Thank you Alec, my DC07 may be 20 years old but it is back in buisnesss. I would never have managed to change the clutch and belts without your help and video. Thanks again from Colorado!
You are the man! This helped me replace the clutch on my DC07 with ease and it now works perfectly. I particularly liked the part to confirm if the clutch was indeed broken or in working condition. My was definitely broken. You saved me $500 from buying a new machine. Thank you kind sir!
Fantastic video. Helped me fix my Dyson DC33 Animal. Process took 10 minutes. Hardest part was getting the belt over the brush but the belt tool made it possible.
Thanks for the fantastic video. My beater bar would stop rotating under load (or rotated very slowly) and stopped picking up the dirt and pet hair, so I thought it was the clutch. But when you said if the clutch rotated, it was OK...so I looked elsewhere for the problem. Both belts seemed fine. I had the beater bar out and took that apart (twisted the ends off) to find lots of dog & cat hair in there....I cleaned and re-greased it...reassembled the whole unit and still it ran slowly. I took the clutch back out and found the thinner belt coming off the motor had glazed over (maybe from all the hair collected in the beater bar put resistance on it and made it slip) and I decided to dissemble that side of the clutch and flip the belt over to the opposite side. I reassembled the entire thing and it now works better than ever! I'm going to order two new belts and replace them in the clutch assembly down the line...but I now have my 10yo vacuum back as good as new!! Can't thank you enough Alec!!
Hi Alec, As so many others have commented, you really saved the day! I was inches away from ditching my 10-yr old Dyson D14 Animal but something told me to do some online research before giving up. And Voila! There you were with your informative and easy to understand instructions! I have never taken on a self-repair like this before, but your videos gave me the confidence to try. And bada bing, a new roller and clutch (and just a couple of banged up knuckles) and I'm back in business - the old gal is running like brand new!! Not sure if you're aware, but you're definitely famous on lots of help sites where posters specifically refer people to your CZcams vid's for help. So thanks a million for sharing your expertise!! Be well. Jayne from CT
dyson told me the larger roller brush belt couldnt be replaced it was a new clutch i needed your other video showed me how to replace just the belt i love it when people take the time to show others how to do stuff brilliant
Great video on DC 07 clutch replacement. Authorized Dyson repair shop was unable to get parts and returned broken unit to me. I purchased transmission assembly plus belt replacement tool and long shaft magnetized Torx drivers for a total of 73.58. I recommend purchasing the long magnetized drivers and the belt replacement tool otherwise you will be frustrated and might even hurt yourself using excessive force and having a screwdriver slip.
Thanks for the video. between the belts being worn and clutch having glazed rubber on it, a quick change out did the trick and our 10 year old Dyson is back to life. much appreciated.
Hi Alec! Thank you for posting this video. It is an excellent tutorial and made changing out my Dyson’s clutch and brush much easier! My vacuum is up and running again like a champ! Thanks a million, Alec :)
Thank you for this. Replaced clutch in dc04. Not as smoothly as you. Struggled to get yellow knob off. Belt tool was a good help but was still tricky. Hadnt realised how much old belts had stretched. Thanks again
I did it! Never could have done it without you. Man, it was a beast getting the main belt back on the roller. Best method seems to be sitting on the ground with the head in your lap so you can pull with a screwdriver with great force. I did indeed skin my knuckles. Probably should be a two person job...
That first screw for the clutch that you need a long screwdriver for is a nightmare. I can see it in the hole but actually getting it to connect is seemingly impossible. Thank you for the video though, it is much appreciated. I am combining this video with another one that shows how to disassemble the clutch and replace both bands. :) Edit: I was successful! Replaced both belts in the clutch and assembled it back together and the vacuum works like new now. The belts only cost $5 while the clutch is a lot more. It was not that difficult but not a job for everyone.
Thank you so much! The belts on mine were a struggle (even with the tool)--can't imagine trying it without! This video walked me through the replacement perfectly. Hoping this and some new filters restores life to this old gal of mine!
