Dyson DC41 - A Bad Used Buy - Why these are not worth repairing...
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- There are many older Dysons I love, and the DC40 is one of them. The DC41 though? Not so much. Let me tell you why you should stay away from a used one, unless you know it really well!
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Let this be a lesson folks. Dyson had it right with the DC04, 07, 14, and the 33.
And DC27
@@purpleyt5605 Yeah the DC27 isn't bad
I agree.
Agree
My sister gave me her DC41 and I really like it. Makes me want a new light/small ball though. The motor sounds fine on it. Cleaned up well.
My family member had a Dyson dc01 which she bought in 1993 when Dyson launched. In 2011 the dc01 died after 18 years of use without any problems. She then bought the dc41 and in 5 years she had 3 motor replacement. It was cheap shit. Cost her £449.99. In 2016 she bought a v8 and a sebo felix and they both work today.
Glad to hear she bought a quality machine like the SEBO Felix 😊
If I ever see these at the tip, I leave them where they are. YDK motors on uprights I won't do if I'm tired or in a bad mood, Apart from that I enjoy refurbishing the older ones.
An interesting video Sam. Perhaps a second hand motor would be interesting too. Personally I do think that 4, 7, 14 & 33 are really good machines and Mr Dyson at his best.
I prefer the older Dyson's, they are so much better!!! 😆😆
I got an mk2 of an neighbour it works good but the cyclone was full of plaster dust but I took of the plastic shroud and gave it an clean
Oh dear oh dear.just bought one.lets
See what happens.great video Sam
Oooh good luck! When they work their OK, it's just a fine line between worth it and not worth it when their not 😂
@beko1987 not worth it Sam. I got rid of it a short time after!!!!😅
Their such a wierd machine aren't they! On paper can't be any worse than a dc40 just bigger but nope, many hateful gotcha's specific to that model!
i think the broken motored dc41 was the none erp version with the erp head fitted
I think a used motor in that DC41 will probably be fine 👌. It's the brush roll motors that burn themselves out on the DC40 Erp 👍
Still got new (used) motor in my mind, should I try? Seems a waste of a machine that needs nothing else I guess
@@beko1987 refurbish the existing motor is cheaper. New brushes and strip the armature out clean it in diesel over night and blow it out with compressed air. The bearings probably just dry
@@beko1987 Yeah definitely change the motor Sam 👌
Get a DC 55, same motor as the erp dyson DC40 but feels less flimsy than a DC40 (I still prefair the dc40 though)
Honestly, having worked on their older uprights vs their cordless machines, I’m glad they are going cordless. Night and day difference as to the cordless machines simplicity IMO, and hardly any of those silly design choices
Yup, 10 minutes to have a v6-8 apart and not much longer for a v10/11... Not as cheap to replace broken motors or brushroll motors though (yet)
@@beko1987 I will admit that the Small Ball 2 as Dysons last corded upright (apparently) is by far their best yet, and at £200, it’s incredibly value. Cleans at least as well as a Sebo, so quiet and generally nice to use. Best design of their cleaner head as well. Dyson have definitely found their niche in cordless vacuums though.
@@Olliebobalong got given a DC41 off my sister and it seems to run really well! Makes me want a new light/small ball though 😬
@@Olliebobalong Which Sebo cleans well?
or buy a dc14 one of best dysons made sink 40 in to one it will be all new good vid sam
I've owned a DC41for years and aside from 3 switches and filters only the wheels on the better bar are worn - it still pushes
I have DC51 and I'm curious if the type with external dust channel is better over the one with dust channel inside the cyclone core? But even most recent V10, V11, V15 all have dust channel inside cyclone core. In DC41 the dust channel is outside the bin and connected to its side.
I've not used either long term enough to judge, the ones that come in for refurbs are usually about the same condition wise. I think it's more just evolution, they worked out how to put it all inside and make it thinner/lighter/narrower air channels to make the most of the EU regs that came in about the same time
Great video, love your little feathered companion
Love it, 2 days after I list my 6 year old DC41 mk 2 on eBay Beko1987 covers used ones. I may be biased but mine is in excellent condition !
