Can the battery become not chargeable? Mine vacuum is over 20 years old. Can the battery be replaced or do I haved to buy a new vacuum?
1026858
Is this model not the one you plug in to an electrical outlet to charge it? If not how does it charge?
1026859
I am not a electrician or repair person but I would think a 20 yr old vacum would not have battery that would last that long. Some one in the business of repair would have to answer how or if the battery can be changed in a unit that old.
1026860
I would imagine being that old it would be difficult to find a replacement battery. A battery will go bad just like a battery in a car it will eventually go bad and need to be replaced. I haven't had this problem the handle on mine broke and could not find a replacement so I had to puachase a new one.
636491
I would call a vacuum repair store. Most cities have them. The price of it was so inexpensive, I probably would not bother repairing it if it is old. I would just get a new unit if you like it that much.
1074684
I had issues with my battery because I kept it charged when not in use. I found out you should NOT keep it charged; rather keep it in the vac until it dies and then recharge, this will extend the life of the battery. I bought a new battery and that solved my problem. Good luck.
2004725
The battery is replaceable but only through Shark. I just replaced mine after about 2 1/2 yrs. Cost was around $46.00. The battery is supposed to last 3-8yrs. I think mine went dead because it was plugged in for 3 mo. and not used.
700000
That is what we did and battery would not charge after only a few months. I do not know if letting it completely discharge before recharging and not storing it in its built-in storage bracket will help. Electrolux is absolutely no help with this, nor with replacement parts or service.
1683063
Carol, We have only had the Shark since Christmas. I believe the manufacturers recommend the vac being charged no more than 7-8 hours at a time. I try to run it all the way down before plugging it in. I would not recommend keeping it plugged into the charger all of the time. Hope this helps. :)
2046351
Not good, not being charged for a year and used most likely really killed the battery. Look B&D; up on google to look if you can replace rechargable battery.People who lose batteries for tools run into the same problem, no use - no charge - die.
1637764
If charging circuit is non-operational, the old battery may be OK. try returning the battery and request replacement. if charging problem still exists, the charging circuit may be the culprit.
1832195
Same problem I had with my first one. If you call Dyson, they will have someone walk you through taking it all apart and cleaning it etc. I had already done this so I knew that wasn't the problem, but I did it again anyway. Still wasn't working. I finally returned it and got a new one. My new one actually stops occasionally too, but not like the old one. I'm not sure if you can still return it for a new one or not, but I would if you are able. Good luck.
690550
NO, the battery is built in and is rechargeable, just plug it in and charge it. I initially charged mine and have never charged it again since. I use it daily somewhere in the house, I have also used it to vacuum my car; it works great!
1447402
I havent had a problem with the battery, but a friends filter lid broke. Just go to the dyson website and there is a link they are good about customer service. No questions asked they send out replacement parts quickly
498888
The battery inside the wand is not holding a charge. My first one did that after 2 years. I was told it was not a user replaceable part. I bought a new one, it works great. So if it's under warranty get in touch with Silk'n. If not look for a new one on Amazon. I got a new one in the box for $135.00. It retails for $300.00 I love it, people guess me at 15 years younger than I am.
768756
I'm on my second CHV1510 and they both lasted about six months. Suction would last for about 30 seconds and then it would die. Doesn't matter how long I charge it and I only use it about three times a month.
451638
As I read the 2-year warranty on the vacuum, I don't see the battery excluded. I bought a second battery and alternate between them, keeping one in the charger and the other in the vacuum, which gets used daily on a 1400-sq ft. house with tile floors and a few throw rugs.
1831025
Hello, thanks for your question. This vacuum does not use rechargeable batteries. It has a built in 12 volt battery which comes with a charger. The charger plugs into the device itself to recharge. I hope this helps!
2029064
I have this Dyson for 4 years and the battery is fine, It is used regularly and has been perfect with excellent cleaning power. Remember to clean the head regularly and also to clean the filter as per the instructions.
629226
The batteries cost more than a new vacuum. They are all wired together. I took mine to the "battery Store" and they took itapart to show me. It was crazy looking. Definatly can't do it yourself. Linda