Great video... I wouldn't say 10 minutes though :) Removing the front scoop and the clutch were stuck in there pretty good... needed help from a couple of large flat blade screwdrivers.... and of course, I didn't have the brush removal tool... so putting the brush back in... had plenty of expletives and sore knuckles!!!
THIS IS A REALLY EXCELLENT VIDEO... CLEAR,CONCISE AND EFFECTIVE. I NOW HAVE AT LEAST A CHANCE OF REPAIRING MY DC07! PLEASE ACCEPT MY WARM THANKS TO ALEC... ALL THE WAY FROM WEST WALES UK. V.
Thanks for this. As soon as I started taking it apart, I realized my brush roller didn't spin like yours. Actually, not at all. So I ordered a replacement on Amazon, just put it in, and the whole machine is back to normal. I've bookmarked this video in case I ever have to delve deeper into fixing the thing.
Thank you so much. Really helpful and clear video. Saved a lot of money for me by not buying a new vacuum. Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Cool beans brother... I took my dc07 to a shop.and they told they couldn't get parts for it.well they couldn't since it was older.the 600.00 bucks I've spent on this machine. Wasn't given up on it.20 yrs old in the basement for 6 yrs since we didn't have any dogs anymore.it worked when we stored it.but didn't now.got a clutch on ebay.no a knock off one.came across ur vid.and we good.just crazy how the shop gave up on making money. Crazy.
Perfect! Didn't have the belt lifter tool - lost a little skin, took a couple more minutes, JUST like you said it would! :) Thank you thank you thank you!!!
Great video! I do have a question though. After checking the clutch and reassembly, the brush still does not turn when engaged. There is good suction in the hose, but nothing where the brush is. Also checked for blockage everywhere else and cleaned the unit. My assumption is the clutch may be bad even though it was turning as you indicated in the video. There may be a chance the belt is slipping on the white cylinder you pointed out in the video. I'm also thinking that if the motor was bad there would be no suction at all.
Great Video! definitely get that tool. I think the rubber belts in the video are stretched a bit (compared to the ones on my new clutch with the same serial numbers as the original) and it would have been near impossible to get the new belts on without that yellow tool.
Great video, took me a lot longer though - even managed to punch myself on the mouth when the belt lifter tool twanged off the belt!. I removed the first screw using a long small bladed flat screwdriver, as I don't have a No 15 torx screwdriver that will fit down the hole. Also lost the screw within the vac for about 15 mins when I tilted it! Best to remove it with a bit of blue tac on a screwdriver - also a good way of replacing the screw. Also agree with others that the control knob is really difficult to remove. Anyway all in all a successful repair. Cheers.
Alec What happens after you replace the clutch, but the brush does not move freely. Vacuum cleans better with the new clutch, but it doesn't seem that the brush is moving when the vacuum isn't being pushed.
+fousies I'm assuming you're talking about the selector? Mine was tough too, and I was trying to take out the black portion as well. In actuality you just want the yellow cover (no black parts). I hope that helps.
Alec, this is a great demo, but the people writing the captions had a hard time understanding what you said. I was amused to see them write "number 15 talks" for the torx screwdriver. Might help to adopt a BBC or ABC clarity of speech for anything important (like the screwdriver), eh Sport?
Mine does not have a clutch! so when it often catches lose strands from edges of carpets, the strands wrap themselves up on the roller brush and jam the belt which then overheats and melts and cost a fortune to replace! hence why Dyson introduced this clutch, as an after thought.
it looks like your using a flathead to remove those 3 screws that hold the cover on. I found mine to be some hexagonal allen type. where do I find that tool?
Alec did say they were #15 Torx. I had a fatter shafted Torx driver (one with interchangeable tips stored in the top used for electronic applications) that didn't make it all the way down into the screw area through the access hole. What I did was I drilled out the access hole to a larger diameter (5/8") so my Torx driver made it all the way down to the screw. Once I did that they unscrewed very easily.
