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 RUclips 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 !!
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.
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.
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!!!
What would have helped me would be, providing a general overview up front, like a clear - visual, outline with words that make sense - that doesn't lead the learner into getting stuck in loops of misunderstanding, because I have a hearing impairment and can't think when I do not clearly comprehend what I am being shown. Not everyone speaks the same learning language and mine is to have a visual roadway, with an understanding of the key, presented to me in the form of a brief where I can engage and seek clarifying questions. Otherwise, I can only learn by reading the broken captions and interpreting within my own frame of reference. I am, however, grateful for the learning opportunity you provided. Thank you!
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
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 much!!!!!
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!
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!!
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.
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.
Thank you so much for making this video!! We were about to throw our vacuum out because of how frustrated we were when it started pulsing and not sucking. There was a huge fluff ball build up in the main hole, removed it and now it’s working like new! Thanks so much!
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 RUclips 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!
Thank you so much, fixed my V8! The very last thing you mentioned was the issue - there was some dust collected around the bottom seal of the container. Cleaned it and now works like new :)
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!!
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!
A V7 and V8 filter should almost never accumulate dust on the removable filter. It means that either the internal cyclones are clogged with caked on dirt OR you are overfilling the bin and large debris is entering the fine cyclones and then making their way to the filter. The solution is to always empty the bin regularly and never exceed the fill line on the bin, and you probably will need to full dissassemble the cyclone assembly and clean all the internal parts. Admittedly this takes a while and can be tricky/messy. There are videos on how to do it. At work we remove the cyclone assembly from the motor and then wash the whole cyclone unit in warm water with antimicrobial hand wash and then dry it infront of a powerful fan overnight + compressed air gun, because we don't have time to fully dissasemble, clean, and reassemble the cyclone. Again, the main reason that we need to do that deep cleaning is people overfilling the main bin.
I could not get my Dyson work work for several days. After seeing his video and following his instructions, it worked! My problem was that there was dirt at the bottom of canister (in the gasket). He was right on the $$. THANK YOU!!
I really like your presentation. It's a clear (and clean) description of what to do. It may have been sufficient to solve the pulsating problem I had. I highly recommend your post to anyone with the pulsating problem However, before I saw your video, I followed another very good presentation that showed how to take apart all the pieces, including the rubber seals, and using special screwdrivers to remove certain parts for a very thorough cleaning. The lady presenter also showed how to put everything back together again. As I hadn't given the Dyson a proper cleaning in the last two years, it may well have been necessary to do what I did. But next time I shall first follow your post, and clean my Dyson more regularly. Many thanks.
So, I just disassembled our Dyson V8 Animal yesterday for its routine cleaning. We have had this model for over a year now and I try to give it a full clean once a month or every other. I did something different on this last cleaning. I removed the filter located at the rear of the vacuum main housing. I washed it thoroughly. As my wife started the machine this morning it was pulsing. I failed to mention that it was pulsing prior to the cleaning yesterday. It was primarily what prompted my cleaning it. Well, whenever I heard it still pulsing, naturally I was stymied as to it's doing so. Pulling up a few Dyspon 8 vacuum DYI checklist tutorials, it was this segment that led me to realise that it was the filter that I mentioned earlier. It was not completely dry from when I washed it yesterday. Thank you for your comprehensive instructions on all Dyson products.
A very useful video. Spot on! Our V7 was pulsing and I just thought it was dying. I followed your instructions and it's running good as new. Many thanks!
Thanks, I bought a new battery for my V6 pulsing, it did help but still pulsed on max lol My other V6 pulses too, I thought the filter looked clean but washed it anyway. The amount of dirt that came out, il surprised it didn’t block my sink! We need more YT channels like this, it saves us cash and frustration when things you don’t expect are explained clearly. 👍
Thank you, thank you, thank you! My Dyson had this problem so has been left plugged in, in the cupboard for I don’t know how long. Whilst I’ve cleaned it on several occasions, I’ve just followed your instructions and found a lot more fine dust which I’ve now been able to remove. It now works like a charm 😊
I have a V8. Best vacuum I have ever had. You briefly mention on the back filter. After disassembling, unsnapping the main components, I washed them in the sink. The part with the cone and steel fine perforated screen discharged mud, for many wash cycles. After letting everything dry, the cleaner worked marvelously, EXCEPT for when the back filter was on. As soon as I clipped it on, the surge came back. Taking it off the machine worked as new. The issue is, it blows directly in your face. Washing it did not help. It is sealed, and the outside plastic shields the filter. I took a screwdriver and split the glued join between the outside cap and body. The exposed filter element, under water then again spewed mud. Let it dry, don't worry about the outside shell, just put the filter on and the blast is directed sideways away from your face. The unserviceability of this filter is I suspect a cynical ploy to enslave us to Dyson spare parts. Who would have thunk it?
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 RUclips community. ❤
Thank you for all of your advise. I had tried everything including buying a new battery and filters and it turned out the floor suction area was clogged and I had not seen it. I appreciate this tutorial
This video was so helpful! Didn't know how to get to the top of the tub on my v10 cyclone animal and once I saw how to pull down the bin to expose the opening I saw a lot of lint buildup stuck in there. Thank you!
