Are you wondering if your Dyson is charging properly? Let’s talk about that.
There are multiple ways to charge the various Dyson models including a regular charger plugged into a wall outlet or even a wall mount docking station.
Each vacuum needs to be charged efficiently to make use of its incredible suction power and additional accessories such as separate cleaning modes and intelligent report systems.
It is therefore crucial to know exactly how charged up your vacuum is, especially when you need it for a quick clean and can’t wait the few hours it will take to power up completely.
Luckily the vacuum is able to indicate to the user if it is charged or in the middle of charging and how much use you can get out of it, and once you know which signals mean what, it makes the charging process that much easier.
Steady Blue Light
The way a Dyson vacuum will let you know of its status, regardless of the model, is through a light located near the battery close to the top of the vacuum.
This can flicker a few different colors not only when you are charging the vacuum, but even when it’s in use to let you know something may be wrong.
When charging the Dyson vacuum, if there is a steady blue light that appears and remains there, it means the vacuum is charging as it should and will be ready in around 3 and a half hours to use.
Flashing Blue
If the light is flashing blue every few seconds, then it means the vacuum has stopped charging and indicates there is a problem with either the charging dock, the charger itself or the power outlet that is preventing the charger from working properly.
If you see this flashing blue light, there is no need to panic as it is a very common issue and can be easily fixed by replacing either the charging dock or charger.
The issue can also be caused by a faulty battery which can take a bit more effort to pick up and install, but is still worth doing.
If you see a flashing blue light while actually using the vacuum, this can simply mean the battery is running low and that the vacuum just needs to be put on charge for a few hours before it runs out unexpectedly.
Flashing Red
A flashing red can appear either when you first boot up the vacuum to use, or while it is charging, and indicates that there is some fault with the battery that is interfering with its ability to charge.
If you see the flashing red while trying to charge the Dyson model, there are a few ways you can troubleshoot and try and remedy the problem. The easiest way to solve the issue is to replace the lithium-ion battery pack.
These batteries can burn out in quite a short space of time depending on how much you use the vacuum, however it is and just requires a quick replacement. Luckily replacing the battery is easy, simply requiring a head screwdriver to remove the old one.
Sometimes, it can just be that the battery is on the stiffer side and has some built up dust in the handle which is preventing it from charging up properly.
If so, you may need to just brush off some excess and the red lights may stop appearing when you put it back to charge.
How to Know when it’s Finished Charging
While each Dyson design can take slightly different amounts of time to charge fully, the average time is around three and a half hours. When the Dyson is fully charged, the steady blue lights will turn off completely.
Just make sure that the blue lights do come on when you first insert the vacuum into the charging port as if there is no light to begin with, it can mean the charger is faulty.
Even if the vacuum is fully charged up, the steady blue light will still appear briefly when you first plug it in or mount it.
Other Charging Colors
The blue and red lights are the most common indicators to pop up on all Dyson models, however there are some other variants that can pop up that can indicate some other things while charging.
Flashing Green
A green light that is flashing while charging means that the vacuum is either overheating or is too cold.
The simple remedy to this is to either move the vacuum to a warmer area or wait to charge it when the weather is a bit hotter, or if it is because of overheating, take it off the charger for about half an hour to let it cool down a bit and then try again.
Flashing Yellow
This essentially means that the vacuum is going into a system security mode. A flashing yellow light will occur if the vacuum is protecting the battery from high temperatures.
This is an incredibly handy system built into the majority of Dyson models which can save you having to buy a new battery due to your current one being burnt out from overuse or high temperatures.
White Light
A white light is a bit more mysterious than the other color variants since it is quite rare in Dyson models, however it has been known to show up.
It usually occurs to indicate that the filter needs some maintenance and while it will most often appear when using the vacuum while cleaning, it can also pop up while charging if it detects something is wrong with the filter.
If you do spot a white light, it is always a good idea to check the instructional manual to narrow down exactly what the issue is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all Dyson Vacuums Use the Same Charger?
The quick answer is yes, while the V6, V7 and V8 vacuums use a slightly different charger to the V10 and V11, this is purely in design and the chargers will still work the same.
In the case of wall docking stations, while they are available from the Dyson V7 models onwards, each is specifically designed for their product so they are not as interchangeable.
Therefore, while a docking station is the perfect way to charge up a vacuum while having it neatly displayed in the house, just make sure to buy the correct one for the type of Dyson vacuum you are using.
Summary
To keep track of the charging status of your Dyson vacuum at any given time, keep an eye on the light that emits from the top of the vacuum to get an accurate idea.
If the light is blue and steady, then the charging process is going as it should and while you can’t exactly measure how long it will take, a blue steady light means there are no complications and so charging should be done in a few hours.
If any colors are flashing, and especially if it’s a red light, it can mean the vacuum is struggling to charge and will probably require some troubleshooting to get it back into its prime condition where it can power up in no time.