I bought this thing in 2008 without having any clue what I was getting other than the dyson name. 13 years later and it’s still a beast. My wife gets annoyed how much I talk about it ha.
I found one of these in the trash. I took it home and figured out it was just a broken belt. I bought a new one for it and installed it and it ran great. I've had it since.
I got mine from Goodwill for $10 red price in January of this year with all of it’s accessories. It was covered in dirt, it had big scuff marks on both sides. I had to dismantle it and clean it, I swapped the brushroll and sole plate off of my other one which is not as in good of shape as this one. The one I got from Goodwill is in better shape than my other one, now it looks like new. So for $10 red price, it was a steal.
Your video was super helpful!! I just bought the dyson DC17 At a yard sale, And I was a little disappointed because I didn't think that it had the wand to get into little corners and stuff around the room. Plus I couldn't figure out how to drop the vacuum in order to vaccum. Lol But after watching your video, I am very excited to try it out! Thank you again for making this video and taking the time to show off the dyson model DC17!
It really is a beast of a vaccum, the suction is always great and the brushroll is stiff and agitates the carpet quite good for not being a kirby or sanitaire.
I really appreciated this video! I recently received one that was going to be thrown away - as I was pulling the filter I found it was packed with dog hair and this video explained why that occurred. I originally came here to figure out how to lower the head to activate the 2nd motor cause it’s pretty stiff but I got it and it works way better than I anticipated! Thank you sir!
I can’t remember if I mentioned it in the video, but there’s a black plastic piece (it’s connected to a spring), that’s holds the cleaner head upright (it locks it to the main body). If you put a drop of oil where it catches on the main body, it’ll recline smoothly again.
I just bought this vacumn off of marketplace on facebook for less than 40.00...let me tell ya..this vacumn is amazing..its missing 2 small attachments but i know i can order them..i think i have just become a dyson buyer for life..and thanks for the video because i didnt have a manuel that came with it..wasvery helpful..love love love the dyson d17!😊
Thank you tons for the video, helped me out a lot I know that for sure! Just got my first dyson and it's this Model, broken belt so super cheap. I'm going to replace everything I can and keep it forever
Take care of it, and keep an eye on the trouble spots (bottom of cyclone, and belt area), and hopefully it'll keep working for you for a long time. Great machine.
17:40 The 2 motor vacuum system was first seen on the Fantom Cyclone XT in the USA. The Fantom Thunder and Fury used a single motor. DC15 is the first vacuum under the Dyson name to have a two motor system.
@@VacTech1 Yeah. IONA was allowed to use Dyson's patent so that they can sell them in the USA until they went defunct in 2001, where Dyson entered the market.
My gf got one for free some months ago as it made a horrible noise and vibration when running. It still worked well too. It sat for a while until my reg vacuum’s belt broke. So i used this one again. It ran for a min then the brush stopped. Turns out the belt was stretched and broke. That was why it vibrated. I found 3 new belts for $8 and it is as good as new. Now i just need to buy some attachments it was missing.
I’m having trouble with mine. Every time I go to take the canister off to dump it the top comes off instead of the bottom. The red release is not opening it for some reason. Where can I learn more about this vacuum? It is bigger but far surpasses suction compared to my Shark Navigator!
Good tutorial video …especially the gasket part to watch for and mine was pushed up so I washed it and put back in place but what about how to change the other (main) filter on the side which seems difficult to upen⁉️
Thanks for your video. v informative. I have this DC17 MACHINE. Have a problem with it. the vertical part is stuck with the horizontal part at 90 degree and vertical part would not recline. I have to use lot of force to do that and it would make a loud sound when doing it. I feel something might break while putting force on the horizontal part to get rid of the stuck part. do you know what might be wrong with this stuck problem here. thanks. is there a way i can contact you over the phone. thanks.
If the gasket was pushed up, look inside the cyclone pack from the underside, and make sure none of the holes (the cyclone exits) are plugged up. If you notice the pre motor filter under the dirt bin getting dirty quickly, that's a sign the cyclones are plugged from the gasket issue. Take care of that if needed, and you'll be good to go! Nice machines, still my favorite Dyson.
Just picked up my 2nd older Dyson from Facebook because the owner had no suction. Tore it apart, cleaned it, and like brand new. Would like you to show how to access the 2nd filter.
