My vacuum is only 2 years old and only held a decent charge for about the first year. Do I need a new battery already?
629222
Most probably. Mine had the same issue too before it stopped working completely.
629223
Good luck. Had to throw mine away. Be sure to check the charger it was the reason my battery was bad.
629224
I would call the company. I had a similar problem & I called the company & they sent me a new one. But I had to send a piece of the power cord back. I can't promise they would do the same but the customer service person I spoke to was very nice. So try it.
629225
Depends on how much you use it and how many times it's been discharged and recharged. Mine's only about a year old and still going strong but I use it only once or twice a week. Plug it into the charger and then push run button. If it takes off then it's probably the battery. If it's weak, you may have a motor problem.
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
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.
1736550
I'm not sure which batteries you have. I currently use the heavy duty #48-11-1828 because the vacuum doesn't run too long on the standard batteries,but this is a powerful, handy vacuum that I really like.
2237100
Yes, I've had mine for five years, but I always run the vac till the battery is almost dead and then charge, you could have gotten a vac with bad batteries.
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.
499358
Mine lasted just under 2 years. I am now having to decide if I replace the battery or just buy another type of cordless vacuum.
1603659
Yes. That is what I have. The only difference between this battery and the one that came with the vacuum is that I sometimes have to hit the battery a bit harder to set it in there properly. Other than that it works fine.
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.
2248597
J.Q. - I keep mine plugged in 99% of the time, use every couple days and don't anticipate needing a new battery. This is a wonderful vac - don't let a battery life that might never be an issue stop you from buying this great gadget.
1072221
No way... please do not even try!Buy the Milwaukee 18V Red Lithium XC Batteries. They are the best and longest lasting and this vacuum will use up your battery life quickly but no problem because the vacuum is that good!Buy the batteries 2 at a time so you can get a good deal and buy them on amazon as that is the best deal I found!Regards,Bill
692412
Hi, thanks for your question. According to the information available on a supplier website, there is no battery in this vacuum. I hope this helps!
1294691
I had similar experience. Try ordering a new AC adapter cord too. My battery now holds the full charge and its been 2 months and its still okay.
60321
One powerful battery. You don't need a second battery unless you vacuum more than 20 min. at a time or forget to plug it into the charger which is provided. If you have a house full of carpet this vac is not for you. If you are just keeping the dirt at bay it is the bomb. I love mine.
2283874
Our original battery lasted a few days past 2 years. Was not holding a charge as long as it usually did the last 2 months prior to it dying. Looks like 2 years is about it for this battery.
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.
499361
The battery lasted 6 months and now holds a charge for only 10 seconds. I'm disappointed b/c this little vacuum was perfect for running through the kitchen everyday... I haven't tried a replacement battery but noticed that it is nearly the same price as purchasing a brand new vacuum unit!
1157646
I charge it when it's almost dead, and then it works for at least fifteen minutes the next time I vacuum. If I only use it for a couple of minutes, I don't recharge. Hope this helps.