A little recent project

[thekirbylover]

may I ask

Why do some dc14's have backwards handles and some dont

 

[beko1987]

Excellent result! Do like the DC14's, I used to have one before I gave it to the girlfriends Aunt, gettign abused daily I think and still working well.

 

[kirbyeureka95]

in the vein of this post...

I see you replaced the brushroll with a standard looking one, and I remembered that dyson still sells the brushbar and soleplate for the DC07 carpet (http://www.dyson.com/parts/b/brushb...brushbar-soleplate-kit.aspx?pid=DC07-Tool-kit) - would this fit any DC07?

 

[singingrainbow]

I'm afraid that there are too many differences in design for the brush bar and soleplate kit to work with a normal dc07. And I think the dc14's with the backwards facing handle are newer versions.
Scott

 

[rootcyclone]

Yay! Another DC14! I love them! My favourite Dyson model out of all of them I have a DC14 Animal model from 2006!

 

[jfalberti]

I just had the pleasure

of replacing the clutch in a friends DC14 Animal.  First time I ever did it, but it came out well.  Next time (and I know there will be a next time because two of my friends have a DC07, and one has a DC14 All Floors) it should go easier.  I have a question.  Is it possible to get the old clutch rebuilt, so I can keep it on hand as a spare? 


 


As far as my Dyson experience,  my first was a DC07 All Floors, which I gifted to my best friend when I upgraded to a DC14.  I then bought a nearly new DC15 Animal off eBay, and gifted the DC14 to another friend.  I really like the DC15, and use it pretty frequently for quick cleanups.

 

[singingrainbow]

Update

Good Lord! I've managed to fill the bin with barely a weeks worth of use! It usually takes around two weeks to fill my dc14 animal!


 


I really am pleased with the way this machine is performing, it seems to clean so much better than my other dysons I own and yet still has the nice easy to use feel of the dc14's.


 


I did encounter a little hitch though, occasionally during use a little rubbing sound can be heard due to the belt vibrating back and fourth on the shaft and sometimes rubbing against a part of the bottom plate. I have replaced the black bearing clips on the sides of the housing only to have a slight improvement. Anyone have any suggestions?


 


Scott

 

[gsheen]

On clutch less dysons there is a metal plate that goes over the belt pulley side motor mount, You will need to get this.

 

[beko1987]

I strip down clutches to their component form all the time, and yes you can replace all the parts individually if you keep enough scrap clutches for parts.

I have a few, on one the outer casing is cracked with good innards, the other the brushroll belt roller is screwed and everythign else works. Bit of swappage and jobs a goodun. I also put a drop of oil on each of the 3 ball bearings inside to keep it running sweet, and on the 2 bearings too. Quietens them down no end.

Just picked up a DC07 to rob it's motor and clutch, and the clutch is jammed, so hoping it will come back to life after a stripdown later tonight!

 

[singingrainbow]

Gareth, Thank you so much! I would have never noticed that part on my own. I got one on order at work today and it normally takes about 10 days for our orders to arrive. In the mean time I will cease all use on my "dc14 carpet" until the proper part is installed.


Thanks again


Scott

 

[vinvac]

Great job Scott.

I just repaired DC14 for a co-worker. Filters were dirty, the cyclones were a mess. I am looking for a good used canister for her. She has total hard wood floors with area rugs. The Dyson just doesn't meet her needs.

Can't say I have any desire to own one. Clumsy to use and heavy. The weight surprised me....it was more awkward to use than any of my Kirby's. I tried vacuuming the stairs and gave up...those stretch hoses are useless.

It was a fun project to work on, this was my third Dyson repair. One was beyond much help. By the time I would have ordered the parts it would have been close to 200.00. They ended up buying a Sanitaire upright instead. So far they are happy with it.

They are all fun to play with and fun to watch the transformation when you find one in bad shape and make it look like new.