If it's this same model, underneath there is a screw near the rear wheel, and that loosens a top cover for the exhaust filter. The filter is pressed into the motor housing, and pops off from that, then pulls out. It can be tricky to get the filter popped back into place.
We had a DC 14, and a DC 17 back then. The 17 kept getting dirt in the filter. I guess the cyclones got dirty. Idk but the 14 didn’t have that problem.
It was the notorious gasket issue on the bottom of the cyclone pack. It got pushed up, let dirt into the cyclones backward, clogging them, which would cause the filter to get dirty quickly. Happened on a lot of them, but it can be remedied.
I'm curious too. The Ball Animal 2 (still don't know why they stopped using the DC model number format) also has a round brushroll with stiff bristles for strong agitation, so I would think it would be pretty equal with the DC17
Does anyone know if you can replace the rubber gasket at the bottom of the cyclone that seats over the cleaning door at the bottom? Mine will not seat tight and all the dirt ends up on the filter.
You could clean everything, then glue the gasket to the cyclone with some strong glue (make sure it's all lined up correctly though!). Otherwise you'll have to get a new cyclone pack to get a new gasket.
I used a big zip tie around the gasket at the top where it sits in the groove, cut the excess off. I later glued it on. I did the zip tie because I couldn’t wait for glue to dry, we had to get a cleanup done then and there.
That only happens if that gasket on the bottom of the cyclone pack gets pushed upward, causing the cyclone system to fail, and fill with dirt. Once it happens, the whole cyclone pack needs to be taken apart and cleaned.
@@spod2998 Most of the time, they simply get pushed upward, and be pulled down, and it will seal again. However, it can happen again easily, so you have to be careful when you empty it.
Is it stuck in the upright position? The locking mechanism for the base could be stuck. I grease the track the locking guide rides along underneath the base(I believe it's a black plastic part with a spring on it, but I'd have to take a look).
Absolutely. Make sure it's not plugged up in the base (check the hose by the brushbar), and also make sure the gasket at the bottom of the of the cyclone assembly is pulled down and sealing properly to the trap door at the bottom of the bin. Check the filter under the bin too. If there's a pile of lint and hair on it, you're gonna' need to service the cyclone assembly. If it's just dusty, simply wash the filter (let it 100% dry before re-installing it), and make sure there are no blockages. Clean the screen in the dirt bin as well. I hope you can get yours working great again!
You need to completely disassemble the cyclone part and clean. It’s amazing how much dirt and hair and dust gets trapped in there. There are videos on CZcams that show you how.
The DC33 has a plastic wand pole which makes the spine (which of course is plastic too) of the machine flex and feel very flimsy as you move it about. The earlier units back to the DC07 are superior. The DC33 was built for about three years until it was shelved and all focus was directed towards the Ball style upright.
Haha you put your foot on the front of the vacuum head, and pull the handle back. Sometimes the head will get stuck, and there’s a black plastic piece on the back of the nozzle (it’s connected to a spring), that just needs a drop of oil on it. Frees it right up.
It depends... I've recently got a really good DC33 for less than $30 from a family that did'nt use it enough. It was really dirty, but after I spent a whole afternoon disassembling it, cleaning and checking everything (plastics, mechanisms, ducts, filters, motor, clutch, belts are OK) I am really satisfied with that bargain.
No, it just has a separate motor to drive the brushroll. It's a huge motor though for a Dyson, and it really cleans great. It pulls the machine right along as you clean.
@@charlesrodriguez7984 I don't care for the Cinetic, sadly. This machine is awesome. Much better tools and filter setup, and it cleans carpeting much better.
If you flip the vacuum over, behind the brush near the hose in the base, there's a black plastic piece that likes to stick. The wand/hose could also have a blockage at the bend. Does the hose have suction when you turn it on?
Haha you put your foot on the front of the vacuum head, and pull the handle back. Sometimes the head will get stuck, and there's a black plastic piece on the back of the nozzle (it's connected to a spring), that locks the machine upright. Just needs a drop of oil on it. Frees it right up.
Correction to video @ 1:25 - The DC15 was Dyson's first 2 motor upright.
Do you still recommend it I have one but I don't use it that often I use an oreck.
@@tavinblake437 Yeah, it's awesome.
I bought this thing in 2008 without having any clue what I was getting other than the dyson name. 13 years later and it’s still a beast. My wife gets annoyed how much I talk about it ha.
