Author Topic: Dyson DC14 animal maintenance (Read 7805 times)

SpnsrKzb · « **on:** March 14, 2014, 05:23:27 pm »

I am going to buy a second hand dc14 animal today from a classified site later on today. The person I'm buying it from has had it for 5 yrs. As soon as I get it home I'm going to give it a thorough cleaning. Is there anything else besides a good cleaning that I should do to it maintenance-wise?

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MVacs · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2014, 07:19:39 pm »

Yes, clean the filter: video here.

Check the brushbar is not clogged up with hair. Other than that, see how it goes. The washable filter is *the* most important thing.

SpnsrKzb · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2014, 11:52:46 pm »

Realistically how much longer can I expect to get out of my dyson assuming I maintain it properly? How long have other people on this forum owned their dysons for?

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MVacs · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2014, 09:58:55 am »

A DC14 is like a Morris Minor. If it breaks, it can be fixed without breaking the bank.

If you think Dyson put a five year warranty on them, and we service machines people bought in the mid nineties still.

But like anything, abuse it and it wont last a month.

beko1987 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2014, 10:59:29 am »

Wash the cyclone thoroughly, new post motor filter, good wash of the pre motor filter, or a new one if its ruined, rebuild and rebelt the clutch, and strip and re-grease the brushroll bearings too.

Should see you good for another 10 years!