Why is my electric toothbrush flashing?

If you see the battery indicator light blinking it means it is charging. Fully charge the Oral-B handle for up to 22 hours.

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 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 my Sonicare is fully charged?

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.

Should you leave your electric toothbrush on the charger all the time?

If this is your first time using the product, you should fully charge the battery before using, which can take up to 16 hours. Once your handle is fully charged, continue using your electric toothbrush until no charge is left. This will help your battery perform at its best longer.

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.

What is the life expectancy of a Sonicare toothbrush?

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.

Why won’t my electric toothbrush hold its charge?

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.

How long does Philips Sonicare battery 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.

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.

Why is my Sonicare toothbrush not working?

Clean the power button and the area around it with a damp cloth to make sure it is free of debris. Try another appliance in the same outlet. If that appliance is also not working, the issue might be at the outlet. Try a different outlet to fully charge your Philips Sonicare Toothbrush.

How do I fix the power button on my Philips Sonicare toothbrush?

If the button cannot be pressed, there may be something below the button holding it down. To fix this, remove the brush from the toothbrush. Then, remove the bottom of the casing with a flat head screwdriver. If holding the toothbrush, lights facing up, depress two prongs in either side inside of the toothbrush.

Why is Sonicare flashing orange?

Once your brush head is no longer effective or are worn out, the Brush Head Replacement reminder icon on the handle will blink amber. This indicates that it is recommended to change your brush head.

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 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.