Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Hi All,

I have always wondered, why is it so important to empty Dyson when the dirt reaches the Max line?  If the machine does't have any loss of suction then surely this won't harm it at all.  I have had Dysons since 1999 and most of the time always go over the max line without any problems.

My DC04 which is 7rs old always gets the dirt going over the mark line and I continue to use it until I can be bothered to empty it,  this has not caused any problems with it.

Occasionally I have had the odd long bit of hair go onto the Pre motor filter but this happens even if the machine isn't full.   Had this quite bad on the DC05 cylinder which would have literally chunks of hair on the pre motor filter by the time it came to emptying it.

CarmineD wrote:
OK, speaking of bin maintenance, I still have a DC07 that my mom is using. For kicks and giggles, I called Dyson last night and asked them what I should do about the separator being plugged(its not right now, but I wanted the official line). The young lady asked how bad, to which I replied about 2/3. She stated that I should go buy a can of compressed air or use an air compressor nozzle to blow it all out of there. I asked if I could wash it(you obviously can) and she replied with an astounding NO! She said that instantly voids the warranty. Compressed air only.... interesting and beyond FILTHY!. I can't imagine blowing all that crap out of there.

I have not found soaking and rinsing (cleaning) the DC14-styled cyclonic's complicated, it’s about a 5 minute job.  Has any vacuum-types [posters] here found cleaning/rinsing this configuration a challenge?

DIB

DysonInventsBig wrote:

Makes the latest bag advancements and technology including bag replacement healthier, quicker, more sanitary and odorless compared to daily bagless cyclonic bin dumping, bimonthly filter maintenance and spare filter costs, and regular shroud/cyclones/separator maintenance especially for fine dust buildup and pet dander.  Over 75 million US households have at least one 4 legged furry friend living in the home. 

Carmine D.

The only problem I have with Dyson cyclone on my DC04 vacuum cleaner is at the bottom of the cone.  The dust and hair builds up there so when I empty my machine I have to pull this hair and fluff off the 'stopper'.  This machine was not sold in the USA so I don't know if anyone here will know what I am talking about.  The DC04 has just one downward facing cone.  The machine has a Dual Cyclone as opposed to the Root Cyclone models.

My DC04 is completely full up now, I have used it 3 times this week without a problem,  I need to get round to emptying it tomorrow aas its getting heavyier now with the 4 litres of dirt inside of it.

The Dyson DC04 Cyclone and the point of the cyclone the end that gets the hair and fluff built up on it. (on the left)  (Not in this pic)