Oh Mercy! I had cleaned the bin and filter, checked the tubes for blockages nothing. You nailed it when you said to see if the passage in the motor part is clogged. A ton of debris completely blocking it. I am letting the filter dry and will recharge overnight. I hope I didn't blow the motor. Thanks for the very easy to follow instructions. I will click on a few ads for you.
OMG you have saved me hundreds if not more $! I was ready to buy a new traditional vacuum cleaner tomorrow because I've had MONTHS of my Dyson V8 pulsing and it's so blood frustrating. Although I didn't find any blockages, just taking it apart did the trick in that now it's just running and not pulsing! I probably do need to clean the filters and undo the floor accessories, but the weather is crappy and so I'll wait til the sun comes out and in the meantime order more so I don't have to wait to use it. Thank you so much, really awesome video.
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
Thank you! I was about to buy a new battery and low and behold thanks to your video I don't have to. It was indeed clogged. Also learned how to take it all apart !
Really helped me prove my point to my wife - thanks! I was able to search for, watch 3 minutes, and solve the issue, and fix everything within a total of about 5 minutes! For reference; there was a Pirate's Booty puff lodged with the little red flapper... But most importantly; I was able to give my wife crap for not making any efforts to fix her brand new $600+ vacuum. Fixed it in the time she was scrolling on TikTok while on the crapper. Thanks!
A few years ago I was talking to an old guy who ran a small vacuum cleaner repair shop. His favourite Dyson was the very first one. He said it was entirely held together with self-tapping screws and you could take the thing entirely apart to clean it. No HEPA filters or anything else like that either.
For units with the long slender cone shaped filters, it is important to detach the fabric portion of the filter from the plastic support...as you mentioned...and remove any dirt that has accumulated at the bottom of the filter cage. It can't be removed by simply running the filter under water. Glad you mentioned that the filter should be detached to accomplish this. Whenever my V6 starts to pulsate, this is the reason.
I found I also needed to use warm soapy water, rinsing under the tap didn't lift the fine dust (I'm guessing it needed the surfactant properties to help release the particles).
I replaced the filter, thinking that was the problem but it was not. After watching your video , I realized the problem . I found a bunch of animal hair blocking the filter. Thanks to you, my vacuum works again.
OMG you made it so easy!!!!! thank goodness I found this video! Problem solved no more pulsing. (water bottle cap was stuck in my wand) but i learned how to take it all apart and cleaned my flap, it needed it.
My V10 Pulsed after the wife used it. I found no blockages anywhere, but I then gave the silver internal funnel a good banging. Oh boy! Lots of dirt came out, so I thoroughly cleaned and washed it out. Sorted!! Saved me a fortune on 'repairs'!
I've come to the conclusion, after 3 different models of Dyson ownership since 2008 - they are over hyped, over priced and most importantly - under performing pieces of kit. I'm done with Dyson and many others I know are too. Much better on the market now in 2024.
Super helpful and appreciate all the models being included. Solved my V8 issue thanks to your video. I can return the Dyson back filter I ordered for $30 thinking it could be that… thanks to you saved $30, kicking myself for not finding your video sooner, would have saved myself the hassle of the filter return! Thanks for the informational video!
Hi Angela, thanks for your comment. I too have the V8 and in the morning, will be checking over my machine for any blockages . I’m just interested to know, was your issue just the filter, and, if you did have a blockage somewhere, where was it please? I’ve checked mine over previously, but I now think that the blockage could be in the section where the hard pipe meets the canister. Now that I know how to completely separate the canister from everything else, I’m going to give it a really good wash and a thorough checking over. Anyway, thanks again for sharing your success and for mentioning that you had a V8, super helpful thanks, Eve 🙂🐿❤️🌈
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!! 15 minutes before midnight here in Chicago and now I can finish vacuuming the dinning room with my v6 and go to bed. (Liked and Following) Have a great day.
Thank you so much we thought our old Dyson was ready for the bin but now it's like new ! It was pulsing and had lost its suck. So thanks again for saving us a lot of money, cheers 👍
Thank you for your clear and concise information. The blockage was at the flap. So I was able to work from the outside and inside the bin. Taking the motor head and bin off was very simple. Putting it back was also simple. Voila, my Dyson was working wonderfully again. Many thanks!!!
My older V11 animal was hunting and I had tried everything, stripping, cleaning and making sure everything was ok. Couldn’t find anything wrong and was about to take it to a repair agent when I looked at your post. The only thing I hadn’t done was wet clean the seal so I had a go and by magic the V11 is now sucking up everything in sight. Will include this in the monthly clean from now on. Thanks for the great tip. Saved some money all thanks to you.
Thank you very much for the valuable information. I can tell you are a very detailed person when I saw at the end of the video you mentioned to make sure the bottom flap is closed properly after emptying the dust. This was exactly happened to me. You have to make sure you hear the click when you close it.
Thank you so much for this video - I had given up on my V8 with a pulsing problem and was distraught when the same thing happened with my replacement V10 - but was able to get both of them working again by following this advice!
love my Dyson, v7 or 8 - couldn’t recall the model as there is no indication on the unit. In any event, i clean the filters and bin on a fairly regular basis. When the intermittent on/off issue occurred, even after a thorough cleaning, I found a small wad of dust or dog hair blocking the flap from properly closing. Brilliant solution and more cost effective than ordering another vac…. Cheers!
