I was vacuuming and tried to clean a pillow and the vacuum stopped working. The motor was hot. I used it for a long time. When it was cold I turned it on and it smelled like it was burning but worked. I don' t know if it is safe to use it or do something else for it to work.
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Yes you can use lots of soapy water & pressure washer or hose to clean the vortex unit but remember it will take at least 36 hrs to dry out internally.
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I suggest you check the hepa filter for black soot. If it is black and yucky then the motor is probably burnt out. Check out the guide at www.tasweb.org for instructions on how to fix it.
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It's the motor!
Mine has developed exactly the same problem afer 4 years of use. Check the HEPA filter (under the dust bucket) which will probably be black. This indicated the carbon brushes are worn.
The good news is you don;t have to throw away your £400 cleaner as Dyson offer a service package costing £65 inc vat and including all psare parts and labour.
Arrange this through thier web site.
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I had this problem along with a clogged filter. I used the solution for clogged filter here on Fixya and the dog smell went away too. It has to do with the flange on the cylinder getting pushed up out of position. Give it a try.
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It sounds like the motor has overheated and has now been irrepairable damaged.
The motor has a built in over-current trip to protect itself (and you if it seriously overheated and caught fire). This normally automatically resets itself, however if the motor has just about had it, the moment it is switched on, it just trips again.
The primary cause of motors overheating is that the filters are not cleaned or replaced frequently enough. Dont be fooled by Dyson's "lifetime filters". They need to be regularly cleaned and replaced when necessary.
Replacement motors are avaible on eBay for about £25, however repalcing one requires good DIY skills and tools.
Have a look at www.dysonmedic.com and see if you feel you can tackle it yourself. If not, take it to a repair shop or call the Dyson helpline.
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