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HoraceNovice Member
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Dyson DC49 - Reduced mobility

My DC49 has stopped moving smoothly along the floor catches all the time but once power off moves easily? Have checked everything emptied. Filters etc… 

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Gold Level Contributor
9 months ago
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Jayne33Novice Member
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Upright ball animal 3 - Low profile attachment

With the dyson animal ball 3 there is no attachment to clean under the bed etc. I phoned dyson to see if I could buy and use the ‘flat out head tool’ that originally comes with the multi floor option and they didn’t know and just said to purchase it and see, but it’s not showing as available now.The ball animal 2 came with a low profile cleaning head. That’s what I’m after something low to get under the beds. But I don’t know what will fit or if there are any work arounds like 3rd party attachments or adapters.thanks (Moderation Edit - Tags Added)

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1 year ago
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paddlepopNovice Member
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Dyson Big Ball 2 - hard floor tool attachment possible?

My vacuum comes with the Pneumatic musclehead floor tool which is impossible to push amongst the wood, ceramic tiles and even rugs. I have a dyson animal vacuum upstairs and it comes with a hard floor tool which is perfect. I try to connect this attachment to the big ball2 but the attachment/nozzle is not the right size. Does Dyson make such an attachment for the bigball2 or any tips?Thanks!

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2 months ago
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GcoyneNovice Member
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filter replacement

  I purchased a Dyson Cyclone V10 animal in Nov 2021. After cleaning and drying the filter, the filter light keeps flashing.  Does this mean we need to replace the filter? If so,  where do we purchase it from? Is it normal for filters needing to be replacedafter 2 years? Does my insurance or warranty cover this?

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5 months ago
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ticagrumpyRookie Member
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DC40 Extension Hose WANTED

Dyson dc40I’m looking for an accessory hose to put on the wand as a tool. I do not need a replacement hose.The wand is very unwieldy and I have to hoist it over my shoulder to use the cleaning tools. A hose that attaches to the tool end of the wand may solve that problem. Or a hose from another model that may serve the purpose.Elizabeth JonesSt George, Utah (Moderation edit - Sensitive data removed/Tags Added)

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1 year ago
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DavyPRookie Member
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Dyson DC17 - Zorb Accessory Use

Hi,I purchased my genuine dyson dc-17 animal many years ago now when I first started working at my first lowe’s home improvement store that I participated in help setup and open for business. At the time all of us associates were offered some grand opening discounts one of which were substantial savings on dyson products. So since I already knew that dyson products were known to be quality made products I decided to purchase my dc-17 animal upright corded vacuum cleaner, and quite frankly I’ve been well satisfied with my purchase ever since. On the sticker on the front of the tank it shows that it came with a carpet care kit, that included a brown cardboard box that contained the following items: an accessory with the brushes inside of it, a bag of zorb carpet maintenance powder, a can of dyzolv spot cleaner, & some kind of a hose adapter. I would have thought that some kind of instructions would have been included inside of the cardboard box but never did locate any. That’s what i

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DavyP
1 year ago
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ShaNew Member
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How to install the Wand - Dyson ball animal (upright cleaner)

Hi, we've just bought the Dyson ball animal - how do you pull down the wand back into the tube please? Thanks 

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7 months ago
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fitzhugh kingNew Member
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Pet Grooming Tool for the Ball Animal - How to use?

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get your dog no afraid of the dog hair cleaning tool for the Animal Ball that has the spikes on it?   It may just be the sound of the vacuum but she runs the other direction when we approach her with it.

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8 months ago
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SusanRookie Member
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Dyson Upright Animal 3 set up - Help connecting the clean head

I can’t get the head to attach to the body of my new Animal 3. All the instructions say it clicks in place, but mine is not lining up. Help!

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1 year ago
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misscakeRookie Member
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Cleanerhead keeps separating from main machine - Help!

My small ball allergy has a cleaner head attached by a clip or something that locks into place. Increasingly the cleaner head is separating during vaccuming and having to be reattached 3 or 4 times. Cannot see any obvious parts missing or broken. Is this usual?Thanks

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8 months ago
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SteveNew Member
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Dyson DC41 Animal - Burning smell

Hi all - my upright started to emit burning smell from brush bar and the bar itself stops Turning after short time - I have removed both sides of bar to clean them but still same issue - any other thoughts ? 

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11 months ago
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SessillyNew Member
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Filter light even with a replacement filter. V10. Help!

The filter light on my vacuum kept flashing, so I ordered a new filter - it’s an Amazon knock off, but all the reviews said that it worked just fine. I just put it in and the same thing is happening… My vacuum also appears to not really be sucking anything up, Everything seems to be blowing out of and around it - I got it about a year ago but I don’t use it that much so I don’t think I could’ve broke it. I don’t know what to do!

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1 year ago
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Paulf53426Rookie Member
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Dyson Light Ball Animal - is there an up top tool for high areas?

