Skip to main content
Help

Revision to Dyson DC 14 Troubleshooting

Donald Percivalle

=== Internal housing routes need cleaning ===
-To clean the internal housing routes (link to guide).
+To clean the internal housing routes follow [http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/%28Maintenance%29+Clean+the+internal+channels/11494/1|this guide].
== Screeching noise during operation ==
=== Broken brush head ===
-To replace the brush (link to guide).
+To replace the brush follow [http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing+the+Dyson+DC14+Brush+Bar/11270/1|this guide].
=== Vacuum motor malfunction ===
-To replace the motor (link to guide).
+To replace the motor follow [http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Replacing+the+Dyson+DC14+Motor/11532/1|this guide].
== Filter needs cleaning ==
=== Routine filter cleaning ===
-Remove the canister from the vacuum. Open the top compartment and remove the filter assembly. Under cold water, clean the blue sponge-like filter and the yellow filter holder. Set both aside to dry overnight. Do not use your vacuum without the filters installed. After the filters have dried, re-install them. Your vacuum is now safe to use.
-
-=== Cyclone Assembly needs cleaning ===
-
-Follow this guide to clean the chambers of the cyclone assembly.
+To clean your filter, follow [http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/%28Maintenance%29+Clean+the+filter/11484/1|this guide].
== Vacuum will not turn on ==
=== The power switch is malfunctioning ===
-To replace the power switch (link to guide).
+To replace the power switch follow [http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing+the+Dyson+DC14+Power+Switch/11487/1|this guide].
-=== The power cord terminals need maintenance ===
+=== The power cord need maintenance ===
-To replace the power cord terminals(link to guide).
+To replace the power cord follow [http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing+Dyson+DC14+Power+Cord/11500/1|this guide].

To undo the changes made by this version, click 'Revert Changes.' This will automatically restore the previous version of this guide.