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Remove hair from a vacuum brush roll safely

Power off the vacuum, remove only user-serviceable brush rolls and clear trapped hair carefully.

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Reduced pickup or unusual head noises may indicate hair and threads wrapped around a spinning brush. Dyson's model-specific support guides show how to power off, remove an accessible brush, clear debris and reassemble. Some brush bars can be washed, while others cannot: never assume every powered head is washable.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Switch the appliance off and unplug it, or otherwise isolate a cordless unit so it cannot start unexpectedly.
Read the model guide to see if the brush roll is user-removable and how its catches and covers release.
Detach only permitted parts and inspect the roller for hair, threads and compacted debris. Do not force a housing open.
Where approved, carefully cut wrapped fibers with the supplied cutter or scissors, keeping blades away from bristles and wiring.
Wash only brush components explicitly marked washable. Let them dry fully before refitting; never immerse the motor, electrical contacts or entire head.
Lock the roller and caps back in place and check normal operation. Stop if there is persistent noise, overheating or damage.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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