I need a right angle tool for my Light Ball Animal for cleaning round the edge of my skylight. Is there a Dyson tool for this?(Edited by moderator – Tags added)  

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1 year ago
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Retro.51New Member
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Problem with dust leakage - Dyson Small Ball Vacuum Cleaner

My Dyson Upright Small Ball Vacuum Cleaner is leaving lines of dust at the edge. Has anyone else had this problem? 

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1 year ago
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user19New Member
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Dyson Cylinder - Is there an adapter to use different cleaner heads / brushes?

Hello together, first of all i hope you understand my problem/questtion :) Since i am not an native english speaker, I prbably dont use allways the exact terms. I own an old Dysen, DC08 which i really like. Unfortunately, the cleaner head in worn, so I cant use the origianl one anymore. But i got two other cleaner heads from a newer version (think it is DC29) and from an even older version (DCxx). Are there adapters, so I can use for example the cleaner head form DC29 with my cleaner DC08?Thanks in advance for every answerThomas

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1 year ago
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JutNew Member
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Tips for damp carpet smell, using DC49

I recently had my carpet professionally cleaned. Previous owner has dogs and it took several cleans, leaving there carpet wet.  It has been slow to dry and now has a nasty smell of damp. I have a DC49 and ideally want to use that than but something else.Any tips?Thank youJustin

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7 months ago
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KlrdnNew Member
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DC25 Topical Video - YouTube

I can no longer find them. Has anyone managed to capture working copies?  I had Dl’d the mhtl which I thought contained the playable video content for all the links on the page but the links are all dead.  

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Bronze Level Contributor
7 months ago
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SKKNew Member
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Dyson Light Ball - Suction issue on carpet. What can I do?

My light ball corded vacuum won’t work on my carpet (which is precisely what I bought this vacuum to do - vacuum carpet). The suction is too strong and I can’t push it forward.What do I do? (Moderation Edit - Tags Added/Category Updated)

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1 year ago
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EfeNew Member
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Dyson dc32 motor - Where to purchase?

I need to change my dc32 motor. but I can’t find a dc32 motor. Someone on internet says dyson motors interchangeable but I don’t know which models motor fit dc32, can I replace it with a newer models motor with better vacuum performance?

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10 months ago
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dlevendoskyNew Member
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Dyson Animal 2 attachments

Hi- I just purchased a Dyson Animal 2 and when using the long attachments I find it very hard to maneuver.  The attachment arm is very rigid due to the attachment within the “arm”.  The vacuum also falls over as I am trying to use the attachment.  Is it user error on my part?  

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1 year ago
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hev67Rookie Member
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telescopic hose to long

Hi I have recently purchased a multi floor upright Dyson and am struggling with having to pull out the whole telescopic hose before handle will unlock. Can this be overcome in anyway at all as find hose is just to long for some quick jobs like sofa etc after grandchildren have been. Only other way I can find is to pull fully out take apart and use flexible hose part which is a bit long winded for a 20 second job. 

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1 month ago
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Penny GSYRookie Member
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Where can I purchase a cylinder?

My beloved Dyson cylinder vacuum died on me - it had had a good life.  I’m in Guernsey and wanted another Dyson, the only one I could find locally was an upright machine which I purchased.  It is very good but so incredibly heavy and I find the attachments unwieldy.  I would like a cylinder like the one I had before but looking on Dyson UK and other sites - there are none for sale - is this correct?  Thank you.

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1 month ago
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PegannNew Member
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Animal 3 wand handle vs DC07

I had a Dyson all floors DC07 and when I wanted to use the wand to vacuum hard floors it would flip around and there would be a handle to use. My new Dyson animal 3 does not seem to do this and when I try to vacuum hard floors have to practically hold on to hose. It doesn’t seem right. Is there a handle part or attachment that I don’t have? Or an extension to the wand so I’m not bending over so far to vacuum hard floors? Thanks. (Moderation Edit - Tags Added/Title Updated) 

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1 year ago
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LenexaladyRookie Member
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Dyson Animal 3 nirvana

Have a Dyson Animal 2 Vac, saw the updated 3 and they had me when I read about the special new method that would pick up both animal and human hair and I wouldn’t have to stop and cut it off the roller.  I have long hair and I was intrigued so I grabbed one and brought it home.  Fortunately I didn’t have the problems the reviewer above detailed.  My experience was just the opposite.  I’ve gotten so use to putting stuff together from China with their picture instructions I just looked at the picture and put it together and it worked perfect.  So perfect, the next day I went back to the store and bought another one for the upstairs.  I also have a cat and we have hair everywhere.  I’m giving my Dyson 2 to my son as soon as I figure out how to separate the cylinder from the cyclone thing.  I accidentally attached it incorrectly and it won’t go on the machine now.  Unfortunately, that one’s on me, not the warranty.  im sorry someone got a dud but I guess that happens sometimes.  But wanted

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3 months ago
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Ringyou9New Member
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Dyson Ball

I have had enough problems with this Dyson Ball… 1st you CANNOT vacuum any carpets with it, 2nd now the brush will not work… I am very disappointed with this vacuum… Was told there is nothing better than a Dyson… I’m sorry i paid over $300 for this pile… Won’t buy another...

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