Here at Appliances Online we don’t sell vacuums, but we do recognise them as one of the most of important appliances around the home. Dyson make some of the best going – but you do need to look after them so they last as long as possible. Here Rory, from eSpares, takes us through the best ways to prolong the life of your Dyson.
The most common problem faced by Dyson owners is when their vacuums lose suction. There are a few main causes of this. In this blog I’m going to take you through diagnosing what’s causing loss of suction and how to remedy it, as well as letting you know which Dyson spares you need to get your vacuum back in tip-top shape.
Filter blockage
Every Dyson has two filters in it; a pre motor filter, which prevents dust particles from entering the motor, and a post motor filter, which prevents dusty air coming back out of the vacuum. Over time dust builds up in these filters and they become clogged. This results in the motor becoming overworked and leads to a loss of suction.
The filters are really easy to remove from the vacuum – they sit underneath covers which easily unclip. Most pre motor filters are washable; if yours is, there’ll be diagrams of a tap on the filter itself. If yours is washable, it’s a simple case of running under water with a mild detergent, drying out and replacing. Saying this, I would recommend putting in a new one if yours is old and really dirty.
Post motor filters aren’t washable – but are easily replaceable. I’d recommend changing yours yearly.
Blockages
If there are blockages in any part of the hose or ducting, air won’t be able to travel to the dust bin. To check for blockages in the hose, feel the outside. As the hose is pliable, you’ll be able to feel if there are any objects inside.
If you find anything, use a blunt instrument to push it out. Do the same for the hard plastic ducting on the vacuum.
Cracks
There’s a lot of hose and plastic ducting that air has to travel through to get from the floor tool to the bin. If there are cracks in any part of the hose or ducting, air enters the cracks and reduces suction at the floor tool. Some cracks may not be easily visible; to check for these, plug your Dyson in, turn it on and follow the journey of the air with your fingers, feeling for any air escaping along the way. Once you find the source of the escaping air you’ll need to replace it with a spare – these are available at www.espares.co.uk.
Failing motor
If any of the above problems aren’t seen to promptly, it will cause the motor in your Dyson to become overworked, eventually leading to failure. If your motor does fail, you’ll need to replace it. This is a doable job, but it will take quite a while. If you need help, you can find videos on how to fit Dyson motors, as well as loads of other Dyson spares at the eSpares website.
