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[TheBoy]

I've never used it, as the parts are fairly cheap (pattern).

However, if the motor fails again, I may be tempted, as the pattern motors seem to last about 2 years (mind you, the original Dyson one lasted about the same, which they fixed under warranty, this 2nd lasted years).

Genuine  sorry mate-couldn't resist

The most problematic part is the mains flex. Dyson will not provide it to anyone other than their own authorised repairers.  The tat from egay is utter shite tat, guaranteed to last just long enough that you have no comeback with gaypal, before blowing a rather great hole in the flex.

Hoses, seems the pattern ones from the local market last as well as the dyson ones, and a lot cheaper.

Motors I've already mentioned. Actually, the jury is still out. The one that lasted a year was another egay special. Useless tat. The current pattern one came from Mancs Vacs, touch wood, still going strong.

[CG2]

Only an eejit fits pattern parts! 

[TheBoy]

Only an eejit fits pattern parts! 

Only an eejit pays £70 for a bloody cord replacement

As well you know, like Omegas, there are times for patterns, and time for genuine .  I was going to say only an eejit buys part worns

[dbug]

Only an eejit fits pattern parts! 

Only an eejit pays £70 for a bloody cord replacement

As well you know, like Omegas, there are times for patterns, and time for genuine .  I was going to say only an eejit buys part worns

Not worth culling his post count eh Jaime

[CG2]

Only an eejit fits pattern parts! 

Only an eejit pays £70 for a bloody cord replacement

As well you know, like Omegas, there are times for patterns, and time for genuine .  I was going to say only an eejit buys part worns

Well yes, if it only needs a cord replaced. 

Far better to buy part warns to test your next tyre purchase, than pay £700 for brand new ones that don't work! Pmsl.  

[biggriffin]

Blimey a dc07.,my dco4 still going strong only had to replace the hose,and regular filter cleans.

[aaronjb]

I tend to ignore TB's reports of appliance failure as I assume he abuses them much the same way he drives his car , but my DC01 has less suck than an asthmatic grandmother now.. actually I've always thought it was that way from new

My £49 Wickes-own-brand cylinder, however, can suck the carpet tiles right off the floor (and regularly does in the garage )

As the other half prefers the Dyson, though, maybe I should consider calling the service folks out. Are you going to go for it, Jimbob? Let us know how you get on..

[Marks DTM Calib]

Having to repair a vaccum cleaner, how does that work. 

Its one of the only appliances I have never had to touch repair wise including the Hoover which er-indoors overheated (they have useful things like thermal cutouts so it was simply a case of waiting for it to cool down)

[Kevin Wood]

..... but my DC01 has less suck than an asthmatic grandmother now.. actually I've always thought it was that way from new....

Me too. Hardly surprising when you look at the air path through the thing. Right angles, sharp edges and little rubber flaps everywhere. Every opportunity to create a point where it's likely to block has been enthusiastically exploited, and this by someone who keeps getting touted as some sort of hero of British "engineering".

Suitable only for fashion victims, but I refuse to throw mine away until it actually breaks.

[aaronjb]

Suitable only for fashion victims, but I refuse to throw mine away until it actually breaks.

I reckon you could just loan it to TB for a week..

[TheBoy]

arronjb - If you've not washed out the filter in the last 3 months, do so (not the hepa one though!).

Then use an airline to clean up the cyclone.

[CG2]

Blockages are visible through the transparent mouldings so likely the filter.

[Kevin Wood]

Then use an airline to clean up the cyclone.

If asthmatic, inform SWMBO that this constitutes a "pink job".

[Broomies Mate]

Just to throw something into the pot - All Dyson Vacuum cleaners have a 5 year Warranty - They come to your house to fix it 'if' it goes wrong within that period.

I still run a DC07.  It has purple bits, blue bits, and a yellow bit.  It's well and truly shagged......... but it works better than any VAX, Henry (Numatic), or Hoover, so it stays.

Proper geeky boring Woman stuff, but I've had a DC01, DC04, DC07 and DC12 (which is with my parents now)..... I got the DC07 back as I felt it was better.  Never tried the later ones.  They 'look' flimsy