I found one of these in the trash. I took it home and figured out it was just a broken belt. I bought a new one for it and installed it and it ran great. I've had it since.
Congrats, can't beat that!
I got mine from Goodwill for $10 red price in January of this year with all of it’s accessories. It was covered in dirt, it had big scuff marks on both sides. I had to dismantle it and clean it, I swapped the brushroll and sole plate off of my other one which is not as in good of shape as this one. The one I got from Goodwill is in better shape than my other one, now it looks like new. So for $10 red price, it was a steal.
Your video was super helpful!! I just bought the dyson DC17 At a yard sale, And I was a little disappointed because I didn't think that it had the wand to get into little corners and stuff around the room. Plus I couldn't figure out how to drop the vacuum in order to vaccum. Lol
But after watching your video, I am very excited to try it out! Thank you again for making this video and taking the time to show off the dyson model DC17!
My mom has this exact same model. Still running after pets, remodels, and more fur babies
It really is a beast of a vaccum, the suction is always great and the brushroll is stiff and agitates the carpet quite good for not being a kirby or sanitaire.
I have one of these which is now 15 years old. The vacuum is still a beast. I did have to take the cyclone part completely apart and clean it.
This is amazing! I thought that the latest ball models with very good agitation were the best, but DC17 is the unknown champion.
Thanks, Vacuumtests! Honestly, I wish my demo did a better job showing its merits. Regardless, It's a BEAST!
I really appreciated this video! I recently received one that was going to be thrown away - as I was pulling the filter I found it was packed with dog hair and this video explained why that occurred. I originally came here to figure out how to lower the head to activate the 2nd motor cause it’s pretty stiff but I got it and it works way better than I anticipated! Thank you sir!
I can’t remember if I mentioned it in the video, but there’s a black plastic piece (it’s connected to a spring), that’s holds the cleaner head upright (it locks it to the main body). If you put a drop of oil where it catches on the main body, it’ll recline smoothly again.
@@VacTech1 thank you!!!!!
I just bought this vacumn off of marketplace on facebook for less than 40.00...let me tell ya..this vacumn is amazing..its missing 2 small attachments but i know i can order them..i think i have just become a dyson buyer for life..and thanks for the video because i didnt have a manuel that came with it..wasvery helpful..love love love the dyson d17!😊
I love the sound of the brush motor
Dude, you’re awesome. And awesome video! Incredible machine.
I have this vac to my sister about five years ago when I bought a brand new DC25 off QVC. the 17 is way better than my 25!
Thank you tons for the video, helped me out a lot I know that for sure! Just got my first dyson and it's this Model, broken belt so super cheap. I'm going to replace everything I can and keep it forever
The DC17 was by far the best Dyson. I wish I could find one in good condition, there just isn't that many around anymore.
I agree. I hope you find one, they're great and versatile, and it's fun to see all the fine dust you've picked up!
I have a DC17 and I LOVE IT!
almost 21 pounds, it IS a beast.
Take care of it, and keep an eye on the trouble spots (bottom of cyclone, and belt area), and hopefully it'll keep working for you for a long time. Great machine.
This is one of my favorite Dyson my favorite has to be the 28
Good Video..... Well Done !!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Marv!
These must be rare even though it’s the best carpet cleaner of all of them. Haven’t seen one before.
17:40 The 2 motor vacuum system was first seen on the Fantom Cyclone XT in the USA. The Fantom Thunder and Fury used a single motor. DC15 is the first vacuum under the Dyson name to have a two motor system.
That's what I meant. That Fantom was not engineered by Dyson. Thanks for the info!
@@VacTech1 Yeah. IONA was allowed to use Dyson's patent so that they can sell them in the USA until they went defunct in 2001, where Dyson entered the market.
Hi it’s very difficult to push on carpet. Why is that. I checked the belt it’s seems okay
My gf got one for free some months ago as it made a horrible noise and vibration when running. It still worked well too. It sat for a while until my reg vacuum’s belt broke. So i used this one again.
It ran for a min then the brush stopped. Turns out the belt was stretched and broke. That was why it vibrated. I found 3 new belts for $8 and it is as good as new.
Now i just need to buy some attachments it was missing.
Got bored and cleaned it. It wasnt even that dirty for as old as it is. The hepa filter looks new.
