http://www.fixya.com/support/t13805659-pile_light_blinking_dc28
Manual here:
http://www.manualslib.com/manual/41624/Dyson-Dc28.html?page=8
Based on the diagnostics table and your abbreviated description, you have a red power light and one white light blinking:
One white button flashing with red on/off button: Indicates an obstruction. Please refer to the 'Clearing brush bar
obstructions' section.
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August 2016