Dyson not working

[Daz223]

The Dyson Dual Cyclone vaccum cleaner I've had for a few years is giving me trouble. It still works at sucking things up from the bottom, but when I remove the hand attachment to do the skirting boards for example, there is no suction. How would I go about unblocking it?

Thanks.

 

[jj4091]

If you do not still have the instructions, then usually you can remove anything with a yellow clip or fixing,depending on the model they usually have a u-tube at the bottom or a manifold with rubber flaps that you can pull down to clear blockages. There will also probably be a right angle bend that is removeable.On the older models the problem of loss of suction in the accessory pipe is often a gap between the seal between the collection box & the upright tube which can be caused by the filter cover not being installed properly(upside down)

 

[JonB]

Our DC01 the flexible pipe started to split, causing loss of suction.
New one from Dyson spares I think about £25.

 

[Daz223]

I got hold of an instruction manual for it off the internet, and it explains how to clear blockages. Will give it a try.