Your Dyson flashing red light is most likely caused by a low battery. To resolve this, charge the battery and reset it. If this does not work, you will need to replace the battery if the Dyson vacuum cleaner flashes constantly.
What Is the Meaning of a Flashing Red Light on a Dyson?
If you’re charging or turning ON the Dyson vacuum cleaner, check out the LED light’s color to get a glimpse of the unit’s operation, as well as the number of times the LED light flashes.
The red light flashes 12 times or less
The electronic component of the vacuum cleaner is indicating trouble. This might mean that the motor is also damaged and will need to be replaced.
A blue light that flashes
When the vacuum cleaner’s blue light flashes, it means the battery is running low and needs to be recharged.
A light of amber color
An overheated causes a temporary fault, and an amber flashing or solid light highlights this.
A rapid flashing blue light
A power fluctuation or temporary system fault may be to blame. Check the filter or do a deep cleaning overall.
More than 12 or 32 red flashes
The red LED flashing more than 12 times indicates an abnormally low battery level. If it does, recharge the unit immediately.
A single blue light
The vacuum is properly charged and functioning when the blue solid LED light is on.
How to know if Dyson Battery has failed?
If the battery has failed, a red light will start flashing even after charging it and the battery of the Dyson vacuum cleaner is no longer working properly. If this happens, it means the battery is faulty and you need to replace the battery with a new one.
How To Fix Dyson Flashing Red Light – Installing a New Battery Pack
Keep your Dyson’s battery alive for longer by adhering to these tips
You can increase the lifespan of your Dyson vacuum cleaner and battery by taking good care of the equipment and following the company’s directions. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning the filters and brushes, will also help prolong the life of your vacuum.
Resetting a Dyson’s battery
If the flashing red light issue is not fixed by charging the battery, try resetting the Dyson battery by unplugging and then re-plugging the charger, and then holding the trigger/power button for 20 seconds and releasing it. Try running the Dyson in regular mode not max mode once the battery is reset.
Your Dyson’s battery should be replaced
How to change the battery. Before you start, have a screwdriver, the new battery, and the user’s guide for safety instructions ready. Then, unplug the vacuum from the power if it was charging, empty the trash, and remove the bin canister. Be careful not to press the trigger or power, as the motor will start. You’re now ready to replace the battery.
Use the screwdriver and remove the screws holding the battery to the vacuum. You can now install the new battery and dispose of the old battery.
As it is usually fully charged, the new battery should be charged for 3.5 hours before using or power the vacuum, as it is usually partially charged.
Once fully charged, the issue of red flashing lights would be resolved. If the issue persists, you should contact where you purchased the battery.
Dyson Flashing Red Light | Can It Be Fixed? Cordless Battery Replacement
Your Dyson’s replacement battery should be chosen carefully
Check the specifications of your Dyson vacuum cleaner before purchasing a new battery to ensure you’re getting a battery that will last. You can opt for a longer runtime and durability by choosing a higher capacity battery, such as 3000mAh or 4000mAh batteries.
How Long Do Dyson’s Batteries Last?
Dyson vacuum batteries use rechargeable lithium-ion battery cells and on average last 3 to 5 years, depending on use and handling.
Can a Dyson vacuum be reset?
You must unplug the charger from the power, reconnect the charger, then connect the Dyson vacuum cleaner to the charger and hold the start button for 20 seconds to reset the vacuum.
Is it safe to leave a Dyson charging all the time?
A Dyson vacuum that is fully charged has a built-in feature that prevents it from continuing to charge, thus saving power and protecting the machine.
What does a red flickering light on a new Dyson signify?
A new Dyson may have a red flickering light because of a faulty battery. Immediately contact Dyson customer support and report the issue, as your new Dyson is covered by a warranty.
How do I know if my Dyson requires a new battery?
When the red LED light flashes more than 12 times or 32 times when charging or powering on your Dyson v6, it is time to change the battery.
The run-time of the vacuum cleaner in regular mode, is reduced to less than 25% of its normal or less than 3 minutes, in addition to the replacement of the battery.
Need more help with Dyson blinking red or other ways to resolve the problem? Please leave a comment below and we can assist!
Hi I came to your website after the V6 originally battery flash 4 times then off and no power when trigger pressed, so I got 2 new V6 batteries from 2 different seller and when inserted, both of them flash once blue then 32times plus on red after being charged overnight and will not start.
No water or clogged in the machine, I have opened up the purple part and cleaned it all out.
Is my V6 dead dead?
Sue,
This type of issue could be with the battery.
Sometimes this happens, and all you need to do is remove the Dyson from the charger, and then apply it back to the charger and sometimes this will get it going again.
Have you tried removing the battery from the Dyson and then reinstalling it?
You will need to remove three or four screws holding the battery on with a very small Phillips screwdriver.
If you cannot get your Dyson vacuum to work after charging, even though the battery might still be able to hold a charge, you may need to replace the battery as there is a safety device on the battery that may be faulty.
You can find replacement batteries for your Dyson online for under $20.
-RR
Mark,
If you are pushing the trigger and you get no power it is most likely a fault with your vacuum or possibly the battery is completely dead.
Do you feel any type of resistance when pressing on the trigger, or does it feel loose?
Can you tell us the model number of your Dyson vacuum cleaner?
-RR
When pushing the trigger, I get no power. Have completely cleaned all debris and provided charge. No signal of issue given by the machine. No red lights basically no response when trigger is pulled.
Dyson was clogged with dog hair and we used the air compressor to clean out the entire upper section of the hand set.
Sweeper ran fine afterward. Hung back on charger. Steady blue light. Will not run at all. Just had a new trigger replaced about one month ago. Trigger doesn’t feel cracked. Now what? Thanks.