When it comes down to vacuum cleaners, few do it better than Dyson! There are plenty of fantastic Dyson vacuums to choose from, each with unique features and abilities. Whether you go cordless or robotic, your dirty floors are in good hands – as long as you have suction power, that is! 

When a Dyson vacuum has lost suction power, it is typically due to a blockage or dirty filter. However, there are six main types of Dyson vacuums, which vary in design. Due to this, the process of finding and addressing the cause of reduced suction power will vary across Dyson’s vacuum range. For example, battery issues only affect cordless models. 

If your Dyson vacuum has lost suction power, we’ve got the answer to your problems! In this article, we’ll guide you through the causes and fixes for suction issues.

Regardless of your type of Dyson vacuum, we’ve got the answers you’re looking for!  

Why Does My Dyson Vacuum Has No Suction Power / Lost Suction? 

With vacuum cleaners, suction power is one of the most crucial factors. After all, you’ll have a hard time cleaning without the appropriate suction power. While Dyson vacuums are among the best available today, these vacuums are not impervious to certain issues. 

One such issue is, of course, the loss of suction. When it comes down to this issue, there are a few common reasons that can cause a loss of suction.

Blockages in the hose or any attachments can commonly result in reduced suction power. Dirty filters or collection bins can also result in suction issues.

To find the root of this issue, you typically need to disconnect the hose and any attachments from the vacuum cleaner itself.

This will allow you to determine where the issue is located and address it properly. With Dyson vacuums, however, you’ll first need to determine the type of vacuum you have! 

What To Do When Your Dyson Vacuum Has Lost Suction?

What you do when your Dyson vacuum loses suction will ultimately depend on the type of vacuum you have.

There are six main types of Dyson vacuums: cordless stick vacuums, multi-direction vacuums, upright vacuums, canister vacuums, handheld vacuums, and robot vacuums. 

First, we’ll look at common fixes for Dyson vacuums that have lost suction. We will do this according to the type of Dyson vacuum you have.

In the following section, we’ll take a look at how you can troubleshoot your Dyson vacuum in the event that these common fixes don’t work! 

Dyson Cordless Stick Vacuums 

With cordless Dyson vacuums, when you lose suction power, you will need to check the hose and extension wand for blockages.

You should also check the filter and wash it if needed. If one of these issues was not causing the loss of suction power, it could be due to the battery. 

Cordless models require a battery to operate. Over time, this battery can weaken and can even result in a loss of suction power.

If you need to replace your cordless Dyson’s battery, you’ll be able to do this using our this post. 

Multi-Direction Vacuums 

With Dyson’s multi-direction vacuums, a lack of suction power is typically caused by a blockage. You’ll want to remove any accessories, such as the wand extension and cleaner head.

You should check these for blockages. You should also check the vacuum’s inlet for a blockage. Furthermore, you’ll want to check the dirt container for any blockages. 

Upright Vacuums

For those with Dyson’s upright vacuum models, the first step to address a loss of suction is to check the filter. This can be washed and dried before being put back into the vacuum.

If the suction issues, you’re experiencing, persist, you’ll want to troubleshoot the issues further using Dyson’s official website – we’ll take a look at this in the next section. 

Canister Vacuums 

For those with Dyson canister vacuums, you will first want to check the hose or extension wand for blockages. If neither of these is clogged, chances are the loss of suction is due to a fault with the vacuum itself. 

You should then proceed to check the vacuum’s air filter. Again, this can be washed and dried. However, if cleaning the air filter also does not solve the issue, you’ll want to perform a more in-depth troubleshoot using Dyson’s official website. 

Handheld Vacuums 

If you own a handheld Dyson vacuum, you’ll want to disconnect any attachments to determine the cause of low suction power.

With the attachments disconnected, check the inlet’s suction power. If it’s strong, you’ll need to check the attachments for any clogs or blockages. 

However, if the inlet’s suction power is weak, you’ll need to check the vacuum itself. Remove the handheld vacuum’s filter and dirt container and check these for faults.

You may need to wash the filter. If you do not fix the issue, you’ll want to troubleshoot the issue further using Dyson’s support page. 

Robot Vacuums 

If your Dyson robot vacuum is struggling to pick up dirt, it’s likely a sign that you need to wash the vacuum’s filter. You will need to remove the vacuum’s bin and then wash the filter.

However, if this does not fix the issue, you’ll want to troubleshoot your specific model further. 

How To Fix A Dyson Vacuum That Has No Suction Power?

Above, we looked at the different types of Dyson vacuums and how to address a loss of suction in these vacuums. However, there aren’t just six types of Dyson vacuums, but there are numerous model types. Due to this, the in-depth troubleshooting process may vary between different models. 

Luckily, Dyson has made it easier than ever to find the cause of the problem and fix it.

If it turns out that you need to replace a certain component of your vacuum, you’ll even be able to do this on Dyson’s website. Keep reading as we take a look at how to troubleshoot your vacuum on Dyson’s website! 

Step One: Open Dyson’s Support Page

When you notice a problem with your Dyson product, the first thing you’ll want to do is visit Dyson’s support page. The next step is to locate your machine type, which will be ‘Vacuum Cleaners’ in this case.

If you know your vacuum’s serial number, you’ll be able to enter it and proceed to step four! 

Step Two: Select Your Type of Dyson Vacuum 

The next step of the troubleshooting process is to select your type of vacuum. We looked at the different types in the previous section of this article.

From robot vacuums to cordless vacuums, you’ll want to select the applicable option 

Step Three: Select Your Dyson Model Range 

Once you’ve selected your type of vacuum, Dyson will list the various model ranges. You’ll want to select your Dyson model range from the given options.

If you do not see your Dyson model listed, you might have selected the wrong category in step two. 

Step Four: Select ‘Start Troubleshooting’ 

Once you’ve located your Dyson model range, you can begin troubleshooting your issue. Dyson will list possible issues.

Once you select the issue, Dyson will guide you through the relevant troubleshooting process for your specific issue. 

If you need to access your machine’s manual or order a replacement part, these options will be highlighted during the troubleshooting process. 

Conclusion

When your Dyson vacuum loses suction power, you’ll want to troubleshoot the issue immediately.

However, due to the many model ranges offered by Dyson, you may be left scratching your head on exactly how to troubleshoot your device.

Luckily, we guided you through the entire process in this article! 

References

https://www.dyson.com/support

https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/vacuum-cleaners/article/how-to-fix-a-vacuum-cleaner-that-s-lost-suction-aYJHK3b4nh2F

https://www.dyson.com/support/journey/troubleshooting/201868-01/pick-up-issue-219526

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