My Sonicare 3 series brush stops and starts while I am brushing my teeth. This started about a month ago. Does anyone know why?
48027
If you are using the brushes I bought then it is because the brushes are defective.
48028
Does the brush do this several times during use then shut off? If this is the case, this is the timer feature - each time the unit "stops" it's time to switch to the other side of your mouth, after cycling through 4 cycles it shuts off. I'm not familiar with your model, but this is what my model does.
48029
I believe if you read the owner's manual rhat is caused by you turning it off before it runs through its 2 minutes brushing cycle. When you turn it off and then back on it picks up from you stipped. Just let it turn itself off.
1997139
After reading the previous comment, I'm not sure and will read my manual again. I do love this Sonicare and this is my third one.
1985358
Had mine not even 2 months and it just quit working. I m going to call waterpik about this. Loved it when it was working. Just stopped with no indication anything going out on it
1023004
Yes, mine gets loud after brushing only a few times with the new head on. I've gone through the entire 3 pack in just two months because I can't stand the loudness. I wonder if it is possible that there were generic heads in the package?
1356286
Yes, when you turn the toothbrush on it will give a distinctive vibration at the end of three minutes. You can keep brushing past that time but you will know that you have used the brush for at least three minutes. If you turn the toothbrush off before three minutes have elasped you will know that is what you did because you did not feel the vibration pitch change.
1053517
It works great. Mine had totally quit working and I love the toothbrush and didn't want to buy a new one. I new it was still good. Thanks so much.
62303
Make sure it's fully charged Take the brush out and try to run without brush if did not run it must be defected need to return If motor runs it means there is something stuck in the mechanics of the brush Remember regular tooth paste can impact the mechanics it's best to use with fluid such as listerine or different mouthwash
1633175
I've only used the face cleaning brush so far. I have been using it for 3 months, and will probably look for a new cleaning brush soon, some of the bristles are starting to be a bit out of shape.
820468
I had this happen too and couldn't figure out why it was doing it. I cleaned it really well and it started working like it should again. I'm not sure if that will solve whatever issue it was, but it works for now.
111252
My sonicare came with a charging base for the toothbrush that plugs into an outlet. Maybe you got a different model of sonicare. Read again what is included in the ad and on the box. Maybe they left it out. Also check for a place for batteries. Hope that helps you!
1763792
Yes I am getting inconsistent communications between brush and the display unit; tried replacing batteries in display unit, and charging up brush, but no solution. The brush unit still beeps and pauses at each 30 second interval.
893546
I love my Philips Sonicare and have had no other brand. I have two models of Sonicare...one that I have had for several years and one that I bought this past year. I do not think you could go wrong with any model. Check out how much the replacement brushes cost. That might make a difference for you as you should not use a toothbrush more that three months or when the blue tip of the brush is no longer blue.
603284
I am not sure I can help you.....My Sonicare is at least 7 years old....and the "E" series brushes work just fine.
915719
I am having the unevenness in power just two months after the two year warranty expired :(I still like the Oral-B toothbrush but I think I will buy a cheaper version! I mean if it's going to die every two years.... *shrug*
603316
This is my 3rd Sonicare toothbrush and I have never had a mildew problem with any of them. I do use my UV sanitizer, but just to sanitize. I have always loved my Sonicares, but I think this one is by far my favorite. Great cleaning action.
1023007
I've used generic brand brush heads for this toothbrush before, and they were very loud. I wonder if the ones you got weren't certified Sonicare ones.
1150030
Please clarify: It makes a noise while charging, a new noise you've never heard before? Do you have the brush head off while charging? Does that make a difference? I think it simply might be turned on without the head on, and see if pushing the button stops the noise. When it's making the noise, put screw the brush head on while it's still in the base, and see if the brush head activates - confirming it's "on."