Jonathan Isakoff thank you I thought that is what he said! Grrrrr was on that step and i do not own one. 12am .... out tomorrow then. great video but FYI with small female hands I fought that yellow cover. wasn't a simple pop.... we wrestled.
The generic motors really do work fine, honestly Dyson have NEVER made their own motors so I don't see the difference between their motor and someone else's
they even admitted via email they dont even make the motors they get them fom a third party company my dc 07 bushes went replaced them but found out it was the motor so stripped it for parts for my 2nd dyson dc07 animal so got plenty of spare parts when the motor goes in that going to get a generic motor for 20 pounds from amazon as it has good reviews and keep doing the videos because dysons are horrible awkward things to work on and a lot of people will go and buy a new one.
Just changed out the clutch. Did it take 10 min? pssssht. But it was successful and a lot less cussing than I had anticipated. Feeling good and getting cocky. Ok two little pieces left over. One is a 1 inch cylindrical piece of metal. It looks like what you strap the belt over. Also have a 1/2 inch tube of hard plastic. Figures Can anybody help?
For the amount of money they get for the Dyson and Miele vacs, there should be a resettable circuit breaker. My personal machine is a 25 year old Electrolux Epic upright. If I had to replace a belt or clutch on it every time I had to press the circuit breaker button, it would be a couple times a year. My machine still has the original belt. This month I replaced the second clutch in a ten year old Dyson, and a belt in a brand new Miele with a piece of yarn caught around the brush. I fixed these machines as favors for family, but a shop would have gotten at least $150. If you're considering one of these overpriced machines. Do your self a favor. Go on Ebay and get yourself a used Electrolux upright or canister. $100. it will last forever. AND simple simple simple to do disassemble and fix.
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Thank you Alec, my DC07 may be 20 years old but it is back in buisnesss.
I would never have managed to change the clutch and belts without your help and video.
Thanks again from Colorado!
Thanks Alex, 19 year old dc07 now working a treat.
You are the man! This helped me replace the clutch on my DC07 with ease and it now works perfectly. I particularly liked the part to confirm if the clutch was indeed broken or in working condition. My was definitely broken. You saved me $500 from buying a new machine. Thank you kind sir!
Fantastic video. Helped me fix my Dyson DC33 Animal. Process took 10 minutes. Hardest part was getting the belt over the brush but the belt tool made it possible.
Thanks for the fantastic video. My beater bar would stop rotating under load (or rotated very slowly) and stopped picking up the dirt and pet hair, so I thought it was the clutch. But when you said if the clutch rotated, it was OK...so I looked elsewhere for the problem. Both belts seemed fine. I had the beater bar out and took that apart (twisted the ends off) to find lots of dog & cat hair in there....I cleaned and re-greased it...reassembled the whole unit and still it ran slowly. I took the clutch back out and found the thinner belt coming off the motor had glazed over (maybe from all the hair collected in the beater bar put resistance on it and made it slip) and I decided to dissemble that side of the clutch and flip the belt over to the opposite side. I reassembled the entire thing and it now works better than ever! I'm going to order two new belts and replace them in the clutch assembly down the line...but I now have my 10yo vacuum back as good as new!! Can't thank you enough Alec!!
Dyson really bug me when they say "XX" part is not available, I am very happy to show what I do, glad it helped you.
