Have you ever gone without washing Dyson filter(s)?

[niclonnic]

My mom has a Dyson DC07 Animal at her apartment.

Today I went there not too long ago to drop off things, and I checked the filter. It was really dirty, presumably from carpet freshening powder used 6 months ago.

When I insisted that I wash it, Mom said no. I said that it should be washed every 6 months, but she doesn't vacuum very often, and doesn't think it needs to be washed! I then put it back. I didn't vacuum her place today.

So I wanted to see if anybody has used a Dyson vacuum and haven't actually washed the filter(s). Mom always empties the bin after every use. She doesn't have pets.

Below is a picture of the filter, showing how dirty it is. When I used this Dyson at my house (before the divorce), the filter has remained spotless. It just got dirty when we used the carpet powder.

 

[parwaz786]

I have, actually with some Dysons we had such as the DC01 and DC25. They need the filters to be washed every 3 months, but J just leave them untill they cant suck anymore, or if I decide the machine deserves a refurbishment
With my DC07 Origin, the filter does not need washing even after 6 months, because if the new de rooted cyclones which stop clogging and less dust goes into the filter. The earlier Dyson DC07's filters got dirty quickly . Our DC07 origin was from 2005, a family member has it now.

Infact, the family member we gave the DC07 to had owned it for approx 9 months and she doesn't know about the filters. I never tell her and I dont think I will. She also has two DC01's, and she never touches the filters in them either. One DC01 she never uses, and the other had went through nearly 2 years without the filter wash. I would say approx 18 months for the DC01.

But so many come on eBay for spares and repairs. The main culprit is normally the filter. People either dont know about them or just forget. Some people are just so blind eyed ti their Dysons, that I seen loads of people selling their Dyson with the brush not working. This meant DC33, 14/07/04 models. Guess what? The brush was turned off, lol. I messaged a few people though telling them that, and they end the listings

 

[parwaz786]

My neighbour has a Dyson DC33 Multi Floor which they owned from new two years ago. They like the machine and all but then the motor blew up after a few months. They got it repaired for free by Dyson under guarantee. Aft this, the machine had no problems. I thought jt was because the filters were not being washed. Another friend suggested that the bin was being over filled.

Then when the cable connection broke and some of the family had gone abroad, nobody could take it to Currys and get the machine fixed. Dunno why Dyson man didn't come but I wouldn't want him to come to mine either TBH, lol. But I fixed the cable and cleaned the machine out for them. The had only owned the machine for under a year at the time. The filter was really dusty and had a massive hairball. They are a nice large family in a 3 story carpeted house with five bedrooms. More than 5 females in the house I think with children and I think 4 men. The DC33 is doing pretty well! When. I fixed it, the brushbar was so badly wrapped in hair that it was like a round brushbar. It is Helix! The performance was fine though. I vacuumed the filters off with my very trusty DC07 Origin.

Then about 6 months ago, I was told the machine was not sucking up as well as its supposed to. I suggested a filter wash, and they said that's what the Dyson helpline told them and that it took a while in the phone and a few family members to figure out how to to get both filters out. "One by the wheel and one under the tank." The next day I saw filters drying on the garden. And then they said it wont even pick up string either. I suggested the brushbar clean. I said a coin is needed to turn the fasteners underneath and remove the sole plate. They were confused. They got the Dyson and gave it to me over the garden fence I out the filters in for them and all that and gave them back. I noticed they out a new internal hose on! But they never done it right. It was loose so I put it on properly. Could that have been the issue? The old internal hose was red because their carpets are.

Today they still use it fine with no problems. It is the best vacuum the owned. In the lags they used Numatic and Vax. Dyson beat both and they prefer the DC33. That is what matters.

 

[tolivac]

The few times I used Dysons--NEVER bothered washing the filter-Honestly do you REALLY want to wash that thing esp if its someone elses vacuum?When the filter in mine got dirty-just spent the 14 bucks on a new one.Worth it,I thought.A Dyson I got from a Kirby trade in pile-was owned by a dog owner-replaced the filter and washed the rest of the machine.Doggy essence gone!I just don't think you can wash ALL of the dirt from the spent Dyson filter.Just better to replace it.Nice new FRESH one!At the time I tried Dysons-the filters were about 14 bucks.Don't know what they are now.

 

[bagintheback]

I've never washed my DC14's filter. It's been vacuumed many times, but never washed. I've vacuumed up literally buckets worth of dry carpet cleaner and have yet to see a loss in suction.  After each carpet cleaning, I take my Electolux and vacuum both sides of the pre-motor filter, and switch to blower mode and clean the cyclones. It takes maybe 7 minutes at the most. Dyson may not be the best at cleaning carpets, but they sure know how to build a cyclonic system. 

 

[citroenbx]

these are some filter of dyson's I have refurbished

the motors really suffer when you don't wash the filters

that what I think

 

[parwaz786]

I agree with Nathaniel and Citroen. I heard they Are making a cinetic upright! I want one.

 

[matt8808]

In respose to the original question, that Dyson filter looks perfectly fine to me. If thats 6 months of use on it I'd say it was good for another 6 months before performance will even start to be reduced.

I maintain a DC07 that is used commercially and the filter looks like that after just one use. Thinking of that I can't remember the last time I checked the filter on that machine.... Better take them a fresh one up and bring the no doubt burried in dust one home to wash.

