do the newer vitality toothbrushes have a battery problem? Also is there a chance that the more advanced models behave better?
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I'm having the same problem. Just bought my first Vitality and got one use out of it and it never recharged. I exchanged it for another one thinking it was a dud, but the replacement is doing the same thing!
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I've had this unit since November 2013 and have not had good luck with the battery holding a charge. I have contacted Waterpik and hopefully they have a solution. I will follow up here when they respond.
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I had that same thing happen to mine as well. Unfortunately these toothbrushes don't last longer than like 2 years. You will probably have to order another one. That's what I had to do. My husband has one and he's had it for almost 2 years I think so I may have to get him a new one too if that happens with his. It stinks but they are a great toothbrush in my opinion.
1880103
Sorry, I do not know the answer. I have had the toothbrush for over 4 years and it has worked fine.
1789093
I agree with Gabriel Dibble...the battery is Ni-Mh. Like most electric toothbrushes, the WaterFlosser rechargeable is contained within the case that has no obvious "door" or cover that allows you access to replace the rechargeable battery after it will no longer hold a charge. This qualifies for "planned obsolescence".
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No, it is not designed with a replaceable battery. Our previous Oral-B brush lasted about 4 years before it wouldn't hold a charge. But, we left it plugged in all the time. So, after every use, it got a small recharge. With our new one, I monitor the LED on the handle. When it starts flashing red after a brushing, I plug it in to charge. I am hoping this will help the battery last longer.
146677
I have the less expensive toothbrush. I am very pleased with it. I can't speak to the more expensive one as I have not used it.
2111577
I have used mine for quite a long time. Is the motor working - have you charged it? If the motor is working, do you have the brush firmly connected to the motorized unit - if it's not clicked in firmly, it won't work.
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I'm sorry ... I can't give you an exact answer about rechargeable toothbrushes. Mine is a battery operated - non rechargeable one, - and the refills work perfectly with that type of Sprinbrush PRO Whitening.
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I had the same problem! I purchased the Vitality on June 30th and charged it till Monday when I used it for the first time. It ran for about 20 seconds and quit. I put it back on the charger and tried again that night. Nothing! I returned it and bought another Vitality at a different store (hoped theirs would be from another batch). I charged this one for 20 hours before the first use. It worked! When I used it that night it worked less than 2 minutes. I put it back on the charger. This morning. Nothing! This is really getting frustrating. And the packaging really is a pain to open.
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Battery inside of this Sonicare toothbrush cannot be replaced. Once it runs out, the lifespan of the toothbrush is up. You can remove the battery for recycling purposes, but this will destroy the toothbrush. You can find more information at Sonicare's website.
882253
With Sonicare, the eSeries (screw-on brush) lasts much longer. You don't have to worry about the skinny press-on brush models battery life because the seal around the skinny little shaft will go in 6-9 months and it'll stop working. Might not last that long if you're constantly taking the brush off and on the unit.
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No. I have two Oral B electric toothbrushes. I bought the first one in January, 2008. Still works fine.
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Keep in mind that the battery system for this tooth brush has a very defective design. The noted "Electric Toothbrush Advisor" publication did a review of this problem in 2014: http://bestelectrictoothbrushadvisor.com/rotadent-plus-2011-electric-toothbrush-review/We've been through a few sets of these brushes and they all have bad batteries that die in less than a year of usage as well as have problems randomly starting up. Unfortunately, the company (DenMat) has not fixed the problems and the customer service related to these prob;ems is very lacking. So, buyer beware ... Keep in mind that the battery system for this tooth brush has a very defective design. The noted "Electric Toothbrush Advisor" publication did a review of this problem in 2014: http://bestelectrictoothbrushadvisor.com/rotadent-plus-2011-electric-toothbrush-review/We've been through a few sets of these brushes and they all have bad batteries that die in less than a year of usage as well as have problems randomly starting up. Unfortunately, the company (DenMat) has not fixed the problems and the customer service related to these prob;ems is very lacking. So,... » Read More Keep in mind that the battery system for this tooth brush has a very defective design. The noted "Electric Toothbrush Advisor" publication did a review of this problem in 2014: http://bestelectrictoothbrushadvisor.com/rotadent-plus-2011-electric-toothbrush-review/We've been through a few sets of these brushes and they all have bad batteries that die in less than a year of usage as well as have problems randomly starting up. Unfortunately, the company (DenMat) has not fixed the problems and the customer service related to these prob;ems is very lacking. So, buyer beware ... « Show Less
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The battery lasts a good two weeks no matter how you handle it. I would not worry about it one way or the other. This electric toothbrush is a great product at an ideal price.
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I almost got one, but did not after finding out that the company went out of business due to technical problems with its product. Best to exchange it with the vendor to get a good one. It could have been the best toothbrush out there.
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We have been using Sonicare for many years. I bought the battery-powered toothbrush, since it's much more convenient. I have some brushheads from the maybe 10 year old rechargeable, and they fit, and work. I've not actually used them on a daily basis, but I did try one. I'm not surprised that Philips try to sell new brushes, and for all I know, the older style brushes don't work as well as the new style. Doesn't matter to me - usable or not - I love the new battery unit!