Description
This is an aftermarket 21.6V lithium-ion replacement battery for Dyson V6 series cordless vacuums, supplied with a pre-filter, priced at $89.99 with fast Australian shipping. It is not made by Dyson and is not a Dyson-branded part - it is a third-party replacement pack designed to fit the V6 range.
A V6 that runs for two minutes and dies is almost never a broken vacuum. Lithium packs lose capacity with every charge cycle, and after three or four years of daily use the motor, the cyclone and the head are all still fine while the battery is finished. Replacing the pack is a two-screw job that takes about a minute, and it is the difference between keeping a machine that still works and buying a new one because the cheapest component in it wore out.
Specifications
| Voltage |
21.6V |
| Type |
Lithium-ion |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Brand |
Aftermarket - not manufactured by or affiliated with Dyson |
| Supplied with |
1 pre-filter |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
21.6V replacement battery for V6 machines |
| 1 x |
Pre-filter |
Why Replace the Battery Rather Than the Vacuum
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The battery is the part that wears out - the motor and cyclone typically long outlast it
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A two-screw job - the pack unbolts from the handle in about a minute with a screwdriver
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Pre-filter included - the other consumable that quietly kills suction, replaced at the same time
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Fits the whole V6 range - one pack covers Animal, Absolute, Fluffy, Motorhead, Trigger and the DC and SV numbers
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Keeps a working machine working - at $89.99 against the price of a new cordless stick
Which Dyson V6 Models Does This Battery Fit?
The V6 series broadly. By model name: V6, V6 Animal, V6 Absolute, V6 Fluffy, V6 Motorhead, V6 Slim, V6 HEPA, V6 Origin, V6 Total Clean, V6 Trigger and Trigger Pro, V6 Car+Boat, V6 Top Dog, V6 Mattress, V6 Multifloor and V6 Baby+Child. By DC number: DC58, DC59, DC61, DC62 Animal, DC71, DC72 and DC74. By SV number: SV03, SV04, SV05, SV06, SV07 and SV09. Part numbers it replaces include 965874-02, 967810-02, 967810-03, 967810-23, 210405-01, 210692-01, 210691-01, 209560-01, 209476-01, 209472-01, 209432-01 and 204720-01. Check the number printed on your existing pack against that list before ordering.
What Does the mAh Number on a Replacement Battery Mean?
It is the capacity - how much charge the pack stores - and it is worth being straight with you about it, because aftermarket vacuum batteries are advertised with capacity figures that do not stand up. A genuine Dyson V6 pack is around 2000mAh at 21.6V, which is roughly 43 watt-hours. Our supplier's paperwork for this pack quotes a figure several times that, which would mean fitting well over 200 watt-hours into a handle-sized housing - and current lithium cell chemistry cannot do that in that volume. So we have removed the capacity claim from this listing rather than repeat a number we do not believe. What we can tell you is the voltage, the chemistry and the fitment, all of which are verifiable. Expect a fresh aftermarket pack to give you run time broadly comparable to a new original one - which, on a machine whose current battery lasts two minutes, is the improvement that matters.
How Do You Get the Best Life From a Replacement Battery?
Charge it fully before the first use, since it ships partly charged. Do not leave it on the charger permanently and do not leave it flat for months - if the machine is going into storage, put it away around half charged, somewhere cool and dry, and top it up every couple of months. Remove the pack when you are changing tools or cleaning the machine. And keep the filters clean, because a blocked filter makes the motor work harder and draws the battery down faster, which people usually blame on the battery.
Buyers are typically owners of a four to six year old V6 that has stopped holding charge, people who want a second pack so one is always ready, and anyone who has priced a new cordless vacuum recently.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a genuine Dyson battery?
No. It is an aftermarket replacement pack made by a third party and designed to fit V6 machines. Dyson is a trademark of its owner and we are not affiliated with them.
How do I fit it?
Two screws release the old pack from the handle. Undo them, slide the old pack off, fit the new one, refit the screws. No tools beyond a screwdriver.
Will it affect my Dyson warranty?
Fitting a non-genuine part can affect a manufacturer warranty. If your machine is still under Dyson warranty, use a genuine part.
Does it come charged?
Partly. Give it a full charge before the first use.
What charger does it use?
Your existing Dyson V6 charger. No charger is included.
Why is a pre-filter included?
Because a clogged filter is the other common cause of poor performance, and people replacing a battery are usually overdue for one.
How long should it last?
Lithium packs are consumable and lose capacity with cycles. Expect a period of normal service rather than a permanent fix.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional addresses nationwide, with tracking on every order.
Aftermarket product. Not manufactured by, endorsed by or affiliated with Dyson; "Dyson", "V6", DC and SV model references are used solely to describe compatibility and remain the trademarks of their owner. Fitting a non-genuine part may affect your manufacturer warranty. Contains a lithium-ion battery: do not disassemble, puncture, crush, short-circuit, immerse in water or expose to heat or fire. Charge only with the correct charger and do not charge unattended. Stop using immediately and isolate the pack if it swells, overheats, discolours or smells. Do not dispose of in household waste - lithium batteries must go to a battery recycling point. No capacity (mAh) figure is claimed for this product; see the section above. Compatibility list is supplier-stated - check your existing part number before ordering.
