Review on 🔧 DY-904174-01 Generic Brush Bar Assembly for Dyson DC07 by Dionne Powers

I purchased this brush and installed it myself in less than five minutes. Look for videos on YouTube, but you don't need a "tool", a screwdriver worked for me. This brush rod improved the pickup on my DC 14 Low Reach as my original rod was 90% missing bristles after 8 years. I think it's because I have carpet, hardwood and tile. However, it still hasn't picked up any larger crumbs from my floor. I called Dyson support to find out if it's worth repairing or if I just need to buy a new vacuum. After 45 minutes of troubleshooting over the phone, a Dyson representative concluded that this universal replacement platen is not pulling crumbs into the vacuum properly. Suction was good everywhere we tested and picked up small crumbs. I don't have an official Dyson brush bar yet, but will update after I try them. There are 80% (32 groups of bristles on each side vs 40 on the Dyson) bristles and they are less stiff. As a result, a regular brush fit my Dyson, but didn't pick up large crumbs even after going over the area 5 times. I have replaced this combo with an official Dyson part only available from Sears Parts Direct unless your Dyson is already under warranty and my vacuum picked up crumbs on the first hit. The lesson is that if you buy this part your vacuum will work, but it will not be returned to the Dyson vacuum you originally bought. My time is worth more than the savings on this brush. I don't have time to vacuum five times as long to save $30. My advice is to buy an official Dyson part. I am returning this product.