Dyson vac cutting out

[kitty1950]

I have a DC07 animal and all of a sudden it has started cutting out after about a minutes use, it comes back on after about 5 minutes, I have cleaned the filters so I know its not that, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it that could make it cut out, has anyone else had a similar problem that could advise me on what I could try to fix the problem. Thanks, Kath.

[bednobs]

how old is it? they have a 5 year guarantee

[alid5]

If you phone Dyson they will be able to help if you explain the problem, they are so helpful

[Mattk]

If you visit their website they have an excellent fault finding section.

[kitty1950]

Thanks all, I'm not sure how old it is but I have had it over 5 years. I will try their website and phone them if it doesn't give me any answers. Cheers, Kath.

[AlBags]

Could be worn brushes .. switch or cable. Get someone local that is good with lecky things to take a look.

[carlton23]

Perhaps it has a thermal cut out that cuts in if it gets too hot. Can you feel any hot spots around the motor?

[gingejbee]

...here's a free number to contact Dyson on: 0800 2980298, rather than paying!

[RATTER15]

Have you washed out the filter lately, they will become blocked and cause the motor to overheat and trip out, when it cools it will come on again.

[methyl]

If it is not the filter, check every piece of pipe using something fairly stiff and flexible like a piece of hosepipe. Ours was crippled by a lolly stick wedged in an inside bend.

[johnk]

Motors on appliances sometimes have a thermal fuse embedded in the windings to stop the appliance bursting into flames if it overheats