dirt collecting around red cones: Does anyone have an easy method to get rid of the dirt that collects around the red cones in this vacuum without taking the entire thing apart or taking it to a repair shop?
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I take the collection canister outside and use compressed air to blow out the inside. Not the most convenient way, but it's the best way I found to remove the fine dust accumulation from around the red cones.
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I'm sorry, but we've only been using it for about a week. I can say that in the last week, we have had that same issue. I was hoping it was just am issue with the vacuum getting to know its surroundings, but it seems like that may not be it.
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Sounds like you have a strong motor for your sand filter, I put a 1 horsepower in to replace the 3/4 hp one which died on me and I find I have really push and pull the pole sometimes to move the vac head. I also try to lift up the edge approaching the debris so that it sucks it right up and then the other side does the brushing.....hope this helps....Geo
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I would call a vacuum repair store. Most cities have them. The price of it was so inexpensive, I probably would not bother repairing it if it is old. I would just get a new unit if you like it that much.
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Not mine. I spend about 1/2 hour each time I vaccuum trying to detach the canister so I can get the dirt out. Most of the time, I just have to use a coathanger to pull the dirt out. Then, I have to vaccuum the floor where I was pulling the dirt out. Love the vaccuum otherwise.
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The hose on mine became so impacted with carpet fuzz that I had to cut a coat hanger and bend a small hook on one end use it to fish the debree out of the hose, but be careful, as a wire runs through there as well and I could easily see a novice "coat hanger fisherman" breaking the electrical wire that runs down to the head. If you need to open the head, there are four screws on the bottom. Before doing all that, make sure that the dust bin and filter are clear, there is one small passage in the bin that was also impacted, and I had to use a screw driver to dig it out. This is a very quite and efficient vacuum, but emptying the dust bin and cleaning the filter is very messy business. If I ever need a new vacuum, I think I shall go back to using bags. Good Luck: Mike
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100% agreed. After taking it to the service center, we thought it would be fixed, but it just keeps happening. It's absolutely a design flaw and since I don't have time to be taking the thing apart every time I vacuum, it renders the product useless for me and a total waste of money.
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I just cleaned it with a handheld vac, but I think they need to be replaced every six months, haven't had it that long, but it's doing what we wanted it to do.
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It sounds like you have a real problem with either the outlet or your vacuum. Try different outlet and if same result have qualified person check out your vacuum immediately.
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There are 2 little pinch leavers in the sweeper head, when squeezes it pops open the dirt trap on bottom of sweeper, make sure it is over a trash can before opening!
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Hello! I had that problem with my old one. I would tie a long piece of cloth to a long piece of string. I would use my vacuum at the other end to pull the end of the string all the way through. Then I would slowly pull the string, and the cloth end would pull through the hose and wipe the dirt and grime away. I also read someone ran hot water through it after each cleaning to rinse out the hose then hang it up high for it drip dry. I hope this helps!
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I had to vacuum them out... it was very tedious but it worked. Use a shop-vac with the smallest attachment. Not fun, but was the only thing I could find that worked.
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Suzanne, I am having the same difficulties with this vacuum. I usually cannot get it open to take out the dirt and dog hair, so I end up pulling it out with my fingers - YUK! I finally was able to get the entire thing apart to wash it all and there is debris behind the screen that I have no idea how to get out, so I just kept forcing water through it...very frustrating. I am sorry that I bought this vacuum. It was a lot of hype over nothing.
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I just snap it apart and into empty in the garbage. If it's really dusty I'll just wipe it with a rag. I'm sure you could probably wash it if you like. I use an old toothbrush to brush off the filter. That seems to work really well
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Thanks for your replies! I took it to a Dyson authorized dealer for repair. Cost would have been $138. Asked the owner if he did trade-ins and which was his best vacuum cleaner. I went home with a Riccar. Its great!!! With two golden retrievers I figure in six months I'd be back with the same problem. Thanks again.Bill
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The upper cylinder comes apart and we've used bottle brushes and/or an air compressor outside as the dust is bound to fly. If you have a small hand you could probably reach in there, but the area vacuum cleaner company will do it as well for a fee. Not the most pleasant job, but my husband takes it on as a challenge every few months.
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I am far from qualified to answer but here goes. That has happened to our Riccar (very expensive vacuum that was constantly in repair, hence buying a cheap Dirt Devil) and every time it was the power cord. Usually it somehow came disconnected at the point where the cord enters the vaccume. Because Riccar is made entirely if metal parts excluding the frame it was cost effective, to a point, to have it repaired. The wonderful little Dirt Devil costs less then 1/10 of the price so, IMHO, you may as well buy a new one.