Hi there @ordovician 

We’re sorry to hear this - It does sounds like a blockage.

We have a variety of content that can support you in resolving this. I’d suggest starting with My cordless vacuum cleaner is making a pulsing noise, what does this mean?.

While you wouldn’t intuitively go to this article, based on the title, there’s a section which can support you in locating and removing this blockage.

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Airways obstruction

In the event of an airways obstruction the machine is designed to pulsate. This is an audible feature that not just indicates a restriction of airflow, but also helps in preventing damage to the motor. 

This is usually caused by a physical blockage in the machine, where debris has become tapped in one of the following locations.

1. The Cleaner head/Accessory
2. The Wand
3. The Cyclone inlet

The easiest way to identify where this blockage is location, is to visually inspect each of these locations. Start by removing each component from the machine and inspecting it for trapped debris. 

Be careful not to pull the power trigger while looking for blockages.

Make sure any blockages are clear and all parts are refitted before using your machine.

Further instruction on checking for a blockage, including a step-by-step guide, can be found through the below resource. 

1. The machine user manual 
2. Dyson’s online support
3. Dyson official YouTube channel 

The user manual

Don’t worry if you don’t have a physical copy of your machine’s user manual, a virtual copy of it can be downloaded from the local website. 

Using the Guides and manuals link, select your machine from the options available and navigate through the page until you reach the ‘User manual’ section. Click on it to begin the download. 

Once downloaded, simply view the instructions on blockages.

Online Support

Dyson’s online support enables users to not only troubleshooting potential issues with their machine(s), but offers a host of useful content, such as the steps to follow should there be a blockage. 

Using the Guides and manuals link, select your machine from the options available and navigate through to the ‘Troubleshooting’ page. Here you will find a host of selectable options designed to support you and your machine. 

YouTube

The Dyson YouTube channel hosts a vast amount of content that can support on this process. As well as those that provide tips on using, maintaining, and getting the best out of your Dyson machine. Simply use the on-screen search option or navigate through the playlists to start viewing these.

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If you still need help after these checks, please let me know. 

Thanks,