Great video! Very informative and fixed the problem with our Dyson V8 which was pulsing with lesser and lesser suction than normal. The problem was a bunched up Home Depot receipt and accumulated dust and hair in the intake pipe; something you addressed in the video. We were ready to buy a new unit, but now it works like a charm. Thank you very much.
My Dyson cordless vacuum was pulsating. I had never taken it apart before. All I had done was empty the canister. I didn’t even know the filters were removable! With your clear instructions I was able to clean it thoroughly and it has stopped pulsating! Thank you! You just saved me several hundred dollars that I would have spent on another Dyson! I love how light and maneuverable this little vacuum is! ❤️
Thanks very much for the information. I had taken my V7 apart and cleaned everything but not the filter. I had a couple of spare filters to hand a dropped one in. Worked a treat and the vacuum is much quieter now as well.
Thanks so much. We have a V10 Animal and a V11 Animal (and three animals! 🙂). This was super helpful, and the detailed videos for each model were also great.
Watching this with my fingers crossed. We’ve come to rely on this tool for short bursts of use throughout the day to tame cat hair etc. I’ve taken it apart piece by piece and cleaned it thoroughly (no blockages etc). I’m not financially in a position to replace it so I am so hopeful that there is a handy remedy. 🤞
Excellent video, very helpful. I think Dyson is an excellent product - we have two, one cordless and the other has a cord, both very powerful. I maintain them and they don't let us down. Thank you.
I had vacuumed some wet dirt/dust and I had left a coating that partially blocked the intake-initially it appeared to be open for air flow-NOT! Thank you for your videos. We’re good to go -
Awesome video. Much better than their customer service. My son gave me one for Christmas. It was refurbished and had no serial Number. You were awesome!!! I could listen to you all day!!! 👏👏👏👏👏
I really appreciate this. My hand vac started having issues and pulsing. It's older so I assumed the battery was dying. Then I thought, I should try to take it apart and worst case is I get a new one like I was planning. So I went out to the trashcans and started opening and twisting, cutting things off the roller. The unit itself worked fine but the extension was having issues. Then i discovered you could detach the roller and lo and behold, THERE WAS THE CLOG! pulled out a huge furball (dogs) and lots of bits of other junk. No wonder it was pulsing!
Dyson should put you on their payroll. I started shopping for Shark vacuum as a replacement. Replacing the filter and cleaning the rubber seal did the trick. Thank you!!
Thank you!!! My V8 Animal was doing that and i was going to spend 850$ on a V15 tomorrow morning. You're a superstar!!! ❤ I mentioned you in my Vlogmas video that will be up tomorrow!!!!!! 👍
Just to let you know, when I searched for this issue, your video came up, along a few others. When I saw it lasted 16 minutes (!!), I went with another that in 2 minutes, fixed the issue. 14 minutes free to do something else. Less is more sometimes.
This was FANTASTIC! I had *thought* that I emptied it all, I had no idea that I was able to take the cannister off! Game changer. I didn't know about the flap - mine (in my V7) was stuck down with a mat of dirt. Once I managed to unstick it with my finger, some dishsoap, and a lot of time, it flapped back and it works again! Thank you!!!
Thank you!!! I got a Dyson V8 for pets from my bosses, as they noticed it is pulsating and just bought a new one. It smelled horrible, and I got a really tough job to do but still a wonderful vacuum I want to save and use as when it works it works so lovely and it's not loud. I literally kept it in my storage room for a year as I couldn't find time for it, I knew it would be dirty work and mess up my apartment lol. It was used for years in the place with 2 short hair shedding dogs and 2 babies/toddlers, so about the hair and dirt, name it, sticky cheerios, the sore smell of vomit, dairy whatnot was coming from that vacuum. And my bosses long nice thick hair clogged in the brush for the start, together with tons of dogs hair that didn't show until I ran the brush part alone through hot water, and the dust was cemented.... that thing was totally full and about to die!!! Then I started watching these videos and bit by bit I solved the pulsating issue. Oh my there can be many reasons and sometimes they cannot be fixed in a short time or even one day. Took me a few days to go through all of it. Washing the filter takes time to dry and so on. A lot came out of it. The one I got was clogged wherever I opened it, there was cemented dirt everywhere, and I've found and solved at least 5 issues until I got it work with no pulsing, but then it would just go off if I try the powerful mode, so I realized the battery is bad as well, it just stops. It would work for awhile if I use it on low and it does a wonderful job on my fake lamb fur rugs, and in my small place makes miracles. So the issues can be in the brush area, in the main tube, in the dirt container, and for this one, that rubber around the opening of the container, this one had it not sealing at all as it was filled with dirt and the rubber was folded so for sure no pressure of sealing. They tried to put duct tape around to seal it but once I cleaned the rubber using hot water and stretched it with the small flat screwdriver and ran all the dirt through hot water, it sealed and apparently nothing was broken. I thought some plastic part broke but that was not the case. For sure take out the filter on the top, I've found so much dirt and short dog hair in it. I washed all the tubes in the hot water, after I separated them, and all the other parts I could. The only thing I didn't want to open was the part around the motor that has a screw in it so that's my last option. I ordered a replacement battery, will put it to use tomorrow, and if it still loses power I will try that part, cuz I'm sure if cemented dirt could reach somewhere, this vacuum has it This is not the first time I have donated very expensive vacuum people broke. I work in people's homes so often they donate or offer things. Or just want me to dispose of them or recycle them. The year before I got one I didn't bother to fix. Literally, some woman with long thick hair, or the teenager, cut it short at home, and cut the amount of hair to make a wig, and vacuumed it. The vacuum and the brush was so clogged I didn't bother just threw it in the trash.
