Dyson DC54 airfilter replacement 

8 years later and this is still the best video from changing the filter

Best instructional video ever, no BS, straight to the point and accurate. Much to be said for overcomplicated Dyson engineering... also I wish the filter was still $35!!

"Those two little bastards" Exactly the way I felt about those screws when I found them. Great video, very helpful.

I never comment on any RU-vid videos this will be my first and k wanted to thank you, I completed my filter swap on my Dyson DC78 Animal. The screws and everything were in the same spot thanks again!

Thanks Phil. I would not have been able to remove the filter in my DC54 without your video. Even at that it was hard going and the re-assembly was even harder. It does not surprise me that the Dyson people in the shops did not know how to remove this filter.

Hi Phil- bin assembly this morning. Rest of it afternoon- wife now testing extensively happy wife happy life! took all my patience not to lob it out the door. Best of all 8 screws left over for next time- thanks once again!

Thanks mate, really helped me with your instructions. Appreciate the effort recording and posting this.

Excellent video on how on to dismantle the DC54. Hardest part was the last stage where there are white clips, one either side, that I found difficult to prise open with my screw-driver. I actually needed to access the power cable/cord which was jammed and this step by step gave me access to the cable and I quickly fixed after it had got tangled inside.

Thank you Phil. I needed to get the top off in order to repair a broken retractable power cord. You're a life saver mate!

Thanks Phil. Just changed motor and saw advice to change filter at same time. This video saved me hours of head scratching.

Thanks Phil, Dyson obviously don't support repairability, that was quite an effort to replace the filter! Thank you for posting this.

Phil thanks! You made replacing the engine and back filter FUN! FYI filter now costs AU$80 31/2 years on and a replacement engine $179. Worth that just for the feeling of satisfaction at the end. Onya buddy.

Best video on RU-vid. Many thanks, I was stumped on the post filter!

Your a bloody marvel Phil. Dyson dont make it easy but is doable.

Thanks Phil for taking the time to make the video. Made a mongrel of a job only half as bad. Bloody well done. 0:03

I'm so glad dyson made it easy to replace the filter

Thanks, Phil. I've been looking for how to dismantle this mongrel for ages. Armed with your video, I'm going to crack mine open later today.

Thank you phil. This was a great video and used it to fix my Dyson. Really simple instructions

Thanks Phil. I am German and live in the UAE. Your video helped me a lot. :-)

Thank you sir. Im so glad this video is still ul here.

This also applies to the Dyson DC39c Animal. Those hidden screws!!!! It was by accident I found this clip. Many thanks - a life saver! May I suggest you you update your Google search for other variant Dyson models where your very helpful video and 2 less frustrated men. We now have a joke "how many men does it take to change an air filter? So simple when you know how!

Saved so much frustration! Can't thank you enough for posting this video.... Got the wife's vacuum up and running!

Thank you so much. I had to replace handle on the top. Without you I am in deep shit. All the best to you.

Could not have done it without this video, thanks again.

Cheers mate, I couldn’t bloody work It out either. Felt like I was going to break it getting the lid off. Appreciate your video

Mate. You're a legend. Great to see a fellow aussie explain it too, your description of the little screws was pretty accurate! ;)

Those two tabs. You sir are a lifesaver. Thank you.

fantastic video mate, just did this to my dc28 after watching this video as mine was full of crap. Your video wash the most helpful video ive watched in years. top bloke

Oh man,the little 2 bastards screws trick under the inlet trick! I was so close to getting the grinder! Can u tell I fix trucks!!!! Thanks my man!

Thankyou Phil. You are a legend.... If your as good a Motor mechanic you will be making a lot of people smile. Thanks for taking the time to share .... awesome stuff.

it was really really very useful . I was looking for long time to replace this kind of filter but unfortunately I couldn’t open it . This clip rely helped me . Many thanks to uploading this specific video. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Tip: make sure you clean or (preferably) replace the HEPA filter next to the motor at the same time. Could have contributed to the burnout. I must say I’m disappointed by only 7 years use of my DC54 before motor burnout. Helpful though thanks

Hi Phil, I started to pull my dc54 apart this afternoon and got stuck: I removed the 8 screws in the bottom and did not see the 2 at the top. Thanks to you I was able to split mine apart. My filter is wrecked but the worst problem is in the motor. I stupidly vacuumed up water that had just overflowed to the floor from my coffee machine (I did not know it was in a "hard to see place"). I am hoping it's just the carbon brushes that are wrecked. I won't know until I clean it all up tomorrow. I'll give you a report on what the end result is when the job is done. Once again, thanks!

You're a gem! Thanks for saving my vacuum cleaner from being slapped with a club hammer! Top bloke..

Absolute ledgend thank you!!! I took my mums apart it's like new now!!! Thank you so much

Thanks Phil- very helpful- just dug me out of a hole following us using it for sucking up plaster! oops! Will get the new part ordered and see if I can reassemble !