Hi Alec, As so many others have commented, you really saved the day! I was inches away from ditching my 10-yr old Dyson D14 Animal but something told me to do some online research before giving up. And Voila! There you were with your informative and easy to understand instructions! I have never taken on a self-repair like this before, but your videos gave me the confidence to try. And bada bing, a new roller and clutch (and just a couple of banged up knuckles) and I'm back in business - the old gal is running like brand new!! Not sure if you're aware, but you're definitely famous on lots of help sites where posters specifically refer people to your CZcams vid's for help. So thanks a million for sharing your expertise!! Be well. Jayne from CT
dyson told me the larger roller brush belt couldnt be replaced it was a new clutch i needed your other video showed me how to replace just the belt i love it when people take the time to show others how to do stuff brilliant
Great video on DC 07 clutch replacement. Authorized Dyson repair shop was unable to get parts and returned broken unit to me. I purchased transmission assembly plus belt replacement tool and long shaft magnetized Torx drivers for a total of 73.58. I recommend purchasing the long magnetized drivers and the belt replacement tool otherwise you will be frustrated and might even hurt yourself using excessive force and having a screwdriver slip.
Updated, fixed clutch in about 20 mins, vacuum is now kicking butt thanks to your help. Once again, thanks Alec. Happy 2014 from the States sir.
Thanks for the video. between the belts being worn and clutch having glazed rubber on it, a quick change out did the trick and our 10 year old Dyson is back to life. much appreciated.
Hi Alec! Thank you for posting this video. It is an excellent tutorial and made changing out my Dyson’s clutch and brush much easier! My vacuum is up and running again like a champ! Thanks a million, Alec :)
Excellent directions! A pair of 90 degree needle nose pliers and a helper got the belt on quick and easy.
Nice. Thank you. A 2nd set of hands and 2 bent metal hangers replaced the tool easy enough. My wife is very happy her old DC07 has new life.
This just worked for me. Take note, the roller belt is a great deal tighter on a new clutch. Our Dyson is about 9 years old.
Thank you for this. Replaced clutch in dc04. Not as smoothly as you. Struggled to get yellow knob off. Belt tool was a good help but was still tricky. Hadnt realised how much old belts had stretched. Thanks again
I did it! Never could have done it without you. Man, it was a beast getting the main belt back on the roller. Best method seems to be sitting on the ground with the head in your lap so you can pull with a screwdriver with great force. I did indeed skin my knuckles. Probably should be a two person job...
That first screw for the clutch that you need a long screwdriver for is a nightmare. I can see it in the hole but actually getting it to connect is seemingly impossible. Thank you for the video though, it is much appreciated. I am combining this video with another one that shows how to disassemble the clutch and replace both bands. :)
Edit: I was successful! Replaced both belts in the clutch and assembled it back together and the vacuum works like new now. The belts only cost $5 while the clutch is a lot more. It was not that difficult but not a job for everyone.
Thank you so much! The belts on mine were a struggle (even with the tool)--can't imagine trying it without!
This video walked me through the replacement perfectly. Hoping this and some new filters restores life to this old gal of mine!
Cheers! Just saved a 16 year old DC07 with this info :)
Great video... I wouldn't say 10 minutes though :) Removing the front scoop and the clutch were stuck in there pretty good... needed help from a couple of large flat blade screwdrivers.... and of course, I didn't have the brush removal tool... so putting the brush back in... had plenty of expletives and sore knuckles!!!
THIS IS A REALLY EXCELLENT VIDEO... CLEAR,CONCISE AND EFFECTIVE.
I NOW HAVE AT LEAST A CHANCE OF REPAIRING MY DC07!
PLEASE ACCEPT MY WARM THANKS TO ALEC...
ALL THE WAY FROM WEST WALES UK.
V.
Thanks for this. As soon as I started taking it apart, I realized my brush roller didn't spin like yours. Actually, not at all. So I ordered a replacement on Amazon, just put it in, and the whole machine is back to normal. I've bookmarked this video in case I ever have to delve deeper into fixing the thing.
Thank you so much. Really helpful and clear video. Saved a lot of money for me by not buying a new vacuum. Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Cool beans brother... I took my dc07 to a shop.and they told they couldn't get parts for it.well they couldn't since it was older.the 600.00 bucks I've spent on this machine. Wasn't given up on it.20 yrs old in the basement for 6 yrs since we didn't have any dogs anymore.it worked when we stored it.but didn't now.got a clutch on ebay.no a knock off one.came across ur vid.and we good.just crazy how the shop gave up on making money. Crazy.
