Archive for February, 2009

Dyson DC17 Clogged Hair

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

If you found this article chances are you are having trouble with your Dyson DC17 clogging with hair. Most of the time it is either in the brush head, or in the canister / cyclone that the clog will occur and although this isn’t a normal for everyday use it happens from time to time and you should not be discouraged as they are problems that are pretty easy to fix.

The Dyson motorized brush bar has a tendency to stop turning if too much hair gets caught up in the bar. Now don’t worry, your $500.00 vacuum isn’t broken. All you have to do is remove the clogged hair from your Dyson DC17′s brush and then press the reset button on the site of the vacuums head and you will be back up and running like new in moments. If you would like a better set of instructions be sure to read our article detailing what do to when your Dyson brush won’t turn.

The Canister on the other hand should not be getting clogged as Dyson guarantees that you will never lose suction with a vacuum that is equipped with the Dyson Root Cyclone Technology. But the problem is not the vacuum. Unfortunately is is probably the user. I am sorry, I know nobody likes to hear that, but the cyclone only works correctly when your canister isn’t overly full. And if you will refer to your manual that came with the vacuum it will show you the full line and if you are having clogging issues I would be willing to bet that you are well above it.

Either way improper use or improper functionality isn’t my concern, I am here to tell you how to fix it. First unplug your vacuum. Remove the Dyson DC17′s canister form the vacuum. Open the bottom of the canister over a garbage can allowing for for the loose contaminants to drop into the garbage. Remove the top lid from the canister exposing the hair clogged filter. Simple use your hands or a brush to remove any hair that may be blocking the are flow of the filter. Replace all of the parts and proceed as usual.

Although few problems will occur with the use of your Dyson DC17 such as dealing with clogged hair or a brush bar that won’t turn, I have yet to have any significant problems. I would suggest that if you are repetedly having issues with hair clogging that you contact the manufacturer with specific questions and problems.

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Dyson Brush Won’t Turn

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

A problem I have run into a couple of times at home, generally when I am cleaning the bathroom, is that my Dyson brush won’t turn. First off I would say be sure to check that you haven’t pressed the button that turns the brush on and off, as silly as it may seem it may actually be the case. But if it isn’t follow the steps below to clean your brush and get it working right again.

First and foremost always unplug your Dyson before you start any sort of work on it. Next grab a seat on the floor, yeah park your butr on the floor it will be easier because you won’t be trying to lift your vacuum up to you. Now take a look at the brush bar to see how much hair and debris is caught in there. If there is very little then you probably don’t have much to worry about and you can press the brush reset bar on the side of the vacuums head and your problem with they Dyson brush not turning in fixed. However if you are like me and you find that your cat, dog, and wife’s hair are wound pretty tightly around the brush head you will need to take some time to pull in out of there as it is probably what is restricting the motorized brushes movements. Once you are finish you can also press the button on the side of the vacuums head. Now stand the vacuum and yourself back up and go plug it in. I bet that if you cleaned it out your Dyson brush will turn as normal.

Looking for other Dyson maintenance tips visit? One of our more popular aritcle is how to clean a Dyson filter.

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Dyson DC17 On Sale

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Are you looking for a good deal on a Dyson DC17, if so then you are in luck. Amazon.com currently has the Dyson DC17 on sale for 15% off of it’s regular price which means savings of more than $80.00 for you.

Dyson DC17 is an all-floors upright vacuum cleaner with motorized brushbar, level 3 Root Cyclone technology, a Quick-draw telescope reach; mini turbine head; low-reach floor tool, and a hygienic 5/8-gallon dust bin.

Follow the amazon link below to find out the specifics on the Dyson DC17 sale that is going on at Amazon as we speak, and they are even offering shipping incentive to early buyers. So if you are looking to get the best deal you can get on a Dyson remember that the early bird gets the worm.

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How To Clean A Dyson Filter

Monday, February 16th, 2009

According to your Dyson’s manual and packaging it is recommended that you clean your filter once a month. But if you are like me you probably threw that stuff away without really paying to much attention on how to clean your Dyson filter. Well if that is the case then you are in luck because I have recreated the instructions for it.

How To Clean A Dyson Filter:

1. Always unplug your vacuum first.
2. Remove the canister from the vacuum.
3. Open the top lid on the canister, because that is where you will find the Dyson filter.
4. Remove the filter by pulling the mesh tab that that the company has attached fore removal.
5. Run water ( warm or cold ) through the filter in the direction that is shown on the filter itself.
6. Let the filter dry for 12-15 hours before replacing it in the vacuum.
7. Put the filter back in the canister.
8. Put the canister back on the vacuum.

Done and done. Now you know how to clean your Dyson filter, and it was pretty easy wasn’t it.

Why Clean your Dyson filter?

If your filter is too dirty you are going to be restricting the vacuums power by blocking it’s air ways. In order to keep your Dyson Vacuum running at it’s optimal performance I would follow the manufacturer’s suggestion and clean your Dyson filter once a month.

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Dyson Vs.

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

Welcome to part 1 of my Dyson Vs. series. I have done a lot of Dyson Vs. Dyson comparisons, but I have left the rest of the market pretty much alone. Mainly because I wanted to keep the site focused on it’s primary subject. But after further consideration a Dyson site without a decent Dyson vs. Kirby, Dyson vs. Miele, or Dyson vs. Other article would just be lacking to say the least. So I decided to put procrastination aside and begin a series comparing Dysons to the rest of the vacuuming universe.