@@lords-electrical I only spent 40$ for the new battery and some time. The battery was the issue and now it works like new. Now I have a highly functional vacuum that I would never be able to buy for myself. Thank you for the video! It helped! I was considering just put the whole thing in the alley, just pass it on 😅
Fab - thank you so much - meant we actually had to get back to basics - just normally change filter - but today we have done a thorough clean thanks to you
Thank you! Got an V8 Animal Pro from someone giving it away as non-working. I just went through and found obstructions in the cannister, and the top filter. All resolved and my wife thinks I'm a genius.
Massive thanks for the video. There was an accumulation of hard particles lodged in the flap which was preventing correct operation. Cleared these & unit works as normal. Very helpful👏👏👏
I was waiting for you to explain how to clean the filter @11:14s.... as that's the one which when it's on my Dyson causes it to pulse. I've cleaned it out but thought maybe it needed better cleaning that you were going to show :)
Thank you! I own a V8 and on regular setting, it would pulse/stop every 30 seconds. After instructions on disassembly and deep clean, everything works again!
Thank you, I really like my Dyson. I’m happy to learn I can take the canister off to clean it. I have tried cleaning thru the end, while cover is open.
Great video, also pulsing can happen in cold temperatures, I have one in the garage for the car, it will pulse for around five mins until the motor warms up (in temp under 8 degrees)
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 RUclips 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 !!
This is always great to get feedback like this, i'm glad you managed to sort it out 😊
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.
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.
No problem, glad this was helpful for you.
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!!!
Great to hear this was useful for you, well done on solving the problem.
What would have helped me would be, providing a general overview up front, like a clear - visual, outline with words that make sense - that doesn't lead the learner into getting stuck in loops of misunderstanding, because I have a hearing impairment and can't think when I do not clearly comprehend what I am being shown.
Not everyone speaks the same learning language and mine is to have a visual roadway, with an understanding of the key, presented to me in the form of a brief where I can engage and seek clarifying questions. Otherwise, I can only learn by reading the broken captions and interpreting within my own frame of reference.
I am, however, grateful for the learning opportunity you provided. Thank you!
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!
Thats brilliant to hear, thanks for the feedback
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
OMG, filters are cheap, what were you thinking?
@@johngreydanus2033You don’t know what you don’t know. We are all learning - even if different things! 😊
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 much!!!!!
Brilliant well done that's great to hear. Thanks for the great feedback
Thank you so much, mine started doing this a couple of days ago.Much appreciated😅
That’s a good thing to check. Noted!
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!
No problem, glad the video was helpful for you, thanks for the feedback
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!!
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.
We hate that they malfunction. Hope your is working.
A year later, do you still love it? Three years in, I'm ready to throw it in the garage.
Hate mine too absolute model is absolutely hopeless
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.
Just purchased a v8 and after a short go, we had this issue. Thanks to this video, I was able to find the blockage and clear it. Cheers!
Glad the video was helpful for you. Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you so much for making this video!! We were about to throw our vacuum out because of how frustrated we were when it started pulsing and not sucking. There was a huge fluff ball build up in the main hole, removed it and now it’s working like new! Thanks so much!
No problem, glad the video was helpful for you. Always love getting feedback like this
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 RUclips 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!
Glad it was helpful and you managed to sort it. Thanks for the great feedback
Thank you so much, fixed my V8! The very last thing you mentioned was the issue - there was some dust collected around the bottom seal of the container. Cleaned it and now works like new :)
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!!
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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!
Thanks for this great feedback 👍
A V7 and V8 filter should almost never accumulate dust on the removable filter. It means that either the internal cyclones are clogged with caked on dirt OR you are overfilling the bin and large debris is entering the fine cyclones and then making their way to the filter. The solution is to always empty the bin regularly and never exceed the fill line on the bin, and you probably will need to full dissassemble the cyclone assembly and clean all the internal parts. Admittedly this takes a while and can be tricky/messy. There are videos on how to do it. At work we remove the cyclone assembly from the motor and then wash the whole cyclone unit in warm water with antimicrobial hand wash and then dry it infront of a powerful fan overnight + compressed air gun, because we don't have time to fully dissasemble, clean, and reassemble the cyclone. Again, the main reason that we need to do that deep cleaning is people overfilling the main bin.
Still have the same problem. Wished i never bought it.
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.
Thats great to hear, obviously you like to look after the vacuum properly 👍
I could not get my Dyson work work for several days. After seeing his video and following his instructions, it worked! My problem was that there was dirt at the bottom of canister (in the gasket). He was right on the $$. THANK YOU!!
That's great, i'm glad it worked for you Patricia.
I really like your presentation. It's a clear (and clean) description of what to do. It may have been sufficient to solve the pulsating problem I had. I highly recommend your post to anyone with the pulsating problem However, before I saw your video, I followed another very good presentation that showed how to take apart all the pieces, including the rubber seals, and using special screwdrivers to remove certain parts for a very thorough cleaning. The lady presenter also showed how to put everything back together again. As I hadn't given the Dyson a proper cleaning in the last two years, it may well have been necessary to do what I did. But next time I shall first follow your post, and clean my Dyson more regularly. Many thanks.
