Cleaning the filter(s) on your cordless vacuum cleaner | Dyson Community
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The filter in the Dyson cordless vacuum cleaners are designed to capture microscopic particles. Over time these particles can build up and reduce performance. By washing the filter(s) at least once a month, it helps to maintain optimal performance, the suction power of the vacuum and should prolong the filter life.

Instructions on the filter maintenance, including a step-by-step guide, can be found through the below resources. 

  1. The machine user manual
  2. Dyson’s online support
  3. Dyson official YouTube channel 

 

The user manual

Don’t worry if you don’t have a physical copy of your machine’s user manual, a virtual copy of it can be downloaded from the local website. 

Using the Guides and manuals link, select your machine from the options available and navigate through the page until you reach the ‘User manual’ section. Click on it to begin the download. 

Once downloaded, simply view the instructions on filter maintenance.

 

Online Support

Dyson’s online support enables users to not only troubleshooting potential issues with their machine(s), but offers a host of useful content, such as the steps needed to wash the machine filter(s).

These steps are hosted in the ‘Guides and helpful tips’ section on the machines product page. 

Using the Guides and manuals link, select your machine from the options available and navigate through to the ‘Guides’ page. Here you will find on-screen instructions on the filter maintenance. 

 

YouTube

The Dyson YouTube channel hosts a vast amount of content that can support on this process. As well as those that provide tips on using, maintaining, and getting the best out of your Dyson machine. Simply use the on-screen search option or navigate through the playlists to start viewing these.

 

If you still need help, feel free to post a question to our wider community. The best place to do this is in our Ask the Community forum.