Dyson Vs. Kirby

If you own a home or rent a place you have probably run into the Kirby guys before. Yeah, at home door to door sales are generally annoying so i give Dyson the 1 up already because well their product sells itself without having to corner people in their living rooms with uncomfortable sales pitches and cheesy smiles.

The vacuums on the other hand compare a lot more evenly than either company would like to admit.

Both Dyson and Kirby vacuums are top of the line, they allow for great flexibility by having lots of attachments, easy cleanup and maintenance, offer allergy and asthma friendly solutions, have a great warranty and just work well. Kirby may have the upper hand for a second with their attachable floor buffer that Dyson can’t offer, but they soon lose it with the added costs of buying extra filters that are required to use in vacuum.

I have found Dyson’s more aesthetically pleasing than Kirbys, they are light and stowable, have the ball technology to offer better maneuverability, look much nicer that the aluminum can design Kirby has, and even at 500.00 are up to 700.00 cheaper than the Kirby model with all the accessories.

You may find this shocking coming from a site called Dyson info, but when it comes to Dyson vs. Kirby I do prefer the Dyson vacuum. I have however not actually owned a Kirby model, just sat through a demonstration or two so if you want a real comparison invite the Kirby people over and take a look at the results for yourself, but be warned they are good salesmen.

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Attachments for Dyson Vacuum

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Universal Attachments for Dyson Vacuum

One of the more frequent questions that I get asked is “are there any attachments for my Dyson vacuum available” so I thought I would take a minute to help you guys find what attachments you can get for your Dysons.

If you would like to know what attachments are available for your specific Dyson vacuum email me with your question at ajm [at] dysoninfo [dot] com and I will try to write up an article specifically about what attachments are available to you.

Universal Attachments for Dyson Vacuums:

Flexi crevice tool
Soft dusting brush
Stiff bristle brush
Multi-angle brush

Flexi Crevice Tool Attachment for Dyson vacuums:

The Dyson Flexi Crevice tool attachment is extending and flexible in order to l easily fit into those hard to get to places.

Soft Dusting Brush Attachment for Dyson vacuums:

The Dyson Soft Dusting Brush attachment works pretty much like a regular dusting brush except with the power of a Dyson vacuum behind it. Use the soft dusting brush on your piano and don’t worry about the finish.

Stiff Bristle Brush Attachment for Dyson vacuums:

The Dyson Stiff Bristle Brush Attachment on the other hand is much less delicate and heavier duty. Use the stiff bristle brush to get the stuff off of the floor that you might need a little extra help with.

Multi-angle Brush Attachment for Dyson vacuums:

The Dyson multi-angle Brush Attachment allows you to work without performing acrobatics. Clean the tops of fan blades and cabinets with ease by attaching this tool to the wand of your Dyson vacuum cleaner.

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Cleaning Out Dyson Vacuum

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

Cleaning Out Dyson Vacuums is really not a difficult task, nor is it all that time consuming to do so don’t put it off because you will only be making your vacuum less efficient to use.

On a Dyson vacuum cleaner there are very few removable parts that need to be cleaned meaning that keeping your vacuum in top shape should be pretty easy. Here is my schedule and suggestions for cleaning out your Dyson vacuum to keep it running great.

My Routine For Cleaning Out A Dyson Vacuum:

1. Empty your Dyson Canister every time you use it, or when the contaminants reach the full level. I know these seems like trouble but with the easy empty canister on all the Dyson upright models it won’t take more than a few seconds and it will help to ensure that you are always get the best suctions.

2. Remove hair from the brush head. Although infrequent you may find that your bathroom floor has more hair than your head and when your Dyson picks it all up it may cause the brush to get stuck once in a while.

3. Clean the HEPA Filter once a month. Schedule either the first or last day of the month as the day the you can wash and dry your filter. Your filter probably doesn’t need a full cleaning every month, but it is just good practice to form a routine and stick with it.

Do you need instructions for cleaning out a Dyson vacuum? If so you might want to take a look at my article cleaning your Dyson DC18 I know it may not be specific to your model, but you will find that the instructions are almost uniform for any Dyson upright vacuum as they are all equipped with the Dyson hygienic canister making cleanup of each model extremely simple.

When cleaning your Dyson accessories be sure to make sure your vacuum is unplugged and all parts are removed before from the upright itself as you will not want to get any water on the vacuum itself. Then rinse your plastic accessories with water and allow them to dry completely before reattaching them to your vacuum.

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Dyson DC25 Animal Review

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

The Dyson DC25 Animal vacuum is a very strong contender in the upright vacuum cleaner market place because the technology the vacuum is equipped with is very unique. It is unique because the DC25 is one of 2 Dyson models built with the new Dyson Ball technology that no other vacuum company currently has a substitute for.

With this being said though it isn’t always true that unique means good, or at least good for you. That is why I definitely recommend taking your time with research and reading as many Dyson DC25 Animal Reviews as you can. I am sure it can be difficult at times to find a DC25 review so I have taken the time to find some that may be helpful to you and listed them below.

Of course I think you should get my opinion first so here are a few articles I have written that describe and compare the DC25 against other Dyson Models.

Dyson DC25 Animal Vacuum Cleaner Ball
DC24 vs. DC25
Dyson DC17 vs. DC25

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