Is Your Dyson Pulsing And Not Sucking? Here Is How To Solve It

If your Dyson V6, V7, V8, V10, V11, V15 or Outsize is not sucking up properly and is pulsing then it can be a simple problem to fix, which i should be able to show you in this video how to to solve.

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[maryhenry]

I had the same problem with my Dyson V8. Thank goodness I came across your problem solving video. Not only did I learn to find out why my dyson was pulsing, I learned so much more about my Dyson, and where all the filters are located. I just wanted to thank you for helping me out. I'm not a spring chicken anymore and you explained step by step so us old folks can follow along.

[cherylkant]

I wish you lived next door to me, you helped me fix my Dyson in less than 4 mins!👍🏼🤗

[michaelnielsen]

Very Helpful video. I have a V7 and a V8. The V7 has been having the pulsing problem for nearly 2 years. I always take the filter out and clean it and it works again without pulsing for 10 minutes then back to pulsing. The filter is always packed with dust. I typically tap it the sink and get lots of dry dust out. Every so often I also wash it. But the pulsing issue returns shortly thereafter. I finally took one extra step: I took the sealed cyclone unit off and washed it under running water through all the internal (invisible) paths both through the holes around the top and through the bottom. The amount of dirt that came out was incredible including big chunks of mud. Black water came out for at least 15 minutes and the water wasn't clear until I had washed it for at least 30 minutes. Apparently there was so much build-up inside the cyclones that they stopped working efficiently and the dust went straight through and into the filter causing it to clog very fast. After this "super-cleaning" it works like when it was new!

[matthewmoore]

I watched a ton of videos. Nothing was helping the orange clogging light go away as it pulsated. Your video cured it. Thanks for explanations and taking the time to help random people fix their Dysons!

[npattern]

Thank youuuu! I was all the way through the video and figured I was going to have to send it in and cleaning the bottom of the dustbin was the issue. It wasn't sealing properly

[anneharvey]

My Dyson was doing just this, pulsing and not sucking and after cleaning the filter it was still not working so I had a hunt through YouTube and came upon your channel - thank you so much for your clear instructions on how to remove the relevant parts, clean and them put them all back and I am most certainly not a DIYer! It didn't take long and I kept my fingers crossed as I started using the machine again - bingo, its like a new machine, I can't thank you enough. I've even ordered 2 new filters from your recommendations so I never have to wait 24 hours for the filter to dry. I feel so happy that I've managed to do this myself because I really thought the machine was finished!! I'll also be recommending your site to friends - if I can do it then anyone can. Top Man !!

[joanhogg]

Thankyou young man. My dyson is working now, thanks to you. Washed the filter which hadn't been washed for 6 year. So so pleased. You deserve a medal.xxx

[huguette]

Thank goodness you had this video. I borrowed my sisters vacuum, which she absolutely loves, and it starting pulsing! I panicked because there’s no way I could afford to replace or repair it. You saved me so much grief. Thank you so much.

[eger]

I have a v8 and watched several videos on how to service the unit. This video was by far the best and easiest to follow! Mine was pulsating and I did everything to correct it—turns out mine needed the very last item mentioned in the video. So grateful!!!

[pamcadd]

Spot on! Our V6 was pulsing and I just thought it was dying. A good cleanout and it's running good as new. Many thanks!

[carolynreid]

You are brilliant! I went through numerous videos trying to figure out why my Dyson v8 was pulsing and stopping. Did everything that you and others suggested. Cleaned filters and put back on in 24 hours after dry. Pulled vacuum apart and cleaned every nook and cranny. Still no luck. So per your suggestion I ordered new replacement filters. Coming in 2 days.
But just at the end of your video you mentioned the problem could be the the seal of the cannister door flap. I cleaned the rubber gasket even more. Plus I realized that sometimes when I slap the door closed, it is not perfectly flat and sealed to the cannister. Just off the tiniest bit. So when I closed the door more carefully.... guess what? No more pulsing or stopping. That little detail that you mentioned solved my problem. Thank you so

[laurathomas]

I have the Dyson V 11 animal, and this vacuum has changed my life. I don’t hate vacuuming anymore, I love the cordless and how well it picks up every single thing. Then it stopped sucking although I could hear it was running it was a second. Now I have cleaned it and I will see what happens. There was nothing blocking it but there was a lot of dirt where the bin hooks to the rest of the vacuum. I don’t know what your people are talking about when you say you hate it. This is a fantastic vacuum.

[lpj]

The best little vacuum I ever had! I have two cats and the amount of cat hair the Dyson picks is amazing I’m really amazed. The best investment I’ve done!!

[RayPaganJr]

I have a Dyson DC44 Animal cordless since 2013. I use it for steps, bathrooms and quick pickups. I make sure I empty after every use. It works fine. I also had a purple upright. Can’t remember model, that was a tank. It picked up and never a problem. Wife dropped it down stairs. She rarely vacuums and dropped it. Jeez. Thought I’d get a Shark Apex. It is a great machine with loads of attachments, but it never cleaned like my Dyson. Now I got a v15. It is amazing. It’s picking up pet hair that my Shark never could, and only in two passes. I love it. Learn your Dyson. Keep it clean and filter clean. It will serve you well.

[TheEllaGia]

I just love your voice! You have such a calm, sweet way of speaking 💙

[parawellplay]

Thank you, I have ordered new filters and fingers crossed this solves the problem. Much appreciated

[nubbyrose]

I’ve had the V11 for several years and I love it. I have never over filled the canister and have never had this air flow problem.

[janlindoo]

Wow, thanks! I just got the V10 and on the second day started pulsing. I played around with it for awhile and then started watching YouTube videos. I followed your instructions and found a small piece of tile along with some soft plastic completely blocking just above the vacuum head.

Cleared it all out and my vacuum is working again. Learned far more from this video that from the instruction papers that came with the machine.

Thank you so much!

[Patzloffs]

Excellent! Especially the end of the video regarding the bottom lid closure. Once I cleaned the bottom flap around the rubber seal it was working again. Thank you!!

[glennwilliams]

Got an older V6 animal that has had v little usage. When it pulses your informed to ring Dyson. You do so with them asking about the lights on the battery when it pulses. They put you on hold while they say “I’ll go and check the troubleshooting manual”, they come back on the line after a few minutes and say it’s the battery. And yes, this is the 2nd time in exactly 4 years I’ve owned it. As the first time it was just in warranty so go that one replaced free of charge, this time though they want $120. Save yourself the money and watch this video, it solved my pulsing issue in under 5mins. I’m now going to go dig up the original battery and recheck that now as i never threw that one out. Now i know all the components of the vacuum and got to meet them, I’m more than confident in troubleshooting it next time the pulsing issue returns. Thank you good sir for your video and service to your fellow YouTube community. ❤