Why did my electric toothbrush stop working?

There are two main causes for charging faults inside the toothbrush, either damaged components for example from being dropped or from water seeping inside, or a failed battery.

What do you do when your electric toothbrush stops working?

How Can I Identify an Electric Toothbrush Problem?

1. If the appliance doesn’t work at all, make sure the power is on at the outlet, then test the electrical cord and battery recharger with a multimeter and replace the cord or charger if needed.
2. If the unit still doesn’t work, clean the charger post.

Can you replace the battery in a Braun Oral-B toothbrush?

No, you cannot replace the battery in your Oral-B electric toothbrush. The battery is contained within the electronics of the toothbrush handle and the unit is then sealed to keep it water tight.

What is the lifespan of an electric toothbrush?

The average life span of an electric toothbrush is around 5 years. Manufacturers normally offer a 2 year warranty should the brush fail sooner. But some brushes will last a lot longer — we know of people still using electric toothbrushes that are 10 years old.

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.

Why has my Oral B toothbrush stopped working?

The best thing to do is to put it on the charger for 30 minutes or so, and then try to switch it on. It should blink green during charging. Note that this can take up to 15 minutes to start happening if the toothbrush was entirely drained of battery during brushing. When charging is complete, the blinking should stop.

Why did my Oral B toothbrush stopped working?

First thing to do is check that the power outlet you are using is working as it should. If it’s attached to a bathroom cabinet, for example, the light switch on the cabinet may need to be switched on to power the socket. Make sure you are not charging the toothbrush on a metal surface.

Why does my electric toothbrush stop and start?

At the end of the 2 minute cleaning cycle, the motor in the brush pauses and restarts briefly three times. This is your signal that the 2 minutes of brushing time has been achieved. Normally at this point you would turn the toothbrush off, by holding the power button for 1-2 seconds.

How do you know when your electric toothbrush is dying?

The indicator light should flash green during charging. If the toothbrush is completely discharged, it may take up to 15 minutes of charging before the indicator starts flashing. When the toothbrush is fully charged, the flashing should stop.

Is it OK to leave electric toothbrush on charger?

It is perfectly safe to disconnect the power and leave the brush fitted to the charging stand. Doing so will keep the toothbrush upright and reduce any potential risk and damage to the toothbrush. Leaving the power cable connected is generally fine also, but it is not necessarily required.

How do I know if my electric toothbrush is charging?

The best way to check whether the Oral-B Vitality brush is charging is to pick the toothbrush up off the charger after 30 minutes and switch it on. If it comes to life, you know it’s charging. Switch it back off and leave it on the charging stand for the full 16 hours it needs to complete a full charge.

How long do Oral B batteries last?

How long do batteries in an Oral-B battery powered toothbrush last? Oral-B toothbrushes that use alkaline batteries, such as our Pro-Health Clinical (Type 3744) brush, should last between 4 and 6 weeks on fresh batteries. Our brushes are designed to be used for two minutes, twice a day.

How do you remove battery from electric toothbrush?

The basic method is:

1. Dismantle handle.
2. Desolder old battery and other connections from PCB.
3. Remove charging coil, pressure warning light, pressure switch, PCB and battery.
4. Replace battery.
5. Reassemble PCB and other parts.
6. Solder in connections for parts and new battery.
7. Reassemble handle.