I just purchased this sweeper. The battery has been on charge and red light is still on after 12 hours. Could it be a faullty charger?
62734
On mine, it still stayed red but I took it off and used it until it run out again. I have 2 batteries and keep both charged as I use the sweeper nearly every day and love it. I also bought 3 more as gifts and all like them.
2115047
I am no expert but it sounds like low battery power. I found one of my batteries no longer holds a charge even though the charger indicates it is charged. Otherwise check to see if the shaft is not fouled with dust or hair etc. Could be that also. Sorry, best I can do.
1383214
I charged mine for 12 hours the first time and mine worked perfectly. You might want to make sure the battery connection is good.
1455922
Check to be sure first of all that the charger is operating by looking for the red light when its plugged in. Please note: these batteries are rechargable. If the red light it is on then its possible the batteries are defective, The batteries are enclosed in the main section near the handle. Check with Radio Shack to purchase the same batteries, you may also need a soldering device due to the battery tabs are sometimes linked together.... It may be a better idea to replace the entire unit!
982985
i purchased it for my father but I would guess its a weak battery indicator and currently charging if it doesn't go green after a while the battery might not be chargeable anymore or a faulty charging unit , or drill . Most chargers have the same red light indicator meaning.
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.
1484163
Charger's AC plug into receptacle (one usually on the wall), and the other DC end to the back side of the sweeper. When properly connected red light comes on. Manual says this red light does not go off when fully charged. This is unusual.
470847
If red light stays on it should be charging. If it comes on and goes off the battery should be charged and ready for use.
120425
I recently had a problem as well. The battery started not to fully charge. I purchased a new battery and it was better but, it still does not fully charge. I don't know if it is the battery, the charger, or perhaps the vacuum itself. In your case, it sounds like the charger maybe defective because it is has been my experience the charger only flashes (blue light) when the battery is in the cradle. I would order a new charger and battery (if the battery is old) or first replace the charger and see what happens. Good luck!
1175907
It depends on the battery, I suppose. Like any battery, some are fresher than others. But...don't buy a new Swiffer. I just ordered a new battery for mine, instead of buying a whole new sweeper. I don't think I can post an external link, so type Sweeper battery dot com. (of course one word web address) They only sell new batteries and it just takes removing a couple screws to put in the new one. less than half the price of a new sweeper.
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Mrs. Freeman, the Swiffer Sweeper Vac comes with a re-chargeable battery already installed. You just need to completely charge your unit with the battery recharger (black cord that plugs into your Sweeper Vac at the top of the green body by where you attached the silver 'broom-stick'). There is an LED light close to where you plug in the black recharger cord that turns green when powered up and then flash red when you need to plug it into the battery recharger. Please let me know if this helps! - Erin Powell, R.Ph.T.
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Most likely its Amazon for the whole light for a period of time. Mine is still working after 6 months . If the battery goes out just get a new one from Sony it a common charger.I figure if it lasts a year I got my moneys worth its so cheap . It sure is bright.
1556312
The light is red when charging. But if it doesn't hold the charge perhaps it would be best to email the seller with this question.
49619
the red light is when the battery is too hot to be charged the battery must be cool down before being put on the charger then you should get a green blinking light and a solid green light when its fully charged and yes they do not last long in the trimmer I have four batteries myself and it goes through them quite quicklyso if you get in a red light remove the battery from the charger and let cool downI have even put mine in the refrigerator to help the processgood luck I hope this helps
1152915
I have seen with some electronics and computer batteries, that the charge sometimes does not happen immediately. I would recommend leaving it connected to charge it, even though the battery light is blinking. If in 24 hours, the battery is not charged, then you indeed have a defective battery. But give it a chance, sometimes you may expect the charge to happen immediately, but I have seen for some reason the charge takes awhile to reach a certain level before it's working.
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The picture that you are showing is like the charger that comes with the sweeper. It only has 1 light. The smart charger that I have is different. It does not pull into the wall outlet. It is 2 pieces. A cradle that the battery sit in and a cord that plugs into the cradle and into the wall outlet. It also has 2 lights on the cradle. One turns red when you plug it in and is charging and the other light turns green when the battery is fully charged. I really like mine. It works very well. I killed the original battery that came with my sweeper because the charger that came with it did not let me know when the battery was fully charged and I over charged it. I have never done that with the smart charger with the 2 lights that lets you know when the battery is fully charged by turning green. I hope this has helped you.
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Yes, This is a good working charger, I also got a new Battery I don't think the light goes off when charged, just use the recomended time listed for your battery.