I bought this 2 days back. 1) Ho long the battery runs while cleaning? For me it is 40 mins. Is this normal?
1313757
That's nor bad. think you will find that it will run longer and longer after use and re-charging. Did you fully discharge it before re-charging the first time? No worry if you didn't, but it may take several recharges to get it up to full running time. Mine now runs about an hour before running out.
1313758
My botvac 80 runs longer than that, but how much is hard to say. I'd guess at least an hour. Perhaps the contact with the charger was not close enough?
1313759
That sounds right but it charges automatically as well when it runs out and continues cleaning.
1313760
My experience is yes, this is normal. The first few cycles are spent mapping the floors. Mine got a bit "faster" once the cleaning route was mapped.
2231968
The instructions say 90 minutes but I reach a full charge in less time. I don't wait until it is totally run down though. I heard that running it fully down is not good for it. I've been totally satisfied with it.
157195
Hi ... my charge lasts for several days and that is after using this little appliance in my 4,000 sq ft home ... it is great thus far ... but I have only had it for about two weeks ... I highly recommend this product. It is great ... especially on hard wood surfaces ... great picking up pet hair ... I love it thus far!!!!! I think that one should use it until the charge expires ... then recharge it ... don't keep it charging all of the time ... charge it ... use it until it expires ... then recharge it. DO NOT KEEP IT PLUGGED IN ...
1494425
I have one and it needs another back up battery if you want to use it longer than the regular twenty minutes it seems to last in one vacuuming use. It just shuts off at a certain point. I know it says it needs only 4 hours to charge, but when you read the instructions it says 4-7 hours. It took a full 7 hours for ours to charge. I am taking this vacuum back this Friday on my day off from work. It also does not come with a hose or attachments. So the dust will most likely pile up and be very visible along the floor next to the wall and in the corners unless you buy a separate little device like a dust buster. Then where's the point in buying this little vacuum when additional money needs to be spent. Like I said an additional battery needs to be purchased which is what JC Penny would have rather me do then have me return it, except they only told me about the need for an additional battery when I called to see if it can be returned. The type of battery it runs on as mentioned is a nickel metal hydride battery. They do give information on how to empty the container when it is full after vacuuming. Emptying it is very easy compared to my old Hoover vacuum. That's not enough for me though. I have read similar complaints about the run time of this vacuum online as well, but unfortunately I did not look those up until after I bought the machine.
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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.
1340137
Mine lasts for about 2 months easy. My setting is "Clean" so it runs for 2 minutes each time I brush.
1944951
Not very long...a few days. I didn't have mine long before I got tired of running through batteries, while noticing that the light wasn't as bright as it was at first. Not to mention that it is impossible to clean without getting water where it shouldn't be. I removed the batteries and now just use it to hold my toothbrush to air-dry. Otherwise a waste of money.
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I am not sure what you mean ... if you are asking how long is the battery life - it is about 10-15 min. for each charge. It is good to have 2 batteries charged at all times to have at least 20-30 min. use of the vacuum. I just love this little tool. I have a cat who is a regular "hair factory" and by using this daily, it helps keep it under control. For a lightweight little machine, it really picks up hair very well. I am pleased .. but the battery life is a drawback. The battery just doesn't last long. I hope this helps.
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That must be a typo. I get several days of shave time. I not sure how many, but I charged once when I received it and it had to be about two weeks or more before I needed to charge it. it is still running fast and furious and it has been a couple of weeks since that second charge.
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It was lasting up to 20-25 minutes for me. I always keep it plugged in. Use it almost every day, several times a day. But now that I've had it for about 9 months, the battery is no longer lasting very long. I think maybe 5 minutes, tops, before it starts to lose power. I am here to check out the return policy, because I think I got a lemon. My last Dustbuster lasted several years with regular use. It's way too early for this one to be dying already.
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since this question popped up, i ran mine for the last two hours and it's still going strong. i'm using the Sony battery (actually a generic copy), so your mileage may vary based on battery type. i don't think this was fully charged when i started, but only has one bar left now. but it did run full blast for 2 hours.
328451
Get a new battery...I don't think I've ever run mine clear down, it lasts forever. I charge it when I notice its down to about 1/2 and, unless I'm using it a lot, that's about once every 4-6 weeks.
1869298
I believe the instructions said 8 hours to charge, and only when fully discharged. Hook it up - go to bed and unplug it in the morning. A charge is supposed to last 45 minutes, that's a lot of sweeping. I've only had to charge it twice (small house).
693685
Mine has been awesome. Charged it the first time and took it deer hunting and used it a lot without it going out or needing another charge. Have been using it here at the house to do chores in the evenings. I just charged it back up last weekend. I would comfortly say I have had it on for well over 6 hours on the initial charge. The last week here as been below zero and I have had to use it out working and it has not fadded at all. I'd ask for a replacement if at all possible.
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My original battery lasted about a year, too. I think it is time for you to buy a new battery, but that seems to be a problem, too. I have bought two that will not charge properly. I am about to return the second one. Amazon issued full credit for the first one I returned in less than 30 days. The second one never charged. I wish I knew how to test the charger just to be sure; however, from reading the reviews on the replacement battery it is obvious that many people are having problems with these batteries. It is a good vacuum, but the replacement batteries are a big problem. I would look for another brand vacuum if I had it to do over. My original battery lasted about a year, too. I think it is time for you to buy a new battery, but that seems to be a problem, too. I have bought two that will not charge properly. I am about to return the second one. Amazon issued full credit for the first one I returned in less than 30 days. The second one never charged. I wish I knew how to test the charger just to be sure; however, from reading the reviews on the replacement battery it is obvious that many people are having problems with these batteries. It is a good vacuum, but the replacement batteries are a big problem. I would look... » Read More My original battery lasted about a year, too. I think it is time for you to buy a new battery, but that seems to be a problem, too. I have bought two that will not charge properly. I am about to return the second one. Amazon issued full credit for the first one I returned in less than 30 days. The second one never charged. I wish I knew how to test the charger just to be sure; however, from reading the reviews on the replacement battery it is obvious that many people are having problems with these batteries. It is a good vacuum, but the replacement batteries are a big problem. I would look for another brand vacuum if I had it to do over. « Show Less
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Average, with twice a day use a little over two weeks. I go through two "clean" cycles each time. I just don't think the timer is long enough.
2237101
I've only had mine for about 2 months but it is working fine. The last battery powered vacuum i had lasted for about eight years.