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Dyson DC20: Replace the hose in the vacuum head - where to order this hose?

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:38:02 -0700

My vacuum cleaner is still 100%, but the head doesn't work well anymore because the internal head is broken. Where to order?

Dyson V15 Detect: Dyson V15 Detect stops after a few seconds with no indicators

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:23:02 -0700

I've had it for nearly 2 years. The problem occurs when I press the trigger—it runs for a few seconds and then stops (with its signature "wooump" sound). It repeats this 2-3 times before eventually working. However, now I can't get it to run for longer than a few seconds, even after several tries.

I’ve changed the filter and cleaned everything I can access. In some forums, I’ve read that it might be an issue with the "main body," (whatever that means) while others suggest it could just be a cracked trigger, which should be an easy fix.

⟐ Commented 7月 20, 2026 at 1:23 GMT-7

Dyson DC58: The power keeps cutting out after a few seconds

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:24:21 -0700

The battery is fully charged.

We press the trigger button and the the hoover works for a few seconds and then stops. It does this consistently

⟐ Answered 7月 15, 2026 at 14:24 GMT-7

Dyson Vacuum: Red lever will not pull up so I can empty/replace canister

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:28:52 -0700

I cannot empty my V8 canister because the red lever will not budge will I try to pull it up. Dyson is sending me a new canister, but have no idea how I can change it because you have to pull the red lever to release the current one.

⟐ Answered 7月 13, 2026 at 14:28 GMT-7

Dyson V8 Absolute: bin/canister will not open no matter how hard we pull

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:57:14 -0700

I cannot open the bin/canister of my Dyson V8 Absolute to empty the contents. The trigger does not budge. We tried the little red latch on the bottom of the bin/canister but it’s blocked. We cannot detach the canister as the top red trigger is blocked. I bought it in June last year so still under guarnatee. Dyson told me to send it to them, which I am reluctant to do.

Any ideas how to open it without destroying it? It’s been a week of pulling the trigger so really fed up at this point.

⟐ Answered 7月 13, 2026 at 9:57 GMT-7

Dyson V8 Absolute: The bin won’t open it appears to be severely jammed

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:52:28 -0700

When I try to pull on the tab to open the bin it won’t move it appears to be jammed and I can clean out the hover which is a major problem

⟐ Commented 7月 13, 2026 at 8:52 GMT-7

Dyson DC41 Animal Total Clean: replace the latch to canister- 2 red pieces

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:01:49 -0700

Where can I find instructions for this

I have the parts

⟐ Answered 7月 12, 2026 at 7:01 GMT-7

Dyson DC35: Dyson DC35 Stalling Repeatedly

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:26:47 -0700

This vacuum has a clean filter, clean brush, clear canister, charged battery. No matter what I do, it only works for about ten seconds before it shuts off, then I can start it again, but the cycle continues with it stalling, and stalling.

⟐ Commented 6月 30, 2026 at 8:26 GMT-7

Dyson V15 Detect: What is the capacitance of this surface mount ceramic capacitor?

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:30:57 -0700

I damaged a very small ceramic capacitor cleaning the board. Does anyone know its rating/values or can measure them on a voltmeter?

Thanks

Dyson DC14: Dyson DC14 beater brush bar won’t STOP spinning.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:50:04 -0700

DC14 Animal Upright beater brush bar typically stopped spinning when the vacuum was placed in the upright position (as expected). Now the beater brush no longer turns off when I stand the vacuum up to use the wand. Vacuum is also making a slight high-pitched sound for first minute or two after being powered on; not sure if any correlation but mentioning since this began maybe a month or two before I realized beater bar wasn’t stopping. I’ve taken it all apart & cleaned it well. No problem there as we have five girls with long hair & have to clean it often anyway. My best thought was the clutch, but all signs I can find online of a bad clutch point to bar *not* spinning. I have the opposite problem. Any ideas? Cannot find ANYONE with this issue online so not sure if I should go through hassle of replacing clutch or not in case it’s a different issue. What part makes the beater bar stop when the vacuum is placed in upright position?

⟐ Answered 6月 21, 2026 at 14:50 GMT-7

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean: No suction from wand

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:12:39 -0700

Why is my wand has no suction?

Dyson DC14 All Floors: dyson dc14 soleplate placement

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:36:52 -0700

how to put a dyson dc14 soleplate back on the vacuum

Dyson v6 Absolute: How do I snap the canister lid back on it fell off

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:29:54 -0700

How to replace canister lid on my Dyson V6 it looks like it snaps back in but it's hard and don't want to break it

⟐ Commented 6月 10, 2026 at 11:29 GMT-7

Dyson Micro 1.5kg: My carpet head wiii not spi

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:54:55 -0700

My carpet head will not spin

Dyson DC14: Brush bar is extremely noisy

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:43:38 -0700

If I use the telescope handle, it works fine but when I want to vacuum the floor and I turn on the brush bar, it's extremely loud; like it's screaming.

⟐ Answer accepted 6月 03, 2026 at 16:43 GMT-7

Dyson Outsize: Why doesn’t the brush rotate

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:09:57 -0700

How can I get the brush to rotate?

Dyson 360 Eye: Eye 360 Red light flashing

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:43:06 -0700

Hi, trying to start the robot, a red flashing light appears and blocks any other operation. Occasionally the robots starts and it works normally for about a couple of hours covering the entire surface: this leads me to exclude battery issues but I would appreciate your support in finding the root cause of the red light. Could it be any issue related to the tracks? Thank you for you support

Dyson Vacuum: Which power tool adapter works bet without interfering with function

Tue, 26 May 2026 06:34:43 -0700

Which power tool Adapter works best with the VA Tyson, without compromising the function of it like emptying i

the Castor, etc.

⟐ Answered 5月 26, 2026 at 6:34 GMT-7

Dyson Outsize: Keeps stopping and starting even charged

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:34:35 -0700

Keeps stopping and starting even when charged

⟐ Commented 5月 25, 2026 at 13:34 GMT-7

Dyson DC45: Why does my Dyson stop working every 3-5 seconds

Sat, 23 May 2026 20:31:29 -0700

We have a Dyson DC45. It shuts off (stops working) every 3-5 seconds. Can this be fixed, by myself or at a repair centre?

The Dyson DC 45 ( I have shown DC56 here as it appears similar to the DC45) stops every 3-5 seconds when in use. The following is a more detailed series of the events which occur.

The Dyson is fully charged, when starting use with the brush head attachment, stops working after about 10 seconds of use.

We turn it on using the trigger starter. It stops again after about 3 seconds. We release the trigger and press it again. It starts and runs for approximately 3 seconds, then stops again. The sequence of restarting is repetitive until we give up in frustration.

Is there a "home fixable solution" or must it be taken to a repair shop? If so, where in the Toronto area can it be taken.

Thank you

⟐ Commented 5月 23, 2026 at 20:31 GMT-7