Author Topic: DC01 - How to cure a squeak on wind down. (Read 5424 times)

beko1987 · « **on:** September 03, 2015, 01:45:56 PM »

I found myself with 2 DC01 Absolute+'s, so refurbished the less original one to sell it. All went well, until I came to test it when back together..

Right at the end there is an annoying squeak.

Just to test what the issue was, I removed the belt and brushroll

Squeak gone, so that means it's somethign to do with the brushroll...

So, out come the brushroll bearings (which I didnt grease as they span fine, this machine has had a few new parts on it in the not too distant past I think).

So, bearings apart, a quick squirt of

and back together, being careful to screw the baseplate down evenly, then I backed the screws off 1/4 a turn so it clamped and sealed, but didnt distort.

My assistant aided me in testing it afterwards

Job done! Went up for sale last night, 0% interest in it so far (but wasnt expecting much tbh, it's 'old innit'

(I kept the nice AB+ purple tools and the soleplate rubber...)

Parwaz7862 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2015, 07:49:40 PM »

Good tip! I also like that brushroll, the purple bristles go quite well with the vacuum imo

I also agree with the "old innit" thing, lol. I struggled to even sell a DC04 with all tools and a good clean for £25 :/ it eventually got sold with a lot of posting and bumping though

beko1987 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2015, 08:15:14 PM »

Dc04s dont seem to be an issue for me, can sell those easiky for £45-60 depending on how nice people ask for ir!

I know dc01s are not worth alot, and the first offer of £25 i get ill take. Dont buy dc01s with the intention to sell but I cant be dealing with duplicate machines, and I imagine posting a dc01 will be tricky and fraught with danger as even a mild speedbump could cause damage when taken at 69mph in a courier van...

Parwaz7862 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2015, 08:42:51 PM »

Lol remember that dusty DC01 you were bidding on but ended up going for £30 I think? :P yet we struggle to sell refurbed DC01's! lol

MVacs · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2015, 09:33:30 PM »

Quote from: beko1987 on September 03, 2015, 08:15:14 PM

and the first offer of £25 i get ill take.

I'll have any fixed soleplate ones at that that have a good and undamaged soleplate, bin flap, wand, motor and hose at that. Just strip those bits off and I'll send you a courier label.