Great feedback, thanks very much 😊
So, I just disassembled our Dyson V8 Animal yesterday for its routine cleaning. We have had this model for over a year now and I try to give it a full clean once a month or every other. I did something different on this last cleaning. I removed the filter located at the rear of the vacuum main housing. I washed it thoroughly. As my wife started the machine this morning it was pulsing. I failed to mention that it was pulsing prior to the cleaning yesterday. It was primarily what prompted my cleaning it. Well, whenever I heard it still pulsing, naturally I was stymied as to it's doing so. Pulling up a few Dyspon 8 vacuum DYI checklist tutorials, it was this segment that led me to realise that it was the filter that I mentioned earlier. It was not completely dry from when I washed it yesterday. Thank you for your comprehensive instructions on all Dyson products.
A very useful video. Spot on! Our V7 was pulsing and I just thought it was dying. I followed your instructions and it's running good as new. Many thanks!
This kind of feedback is always great to hear, im glad it solved it for you.
Thanks, I bought a new battery for my V6 pulsing, it did help but still pulsed on max lol My other V6 pulses too, I thought the filter looked clean but washed it anyway. The amount of dirt that came out, il surprised it didn’t block my sink!
We need more YT channels like this, it saves us cash and frustration when things you don’t expect are explained clearly. 👍
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
My Dyson had this problem so has been left plugged in, in the cupboard for I don’t know how long.
Whilst I’ve cleaned it on several occasions, I’ve just followed your instructions and found a lot more fine dust which I’ve now been able to remove.
It now works like a charm 😊
That's great to hear, well done in solving this and thanks for the great feedback
I have a V8. Best vacuum I have ever had. You briefly mention on the back filter. After disassembling, unsnapping the main components, I washed them in the sink. The part with the cone and steel fine perforated screen discharged mud, for many wash cycles. After letting everything dry, the cleaner worked marvelously, EXCEPT for when the back filter was on. As soon as I clipped it on, the surge came back. Taking it off the machine worked as new. The issue is, it blows directly in your face. Washing it did not help. It is sealed, and the outside plastic shields the filter. I took a screwdriver and split the glued join between the outside cap and body. The exposed filter element, under water then again spewed mud. Let it dry, don't worry about the outside shell, just put the filter on and the blast is directed sideways away from your face. The unserviceability of this filter is I suspect a cynical ploy to enslave us to Dyson spare parts. Who would have thunk it?
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 RUclips community. ❤
No problem glad you found it useful. Thanks for this great feedback. 👍
I just love your voice! You have such a calm, sweet way of speaking 💙
Why thank you so much
Thank you for all of your advise. I had tried everything including buying a new battery and filters and it turned out the floor suction area was clogged and I had not seen it. I appreciate this tutorial
Glad it was helpful for you, thanks for the feedback
This video was so helpful! Didn't know how to get to the top of the tub on my v10 cyclone animal and once I saw how to pull down the bin to expose the opening I saw a lot of lint buildup stuck in there. Thank you!
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Oh Mercy! I had cleaned the bin and filter, checked the tubes for blockages nothing. You nailed it when you said to see if the passage in the motor part is clogged. A ton of debris completely blocking it. I am letting the filter dry and will recharge overnight. I hope I didn't blow the motor. Thanks for the very easy to follow instructions. I will click on a few ads for you.
Well done on sorting the vacuum. Thanks very much for the feedback
OMG you have saved me hundreds if not more $! I was ready to buy a new traditional vacuum cleaner tomorrow because I've had MONTHS of my Dyson V8 pulsing and it's so blood frustrating. Although I didn't find any blockages, just taking it apart did the trick in that now it's just running and not pulsing! I probably do need to clean the filters and undo the floor accessories, but the weather is crappy and so I'll wait til the sun comes out and in the meantime order more so I don't have to wait to use it. Thank you so much, really awesome video.
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
Thanks so much! I was able to fix the blockage problem, reassemble, and now my Dyson works great!
Great to hear that the video was helpful for you. Thanks for the feedback
Hell from France.Thank you very much. I've repaired my Dyson after watching your vidéo. Thanks to you.
That's great to hear. Well done. Thanks for the feedback
Thanks so much for you time and help!!! I was about to sell mine and spend more money on another dyson. No need for anymore. Very helpful video!
That's great to hear
Just saved me a lot of money over the tiniest bit of fluff caught in the wrong place! Thank you 🙌🏼
No problem, love getting feedback like this to know this video can be useful
Thank you! I was about to buy a new battery and low and behold thanks to your video I don't have to. It was indeed clogged. Also learned how to take it all apart !
Great to hear you sorted it 👍
Really helped me prove my point to my wife - thanks! I was able to search for, watch 3 minutes, and solve the issue, and fix everything within a total of about 5 minutes! For reference; there was a Pirate's Booty puff lodged with the little red flapper... But most importantly; I was able to give my wife crap for not making any efforts to fix her brand new $600+ vacuum. Fixed it in the time she was scrolling on TikTok while on the crapper. Thanks!
This is great to hear the video has helped you 👍 Go easy on your wife, i am sure she would have sorted it in the end 🤣
I had an issue with my V10 and the instructions in this video helped. Thank you.