Thanks for helping me change my clutch!
Perfect! Didn't have the belt lifter tool - lost a little skin, took a couple more minutes, JUST like you said it would! :) Thank you thank you thank you!!!
My wife loves me again man! You are a true gentlemen for sharing with us sir!
Sincere thanks. Clear instruction which saved me time and frustration.
Thanks! It is a pleasure to do this I love to be able to help people do it them selves.
Thank you so much for this video! This is the exact DC07 I have and I've had trouble tracking down DIY videos. You are awesome man!
Your Warm Thanks is very happily accepted. Happy to pass on any tips I can. Happy Vacuuming
Regards
Alec
dang it! I HAVE the belt tool, but the belt is SO tight, I lost some skin anyway! Thank you! You're a lifesaver...or a housedust saver! ;)
... excellent concise and clear demo (visually and orally :0)... thanks for sharing cobber!
Thanks for this video! Helped me greatly in changing my clutch!
Thank you for this very helpful instructional video. I too, was just about to throw the thing in the trash. Well done sir!
Definitely need the tools for the belt grab and tensioning. Excellent video job done
Thank you so much for your upload....... you have no idea .........I won and my Dyson is working again. Many thanks!!
Great video, very informative and great teaching style! Thanks
Genuinely glad to be of help, Happy Vacuuming :)
NI’m is your life and jojo
Great video! I do have a question though. After checking the clutch and reassembly, the brush still does not turn when engaged. There is good suction in the hose, but nothing where the brush is. Also checked for blockage everywhere else and cleaned the unit. My assumption is the clutch may be bad even though it was turning as you indicated in the video. There may be a chance the belt is slipping on the white cylinder you pointed out in the video. I'm also thinking that if the motor was bad there would be no suction at all.
Thanks so much for providing a great tutorial!
Excellent video and very easy to follow! Thank you!
Thanks! This was super easy based on your instructions.
Dude, you rock. Truly. Thank you for the vids. Another project for me!
Great Video! definitely get that tool. I think the rubber belts in the video are stretched a bit (compared to the ones on my new clutch with the same serial numbers as the original) and it would have been near impossible to get the new belts on without that yellow tool.
Love your work
Welp, this took me 30 min, but easy enough! Thanks!!
i guess Im quite off topic but does anyone know of a good website to stream new series online?
@Remy Jaxx i would suggest Flixzone. Just search on google for it :)
@Hudson Jace Yup, have been using Flixzone for months myself :)
@Hudson Jace thank you, signed up and it seems to work =) Appreciate it !!
@Remy Jaxx you are welcome :D
Great video. You just saved my sanity!!!!!!!!!!!!
Terrific, thanks for sharing +VacuumSpot
Great video, took me a lot longer though - even managed to punch myself on the mouth when the belt lifter tool twanged off the belt!. I removed the first screw using a long small bladed flat screwdriver, as I don't have a No 15 torx screwdriver that will fit down the hole. Also lost the screw within the vac for about 15 mins when I tilted it! Best to remove it with a bit of blue tac on a screwdriver - also a good way of replacing the screw. Also agree with others that the control knob is really difficult to remove. Anyway all in all a successful repair. Cheers.
Alec What happens after you replace the clutch, but the brush does not move freely. Vacuum cleans better with the new clutch, but it doesn't seem that the brush is moving when the vacuum isn't being pushed.
That worked great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My vacuum and I thank you!!!
Cheers fella! Much better than the Pommie effort! #BBL09
Very good video, please can you tell me the name or provide a link to the long red handled screw driver?
I cannot get the yellow thing off for the life of me, I'm afraid to break it. You make it look so easy
+fousies I'm assuming you're talking about the selector? Mine was tough too, and I was trying to take out the black portion as well. In actuality you just want the yellow cover (no black parts). I hope that helps.
