When the internal battery stops holding a charge (eg after a few years), do you throw the entire unit in the trash ? Can you get the battery replaced?
2048418
Local battery dealers or places like batteryspec.com can match up the size/type of battery if you want to change it out. Some OEMs say "Not serviceable-when worn out send to recycling centers" in manuals (to avoid liability issues), but you can open the case and change the battery. Just getting a battery will be ~1/2 the cost of a whole new pack, so it can save you some (but costs you some time).
2048419
go to the wagan website i think they sell replacement batteries, you can ask customer service.
739452
I too leave mine plugged in. However, when I have left it out for a little while, always charges right back up. I don't see how the battery can be replaced. I have had mine several years now and cannot complain at all about how it works.
778225
No you can not replace the battery it is internal. It does have the option to connect an audio cord to it so that when the batter no longer works it is still functional.
552284
The main unit cannot be refilled so it must be thrown away. Always check the battery first before discarding the unit as I have found that a new one can ensure you get all the uses possible.
295054
The battery has gone bad. You need to replace the large battery; then it will be fine. Battery lasts about 5 years.
1229329
I'm thinking it's a bad unit. Ours works fine. Have used it for 4 1/2 months and haven't changed the battery once.
1188514
There is an internal charge that holds for a while. I had this unit for three months and it died. I replaced it again with hopes the second one lasts longer
1413281
Mine went in the garbage when the battery died. Darn thing did not even last four years.
46924
Good luck finding a replacement battery. Mine never worked, so I put in the trash. Customer service is a Joke!
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.
1659182
I have played the unit for a good two hours with the battery. I almost always have it plugged in when I view it. I would see about returning the battery, or getting a new unit. Thats what I like about Amazon, I have never had a problem with a return or replacement.
695036
My son's did the same thing. We replaced the batteries with no success. We had already pitched the packaging and the garbage has been picked up so we can't return it to TRU. However, I may go purchase a new one and put the bad one in the package and return it for a refund. However, I'm afraid the new one will have the same problem.
226112
Buy a new battery. Everything gets old and there are lots of ways to ruin then even if it's not.
2182858
You Have to change the battery. Stored for a year without any charging? That is garbage now. Have to charge every 2 or 3 months..
392248
I've had this for a little over two years. Battery "tests" OK, but it's hard to know how accurate that really is. In my experience all batteries test well until they suddenly stop working. I'm guessing I wouldn't get the time out of it now, that I would of gotten out of it two years ago. I will probably replace the battery in a year as preventative maintenance. I had purchased the Wayne branded battery they offer for this unit.
1699343
Try removing battery and replacing it. If still no charge, yes, replacing the battery was worth it for us after several years of hard use.
1205725
Hi T.N. - Not sure about battery replacement. I've had my unit for about a year now with no issues. I searched the web and did not find a replacement battery available. Could it be that you have a faulty charger? Try calling the customer care phone number - 1-866-738-4379