Great to hear the video was helpful. Thanks for the feedback
A few years ago I was talking to an old guy who ran a small vacuum cleaner repair shop. His favourite Dyson was the very first one. He said it was entirely held together with self-tapping screws and you could take the thing entirely apart to clean it. No HEPA filters or anything else like that either.
Must admit I like the ability to take something apart to clean and maintain it
Excellent video, very helpful thank you.
For units with the long slender cone shaped filters, it is important to detach the fabric portion of the filter from the plastic support...as you mentioned...and remove any dirt that has accumulated at the bottom of the filter cage. It can't be removed by simply running the filter under water. Glad you mentioned that the filter should be detached to accomplish this. Whenever my V6 starts to pulsate, this is the reason.
Exactly! Many DIY vids on this issue don’t instruct to do this step!
Hi
I found I also needed to use warm soapy water, rinsing under the tap didn't lift the fine dust (I'm guessing it needed the surfactant properties to help release the particles).
Good to know. I’ll try this
Good tip, I have a friend that thinks than he needs a new battery, as he already washed the filter with no fix .
It was the filter for me. Pulled it out and gave it a rinse and set it outside for a day. No more pulsing! You saved me a call to Dyson support
Great to know the video helped. ☺️
I replaced the filter, thinking that was the problem but it was not. After watching your video , I realized the problem . I found a bunch of animal hair blocking the filter. Thanks to you, my vacuum works again.
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OMG you made it so easy!!!!! thank goodness I found this video! Problem solved no more pulsing. (water bottle cap was stuck in my wand) but i learned how to take it all apart and cleaned my flap, it needed it.
Awesome, glad that this helped you out. Thanks for the feedback x
Thank you, I have ordered new filters and fingers crossed this solves the problem. Much appreciated
My V10 Pulsed after the wife used it. I found no blockages anywhere, but I then gave the silver internal funnel a good banging. Oh boy! Lots of dirt came out, so I thoroughly cleaned and washed it out. Sorted!! Saved me a fortune on 'repairs'!
That's great to hear you have sorted the vacuum without having to pay to get it repaired. 👍
I've come to the conclusion, after 3 different models of Dyson ownership since 2008 - they are over hyped, over priced and most importantly - under performing pieces of kit. I'm done with Dyson and many others I know are too. Much better on the market now in 2024.
Yeah this is our last. The Dyson is like the Apple to Windows. Your spending more just to have the branding label attached.
Good old Henry beats them all
Just bought a ryobi to replace our under performing pulsating Dyson v8 animal Only been 3 days but love it so far
Yep, sadly they're becoming the Apple equivalent of domestic appliances. Built in obsolescence and a more desirable latest version.
Miele vacuums rule!
Super helpful and appreciate all the models being included. Solved my V8 issue thanks to your video. I can return the Dyson back filter I ordered for $30 thinking it could be that… thanks to you saved $30, kicking myself for not finding your video sooner, would have saved myself the hassle of the filter return! Thanks for the informational video!
Hi Angela, thanks for your comment. I too have the V8 and in the morning, will be checking over my machine for any blockages . I’m just interested to know, was your issue just the filter, and, if you did have a blockage somewhere, where was it please?
I’ve checked mine over previously, but I now think that the blockage could be in the section where the hard pipe meets the canister.
Now that I know how to completely separate the canister from everything else, I’m going to give it a really good wash and a thorough checking over.
Anyway, thanks again for sharing your success and for mentioning that you had a V8, super helpful thanks, Eve
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I wish you lived next door to me, you helped me fix my Dyson in less than 4 mins!👍🏼🤗
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!
15 minutes before midnight here in Chicago and now I can finish vacuuming the dinning room with my v6 and go to bed. (Liked and Following) Have a great day.
Great to hear this was helpful for you. Thanks for the feedback
Thank you so much we thought our old Dyson was ready for the bin but now it's like new ! It was pulsing and had lost its suck. So thanks again for saving us a lot of money, cheers 👍
No problem glad it was useful for you.
Thank you for your clear and concise information. The blockage was at the flap. So I was able to work from the outside and inside the bin. Taking the motor head and bin off was very simple. Putting it back was also simple. Voila, my Dyson was working wonderfully again. Many thanks!!!
Great to hear the vacuum is working now, love seeing feedback like this
My older V11 animal was hunting and I had tried everything, stripping, cleaning and making sure everything was ok. Couldn’t find anything wrong and was about to take it to a repair agent when I looked at your post. The only thing I hadn’t done was wet clean the seal so I had a go and by magic the V11 is now sucking up everything in sight. Will include this in the monthly clean from now on. Thanks for the great tip. Saved some money all thanks to you.
That's great to hear, i love getting feedback like this to know it has helped you fix your vacuum.
Thank you very much for the valuable information. I can tell you are a very detailed person when I saw at the end of the video you mentioned to make sure the bottom flap is closed properly after emptying the dust. This was exactly happened to me. You have to make sure you hear the click when you close it.
Thanks for your video on how to solve the pulsing. My Dyson now works perfectly again!
Thank you. My V10 is working better than it has for years. I didn't know about the extra drum release button that means you can clean it properly.
Thank you so much for this video - I had given up on my V8 with a pulsing problem and was distraught when the same thing happened with my replacement V10 - but was able to get both of them working again by following this advice!
That's great to hear, thanks for the feedback.
