2 dyson DC17’s found in the trash

[kirby27]

Hello all, I was given two dyson DC17 vacuums that has been found in the trash. They both are in okay condition but need a very very good cleaning. Both seem to turn on and the brush rolls spin. Both have a pretty bad smell coming from them but that can be fixed. I don’t know a lot about these machines but they seem to be alright. If anyone could give me some helpful information on them, that would be great. I plan on fixing these two up and selling one and keeping the other. It just depends. I have a few dyson a already but not this model. Thank you!

 

[madman]

I'm just some soap and water will be all you need.

 

[kloveland]

Those are good models.

They have fairly aggressive brush rolls in them. In my personal opinion I think those clean well with the separately driven brush. They groom carpet quite well. Nice Finds! I also find mine in the trash but the scrappers cut the cord off right in front of me. I ended up putting a new cord on it and it just needed a good cleaning as mentioned above.

You can search Youtube for Dyson DC17 I'm sure some instructional videos on how to clean them will show up.

 

[suckolux]

Might have a clutch issue

 

[kloveland]

I don't think these had clutches. It's a two motor system with a separate motor to drive the brush roll.

 

[huskyvacs]

The smell is just from dirt and other crap that has been stagnating in the cyclone and the bin. I've found a lot of bagless vacuums that have been sitting with dirt in them for awhile will stink like that. Disassembling the cyclone and dust cup and washing with enzymatic cleaner (simple green pet formula) and a good cleanup should remove the odor. Also putting a new filter in would likely help too.

 

[kirby27]

I have thoughly cleaned one of the vacuums so far with enzyme cleaner and am letting it sit overnight. I also ordered new filters for both. Tomorrow I will get to the other one.

 

[huskyvacs]

Cool, good luck! I have one too but mine is missing the lower filter housing and filter and the brushroll is worn down to a nub and has a bad whine. I like these older Dyson uprights more than the ball ones.

 

[eurekafansquid]

oof, anyways cool dyson!

 

[ozzie908]

I put mine in the dishwasher.

Take it all apart including the cyclone and put it all in the dishwasher including the filters they come out as good as new...

 

[lesinutah]

Filter

I bought a DC 33. I paid $15. I cleaned it up. It's actually easy to clean. I just washed filter. I would have bought one but it didn't need it.
I sold it for $75. I buy vacuums to resell. I hated Dyson but I bought and sold this.
I was very very strong motor. I think cyclone concept is cool but the smallest thing clogs the vents.
I'd like another but there probably hardest vacuums to get around here.
Les

 

[kirby27]

One vacuum down

This one is cleaned to the best I could get it to be. Filters are coming in the mail tomorrow. Now onto the next one