Yes the pre filter can be taken apart a step further too, to get it extra clean. There are small clips at the top of filter that separate the plastic top from the clothe portion (just press the clips in). Hope you can keep your Dyson running and cleaning great!

Drywall dust is really hard on vacuums. Clogs bags and filters quickly, and gets into everything.

Oh boy... Well I know what I'm doing this weekend

Ugh i did a painting job not to long ago. Made the mistake of using my V8 to clean up patches. Now my whole vacuum is a dusty mess

Thanks for watching Buddy!

Oh wow, thanks!

Glad I could help!

Thank you! I appreciate it!

Glad I could help! Those pre-filters like to build up with hair on the inside. My V6 repair video shows how to take the filter apart, if needed.

I agree! I think if I re-filmed this, I could show to take apart the entire cyclone now, but it's a lot of work for the average user, and the parts are delicate.

@@VacTech1 yes, when i say easily pops off i suppose the average user probably would panic or snap the small plastic.

@@waynejohnson926 I am 82 years old and can take my dyson completely apart without panic or snapping anything.

How? Thanks!

@@BobPagano if you look at the plastic rim at the top of the filter, under the rubber seal - there are three tabs. You can gently work these with a thin flat tool and pop the pieces apart which allows you to pull out the internal frame which is attached to the top section with the rubber seals. This makes it much easier to give the filter a throrugh clean and wring it out so that it dries more quickly. The plastic is quite thin/weak so I'm not sure how many cycles of removal it will survive. Warming it up may make the plastic less brittle. Worst case if the tabs break you could glue it back together with a small dab of hot glue. Now if you can work out how to remove the front grey section from the dust bin without breaking anything I would be very greatful to know. There is one screw accessible through the back side of the main entry hole. It looks like there is anohter screw hidden behind the electrical socket but I have yet to work out how to pull that scoket out and revel the screw without potentially breaking something.

Hope it goes well!

did the v8 last with you 4 years? did you replace any parts?

@@TheMahdifarhat mine did. I have a V11 now, but my friend is using the V8 with zero issues. Maintenance is key with any vacuum.

In my Dyson V6 tune up video, I show how to take apart the pre-motor filter (the filter that drops in at the top), to clean it out completely. Sometimes they like to build up with crud. Otherwise, I would probably replace both filters, so the vacuum can breathe and get a fresh start. I hope you're able to get your Dyson working great!

@@VacTech1 thank you, I think that maybe too much time went by and that rear filter cannot be cleaned thoroughly enough. I had moved recently and no doubt extra dust in a new build. Likely will have to replace filter

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

Glad I could help!

It's true. The pre-filter can build up with gunk over time, so it's worth taking apart (which I show how to do in my other Dyson V6 tune up tutorial). Thanks for the tip!

Awesome, glad you got yours working again!

The brushroll just pulls out after you unlock the end cap. Do you need to remove the motor or take it apart further? Guessing it’s T8 torx screws, if you need to disassemble it.

Probably once or twice a year, or if the vacuum starts cutting out, or develops an odor. Thanks for watching!

The flap door should freely open and close when you move the vacuum around. During use, the suction of the machine holds it open. It's designed to close when the vacuum is on the wall charger, so it doesn't let any dust back out.

Just make sure you 100% dry it. The cyclone assembly will hold water if not either disassembled or very thoroughly dried. Any retained moisture will lead to permanent odors or mildew. Personally I would disassemble the cyclone assembly if you're going to wash it. Thanks for watching!

I'm glad to hear this because I inadvertently submerged this part in water and was shocked at the dirt that came out then was horrified that I'd ruined the vacuum! I used an air compressor to blow out any excess water and am crossing my fingers it all dries ok!

Hmmm. You have to make sure it’s fully unlocked, and then the end cap should swivel upward and unlatch. If it’s packed in with hair it might take some extra effort, and it won’t unlatch unless fully unlocked. Hope you can get it apart to get it tuned up!

