I have a Dyson DC07 which when it has been running for about 5 minutes will cut out. Once the motor has cooled it starts again for a short while. I suspect it is due to a faulty Thermal cut out switch ....My question is:- Does any one know if I can replace the Thermal cut out switch on it's own or will I have to buy a whole new motor? The model is the Lime/purple DC07. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Anna Burton, October 2006

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tera abaa haraaami, November 2011

took the top part off the rubbish collector and hooverd all the dust (there was plenty) from the inside and its as good as new, make sure when putting back together that you leave the bottom flap open as this lets you guide the release rod back into place.

Girvan Pete, December 2009

filters i expect need to be cleaned to stop moter from overheating if your dyson is less than two years, old, give dyson a ring they will fit new moter as was my case

gary morgan, March 2008

filters i expect need to be cleaned to stop moter from overheating if your dyson is less than two years, old, give dyson a ring they will fit new moter as was my case

gary morgan, March 2008

Have same problem. Emailed Dyson yesterday; they phoned back and are sending me a new top part of the dyson. I think it is the Hepa filter. Apparently it has been redesigned because of this problem. Mine is 5 years old and was about to bin it aa am sick of it cutting out. It was ban holiday monday yesterday and they are sending it for free.

Sue Burgess, May 2007

if that lot didnt work you could have a faulty motor

phil, November 2006

OOPS! sorry, the BLUE sponge filter is to the RIGHT of the bin, (looking form the front) inside the round part that just unclips. The HEPA filter is the one under the removable bin, DON'T wash that one!!.

TD1947, October 2006

The motor may be overheating because the air flow is blocked. The over temp cut-out is doing what it is supposed to do. Check ALL the pipes that remove easily first (the U-BEND pipe etc, ensure clean ans not blocked), then remove the cyclone compartment (bin), remove the clear outer part, and check that the central internal cylindrical part is not blocked up. Use a friends vacuum to clear it out. Occasionally the top gets very clogged. Some people HOSE them out to avoid unscrewing the top, but you will need to wait 1 day for it to dry in the airing cupboard. ALSO: check the blue spongy filter that sits under a round holder under where the bin sits. It can be hard to prise off. The filter can be washed in soapy water, BUT ENSURE IT IS FULLY DRY B4 USE. DON'T WASH THE WHITE HEPA FILTER!!

TD1947, October 2006

£2.95 + p&p from www.dysondoctor.net

Robert, October 2006