I also can't get the yellow part out: there is no "gently lift it out" for me. I am about to break the part with my screwdriver if I try any harder!
My clutch is fine, but the bar belt that moves about the white pulley is slipping. Any advice on how to clean or recondition the belt to grip better?
Thanks for this simple how-to. Hoping this will save me £££ by not buying a new Dyson :)
Thank you.
Great Video Alec , although I cant get the Yellow, Bare floor to Carpet control knob to pop off as shown.. Any suggestions ?
Thank You
Use a screw driver on each side,
I'm having an issue with the back torque screw. It seems stripped! What do I do now?
Have to agree with John Kirn, if the belt went back on that easily then it's been stretched.
Thanks
Alec, this is a great demo, but the people writing the captions had a hard time understanding what you said. I was amused to see them write "number 15 talks" for the torx screwdriver. Might help to adopt a BBC or ABC clarity of speech for anything important (like the screwdriver), eh Sport?
that's what I needed to fix mine your the best ohio usa
Mine does not have a clutch! so when it often catches lose strands from edges of carpets, the strands wrap themselves up on the roller brush and jam the belt which then overheats and melts and cost a fortune to replace! hence why Dyson introduced this clutch, as an after thought.
it looks like your using a flathead to remove those 3 screws that hold the cover on. I found mine to be some hexagonal allen type. where do I find that tool?
It's a Torx T-15. Any decent hardware store has them.
Alec did say they were #15 Torx. I had a fatter shafted Torx driver (one with interchangeable tips stored in the top used for electronic applications) that didn't make it all the way down into the screw area through the access hole. What I did was I drilled out the access hole to a larger diameter (5/8") so my Torx driver made it all the way down to the screw. Once I did that they unscrewed very easily.
Jonathan Isakoff thank you I thought that is what he said! Grrrrr was on that step and i do not own one. 12am .... out tomorrow then. great video but FYI with small female hands I fought that yellow cover. wasn't a simple pop.... we wrestled.
Why is the audio muted?
Red knob is stuck
Dco4
I know where everthing go but not had time to put it together yet x
Well done mum. Wish I had videoed you doing it x
I can't my clutch cover off. Took three screws out and it doesn't come out. Gonna throw it in the trash pretty soon...
The generic motors really do work fine, honestly Dyson have NEVER made their own motors so I don't see the difference between their motor and someone else's
they even admitted via email they dont even make the motors they get them fom a third party company my dc 07 bushes went replaced them but found out it was the motor so stripped it for parts for my 2nd dyson dc07 animal so got plenty of spare parts when the motor goes in that going to get a generic motor for 20 pounds from amazon as it has good reviews and keep doing the videos because dysons are horrible awkward things to work on and a lot of people will go and buy a new one.
Just changed out the clutch. Did it take 10 min? pssssht. But it was successful and a lot less cussing than I had anticipated. Feeling good and getting cocky. Ok two little pieces left over. One is a 1 inch cylindrical piece of metal. It looks like what you strap the belt over. Also have a 1/2 inch tube of hard plastic. Figures Can anybody help?
For the amount of money they get for the Dyson and Miele vacs, there should be a resettable circuit breaker. My personal machine is a 25 year old Electrolux Epic upright. If I had to replace a belt or clutch on it every time I had to press the circuit breaker button, it would be a couple times a year. My machine still has the original belt.
This month I replaced the second clutch in a ten year old Dyson, and a belt in a brand new Miele with a piece of yarn caught around the brush. I fixed these machines as favors for family, but a shop would have gotten at least $150.
If you're considering one of these overpriced machines. Do your self a favor. Go on Ebay and get yourself a used Electrolux upright or canister. $100. it will last forever. AND simple simple simple to do disassemble and fix.
40 minutes and 2 broken nails, done. 💁🏼
Tip for women doing this easy appearing to do video; eat your w
Wheaties a week before attempting this physically demanding task!!!
Dyson way over priced.
Why go so gotdamn fast slow down