Omg thanks 🙏 I was going crazy and cleaned the filter twice but it was a section that had a whole heap of lint stuck and now it’s working again.
Great to hear you sorted your vacuum, thanks for the kind feedback 😀
My Dyson animal vacuum (ball type) stopped sucking properly. I fixed the problem by buy a shark. Job done, problem solved, million times better!
love my Dyson, v7 or 8 - couldn’t recall the model as there is no indication on the unit. In any event, i clean the filters and bin on a fairly regular basis. When the intermittent on/off issue occurred, even after a thorough cleaning, I found a small wad of dust or dog hair blocking the flap from properly closing. Brilliant solution and more cost effective than ordering another vac…. Cheers!
Great to hear this well done. Thanks for the feedback
Great video! Very informative and fixed the problem with our Dyson V8 which was pulsing with lesser and lesser suction than normal. The problem was a bunched up Home Depot receipt and accumulated dust and hair in the intake pipe; something you addressed in the video. We were ready to buy a new unit, but now it works like a charm. Thank you very much.
That's great to hear, thanks for the kind feedback
Thank you - you saved me from ditching a perfectly fine Dyson -just had a clog in the floor attachment
My Dyson cordless vacuum was pulsating. I had never taken it apart before. All I had done was empty the canister. I didn’t even know the filters were removable! With your clear instructions I was able to clean it thoroughly and it has stopped pulsating! Thank you! You just saved me several hundred dollars that I would have spent on another Dyson! I love how light and maneuverable this little vacuum is! ❤️
Thanks! My V8 was pulsing and when I took it apart I saw the problem. Gobs of dog hair. After cleaning, it's working perfectly!
Great to hear 👍
Thank you so much. Watching your video solved my problem and saved me ordering a new battery.
No problem, glad the video was useful for you.
It really solved the pulsing issue on my long slender cone after clearing the dirts on the sucking end! Thank you!
Thanks very much for the information. I had taken my V7 apart and cleaned everything but not the filter. I had a couple of spare filters to hand a dropped one in. Worked a treat and the vacuum is much quieter now as well.
Great to hear the video was helpful for you and your vacuum is quieter now. Thanks for the feedback 👍
Thanks so much. We have a V10 Animal and a V11 Animal (and three animals! 🙂). This was super helpful, and the detailed videos for each model were also great.
Watching this with my fingers crossed. We’ve come to rely on this tool for short bursts of use throughout the day to tame cat hair etc. I’ve taken it apart piece by piece and cleaned it thoroughly (no blockages etc). I’m not financially in a position to replace it so I am so hopeful that there is a handy remedy. 🤞
Excellent video, very helpful. I think Dyson is an excellent product - we have two, one cordless and the other has a cord, both very powerful. I maintain them and they don't let us down. Thank you.
It helped! Thankfully it’s a hot dry day and it’s now drying in a delicate bag on the line!
I had vacuumed some wet dirt/dust and I had left a coating that partially blocked the intake-initially it appeared to be open for air flow-NOT!
Thank you for your videos.
We’re good to go -
I was able to clear the clog in my v10 due to this video, thanks much.
Very helpful. Thank you. After 2 frustrating weeks, my vacuum is up and running well again.
That's good to know it was helpful for you. Thanks for the feedback
Plus, it’s working much better than it had been. I will do this on a regular basis from now on. Thanks.
Great info. I cleaned my Dyson just like you did. Got rid of all those "dribs and drabs!" Thanks
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Thank you!! You saved me $400!!!! I thought my V8 was dead! Much appreciated!
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Awesome video. Much better than their customer service. My son gave me one for Christmas. It was refurbished and had no serial Number.
You were awesome!!!
I could listen to you all day!!!
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Glad to know this was helpful for you. Thanks for the great feedback 😊
I really appreciate this. My hand vac started having issues and pulsing. It's older so I assumed the battery was dying. Then I thought, I should try to take it apart and worst case is I get a new one like I was planning. So I went out to the trashcans and started opening and twisting, cutting things off the roller. The unit itself worked fine but the extension was having issues. Then i discovered you could detach the roller and lo and behold, THERE WAS THE CLOG! pulled out a huge furball (dogs) and lots of bits of other junk. No wonder it was pulsing!
Thats great to know you have sorted it, well done. Thanks for the feedback
Thanks! This worked for me 🙏
No problem, glad the video was helpful for you. Thanks for the great feedback ☺️
Dyson should put you on their payroll. I started shopping for Shark vacuum as a replacement. Replacing the filter and cleaning the rubber seal did the trick. Thank you!!
I would love that, but i guarantee it wouldn't happen!! 😊 Thanks for the feedback, always appreciated
I hadn’t thought of the seal (i’ve tried everything else!) - I hope it works!!! Thanks so much 😁
Thank you!!! My V8 Animal was doing that and i was going to spend 850$ on a V15 tomorrow morning. You're a superstar!!! ❤ I mentioned you in my Vlogmas video that will be up tomorrow!!!!!! 👍
No problem. Really glad this was useful for you. Thanks for the great feedback
Hello and THANK YOU for saving me a lot of trouble and time. Well done video and very helpful information.
Just to let you know, when I searched for this issue, your video came up, along a few others. When I saw it lasted 16 minutes (!!), I went with another that in 2 minutes, fixed the issue. 14 minutes free to do something else. Less is more sometimes.