Yeah the clear plastic is not easy to clean, because the motor for the brushroll is housed inside that area. I find the easiest way is to gently push a wash clothe through, around the motor, but it's tricky. You have to be careful doing so, because you can damage the motor if you force it out of place trying to get around it. You can also take the entire head apart to remove the motor, but that's also an endeavor. It's just cosmetic, so at the very least just make sure the clear parts are clean of extra debris. The plastic being dirty-looking won't make a performance difference if the air path inside the head is clear.

Have you washed both filters? Checked all the airways for clogs? It's shutting off because it's noticing a restriction in airflow somewhere.

@@VacTech1 Thanks for the reply. I replaced both filters and I've thoroughly disassembled and cleaned the whole unit and attachments. It runs okay on the lower suction mode, but cuts off after 3-4 seconds on the Max mode.

@@alanwilkerson8810 does it cut off when the wand is disconnected from the hand vac? You could perhaps blow out the cyclone pack with compressed air, but really isolating when it cuts out will help.

@@VacTech1 Yes, it cuts off with both the want on and off. I tried vacuuming all over the cyclone pack, and also hit it pretty good with canned air. When I first used the canned air inside the cyclone pack, quite a bit of dust blew out, and I was encouraged, thinking that might be the problem, but it didn't fix it. It's very difficult to see down in the cyclone pack (other side of where the filter sits when inserted), to see if it's clean, but no more dust is coming out when I use the canned air.

@@alanwilkerson8810 It sounds like the problem is in the hand vac part of the unit, if it's still cutting out without the wand connected. Are you sure the gray neck on the dirt bin is clear? The path into the bin on the gray neck is pretty narrow. You said you have new filters installed?

I may soon! Stay tuned for more Dyson videos coming up!

Glad it was helpful!

Yes, if you disassemble the cyclone assembly beforehand. Otherwise it will hold water, and cause issues/odors.

@@VacTech1 thank you for such a fast reply. Where could we find instructions on how to disassemble it?

For the bin, start with the electric contacts on the top of the bin, that line up with the rail on the motor assembly, then it should click into place. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance!

@@VacTech1 Thanks for your reply. I was able to put it back in a different way; I had to pull the red latch first as if I am emptying the bin, then it went in more easily this way.

Uh oh! It's probably all wrapped up with hair in the one end. You'll just have to wiggle and loosen it, until it pulls out. I hope this helps!

Ok I'll keep that in mind! I have some more tutorials coming up, and I think I shot them better.

Good day i cant open my dyson i want to clean it but its hard to open icant open the red one

My first guess would be that it's a battery issue, but it's hard to say without seeing it. It doesn't run at all anymore?

@@VacTech1 nope

@@VacTech1 I’m working on it right now and I’m wondering if it’s the switch on the battery

Do you mean the two ball wheels at the swivel neck, or the small wheels by the brushroll? The ball wheels are held in with two screws and washers, and I believe the small wheels in the front can be gently pried out with a small flathead (but be very careful!). Hope this helps!

@@VacTech1 on the hard floor head the two small wheels at the edge where on the older version used to be brush

same here...ive been trying to find instructions on removing the small wheels so i can clean the hair off them. Were you able to successfully pry yours off? I tried to but almost broke the wheel and axle

@@gruskoda8511 nah no luck man

@@gruskoda8511 we hopes to find that too. It is a bigger problem than the other things

I know. I learned that after filming this. I take the filter apart in a Dyson V6 teardown vid I recorded after. It’s actually an important part to check, as the filter will build up with hair/crud on the inside over time.

@Dutch3First I have the same problem. Did you figure it out?

@@LaurenMitchell77 didn't get them out, i just use a tweezers and pulkt it out. Till it rolls again.

Thank you!

@@LaurenMitchell77 no probleem, hope it helps

Compressed air would work too! I have a vacuum at my work bench, and it's very handy for projects/repairs. Just looked, and KZfaq did put in several ad breaks. I took several of them out. Thanks for the heads up!