I’m having trouble with mine. Every time I go to take the canister off to dump it the top comes off instead of the bottom. The red release is not opening it for some reason. Where can I learn more about this vacuum? It is bigger but far surpasses suction compared to my Shark Navigator!
Good tutorial video …especially the gasket part to watch for and mine was pushed up so I washed it and put back in place but what about how to change the other (main) filter on the side which seems difficult to upen⁉️
Glad I could help! The DC17 had two main issues to watch out for. Keep an eye on them, and it’ll work great.
Thanks for your video. v informative. I have this DC17 MACHINE. Have a problem with it. the vertical part is stuck with the horizontal part at 90 degree and vertical part would not recline. I have to use lot of force to do that and it would make a loud sound when doing it. I feel something might break while putting force on the horizontal part to get rid of the stuck part. do you know what might be wrong with this stuck problem here. thanks. is there a way i can contact you over the phone. thanks.
I’m looking to find one of these where can i find one for under 120$
Between this, the newest Ball Animal 2, and the Cleartrak, which would you say deep cleans carpet the best?
The DC17.
Someone threw this away. Just had to clean filter and fix that gasket that you showed that can be pushed up and lose a seal. Fixed and good to go
If the gasket was pushed up, look inside the cyclone pack from the underside, and make sure none of the holes (the cyclone exits) are plugged up. If you notice the pre motor filter under the dirt bin getting dirty quickly, that's a sign the cyclones are plugged from the gasket issue. Take care of that if needed, and you'll be good to go! Nice machines, still my favorite Dyson.
Strongest suction definitely. Motor size matters
Seems better than any Dyson offered today.
They have some good offerings today, but indeed it is.
@@VacTech1 theres a dyson dc17 animal for 15$ plus shipping should i get it the brush dosent work guy said needs new belt
@@TheVacuumWizard That's relatively low risk. The brush not spinning on a DC17 could mean more than just a belt, just so you're aware.
@@VacTech1 they guy said its just the belt he just dosent want to take the time do replace it
@@TheVacuumWizard alright give it a shot! Could make for a fun project.
The brush motor sounds like my oreck xl platinum motor
Just picked up my 2nd older Dyson from Facebook because the owner had no suction. Tore it apart, cleaned it, and like brand new. Would like you to show how to access the 2nd filter.
If it's this same model, underneath there is a screw near the rear wheel, and that loosens a top cover for the exhaust filter. The filter is pressed into the motor housing, and pops off from that, then pulls out. It can be tricky to get the filter popped back into place.
I just bought one for $5 ..best $5 I HAVE EVER VER SPENT IN LIFE
Oh great! Give it a good cleaning and tune-up, and hopefully it will have lots of life left to it!
We had a DC 14, and a DC 17 back then. The 17 kept getting dirt in the filter. I guess the cyclones got dirty. Idk but the 14 didn’t have that problem.
It was the notorious gasket issue on the bottom of the cyclone pack. It got pushed up, let dirt into the cyclones backward, clogging them, which would cause the filter to get dirty quickly. Happened on a lot of them, but it can be remedied.
@@VacTech1 saw the video after commenting. We have used dyson’s cordless now, but stick to bagged Kirby and Electrolux after using those old dysons.
How does the Dyson DC17 compare to the Dyson Ball Animal 2? I am curious.
I'm curious too. The Ball Animal 2 (still don't know why they stopped using the DC model number format) also has a round brushroll with stiff bristles for strong agitation, so I would think it would be pretty equal with the DC17
Does anyone know if you can replace the rubber gasket at the bottom of the cyclone that seats over the cleaning door at the bottom? Mine will not seat tight and all the dirt ends up on the filter.
You could clean everything, then glue the gasket to the cyclone with some strong glue (make sure it's all lined up correctly though!). Otherwise you'll have to get a new cyclone pack to get a new gasket.
I used a big zip tie around the gasket at the top where it sits in the groove, cut the excess off. I later glued it on. I did the zip tie because I couldn’t wait for glue to dry, we had to get a cleanup done then and there.
I’ve found that all the issues you’ve described haven’t happened to mine. Instead, my cyclones get absolutely clogged with hair
That only happens if that gasket on the bottom of the cyclone pack gets pushed upward, causing the cyclone system to fail, and fill with dirt. Once it happens, the whole cyclone pack needs to be taken apart and cleaned.
