Old Dyson - just doesn't do the job all that well anymore.

compforus

Hi,

I have a Dyson Vacuum Cleaner which is at least 10 years old. It doesn't clean as well as it could. I changed the belt as there was a spare one for some reason. I wash the filter regularly but it just doesn't do it's job. I have to pass over an area various times before it cleans it.

The question is... is there something I can do? I can't afford to change it.

totalsolutions

>wash the filter regularly
You cleaned one filter then, there are two in mine and the older ones.
What model do you have.
The belt does not make it pick up more, vacuum does, the belt rotates the brush, no suck, no clean.

http://www.dyson.co.uk/support/help.asp?article=1919&product=DC01-SY-STD

[Deleted User]

I believe dyson offer a service for 70 quid where an engineer will come to your house and completely refurbish your vaccum cleaner, it ends up working just like new.

Found the link: http://www.dyson.co.uk/support/help.asp?article=916

That includes all labour costs and parts!

Rachel83

mine was the same its about 10 years old now, I took it apart and cleaned it all it has 3 filters replaced all 3 of them... I didn't even know about the third one till it was pointed out to me

and also there was a little tube underneath that had a split in it thats why it wasn't picking up to great so I replaced that too, good as new now

Ebe_Scrooge

I've also heard good things about the Dyson service, may be worth looking at.

But there are some things you can check yourself. You've done the obvious things like filters. I'd remove all the pipes and hoses and give them a really good clean - one thing I like about the Dyson is that it's dead easy to remove all the bits and pieces. Also clean the actual brush bar and remove all the inevitable bits of cotton and hair that get tangled up in it.

Check that the flexible hose is seated correctly, and check it for any splits.

If it's similar to mine, in the actual cyclone bit there's like a rigid plastic mesh thingy that sits inside the clear bin - hard to describe, but I suppose it's a bit like a colander :-) Anyhow, give this a good clean out with a nylon brush, the holes tend to get clogged and reduce the airflow.

Basically, check the whole thing for leaks or joints that are not tight, give everything a really good clean, that may well restore the performance. If it doesn't, well it's cost nothing to try and you can think about going for the service option.

ormus

skip it and buy a decent vacuum cleaner.

get a red henry. far better build quality.

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ormus wrote: »

skip it and buy a decent vacuum cleaner.

get a red henry. far better build quality.

Agreed, Dyson are over priced, over hyped junk.

floydy

spooky...having a similar problem except my dyson suddenly started making a different noise and giving off a plastic smell...i have took all the parts off and cleaned the filters but hasn't solved the problem...phoned the dyson repair no. and they said it was £89 for repair and service which would then cover it for a years insurance...oh dear, not sure if it is worth it for me, know somewhere that does reconditioned dysons for £4o, may go for that....hth

ormus

my local council tip is full of dyson cleaners every weekend.
nice machines, but the build quality is appalling.

all the pros use henrys.
ask yerself, why dont they use dysons?

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Our Dyson is over 10 years old. It is a brilliant machine and I'd never go for another model now. I suggest either you go with the Dyson service. Or
Follow Ebe Scrooge's advice. This is the way hubby maintains our Dyson and it works well.

sunshinetours

ormus wrote: »

my local council tip is full of dyson cleaners every weekend.
nice machines, but the build quality is appalling.

all the pros use henrys.
ask yerself, why dont they use dysons?

Probably because people often throw things away that can very easily be repaired in today's society.

The OP has a 10 year old one cannot afford to replace so the advice to seek out someone offering a recondition service once they have cleaned all the parts others have recommended is much better advice surely

We are in age of austerity don't you know