710 Forumite
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    Is the block in the 'wand'?

    If so try dropping a coin down it - possibly.

    There should be a help-line number on your dyson - try phoning them up if you can't get it shifted.
  • bryanb
    bryanb Posts: 5,034 Forumite
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    Lay the dyson down and use a hooked piece of wire to the side of the suction channel. Pull out the fluff etc.
    This is an open forum, anyone can post and I just did !
  • sitcom123
    sitcom123 Posts: 362 Forumite
    polki wrote: »
    Here is a link to the manual for the DC01 - all instructions are there including removing a blockage. I follow this procedure and my machine has been serving me well for many years.

    http://media.dyson.com/downloads/UK/floorcare/Manuals/dc01_std_manual_uk.pdf

    Hope this helps.

    Many thanks, printed off instructions and dyson working better than ever:j
  • richardc1983
    richardc1983 Posts: 2,163 Forumite
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    My mum used to use garden cains to unblock the vacuum pipe.
    If you found my post helpful, please remember to press the THANKS button! --->
  • dampdaveski
    dampdaveski Posts: 529 Forumite
    richardc1983 wrote: »
    My mum used to use garden cains to unblock the vacuum pipe.
    I have a vision of an angry Basil Fawlty :D
    The advice I give on here is based on my many years in the preservation industry. I choose to remain anonymous, I have no desire to get work from anyone. No one can give 100% accurate advice on a forum if I get it wrong you'll get a sincere apology and that's all:D
    Don't like what I have to say? Call me on 0800 KMA;)
  • MRSTITTLEMOUSE
    MRSTITTLEMOUSE Posts: 8,547 Forumite
    Any advice for me,I have a dyson like this that sucks great from the hose but is rubbish when upright.
    I can't find a blockage anywhere could it be a part problem.
    Thanks.
  • totalsolutions
    totalsolutions Posts: 3,110 Forumite
    Removed the screws from the bottom and looked behind the pick up roller?
  • foxgloves
    foxgloves Posts: 13,321 Forumite
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    Dyson used to have a very good falult diagnosis website - I don't know if they still do, but I used it successfully a few years back when our Dyson wouldn't work properly (& I am not very technically-minded).
    2026's challenges: 1) To rebuild our Emergency Fund to at least £5k.
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  • mrcow
    mrcow Posts: 15,170 Forumite
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    MRSTITTLEMOUSE wrote: »
    Any advice for me,I have a dyson like this that sucks great from the hose but is rubbish when upright.
    I can't find a blockage anywhere could it be a part problem.
    Thanks.


    Does the roller spin okay when its on?

    With the DC01, the whole thing practically comes apart. Have you had the rolelr out and checked that it's all clear around it?
    "One day I realised that when you are lying in your grave, it's no good saying, "I was too shy, too frightened."
    Because by then you've blown your chances. That's it."
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