Have you got, or are planning to get a cordless Dyson and you want to know how long do Dyson batteries last? Let’s talk about that.
If it is your first time getting a vacuum cleaner which uses batteries to have cordless power instead of a constant connection to an outlet, it is understandable that you would be hesitant to trust the technology can last for extended periods of time.
While corded vacuums can be quite limiting when it comes to maneuverability and can occasionally get tangles, at least you do not have to worry about the power cutting out.
If you have invested into a cordless Dyson vacuum cleaner, or you are at least planning to, you probably want to know how long the battery life is and how long it will take before you may have to change the whole devices’ battery.
With Dyson vacuums being particularly expensive, as well as the expectation for a good performance, there is also the expectation that they will last for a good amount of time.
This article aims to answer the question of how long a Dyson vacuum’s battery lasts so if you have any questions surrounding this topic, keep reading to get them answered.
How Long Do Cordless Dyson Batteries Last?
Generally speaking, you can expect the battery of a cordless Dyson to last for about 4 years on average.
Dyson utilize lithium batteries for these vacuums, and you could even notice the battery life starting to deplete after a year of consistent use, but they should keep working for at least 4 years with proper maintenance.
Do not worry about having to replace the entire device however, you can buy new batteries to renew the lifespan of your Dyson, and depending on the timeframe, you may be able to claim the battery for free.
However, this depends on the warranty plan your particular Dyson came with.
These batteries can not be expected to last longer than 4 years as after this time, the battery life will be so low that the device will become very inconvenient to use, so just getting a new battery should help greatly.
It is expected for the battery of a cordless vacuum to be replaces every 3 or 4 years. However, the cost of a new battery is much more affordable than having to buy a whole new device.
Most Dyson cordless vacuums will have a standard 2-year warranty on the battery life so if your battery needs replacing within this timeframe, you should be able to get one for free.
However, the battery life of these devices can vary depending on the type of device it is, how often it is charged, as well as how often you are using the most intense power settings as this can very prematurely drain the battery.
How To Tell When A Dyson Needs A New Battery?
While there are quite a few different issues which could indicate that you need to buy a new battery for your cordless Dyson, the most common one is a depleting performance time with a full charge lasting less and less each time.
At its worse sometimes the battery could only last for a couple of minutes. If it gets this bad, you should prioritize getting a new battery as soon as possible!
Some Dyson cordless vacuums have light indicators and the most common indicator for a failing battery would be a consistent red flashing.
If you see this, try and get a new battery as soon as possible as recharging the device will probably not work.
We have guides on how to replace batteries for specific models. If you need to replace the battery of your V8 or V11, we got you covered.
How To Test The Battery Of A Dyson Vacuum?
There is a simple step-by-step method of testing the quality and performance of your Dyson battery if you want to gauge how close you are to needing to replace it.
First you will want to ensure your vacuum is as fully charged as it can get. After this prepare a stopwatch.
Then turn the vacuum to its maximum setting and begin the stopwatch as close together as possible.
Stop the stopwatch once your Dyson has stopped running.
With this test, you can tell how well the battery is running. With a good battery life, the Dyson should be running for around 6 minutes.
Use this as a reference, so the lower the time is from this amount, the worse the time, the worse the state of the battery.
How Long Should My Fully Charged Dyson Be Running?
Generally speaking, if you are not running the Dyson constantly on its maximum setting, you should be able to get at least 20 to 30 minutes of runtime.
Of course, you can use the maximum setting, but as you can tell from the previous test, this is what drains the battery the fastest and should usually be saved for the toughest jobs.
Of course this time will vary depending on how long you have had the vacuum for as well as the specific model you are working with.
But do not expect more than 30 minutes unless you have been advertised a specific time higher than this.
How To Charge A Cordless Dyson Vacuum?
For most Dyson cordless vacuums, the charging time is about 3 to 4 hours to get a full charge. This of course varies by model, but generally speaking this is the time you should expect.
The amount of time it takes to get to full charge is usually listed in the manual.
It is also recommended to keep the Dyson charging constantly as this is how most of them are designed with charging stations for them to live in when they are not in use.
While you do not always have to leave them in there, it is usually recommended unless your specific model states otherwise.
For more information, check out our guide on how to charge cordless Dyson vacuums.
As you can tell, your Dyson cordless battery should last for around 4 years but after this point the battery will usually be useless.
Luckily most Dyson cordless vacuums offer replacement batteries to save the large cost of buying a whole new device.