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Nik testing a motor.

Dyson Motor Change

The pre-2017 Dyson upright range are fantastic machines – they have a 1200 watt motor and are built to last BUT are heavier than the newer models, although the .newer models aren’t nearly as good. This is because of a 2017 EU ruling dictating that nobody could manufacture or sell a machine with more than … Read more

Nik in the workshop repairing Dysons

Dyson vs Plaster Dust

Plaster and Brick dust are the nemesis of any Bagless Vacuum Cleaner but using your expensive pride and joy for this purpose could be the last job you use it for. These machines, due to the nature of the Cyclone system cannot remove such small particles from the air. The filters are not designed to … Read more

Nik repairing a Miele Vacuum

Miele Mistakes

The Miele is a great machine and should last a very long time IF it is maintained. An annual service for all premium machines is advised and doesn’t cost much, we will not touch Shark products as they are a disposable brand and are glued together to prevent repairs. Don’t buy them ! There are … Read more

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

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