Which version is it? Ie DC35, DC44, V6, V8 etc
Check the head and hose. The head will need to be unscrewed with 4 philips head screws.
SOURCE: Dyson D15 Animal is clogged, both in hose and in bottom
take pipe off and push a bamboo or somthing simular down hose
SOURCE: My Dyson Animal 14 beater brush will not turn.
It MAY be a clutch issue. I had a similar problem with my DC07 Animal recently a posted a solution elsewhere on this site, but here's the summary. To reset the clutch on my model, recline the vacuum, turn it on it's side and slowly change the carpet/bare floor knob from one setting to the other about 6 times. This apparently reset the clutch and now it works fine. You may also wish to call DYSON. They're very helpful and walk you through troubleshooting before recommending servicing. Their number is 1-866-693-9766. They'll need your model and serial number (located on bottom of uinit).
SOURCE: Dyson cleaner keeps cutting out, no blockage found, filter clean.
1. Check the on/off button these can also be troublesome and if you've stood on the cable once or twice you could have a break in the wire and it's shorting, check by turning on and wiggle cable around where it enters machine.
2. Faulty thermocouple, it is held in a white plastic housing screwed with one T15 torx screw to the motor housing. You could replace it but I just shorted mine with some wire and it hasn't failed since and more importantly not caught fire yet!
SOURCE: My Dyson DC07 stops working after a few minutes.
Have you tried calling Dyson? I had a problem with my Animal, and their tech department talked me though the fix. Worth trying them first.
SOURCE: I have the Dyson animal
You might want to check and see if your cyclones are plugged with hair. this can happen and there is a great site to disassemble and clean the cyclone here: http://www.exonotes.com/content/node/4
The battery falls slightly loose, so you have to fasten it securely to the body of the vacuum. I learned this from another user here on Fixya. He uses electric tape. I used one of those rubber bracelets that kids wear. Worked perfectly!
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