Thanks heaps!!! it turns out it the seal wasn't clean soon as we cleaned it all works perfectly .. you're a legend 😊
Cant thank you enough. I followed everything you said and my D8 is working as it did the first day. You are the best out there!
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cleaning the filter in the nozzle worked great brilliant thank you
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You fixed my vacuum! I was about to buy a new one!!!!! Thanks! :)
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Howdy from Texas! Ours had a blockage at the joint of the floor head. Thank you for the video!
This was FANTASTIC! I had *thought* that I emptied it all, I had no idea that I was able to take the cannister off! Game changer. I didn't know about the flap - mine (in my V7) was stuck down with a mat of dirt. Once I managed to unstick it with my finger, some dishsoap, and a lot of time, it flapped back and it works again! Thank you!!!
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Yay yay yay! A good thorough cleaning solved this problem (honestly I had NEVER cleaned my filters in over 4 years - YIKES!) Many thanks!!
That's great to hear it help you. Thanks for the kind feedback 😊
Cleaning the filter fixed it for me. Thank you very much! ❤
Thank you!!!
I got a Dyson V8 for pets from my bosses, as they noticed it is pulsating and just bought a new one. It smelled horrible, and I got a really tough job to do but still a wonderful vacuum I want to save and use as when it works it works so lovely and it's not loud. I literally kept it in my storage room for a year as I couldn't find time for it, I knew it would be dirty work and mess up my apartment lol.
It was used for years in the place with 2 short hair shedding dogs and 2 babies/toddlers, so about the hair and dirt, name it, sticky cheerios, the sore smell of vomit, dairy whatnot was coming from that vacuum. And my bosses long nice thick hair clogged in the brush for the start, together with tons of dogs hair that didn't show until I ran the brush part alone through hot water, and the dust was cemented.... that thing was totally full and about to die!!!
Then I started watching these videos and bit by bit I solved the pulsating issue.
Oh my there can be many reasons and sometimes they cannot be fixed in a short time or even one day. Took me a few days to go through all of it.
Washing the filter takes time to dry and so on. A lot came out of it.
The one I got was clogged wherever I opened it, there was cemented dirt everywhere, and I've found and solved at least 5 issues until I got it work with no pulsing, but then it would just go off if I try the powerful mode, so I realized the battery is bad as well, it just stops. It would work for awhile if I use it on low and it does a wonderful job on my fake lamb fur rugs, and in my small place makes miracles.
So the issues can be in the brush area, in the main tube, in the dirt container, and for this one, that rubber around the opening of the container, this one had it not sealing at all as it was filled with dirt and the rubber was folded so for sure no pressure of sealing. They tried to put duct tape around to seal it but once I cleaned the rubber using hot water and stretched it with the small flat screwdriver and ran all the dirt through hot water, it sealed and apparently nothing was broken. I thought some plastic part broke but that was not the case.
For sure take out the filter on the top, I've found so much dirt and short dog hair in it. I washed all the tubes in the hot water, after I separated them, and all the other parts I could. The only thing I didn't want to open was the part around the motor that has a screw in it so that's my last option.
I ordered a replacement battery, will put it to use tomorrow, and if it still loses power I will try that part, cuz I'm sure if cemented dirt could reach somewhere, this vacuum has it
This is not the first time I have donated very expensive vacuum people broke. I work in people's homes so often they donate or offer things. Or just want me to dispose of them or recycle them.
The year before I got one I didn't bother to fix. Literally, some woman with long thick hair, or the teenager, cut it short at home, and cut the amount of hair to make a wig, and vacuumed it. The vacuum and the brush was so clogged I didn't bother just threw it in the trash.
Wow you really did go to great lengths to save this vacuum 👏
@@lords-electrical I only spent 40$ for the new battery and some time. The battery was the issue and now it works like new. Now I have a highly functional vacuum that I would never be able to buy for myself. Thank you for the video! It helped! I was considering just put the whole thing in the alley, just pass it on 😅
Fab - thank you so much - meant we actually had to get back to basics - just normally change filter - but today we have done a thorough clean thanks to you
Thank you! Got an V8 Animal Pro from someone giving it away as non-working. I just went through and found obstructions in the cannister, and the top filter. All resolved and my wife thinks I'm a genius.
Excellent, that's great to hear, well done for fixing it.
Massive thanks for the video. There was an accumulation of hard particles lodged in the flap which was preventing correct operation. Cleared these & unit works as normal.
Very helpful👏👏👏
Thats great to hear the video was useful for you. thanks for the feedback
I was waiting for you to explain how to clean the filter @11:14s.... as that's the one which when it's on my Dyson causes it to pulse. I've cleaned it out but thought maybe it needed better cleaning that you were going to show :)
Thank you for your help. I loved the way you showed us how to take my Dyson v7 apart. Great demonstration video.
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Thank you! I own a V8 and on regular setting, it would pulse/stop every 30 seconds. After instructions on disassembly and deep clean, everything works again!
That's great to hear, love getting feedback like this. 😊
Thank you, I really like my Dyson. I’m happy to learn I can take the canister off to clean it. I have tried cleaning thru the end, while cover is open.
Great video, also pulsing can happen in cold temperatures, I have one in the garage for the car, it will pulse for around five mins until the motor warms up (in temp under 8 degrees)