When they work, they work well! But as a £10/£20 project for a laugh/profit, it could bite!
@@beko1987 I forget thousands are sold and not all have such an easy life. Hope my replacement DC65 Cinetic (very clean one off eBay) lasts as well
Good job buddy
My mosque has one I videod it anf the Henry that was also in the same cleaning cupboard
Hi, not sure if you can help. I have a DC75 & no longer 'snaps' itself into the upright position when you push it... the wheels won't budge - you have to push the wheels down manually & it then locks into place.
I'm guessing this design feature is common across dc40/41/55 etc & I'm just wondering if you've come across this problem or would you know what I should check? Many thanks.
Cool
just bought a dead DC41 in the USA for $10 that had literally every one of these problems. Thankfully I only got it for franken-parts.
Have you found that the bearing housings for the axles also crack regularly, or was this one just extremely abused?
No I've never seen them broken there, poor thing must have had a hard life! Hope you get $10 back from it, if the hoses are good then that's your money back!
I see you are an expert on the Dysons :) I have a DC02, which I washed about 2 weeks ago :( I let it thoroughly dry out for 2 weeks, but now when I turn it on, after a minute I smell a strong metallic burning smell. I opened it up, cleaned it, checked the field coils, the armature, the brushes, they all seem to be ok, no short circuits.
I looked on eBay for a new motor, there seems to be 2 types, one with a spindle sticking out the top, which are cheaper, but I need the one with no spindle, which are more expensive. Where can I get the cheapest new motor, and can I use the one with the spindle sticking out the top, and drill a hole in the plastic mount? A reply would be greatly appreciated.
I don't claim to be an expert sir but yes, you can fit other motors. Manchestervacs have a tutorial, hope it helps! manchestervacs.co.uk/DysonForum/index.php/topic,961.0.html
@@beko1987 Many thanks.
I had a dc40 but it was on fire how do I ripai it
Oh dear! Look in my Dyson playlist, there's a whole series of deep dive refurbishing a dc40. Is it badly melted? Or jsut stinks of fire?
Another superb video!
I have a DC33 around 8 years old with a burnt out motor. Worth repairing? I stripped it down and found the motor smoked. These aftermarket replacements on ebay are only £15 and I can change the belts for maybe £6. Worth it?
I'd say so, it'll last another 8 years at least then! Unless you don't like it, then you should put the money elsewhere...
@@beko1987 Well I went ahead and did the job with help from your videos. New motor, clutch rebuild with belts and a set of new filters. Works a charm. £32 all in but probably better than replacing it with another unknown used machine or god forbid letting the missus spend £400 on a new battery powered vacuum. I can now spend it on modifications for my car instead. Small victories.
I was actually gonna buy one of these used soon to repair. Maybe not now lol. I got a dc07 instead do you like them?
If its 100% working and working fine it'll be a good deal, otherwise yes I do love dc07's, although a Dc41 would outclean one I'd imagine... (but be more of a liability doing so)
@@beko1987 Ive bought a used dc41 mk2. I hope its good. Ive now got both a dc07 and a dc41 mk2.
I would try a 15 pound used motor
Sucks that the 41 burns it’s motor out for fun. Not worth buying used unless the motor is swapped imo. Dyson’s new vacuums are definitely better.
New Dysons are rubbish compared to older ones. The stupid poor quality parts inside the ball are difficult to change like changeover hose that is terrible quality.
@@blakaeg it’s rather sad because many of their vacuums have great carpet performance but the build quality is average and flimsy plastic is not ideal.
Can't save everything. 😁
Great video. These are nasty flimsy pieces of junk.
Just go to the f#$% point of replacing the belt
I don't like any of the Dyson Ball Models.
Does that include the DC15, DC24 and DC25?
@@hamzahassan7730 Yes, I have had too many issues with the power heads on the ball models. I just got a DC15 to refurbish and the main plastic gear was melted where the two bearings attach.
Can't save everything. 😁