This is the Dyson DC25 lower duct hose, Dyson OEM part number 914197-03. Dyson describes it as the lower duct hose that fits between the main body and the cleaner head, which is why it is often sold as the DC25 internal hose. It is a different part from the DC25's external wand hose, and it is the one to order when the machine has lost floor-head suction but the wand and tools still pull normally.
Built for
- DC25 owners chasing suction that has gone from the floor head but not from the wand
- Machines that whistle, hiss or sound breathy while running on carpet
- High-hour household machines where the duct has hardened and split at a flex point
- Anyone servicing a used DC25 before putting it back into regular use
Use cases
The diagnostic that points here is simple. Fit the wand and a tool, and check the pull at the nozzle: if that is strong but the floor head is weak, the loss is downstream of the cyclone, in the path that feeds the head. Clear the head and the ducts for a blockage first. If they are clear and suction is still down, look for a split, a perished section or a detached cuff on the lower duct hose - it is a low-cost part standing between a working DC25 and one that gets replaced.
Specifications
- Dyson part number: 914197-03
- Dyson description: lower duct hose
- Location: between the main body and the cleaner head
- Cross-references seen at distributors: 914197-01 and 914197-02
- Not to be confused with: the DC25 wand and attachment hose, Dyson 915677-01, -07 and -09
Fits
Per Dyson's own compatibility list for 914197-03: DC25 All Floors, DC25 Animal, DC25 Animal Plus, DC25 Animal Total Clean, DC25 Blueprint, DC25 Exclusive, DC25 Multi Floor and DC25 Multi Floor Exclusive. Confirm fitment against your machine's model number before ordering. Some suppliers title this part for the DC29 as well. The DC29 does not appear on Dyson's own compatibility list for 914197-03, so we do not list it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know it is the lower duct hose and not a blockage?
Check the wand first. If suction at the wand and tools is strong while the floor head is weak, the loss is in the path feeding the head. Clear the head and ducts, and if they are clear and suction is still down, inspect the lower duct for splits, perished sections or a cuff that has pulled off.
Is this the same as the DC25 wand hose?
No. The wand and attachment hose is a different part, listed by Dyson as 915677-01, -07 and -09. 914197-03 is the lower duct that runs between the main body and the cleaner head.
Which DC25 versions does it fit?
Dyson's compatibility list for 914197-03 covers DC25 All Floors, Animal, Animal Plus, Animal Total Clean, Blueprint, Exclusive, Multi Floor and Multi Floor Exclusive.
Some listings say it fits the DC29. Does it?
The DC29 does not appear on Dyson's own compatibility list for this part number, so we do not list it. Treat DC29 fitment as unverified.
Will 914197-01 or -02 work in place of -03?
Distributors cross-reference those numbers to the same application. We supply to the -03 number. If you are working from an older parts diagram, check the part against your machine before fitting.
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