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My updates & videos

Buying a used cordless Dyson.

First, a  lesson on Dyson Hand Held power settings: Do Not use Max Power when using a powered head (anything with a spinning brush) for a few reasons: 1 The head sticks to the floor too much and becomes hard to push, this is because of the excellent seal on the floor head. 2 This puts a lot of … Read more

Vacuum air fresheners ?

Vacuum cleaner air fresheners are a nice idea but did you know that there is a correct and incorrect way of using them ? And that if you use them incorrectly you could shorten the life of your Upright or Cannister type Dyson ! Lenor Unstoppables are sometimes renamed “Fragrance Beads” and sold as Vacuum … Read more

Nik examining a used Dyson in his purpose built workshop.

Buying a used Dyson ?

Any reputable dealer should give you a 12 month warranty – this shows that the seller is confident in the product on offer. Just because a machine is shiny on the outside it doesn’t always mean that the item in question is in good mechanical order – it takes an expert like Me with decades … Read more

Nik, The Dyson Doctor, in his workshop

Why a Website?

With the recent advent of others jumping onto My Bandwagon I need to make it crystal clear that I only have a single business and I have no ‘branches’. I have more experience than any other Dyson repairer and have mentored others who now try to compete with me. They’re not in the same league. … Read more

Nik holding Henry the Hoover

The Henry Hoover

The Henry Hoover. It’s not made by Hoover – It’s by Numatic. This machine is manufactured by Numatic International and was born in 1981. Often seen around Office buildings and building sites this machine is reliable if treated correctly although ideally should receive a Service by us every now and again (Depending on it’s daily … Read more

Nik thinking

Why I won’t touch Shark!

They are a disposable machine and designed to fail. The cases are either glued together or use chocolate (Cheap) fastenings and self tapping screws. I have seen one or two machined screws on the criminally expensive models, which ring off when being removed. They use very cheap plastic, prone to breaking. And because they know … Read more