What does the flashing light on my Sonicare toothbrush mean?

Battery indicator When the Philips Sonicare ExpertClean is placed on the charger, the battery light will flash green based on the current battery level: If 1 LED light is flashing: Battery is low. If 2 LED lights are flashing: Battery is half-full. If 3 LED lights are flashing: Battery is full.

How do I reset my Philips Sonicare battery?

Instructions on how to reset your Sonicare toothbrush

1. Place your handle on the charger.
2. Press and hold the power button together with the intensity button (intensity up) and the mode button for at least 2 seconds.
3. You will hear 3 beeps and see the battery light flashing green.

How do I know when my Philips Sonicare toothbrush needs charging?

The battery indicator will start flashing white or green to indicate that your toothbrush is charging. It will stop flashing when your toothbrush is fully charged. This can take up to 24 hours.

How long do Sonicare batteries last?

Philips says the battery lasts 3 weeks on a charge. This is vastly superior compared on a similar toothbrush that uses a Ni-MH. I actually bought this toothbrush to replace a sonicare with a lithium ion battery that I had for 10 years.

What does W mean on Philips Sonicare?

Your Philips Sonicare toothbrush comes with three different intensity settings: low, medium, and high. The following toothbrush head models have BrushSync technology: C3 Premium Plaque Control, G3 Premium Gum Care, W3 Premium White, W DiamondClean.

Why has my electric toothbrush stopped charging?

Make sure you are not charging the toothbrush on a metal surface. The metal can interfere with the charging process. If they’re switched on while charging, they won’t charge correctly. The best thing to do is to put it on the charger for 30 minutes or so, and then try to switch it on.

Can you reset a Philips Sonicare toothbrush?

Depress the power button on the handle of your Sonicare toothbrush during your brushing session to pause the brush’s counter. Wait 60 seconds. Start the brush again. The timer will reset for a full two-minute timed brushing session.

What do you do if your Sonicare won’t charge?

If the battery will not recharge, the entire Sonicare toothbrush must be replaced. Place the bottom of the Sonicare toothbrush into the charger. Plug the charger into a live outlet. Allow the toothbrush to charge for 24 hours.

How do I reset my electric toothbrush?

To turn the toothbrush off, hold the on/off button until the brush stops. When you turn it back on again, it will be back in Daily Clean mode. You can reset the handle by holding on/off button for 10 seconds. All the lights should do a double-blink simultaneously to let you know that this has been successful.

Can I leave my electric toothbrush on charge overnight?

Whether you have an Oral-B, Sonicare or Colgate toothbrush, one way to ensure your brush is fully charged is to leave it on charge for a long period of time. In most instances, manufacturers do suggest it is safe to leave your brush on the charging stand at all times.

How long does it take a Sonicare toothbrush to charge?

It can take up to 24 hours before your Philips Sonicare toothbrush is fully charged. To avoid an empty battery, you can always leave your toothbrush on the charger between brushings.

Do Sonicare toothbrushes wear out?

The average lifespan of a Sonicare toothbrush, according to consumers, is anywhere from two to five years, though they are said to occasionally last up to seven.

Can I replace my Sonicare battery?

The rechargeable battery inside your Philips Sonicare Toothbrush cannot be replaced. If you are discarding your Sonicare Toothbrush, you can remove its battery to recycle it. For instructions on how to safely remove the battery of your toothbrush please consult your user manual.

Do Sonicare toothbrushes have a lifetime warranty?

How long is the warranty on a Sonicare electric toothbrush? The good news is that the brush is covered by a 2 year warranty/guarantee as standard.

How often should I charge my toothbrush?

Be sure you’re charging for the full time noted in the manual. For our Vitality and PRO 500 toothbrushes, that’s 16 hours. For the Genius range (labelled ‘Type: 3765’ on the underside of the handle), that’s 14 hours. For all other toothbrushes, they should be charged for 22 hours.