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The Dyson Ball Animal was released early 2014, identified by model number DC 65. This Dyson vacuum was built off of the previous DC 41 model. The DC 65 model provides better suction power and the brushbar is 25% more powerful. It also is suitable for two more surfaces.

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The brush isn’t spinning on the bottom

I gotta carpet piece tangled in it and when I got it loose I noticed the brush isn’t spinning anymore. I cleaned everything out but it still isn’t working, is there a drive belt for the brush head?

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If your Dyson Ball Animal vacuum cleaner is no longer sucking up dirt, dust, and debris when using the standing vacuum, see the Dyson Ball Animal Has Loss Of Suction problem page for possible problems and solutions.

If your Dyson Ball Animal vacuum cleaner’s brush bar refuses to turn, see the Dyson Ball Animal Brush Bar Won’t Turn problem page for possible problems and solutions.

Use this guide to take it apart and clean it out and see if it's put back together correctly.

Dyson Ball Animal Brushbar Replacement

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I called Dyson and found that the motor turning the bar burned out. I replaced the whole assembly for under $100.

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