My scale has broken after very infrequent use while being carefully looked after :( is this normal?
176370
Mine broke after 2 months of daily use. Numbers went up and down frantically, and the unit would not turn off. I changed the batteries out, but that didn't help. Not sure what happened.
176371
I owned one of these, or something similar. I used it for at least 2-3 years, but then didn't use it much. When I went back to it, the digital readout was missing pieces. I ended up tossing it, but it lasted quite a while before it broke. I agree with another commenter: if it broke quickly, notify the people you bought it from.
176372
Same here - only used it a few times. Took it out to start using regularly - removed and changed batteries (no corrosion) and it won't work!
176373
No. Mine gets used constantly and it is still fine. I would contact the seller or manufacturer.
176374
It is "abby normal"! Check to see if the battery is still good and also check to see if it has leaked and corroded the contacts. If the battery contacts ARE corroded they can be cleaned with sand paper until they shine bright. Install a good battery and check for normal operation. Electronic gear can die at any time or live forever, no telling. Good luck!
1743583
Mine is always 4 pounds off and I don't know how to fix it. It zeros itself each time I use it , but then is 4 pounds off one way or the other. I think it is just a bad scale. I am going to get a different scale from a different company. Sorry I couldn't help.
1809669
Sorry, I can't give good opinion on this particular scale as mine arrived defective and I returned it. I have an older scale with tempered glass and have had no problems with it however it is glass so if you are knocking things about you might have to get an old fashioned metal scale.
2048286
Make sure u put the scale on a hard flat surface, not carpeted. If that doesnt help replace the battery, if that doesnt help return the scales (or exchange). I have the same one in my office and it works great!
1985690
I don't know, but first I would check it against a different scale at a different doctor office. You could make a warranty claim, go to healthometer.com. Many years ago, I had to make a warranty claim due to an erratic display, and they replaced my unit with a nicer one that has worked perfectly ever since. It is spot on versus my calibrated laboratory scales at work. That is why I bought another one just like it a year or so ago for my daughter. Good luck.
1364026
I have had this scale for two months and love it. Today it gives me an error message of 0-Ld and the weight swings wildly. Put in a new battery but it doesn't help!!! Can it be fixed?
910029
I recommend you move the scale out of the bathroom, to a location it doesn't have to be moved daily. It very clearly states you should avoid moving it, or you will need to calibrate it frequently. Also, it becomes less accurate with frequent movement. Can it go in your bedroom?
1634263
I didn't have any problems. Really like the little scale - great to take when traveling.
305656
I rarely just step on it. If it happens to be down and the screen is not on I will tap it with my foot on top of the glass wait for it to settle to zero then stand on it for my measurement.if that dont work isvthere fresh batteries in it? New in the scale package dont mean fresh
1889476
The same happened to me! I returned it directly to the manufacture if you're still on time to return it DO IT!! and buy a different scale! Hope my advice helps you! GL
999467
You might try rebooting the unit by taking out the batteries for a few minutes and then re-inserting. Be sure to re-zero the scale afterwards (and any time after you move it), and that it's on a hard surface (not carpet, for example).
1596470
We've been using our scale (probably 6 times per day) for only about a month, but there is no sign or battery wear. The battery appears to be running strong. I would imagine that it will last for quite an extended amount of time since it's using relatively low voltage for each use. We've had bathroom scales that run on 9V batteries that last a year or longer. Not comparatively the same product or frequency of use, but it still gives me an expectation that the battery in our kitchen scale should hold up well.
1859080
I would recommend you find a higher quality scale. I am not happy with ours
551869
I had it for only a month or so before it got unbearably frustrating. Based on my experience I would buy a different scale.
161601
I had that scale for a few weeks only. It never worked properly, I tried on different surfaces around the apartment. It would show different numbers every time I weighed myself and it went dead in about a month. It's not reliable, so you can't really trust what the scale shows.
1128450
Mine does the same...intermittently. I don't know why. I have ascertained that it is NOT BROKEN. Just stuck. I keep tapping my foot lightly in the center of the scale until it shows 3 zeros. 00.0 Then I am able to weigh myself and get a proper reading. I weigh myself twice to be certain. Good luck. It is moody but, A great scale in general.
1506111
I answered this incorrectly before. It seems when the scale is moved it does need to be re-calibrated so to speak. It won't be accurate at first weigh, but get on it again and it will weigh correctly.