My Dyson DC14 Vacuum Cleaner has lost suction - Here's how to fix it

A quick trouble shooting guide to fix a loss of suction in a DC14 Dyson.
If you cannot see light through your filter as shown at the 2.00 minute mark the filter you need to replace is part #DDFILTD-1

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[WallyJK]

This may be the fastest explanation on all of the checkpoints of a DC14 I've ever seen... and it's 11 years old. Props bro from the United States!

[leeemery]

This was the 5th video I came across & the only one that covered everything simply, good on yer mate! Top job

[drlaruel]

what a great guy, to decrease your own business, so we don't burn out our machines and have to throw them in the landfills.  an angel.  we need more of you. 

[Thecelestial]

Watches 1 minute and 31 seconds to see the suction test. Did the same test to mine and had no suction. Saw that some gasket down by the motor head end was slightly popped off and put it back on, eureka!
Thanks dude! I really like this vacuum and didn't want to get rid of it. Would've been a HUGE mistake for such a simple fix!

[dustincollis]

10+ years later, your advice solved it immediately. I had a hose clog up by the extended handle and didn't even notice. Love this evergreen video!

[chrisandjillharman]

Well done Alec! I wish all Youtube demonstrators were as clear and concise as you are in their discourses on repairs and remedies. Compliments too to your cameraman. Excellent clarity!

[GerdieDan_]

Great video thank you! Working on my old Dyson now. Just to say I think its very noble of a guy who looks like he makes a living from these jobs yet is willing to share his knowledge to allow us all to do it ourselves for free. (Well aware we all cant go to just his shop but you get my point lol)

[lisabeck]

Thank you solo much! I just took my vacuum to the repair shop. They said it would cost over $200 to fix and a 4 week wait. It was the 4 week wait that made me take it back home. I watched your video...washed my top filter, replaced my bottom filter, and checked the other areas you mentioned. It works perfectly now. I am going to call those repair folks and give them a piece of my mind and report them to the BBB for automatically telling me I needed a new clutch. Thank you!!!!

[robynmiddleton]

Wow... thanks so much for this video. I totally cleaned my DC07. Found the problem was the filters. Rang Dyson for replacements. After waiting 50 mins, only to be told my vac was obsolete. No spare parts anymore, no servicing etc. but I could get 25% off a new machine, I declined this offer and went online, found the parts I needed. Only cost me $43. A couple of days later the parts arrived, I put my machine back together and now it works like a dream. I am so grateful for your help. Thank you thank you

[nitropod]

Thank you! I didn't have any real blockages but just taking the pieces apart as you demonstrated and then putting them back together solved my problem. That makes this Dyson 8 years old and still good as new thank you!!!

[johnowenjones]

Thanks for taking the effort to help those of us that wanted to have a go but lacked the confidence to make a start Now that you've shown exactly what to do there was no longer any reason to hold back & our machine has a new lease of life

[CindiSeal]

Thanks a million! I was practically in tears thinking I broke my vacuum for good, but a few deep breaths and finding your video has saved me tears (and money.) Cheers! :)

[marylowe]

You're a star. I started watching another video to change my filter, then this one popped up. I had exactly the ssme problem ... a bottle top. Thank you so very much for showing us this. The vacuum cleaner was destined for the tip! From a very chuffed 71 year old Grandma 👵😄

[Babyboffa]

Alec - Bloody brilliant! Not only are you showing how to fix the probem, you are also showing how to remove the filters etc etc. Thank you for this excellent video!

[rudyleatherman]

Thank you sir, actually went to the repair place this morning to drop off our dc14. After many years of service it wouldn’t pull. The shop was closed so decided to look at some YouTube vids and fortunately found yours! Started pulling it apart, finally found an ink pen and bunch of debris lodged in the elbow at the bottom of the hose. Cleaned it out and it works great! Thanks for your time making the videos!

[pukkavidz]

My mate gave me his old dyson and said the filters just needed replacing. Replaced the filters and the thing still wasn't sucking. After watching your video I learned the damn thing was blocked with huge fragments of glass and french fries lol...it works now! Thanks

[maxmom]

You have kept my old dyson running to the past several years! I just wish I could give you my business, but Australia is a bit of a shlep from the USA! Thank you so much!

[MistyAntonioli]

Thank you!!! I was able to fix my vacuum myself :) My husband and I clean the filters on a regular basis, but we've never checked for blockages. Today when cleaning I noticed almost zero suction. Your video allowed me to find a major blockage (plastic train wheels from my 3 year old's Anyways thanks again for your helpful video!!!! We sure do love our Dyson!

[rongarcia]

Way to go Alec! Saved me a lot of time and trouble! I was just about to order a replacement vacuum because of my frustrations with the problems I was having. Kudos to you and thanks again!

[Warren]

Thank you Alec. I'm picking up one of these for free because it is not sucking well for its owner, and she is giving it away. You have given me a simple checklist to see if I can resolve its problems - once fixed, I'm giving it to my brother.