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Dear Dyson Customer Service,

I am writing to formally escalate my complaint regarding the service I have received in relation to my Dyson cordless vacuum. I first contacted your customer service team on 17th January 2025 to book a repair.

During this call, I explained that my vacuum was experiencing pulsating suction and the torque drive head was not spinning in certain modes. The agent insisted I complete a troubleshooting process over the phone, which resulted in a recommendation to purchase a new filter. I expressed my concerns that a new filter would not resolve the issue, but I was informed that this was the next step. I specifically asked what would happen if this did not fix the problem and was reassured that, in that case, Dyson would provide a new body free of charge. Based on this assurance, I proceeded to purchase the filter for £39.

As I suspected, the new filter did not resolve the issue, so I contacted Dyson again on 28th January 2025. I explained the situation and referenced the promise made by the previous agent, but I was told there was no record of this in the notes and that I would need to purchase a new body for £120. This was extremely disappointing and frustrating, as I had only purchased the filter on the basis of Dyson’s previous assurance. I asked for the original phone call to be reviewed, but this request was refused.

Given the situation, I asked to lodge a formal complaint and I was told a manager would be in touch within a few days. However, it has now been several weeks with no response.

I am extremely disappointed with this experience, the lack of follow-up and seemingly non-existent escalation process. This is not the level of customer service I would expect from Dyson, and at this point, there is nothing that would encourage me to recommend your brand. I now request that Dyson honour the original assurance given to me and provide the replacement body free of charge, as I was promised.

I look forward to your prompt response.

Hi ​@NS94,

Welcome to the Dyson Community, and thanks for letting us know about this.

I’ve reached out directly to take some further information. Please check your Dyson Community private message inbox and provide the details requested.

I’ll look forward to hearing from you.


Dear Dyson customer support.

12 days ago I provided the details you to look into this issue. Since then silence.

When will you be responding to me?


Dear Dyson

Over a month ago I posted the below complaint on the community forum. I received a reply asking for more details, which I promptly provided. Since then silence.

This needs to be resolved, an effective customer service process should not involve ignoring the customer and hoping they will go away. Please live up to the premium prices you charge for your products.

 

Original message sent 06.03.25

“Dear Dyson Customer Service,

I am writing to formally escalate my complaint regarding the service I have received in relation to my Dyson cordless vacuum. I first contacted your customer service team on 17th January 2025 to book a repair.

During this call, I explained that my vacuum was experiencing pulsating suction and the torque drive head was not spinning in certain modes. The agent insisted I complete a troubleshooting process over the phone, which resulted in a recommendation to purchase a new filter. I expressed my concerns that a new filter would not resolve the issue, but I was informed that this was the next step. I specifically asked what would happen if this did not fix the problem and was reassured that, in that case, Dyson would provide a new body free of charge. Based on this assurance, I proceeded to purchase the filter for £39.

As I suspected, the new filter did not resolve the issue, so I contacted Dyson again on 28th January 2025. I explained the situation and referenced the promise made by the previous agent, but I was told there was no record of this in the notes and that I would need to purchase a new body for £120. This was extremely disappointing and frustrating, as I had only purchased the filter on the basis of Dyson’s previous assurance. I asked for the original phone call to be reviewed, but this request was refused.

Given the situation, I asked to lodge a formal complaint and I was told a manager would be in touch within a few days. However, it has now been several weeks with no response.

I am extremely disappointed with this experience, the lack of follow-up and seemingly non-existent escalation process. This is not the level of customer service I would expect from Dyson, and at this point, there is nothing that would encourage me to recommend your brand. I now request that Dyson honour the original assurance given to me and provide the replacement body free of charge, as I was promised.

I look forward to your prompt response.”

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Pulsating suction is usually a user related problem. 
either filter or machine blocked. Machine can get blocked if you don’t empty when you get to MAX line

 

regarding  the head. What are the modes it stops spinning? If it’s on carpet, then it’s possible that there’s too much suction so brush stops to prevent overheating 


Thank you for your reply Blackout, however unfortunately this is not a user issue, but rather an issue with the vacuum and an issue with how Dyson Customer Service handle product faults.

There appears to be very limited scope for escalating complaints with Dyson, hence why I have posted this complaint and request for a resolution from Dyson.

 


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