How to Replace Dyson Ball Animal 3 Brush Roll (Step-by-Step Guide)
Replacing the Dyson Ball Animal 3 brush roll is a DIY job of about 10 minutes. Compatible brush rolls currently start at $13.99 (genuine Dyson OEM from $84.45). Replace it Every 12-24 months under normal use. Full step-by-step below.
The Ball Animal 3 brush bar sits behind the soleplate. Replace it when bristles are worn flat or it's cracked; if it won't spin at all with the belt intact, check the belt and brush-control setting before assuming the bar is the fault.
Compatible Brush Roll for the Dyson Ball Animal 3
Prices pulled from Amazon and verified September 2026. “OEM” is a genuine Dyson part; the rest are tested aftermarket options.
| Part | Type | Price | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Soft Roller Cleaner Head for Dyson V7 Models (for V7 Models) | OEM | $84.45 | 4.65★ (1,302) | Buy on Amazon |
| Dyson Vacuum Cleaner DC17 Animal Replacement Brushroll Roller # 10-3404-08 | OEM | $13.99 | 4.55★ (394) | Buy on Amazon |
| Replacement Brush Bar with End Caps and Set of Belts, Made To Fit Dyson DC07 DC04 & DC14 & DC33 #904174-01 | Aftermarket | $15.95 | 4.65★ (2,574) | Buy on Amazon |
| Vacuum Accessories & Attachments for Dyson Ball Animal 2, 3, DC58 DC59 V6 V7 V8 V10 V11 V15 - Flexible Crevice Tool for Hard to Reach Places & Dust Brush Attachment Kit - HouseHold Cleaning Tool Kit | Aftermarket | $21.95 | 4.45★ (622) | Buy on Amazon |
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About the Dyson Ball Animal 3
The Dyson Ball Animal 3 corded upright has a powered cleaner head with a full-width bristle brush bar driven by a geared belt — the bar that flattens and tangles with pet hair over time.
Step-by-Step: Replacing the Dyson Ball Animal 3 Brush Roll
⚠ Common mistakes on the Ball Animal 3
The Ball Animal 3 mistake is replacing the bar when the fault is a snapped geared belt or a bare-floor setting. The second is leaving wound hair in the housing, which throws the new bar off balance.
✓ OEM vs aftermarket for the Ball Animal 3
Genuine Dyson bars guarantee bristle stiffness and balance; aftermarket bars are cheaper and fine when the listing names the Ball Animal 3. Clear the housing and check the belt while the head is open.
The Dyson Ball Animal 3 brush roll should be replaced Every 12-24 months under normal use — sooner with pets or daily heavy use. Signs it's due: Poor carpet pick-up, visible wear.
How we made this page: the steps are written for the Dyson Ball Animal 3 specifically; the compatible-part list is pulled from our parts database and price-checked against Amazon. Last verified September 2026.