Vac Tech ohhh thx I just opened the pack yesterday and saw the gasket is busted as mentioned
@@spod2998 Most of the time, they simply get pushed upward, and be pulled down, and it will seal again. However, it can happen again easily, so you have to be careful when you empty it.
Is this vacuum only specialized for carpet or is it also good for hard floor use?
It can be used on carpeting or hardwood floors! Works well on both, but it'll snowplow larger debris on hard flooring.
I saw everything in your video except how to lower the handle and vacuum
How do you just bring the handle down
Is it stuck in the upright position? The locking mechanism for the base could be stuck. I grease the track the locking guide rides along underneath the base(I believe it's a black plastic part with a spring on it, but I'd have to take a look).
My dc17 slings cat litter on short carpet and has low suction. You think it just needs a good cleaning?
Absolutely. Make sure it's not plugged up in the base (check the hose by the brushbar), and also make sure the gasket at the bottom of the of the cyclone assembly is pulled down and sealing properly to the trap door at the bottom of the bin. Check the filter under the bin too. If there's a pile of lint and hair on it, you're gonna' need to service the cyclone assembly. If it's just dusty, simply wash the filter (let it 100% dry before re-installing it), and make sure there are no blockages. Clean the screen in the dirt bin as well. I hope you can get yours working great again!
You need to completely disassemble the cyclone part and clean. It’s amazing how much dirt and hair and dust gets trapped in there. There are videos on CZcams that show you how.
@@VacTech1 yep, everything working great now!
How does the Dyson DC07 compare to the Dyson DC33? I am curious.
I think the dc17 is much better. I hope I was able to convey why in the vid!
The DC33 has a plastic wand pole which makes the spine (which of course is plastic too) of the machine flex and feel very flimsy as you move it about. The earlier units back to the DC07 are superior. The DC33 was built for about three years until it was shelved and all focus was directed towards the Ball style upright.
Can you show how to attach the tools?
They just friction fit (press on) to the wand or hose. It's pretty easy on this one. Thanks for watching!
I saw everything in your video except how to lower the handle to vacuum
Haha you put your foot on the front of the vacuum head, and pull the handle back. Sometimes the head will get stuck, and there’s a black plastic piece on the back of the nozzle (it’s connected to a spring), that just needs a drop of oil on it. Frees it right up.
How much for a used one
It depends... I've recently got a really good DC33 for less than $30 from a family that did'nt use it enough. It was really dirty, but after I spent a whole afternoon disassembling it, cleaning and checking everything (plastics, mechanisms, ducts, filters, motor, clutch, belts are OK) I am really satisfied with that bargain.
Does it have a tandem air system like riccar?
No, it just has a separate motor to drive the brushroll. It's a huge motor though for a Dyson, and it really cleans great. It pulls the machine right along as you clean.
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@@VacTech1 I want one of these because I have a cinetic big ball animal upright it is a letdown.
@@charlesrodriguez7984 I don't care for the Cinetic, sadly. This machine is awesome. Much better tools and filter setup, and it cleans carpeting much better.
@@VacTech1 how do I get one of these used for a decent price and working?
what if it won't recline?
If you flip the vacuum over, behind the brush near the hose in the base, there's a black plastic piece that likes to stick. The wand/hose could also have a blockage at the bend. Does the hose have suction when you turn it on?
@@VacTech1 yes it has very good suction.Thank you so much,I couldn't recline it back at all,it works now!!
@@maryl3ftwich778 great! If it was that black plastic piece, a small drop of oil on it where it catches, will help smooth it out. Glad I could help!
Just got a dc17
Congrats, bud! Is it in good shape?
Vac Tech do you got Instagram
Vac Tech got it for 25$
Vac Tech it works just needs a new power cord filters and brush roller
20:23 i spy a workhorse!
Is that an Amway vacuum at 21:06? Lol
Probably! I have a couple vids of my Workhorse vacuum on this channel. Nice machine!
Um, um, um, and uh, um, uh uh um...
Lol I know. I'm trying to get better.
You talk too much
Forever a work in progress. Old video with very limited editing.
Wow selfish verda
Too much talking 😖
Haha sorry I know.
I saw everything in your video except how to lower the handle to vacuum
Haha you put your foot on the front of the vacuum head, and pull the handle back. Sometimes the head will get stuck, and there's a black plastic piece on the back of the nozzle (it's connected to a spring), that locks the machine upright. Just needs a drop of oil on it. Frees it right up.