When comparing vacuum cleaners, manufacturers often throw around technical terms like air watts, kilopascals, and even litres per second. But how do you really know how strong your vacuum is? And can you measure it yourself at home? Here at Manchester Vacs and Dyson Medic, we test suction power using a proper analogue vacuum gauge… Read More »
This article first appeared at Manchester Vacs. I’ve been in the vacuum business since the mid 1980s, Our shop is the largest independent vacuum shop in the north of England. So I’m probably quite well qualified to opine on vacuum cleaners. Bagged or bagless vacuum cleaner? Which is the best vacuum cleaner? Which vacuum cleaner to buy?… Read More »
We have written here before to try and demystify the confusion with Dyson tool socket fittings and adaptors. Here is one previous article: Dyson V8 tool adaptors: Use your old tools with your Dyson V7 and V8 (if you have a V8 or V7 – read that instead). Here is another: Which Dyson ‘Universal’ Adaptor… Read More »
This article first appeared at Manchester Vacs. Some may have noticed already that the cost of genuine Dyson spares has just massively increased. Some parts have gone up over 100%. It seems to be right across the board. It won’t have filtered through to every sales platform as yet, because people are sat on stock… Read More »
This article first appeared at Manchester Vacs. Sebo versus Dyson? It’s a big question and one that is popping up more and more. As Dyson focus more and more on cordless and handheld machines (of which they are the undisputed market leader), robots and other domestic appliances (like hairdryers), the more traditional vacuum cleaner buyer,… Read More »
Already Dyson Medic’s recommended parts supplier, Manchester Vacs has relocated to much larger premises making them the biggest independent specialist Dyson parts supplier in the north of England. Manchester Vacs is not a new business; they were at their previous location on nearby Abbey Hey Lane in Gorton for almost a decade. A family business;… Read More »
So you have one of the “ball” type cylinder Dysons and want to change the motor? The DC28c, DC33c, DC37, DC38, DC39, DC46, DC47, DC48, DC49, DC52, DC53 and DC54 are broadly the same machines for our purposes. The DC54 is a “Cinetic”, so it has no pre-motor filter, but everything else is pretty similar.… Read More »
Is there such a thing as a Dyson universal tool set? Aren’t all Dyson tools model-specific? Is it possible to buy one set of tools that fits every Dyson vacuum cleaner? This is a question we are asked often. People get confused with brush tools, stair tools, crevice tools, combination tools, upholstery tools, mattress tools,… Read More »
Dyson turbine heads (sometimes called turbo heads) are the full size vacuum-driven heads that come with many models of cylinder or canister Dyson vacuum cleaners. They are designed to replicate the beater bar action of a conventional upright vacuum cleaner by utlising a rotating brush on the carpet to dislodge dirt. You can buy them… Read More »
The mini turbine tools you can get for Dyson machines are sometimes also called mini turbo heads. Essentially, they are vacuum-driven little tools with a rotating brush inside that can be used on upholstery and stairs that often have a better effect than using a simple stair or brush tool would. The problem for Dyson… Read More »
If you are the owner of a cylinder or canister machine, sooner or later you are going to find yourself needing to replace the contact head. Cylinder Dyson vacuum cleaners typically have one of two types of head on them. One type has a vacuum or electrically driven rotating brush, and the other is a… Read More »
Dyson adaptors! A Big subject whether you call it an adaptor, an adapter or a converter. Confusingly, Dyson market what they call a ‘universal adaptor’ which is actually nothing of the sort. So which Dyson tool adaptor do you need? One size doesn’t fit all. Despite what some will tell you. Dyson V7, V8 or V10… Read More »
“Which screwdriver do I need to repair my Dyson Vacuum cleaner?” This is a question I am asked quite often, so I thought I would shed some light on it. To save you time, if you just want a screwdriver to change the battery only, read instead >this article<. If you want to do more… Read More »
Looking for trade deals on spares and parts for Dyson vacuum cleaners and Airblade hand dryers? Smaller traders, market sellers, car boot, Facebook and Gumtree sales people often have difficulty buying spares at the right price to fix up their machines. If you approach a traditional trade supplier, they will want trade references, a VAT… Read More »
A Dyson tool adaptor is nothing new you may think – but this one is! As a savvy Dyson Medic reader, you are reading about this one before it is even available! That is how much our finger is on the pulse in Dyson land. Early Dysons, being DC01, DC02, DC03, DC04, DC05 (not Motorhead), DC07… Read More »