What is the average lifespan of the machine? For those of you who have replaced the battery, have you had to do it often?
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This unit just came to market so as far as life span no one knows yet. But I will answer on previous model. If you take care of it like anything else; it should last a long time. I used my DC44 about fifteen minutes daily on average and had it for about two years and never replaced battery or had the need to. The run time never diminished over the two years and nothing broke on it either. Just take care of it ie. taking out the wound up hair in the beater bar and cleaning filter once in awhile you will be ok.
26812
I've had mine almost a year and haven't had to change the batteries yet. Thinking about getting another!
658446
I have yet to change the battery since installing it....and I've had it for a little over a year now, Using it a couple times a month.
1662055
Good, I assume. I have been using it 8+ hours/ day for 5 dats a week and I've had it over a month now and haven't had to replace the battery yet.
2203144
You need to send it in periodically to have them replace the battery. Last I knew it was $15 and they turn it around in 3 days. They told me batteries wear out about every two years.
1156654
I use mine about once a month. Never had any issues with the battery and I have owned it for over a year.
1297909
Once it's set, you're good to go. I installed mine well over a year ago. After unplugging to go out on the lake, I just replug it in when I return and it "remembers" the setting. I haven't had to replace a battery in two years.
1414980
I have mine for over a year now, and I just have to replace batteries after awhile. The unit even has a indicator for battery replacement, so you don't need to guess. It is still working, and I've zapped a giant rat the other day. Disgusting, but glad that thing is dead.
906933
I have the same machine, but it told me that the battery was critical and needed replaced. It wouldn't even hold a charge and had to keep it plugged in to use it. I bought a new battery from Amazon and it solved the problem.
1936668
I have had my device for over a year and have never replaced the battery. I use it on average of once it twice a week.
565741
I have had the system for about 5 years and haven't had the battery replaced. Usually 5-8 years depending on your particular situation.
875752
Great comments! One more question: Anyone know the life of the battery? Do they age over time? I was going to get a spare battery but hate to have it age in the drawer - not used much if at all.
1766789
Have had ours since September and have had no issues; daily use of 4 to 6 hours. Just keep in mind computers are like cars, every batch can have a lemon.
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.
1147805
Yea, I noticed the same thing. I got a unit in September and a month later in October I had to replace the battery. I thought that perhaps the original unit sat on the shelf for a while and that the battery was bad. Unfortunately the weather turned for the worse since October so I have not used it since and I do not know how this next battery is going to hold up.
1387536
Had it for 6 months and no problems with the battery. However, I replace the motors about every 15 flights.
414631
I have had the unit since May 2012 and have had to replace the battery once. However, the battery is the "coin" style battery and can easily be replaced. I hope this helps.