Dyson DC07, too much suction...?

Hi Jan, it's Jack at Dyson.

If you're having difficulty reclining your DC17 from the upright position, it's possible something like a pen or pencil has been accidentally vacuumed up, and is jamming the changeover valve.

Our Support guide should help you check for this: http://www.dyson.com/support/dc17/dc17-allfloors/using-my-dyson-list/redirect-to-flo-dc07-gen-how-to-remove-a-blockage/flo-dc07-gen-how-to-remove-a-blockage/redirect-to-flo-dc17-wand-suction/flo-dc17-wand-suction

If you'd like some further advice from our experts after you've given this a try, please call us directly on 1-866-693-9766 (US) or 1-877-397-6622 (CA).

Hi Barbara, it's Jack at Dyson.

I'm sorry to hear the brush bar in your machine isn't rotating. Please make sure that the brush control on the cleaner head is set to 'Carpets' rather than 'Hard floors', as the brush bar will not rotate when the machine is set to the Hard floors position.

Please note, the brush bar will never rotate when the machine is standing upright, so make sure it's reclined into the normal vacuuming position before testing it. You might find our online Support guide useful when troubleshooting:

http://www.dyson.com/support/dc07/dc07-animalus/diagnosis-root-menu/flo-dc07-gen-i-can-see-something-wrong-visual/i-can-see-something-wrong-visual/redirect-to-flo-dc07-clutch-does-the-brushbar-turn-with-the-power-on/flo-dc07-clutch-does-the-brushbar-turn-with-the-power-on

If you're still concerned about your machine after you've given this a try, please get in touch with us directly so our experts can provide some further advice. You can reach us on 0800 298 0298 (UK), 1-866-693-9766 (US), or 1-877-397-6622 (CA).

Best wishes,

Jack
Dyson Online Customer Support
www.dyson.com

Hi Chris,

I am very sorry to hear about this issue with your DC07 not picking up correctly. In most cases we may be able to resolve this issue by speaking with you directly and performing basic troubleshooting steps.

Please contact our US Dyson Helpline toll-free at 1(866) 693-9766 or our UK Support colleagues at 0800 298 0298.

Best wishes,

Jay
Dyson Customer Service

Hi there,

Sorry to hear you're having a problem with your DC07. You should be able to resolve the issue by following these simple steps: http://www.dyson.co.uk/support/help.asp?article=1940&product=DC07-SY

If you're still experiencing difficulties, please get in touch with us, free, on 08002980298 (UK), or 1866MYDYSON (US), so we can run through some checks over the phone.

Kind regards,

Jack
Dyson Customer Service

it sounds like something has come out of it's socket. If the brushroll won't turn rapidly, your clutch is worn out

I would try changing the belt. If the belt(s) are worn or stretch it will not pick up well. Here is the belt you need:

Dyson DC07 Belt and Manual

Hi its Darran at Dyson.

From your description of the problem, it sounds as though the bleed valve is activating which only happens when there is a blockage.

We would recommend following the full blockage through as outlined in your user guide or in the Support section on our website at www.dyson.com.

Kind regards
Darran
Dyson Customer Service

Clearly no one read the question problem is not low suction but too much

Are the rugs long haired or short haired? Most likely the suction is just causing the noise when it picks up the rug and the buzz saw could be the beater bar hitting the rug then. I actually own a DC14 and it does the same thing and the rugs like to be dragged along. Nothing really to fix this, just the way it is. You could try it with the beater bar raised and see how well it works then but this sounds normal.

Have a good day

bestdarngood

Not sure if this will definitely fix the problem.......but here goes for anyone with the same problem....spoke to Dyson helpdesk today following some online research i did yesterday. The 'internet' view is that there is a design fault with the cyclone chamber of the DC07 and that older models need it replaced. Mine is a 2003 model and Dyson asked me if there was a Number 1 stamped on the back of the cyclone housing near where the air duct connects to the hoover body....there wasn't. They then said they would send out a new cyclone chamber free of charge (I bought my model as reconditioned in 2007 from an approved Dyson dealer, so no Dyson warranty) suggesting they are aware of a problem. Advice on another site by someone who was also sent a new cyclone is that the holes in the early cyclones were too small and got easily clogged. I'm now waiting for my new part and will see if that fixes it.
very strange though - my old DC01 was a far better model from what I have seen so far of the DC07 - they seem to have gone backwards in design & reliability.
Very impressed with the service from their helpdesk though - they put other companies to shame with their speed of answering the phone and the ability to actually talk to someone not just a series of automated menus - well done Dyson for that at least - I'll reserve judgement on the DC07!!!.