Dyson DC23 power head electrical issue

We’ve had a Dyson DC23 for several years. Over the last few years, the power head would cut out while vacuuming. I almost ordered a new power head thinking that was the problem. Fortunately, I didn’t as the issue was elsewhere and easily fixed.

[@HowardYoshioka]

Many thanks for solving a problem that has vexed me for the last 3 years! We've owned this Dyson 23 and it has performed remarkably well until the last 3 years when we started to develop intermittent powerhead failures of the kind you demonstrated. I've tried everything to fix it to no avail. This morning, the powerhead failed to run for even 10 seconds. By sheer luck, I came upon your video and thought that this might be be the key to vacuum cleaner salvation! It's running smoothly thanks to you!

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

I disassembled the powerhead 2 or 3 times trying to figure it out. By chance I was holding the hose, twisted it and it cut out. It was dumb luck, but I'll take it.

[@bobpinard123]

Thank you so much for solving an issue that has plagued our Dyson DC23 for a couple of years now. Very nice not having to turn the power head back on every 5 to 10 seconds.

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

My pleasure, I went through the same thing for about 2 years until I stumbled across it

[@jptegg]

Yes! This fixed the problem for our DC21. It was so frustrating. Cleaned up the contacts with some alcohol, pried the contact heads up a little, and it's working like a charm.

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Awesome, glad to hear it.