Why is Dyson Airwrap flashing white?

So you wanted to do your best hairstyle for an important event with your trusty Dyson Ariwrap, the device stops working and a white light starts flashing? Rest assured. Most of the time, this problem is very easy to solve. So, to be able to enjoy your hairdressing tool as quickly as possible, discover in this article the solution to fix a Dyson Airwrap that flashes white.

Dyson Airwrap stopped working and flashing white: quick fix to fix it

When your Dyson Airwrap stops working and the light starts flashing white, it means it's time to clean your filter.

Why does the white flash appear on the Dyson Airwrap?

Dyson has implemented a sensor to detect if the performance of the Dyson Airwrap is optimal. For this, the filter must be clean. Over time, and even if it cannot be seen with the naked eye, the filter ends up getting clogged due to dust, dirt, hair or hair product residue.

Dyson Airwrap flashes white what to do?

The sensor detects this clogging and then ends up activating a automatic security which cuts the engine of the device to avoid the reduction of its performance but also a potential overheating which could damage its internal components.

To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to clean the filter regularly. And if you don't do it often enough, your Dyson Airwrap is there to remind you by stopping and activating its white flash.

How to clean the filter responsible for white flashing?

To clean the Airwrap curling iron filter, follow the instructions below:

  1. Start by unplugging it and waiting a few minutes for it to cool down if it has just been used.
  2. Use the cleaning brush Dyson to remove dirt and residue from the filter grid at the base of the appliance by rotating movements all around the grid. If you no longer have the brush provided for this purpose, use a dry, soft, lint-free cloth, microfiber type.
  3. Remove the filter grille by sliding it along the power cord, then splitting it open.
  4. Wash the filter cage under warm water, then shake to remove the water and let air dry.
  5. Clean the filter (metallic gray part) with the cleaning brush in rotational movements from bottom to top until it is clean. Do not use never cash or detergents to clean it.
  6. Finally, put the filter grid back in place, taking care to clip it correctly.
Why dyson airwrap stops and flashes white?

To help you in the procedure, we invite you to watch the video of Dyson Airwrap™ styler :

In principle, after cleaning the filter, your Dyson Airwrap should stop flashing white and work properly again. Note that Dyson recommends performing this manipulation once a week in daily use. In any case, clean the filter at least once a month to maintain its performance.

What if the Dyson Airwrap keeps flashing white?

When unfortunately white light on Dyson Airwrap light keeps flashing, or that it begins to blink red, or that he keeps shutting down automatically after a few seconds or minutes of use, the problem then certainly comes from a faulty internal hardware component.

In most cases, the responsible elements can be the motor, the electronic card or the thermal fuse. Repair requires opening the curling iron and testing the various components. This manipulation is of course reserved for professionals.

Therefore, we advise you to contact Dyson support, especially if your device still has the guarantee In progress. You can reach them via Whatsapp or by telephone on 0 800 945 801 (French number). An advisor can help you diagnose the fault, and find the best repair solution for your situation.

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