To maintain the maximum capacity of the rechargeable battery, unplug the charging unit and fully discharge your handle every 6 months. For brushes in our Pro series, you will notice a battery charging and low battery status indicator directly on the handle.
Should you leave your electric toothbrush on the charger all the time?
Keep it on the charger every night and the battery will last 5-10 years. If you only charge it every 3 weeks, the battery will likely last 15-20 years. Happy brushing! 35 of 45 found this helpful.
How often do you need to charge Oral-B toothbrush?
Depending on your toothbrush model it should take between 14 and 22 hours to fully recharge – personally, I leave it charging for a full day, just to make sure. You can do this to revive your existing brush, but Oral-B recommend doing this, as a matter of course, at least every six months.
How long does the battery last in an Oral-B electric toothbrush?
Depending on which model you have, it should take between 3 and 22 hours to fully charge the brush, and then the juice should last for between 5 and 14 days of brushes (when brushing twice a day, for 2 minutes each time). If this hasn’t been your experience, there are a few things you can try.
How often do you need to charge electric toothbrush?
Some models will give indicators via the charging lights and battery status icons as explained earlier. A good tip to ensure long term reliability and performance from your brush is to discharge the brush completely every 6 months and then recharge it fully. Such activity helps ensure a long battery life.
How do I know when my Oral-B toothbrush is fully charged?
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.
Why do Oral-B toothbrushes take so long to charge?
Because they are used in water there is no direct contact with the charger, in other words they are contactless a bit like some of the new mobile phones. This takes longer. 17 of 18 found this helpful.
Should you leave your Oral-B toothbrush on charger?
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 Oral-B 1000 to charge?
The Oral-B Pro 1000 has a charge time of 22 hours and should be running up to 7 days on one charge.
Why is my electric toothbrush flashing red?
If the red light is near the bottom of the handle, this could be the low battery indicator (PRO 1000 and above). It lights up when it’s time to charge your toothbrush, as there is only enough power left in the battery for 1 or 2 more brushes. Now would be a good time to charge it.
How long do electric toothbrushes last without charger?
Provided that your electric toothbrush is clean and functioning safely, you can use it indefinitely. We don’t recommend upgrading purely because there is a new model or because you have had yours 3 years.