how many batteries does it take to work the vacuum cleaner
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ONE. It can use the new style or the old style, it has separate sliders for either one.
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It only takes one battery. I have the old ni-cad style but there is a second battery connecter inside the battery compartment that will accommodate the new lithium batts too.
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One answer below is incorrect. We just got it, and it requires 6 AAA batteries (total). 3 in the controller and 3 in the set of wheels.
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Hi, sorry it took so long, but it is a Christmas present, so had to find it and unpack it. It says on the bottom of the box LR 44, 1.5 volt. There is a sketch, which seems to show four batteries being needed.
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You can buy separate batteries. Please keep in mind the vacuum does not have a built in charger and it does not come with batteries. So if you do buy batteries you also need to buy charger for them.
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I called Electrolux a couple of times, they they sent me a complete replacement assembly of the vacuum unit upon my producing of Amazon invoice. The battery is the weakest link of this product, but the replacement unit comes as a pleasant surprise.
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You do not remove the battery to charge it but I'm sure you can remove it when it needs to be replaced. I gave up on the vacuum before I ever had to replace the battery because I couldn't get more than 10 minutes out of a charge and that made it useless for my purposes like cleaning dog hair out of my SUV and my furniture. Shark makes a hand held unit with a powered head which lasts much longer on a charge and does a much better job for 1/3 the cost. You don't remove the battery to charge it with the Dyson or the Shark.
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Dear William, It uses four AAA batteries. For more FAQ or installation tips, please visit SoHoMiLL.com. Katie
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it comes with a NI-MH battery. Everything you need is with it. You have to put the sweeper handle together and click it on the sweeper itself then plug the sweeper in with enclosed charger for 7 hours to initial use. Just follow all the directions as best as possible and the battery should last for years. My older one of 8 years still has the original battery. Hope this helps.
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So far we have had no problems with the replacement batteries. We use the vacuum several days a week, so they are being charged quite often.
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I've only let the battery drain one time. This is not a replacement for a regular vacuum cleaner. Expect to get 30 to 45 minutes per full charge. It's worked as advertised no problems.
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You do have to turn on two switches. One for the vacuum and one for the power sweeper which is conveniently located on the handle.
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When you buy your vacuum, you get battery and charger; after that, extra batteries are purchased without the charger, charger extra.
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My vac runs for 10-12 minutes. If I forget to plug it back in, it will not have any charge. I still like my little vac, because it does what I want, quick pickup in busy areas without dragging out the heavy house vac. I noticed there is a new cordless out with a much large battery. I would replace the battery, about $50.00.
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No, this sweeper does not need a battery. It is simply pushed by the handle back and forth across the carpet. It does need to be emptied when you are finished, but that is also very simple. Hold the sweeper over your trash can and push down on the metal "doors" underneath the sweeper. The trash will fall out of the sweeper and into the trash can. I love my sweeper!
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No. the vacuum has a switch on/off. It is reasonable for small jobs but you got to keep handy couple battery around...
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The batteries are re-chargeable Ni-Cad. When they finally fail altogether (mine did after about 10 months) you have to remove all the screws holding the motor case halves together. Inside you will fine a mass of batteries with steel tabs that have been spot welded together. By design, it is easier to just replace the entire vacuum than the batteries.
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No. The battery is an integral built in part of the vacuum. It is rechargeable through the included charger only. This battery cannot be simy replaced once it reaches the end incurs useful life, though if you read through enough if these reviews someone posted instructions for how to do exactly that.