Rechargeable battery for Hoover

moonpenny

Sorry if this is in the wrong place.
How long would a rechargeable battery in a vacuum cleaner be expected to last?
The cleaner is a Hoover Freedom stick/handheld cleaner that was purchased only a year ago. Seems like I need to replace the battery pack and I can't believe how much they are.
Is it normal to last only a year?

EachPenny

It depends on the type of battery, how often it is used, and how it is charged.

Have you always followed the instructions for charging?

moonpenny

EachPenny wrote: »

It depends on the type of battery, how often it is used, and how it is charged.

Have you always followed the instructions for charging?

Yes, followed charging instructions.
I wouldn't mind but it's more "occasional!" use such as stairs and quick Hoover round to tidy up.
The cheapest battery I found is £54 - the cleaner only cost £110.

Norman_Castle

https://service.hoover.co.uk/advice-centre/vacuum-cleaners/fd22g/

Try draining the battery completely then recharging. Do that a few times.

In normal use I would expect it to last much more than a year. I've got cordless diy power tools with batteries 10+ years old with batteries that aren't perfect but are still working.
I would contact Hoover.

moonpenny

Norman_Castle wrote: »

https://service.hoover.co.uk/advice-centre/vacuum-cleaners/fd22g/

Try draining the battery completely then recharging. Do that a few times.

In normal use I would expect it to last much more than a year. I've got cordless diy power tools with batteries 10+ years old with batteries that aren't perfect but are still working.
I would contact Hoover.

Can't drain the battery as it is fully charged (blue light) and will work for 30 seconds then shows red that battery needs charging.
If leave it a minute then it works and does the same.

moonpenny

Norman_Castle wrote: »

https://service.hoover.co.uk/advice-centre/vacuum-cleaners/fd22g/

Try draining the battery completely then recharging. Do that a few times.

In normal use I would expect it to last much more than a year. I've got cordless diy power tools with batteries 10+ years old with batteries that aren't perfect but are still working.
I would contact Hoover.

Thank you so much for link - sorted the issue out.
It wasn't the battery but the front roller that had hair around it. I had cleaned it previously but did it again and it now works.