Author Topic: DC04 DC04 Cyclone Top (Read 2364 times)

Peter_H · « **on:** November 17, 2022, 02:01:25 pm »

Hi

I would be very grateful for some help. I have broken the housing of the top of my Dyson DC04. This is what it looks like:

Is this the correct replacement https://shop.manchestervacs.co.uk/dyson-upright-vacuum-cleaner-spares/dc04-spares/dc04-cyclone-release-catch ? The cone looks undamaged. Is it an easy repair for me to make?

MVacs · « **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2022, 06:30:33 pm »

I've never seen one broken like that.

Your new one went out today.

Peter_H · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2022, 11:18:33 pm »

Thanks very much.

I had taken it off the machine and was starting to clean it. I put it on a work service and it slipped off and hit a wooden floor.

I though I would have to buy a new machine so many thanks to your team for all the help I received in getting a new one.

macman · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2022, 02:44:49 pm »

DC04's are near indestructible, along with DC07's. I still service/repair the odd one, though I suspect some long term owners ditch them when they get elderly and want a lighter machine. The only thing that might eventually kill them off is the cost of replacement clutches: there don't seem to be many recycled ones around now, and the new one are £35: they used to be under £20.

Peter_H · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2022, 03:02:33 pm »

That’s good to hear. i think mine must be about 17 years old. Could that be right? It is very heavy but otherwise an excellent machine.

macman · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2022, 03:22:47 pm »

The DC04 came out in 1998, so it could be up to 24 years old.

MVacs · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2022, 05:10:32 pm »

Quote from: macman on November 23, 2022, 02:44:49 pm

the cost of replacement clutches: there don't seem to be many recycled ones around now, and the new one are £35: they used to be under £20.

I've got about 250 rebuilt ones waiting for when Dyson discontinues them.

macman · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2022, 06:10:46 pm »

I'd imagine that'll be when they cease support for the DC33, shouldn't be too long to wait before you can recoup your investment.
How much will they be selling for?