Going to have to do this in the near future. Your video has been very instructive thank you for taking the time to up load it.

Awesome! Now I can finally get the damn filter out. Thank you!!

THANKS heaps had the vacum in the garage for last 2 years but now i can replace filter and return to the daughter. i agree great video

Damn. That's one crazy design by dyson

Phill !!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 !!! You solved the Mystery. .... 🤕🤕🤕 ... OMG ... How they SIMPLIFIED a design ... 😂😂😂🥴🙃🤯🤒🤕.

Thank you so much. Perfect video and explanation.

Thankyou for nice video on dyson dc54.

Good video mate but I think you might have missed two steps. 1) You didn't take the o ring out of the old filter and transfer it to the new one so it is probably bypassing dust into the cable rewind. 2) There is a final sponge filter in the casing that needs to be washed when you do this.

Thanks for this, i had to replace the power switch and this video made it very easy. much appreciated

Thanks mate, very straight forward when you know how. 🙂

Love it mate thanks. Had a good laugh watching this but you have saved me a load of problems.

Yeeeeessssss! I can change the filter. Thank you very much!

legend. thank you.

Great video Phil! Very helpful!

Thanks so much for this! It really helped

Awesome, thanks Phil...Made mothers day

Great video. Thanks a lot. Now, the problem is putting it back together as it is very difficult to pop the side white prongs back to its place!

I took a shot every time he said “mouata” so I died.

Very big help. Thank you 😊

Thanks Phil. very useful. It saved me huge amount of time.

Must also add that this works for DC39... same insides, different number.

Thanks. Very good video!

Thanks Phil Your video was a great help job done works like new one now 👍👍

Thanks. Your a deadset legend.

Very helpful. Thank you.

Really useful, thanks very much

Very helpful instructional video. 👍👍👍 Only inquiry is where can i order the filter replacement? Tnx

Very helpful thank you 🎉

Thanks a million - saved me hours of fiddling & cursing

Awesome video. Will give it a crack.

Top job thanks for sharing info legend

Nice job Phil. is the filter made of paper - thinking of cleaning it - blow out, and refit?

Phil, thank you for your video on how to pull the ‘animal’ apart it was a great guide/confidence booster to tackle the replacing of the the main filter around the engine. I live in the UK, I am Ozzy, it was great to hear a beauty Oz accent! Thanks Mate, really appreciated your video and effort, cheers... BTW, It’s back together working, good as new! 😎👍

did mine, champion Phil

Top bloke. Thanks for the upload.

We pulled it apart and then Dyson wouldn’t sell us the part unless we have an electrical license.... seriously??? How did people get around this?

Classic! Best DIY instructions ever. Extremely grateful, cheers

Hello Phil I have a Dyson DC39 animal and would like to know whether I can replace the barrel of a DC39 with the DC54 using the same motor of course???

Great video mate. Really helpful

You're a legend ! Thank you

Thank You so much for showing how to take apart the machine. What is the Dyson part number needed for the filter replacement ? Can't find it on the Dyson Website Australia website :(

4:55 have to go in, however during assemblage it does not click back in. Even not with some bruut force methodes. Power cord then does not roll in. It is doable only when you have the right very long Torx 15? And lots of time on your hands. Dyson is designed for assembly but not designed to replace this filter. It is really strange how a good brand makes this every 2 or 3 year routine a 2 to 3 hours tour the force.

i stripped down and cleaned the vortex bin on my channel...bloody re-assembly was a nightmare...so many pieces. Props to you for showing the other end! How much was that filter?

thanks a lot saved my day

Thank you!!!! This is perfect!!!

You made my day!

Just ordered filter from Dyson $35, free shipping 08-Mar-2022

Thank you - good fun to watch too - "these little B******s" LOL

Ok mrs smith all fixed......,,that’ll be $35 for a filter and ... err ummm....... $672 labour!!!

phil ur a champ :) thanks mate

Cheers mate!

Thank you

same on the dc 37

What's the parts number Phill for the filter? Can't seem to find it on the Dyson website

Filter is now $80 in 2023... i only paid $45 for my dyson 54... 2nd hand... gonna take out old filter and wash it and see what happens

thanks what a pain to get the top off

People think the Dyson is filter free and you'll save $$. Washing the filter is very messy and washing any filter, other than a mesh filter, will degrade it's filtering ability dramatically. Dyson has great marketing.

Why did Dyson do that that's just ridiculous they should have left it alone where they had it in the older purple vacuums it was so much easier to work on.

Pity you didn't hold the camera in the correct orientation.

super

So... I know this is a little late... Like, really late... The two clips you popped out at 5.10 to 5.20. How the fack did you get them back in?

Thanks I was thinking of buying a Dyson but definitely won't now. What a stupid design.

Thanks for the video! But I am struggling with reassambling.. does anybody have some tips for those 2 white clips which are seen on 4:55? Taking all apart was easy but while reassambling I cannot get those white bastards on their place :/

This is most tarded pierce of engineering ever compared to different models