 

[vacuumsalesman]

My aunt's DC25

She never cleans her filters and neither does her husband no matter how many times I explain it! They have 4 cats and a dog and the hair passes through the cyclones over time and make a huge hair ball on the filter! I went there tens times over the summer and had to clean their DC25 constantly because of all the animals they have. They would complain about the brushes not spinning and there being no suction all because of the animal hair.

 

[parwaz786]

OMG wow LOL, my neighbour is exactly the same. The only difference is that they have human hair, and a dc33 instead of a dc25

 

[niclonnic]

Thanks!

Very interesting to hear about all your experiences with Dyson filters!

Tolivac, I think buying new Dyson filters makes an already expensive vacuum even more expensive. One of the big selling points of Dyson vacuums is "no extra costs." What contributes to that is the fact that there are no bags, belts or filters to buy. You just give Dyson your money and that's it.

Bagintheback, you're exactly right. Because Dyson was the first to invent cyclonic technology, they have also been the only company to perfect it. Other companies have tried to copy Dyson's technology, but they've all failed miserably.

Citroenbx, those are some pretty dirty filters! I wonder what Dyson machines they came out of?

Matt8808, I think that the use of a Dyson in a commercial setting is causing the filter to clog up easily, due to the black dust in such settings. At my local food bank, their vacuum cleaner is a Bissell Powerforce Helix. Its filters get dirty REALLY fast, and when they get caked with dust, I have to go outside and shake off the filters (with gloves on). It's a NASTY job!

VacuumSalesman, I did the exact same thing the other day to my mom! As I've stated before, she lives by herself in a small 700 sq. ft. apartment with no pets. She doesn't plan to get any. But Mom has to deal with her hair falling out. However, she doesn't have to untangle the brush bar.

I wonder when the Dyson Cinetic will come out in the US?

 

[parwaz786]

Dyson Cinetic is not in the USA yet? I think you should be getting it soon. But you got the improved version of the DC41 before us though

 

[niclonnic]

I almost forgot....

I have a Hoover Windtunnel 2 Rewind Pet. It has a dual-cyclonic separation system. I have 3 dogs and a cat and their hair gradually passes through the cyclones and makes hairballs on the pre-motor filter! This shows how inefficient other manufacturers' cyclonic technologies are.

 

[niclonnic]

Hmm...

I predict that the Dyson Cinetic will come out sometime next year in the US.

But we do have the DC65 in the meantime!

 

[parwaz786]

Nice! I think a Dyson are making a cinetic upright now. That would be awesome!
The DC01 actually was pretty good for the first Dyson. It was only fine dust that went on the pre motor filter instead of dirt and hair. With my DC04, DC05, DC14, DC24 and DC25 (DC27 and DC33 too) they leave so much hair in the pre motor filters! After just doing a quick vacuum downstairs ( hallway, three rooms and the kitchen) there's already hair on my DC14.

I really want to import a DC17 from abroad because of its level 3 cyclone technology and
aggressive brushbar. DC28 some day hopefully aswell because of Airmuscle technology. Atleast we finally get a Dyson which is designed to be the best as well at a TOL.

 

[blakaeg]

I disagree on others trying to copy and failing miserably. That is do far from the truth. In the UK I've used a Vax Mach Air that has multi cyclonic technology and it was fantastic with its filtration ability, it did not cause issues with clogging and as with the Dyson the filter required periodic washing.

With regards to hair balls being on the Hoover pre motor filter. I've had that on all my Dysons. Chunks of hair on the filters when it came to washing them. I've seen hair go through the cyclones on the DC02, DC04, DC05, DC1 handheld and DC24 machines in addition to sand particles. It was my mother and sister who have long wavy hair and some bits somehow used to go through the cyclones onto the filter. Cinetic will overcome this problem I'm sure.

My Dyson DC24 says wash every 1 month. I do it every 2 months or so. It's a caked up mess when I get round to it but my machine had survived it. The suction motor in the DC24 is durable enough.

 

[blakaeg]

I disagree on the comment that others trying to copy and failing miserably. That is so far from the truth. In the UK I've used a Vax Mach Air that has multi cyclonic technology and it was fantastic with its filtration ability, it did not cause issues with clogging and as with the Dyson the filter required periodic washing.

With regards to hair balls being on the Hoover pre motor filter. I've had that on all my Dysons. Chunks of hair on the filters when it came to washing them. I've seen hair go through the cyclones on the DC02, DC04, DC05, DC1 handheld and DC24 machines in addition to sand particles. It was my mother and sister who have long wavy hair and some bits somehow used to go through the cyclones onto the filter. Cinetic will overcome this problem I'm sure.

My Dyson DC24 says wash every 1 month. I do it every 2 months or so. It's a caked up mess when I get round to it but my machine had survived it. The suction motor in the DC24 is durable enough.

 

[blakaeg]

Ewww yuk, this is wot I have to touch. Whether it's 1 month or 2 months. But you know what, my machine's motor still works fine today and it's just over 5 years old. I've had issues on other areas with it but the main motor is good.

 

[parwaz786]

Cool, the cyclones dont keep the filters that clean but separate pretty good. I hate when my DC25 and DC14 filters have dust on them after a few uses. Btw. blackleg I am actually looking at a Vax Mach air! Can you believe that? Lol
I want to get a DC41 mk2 in the future when they get cheaper. The cyclones in those are pretty good at keep filters clean apparently

The only Dyson that keep its filters clean (dc01 to dc33) is the later DC07 my filters never got dusty unless I vacuumed shake n vac or something. But no household dust touched it since we got it in January this year. No hair goes on the filters even after six months. It would look like its been just washed. I was impressed with the DC07, its like one of the best dysons for reliability.