Want to know if you can reset Vax stick vacuum batteries? Let’s talk about that.
The Vax ONEPWR is one of the most popular stick vacuum cleaner models that can be found out there on the market right now.
Between its lightweight design, the maneuverability that it affords its users, and the nozzle head that is perfect for tackling multiple different surfaces, from carpet to hardwood to tiled floors.
And that’s all without mentioning the convenience of not being tied to a plug socket!
However, that last advantage does, unfortunately, come with its kind of drawback, one that every owner of a cordless vacuum cleaner knows well enough: the need to recharge your device.
Fortunately, this particular model of vacuum cleaner has a pretty decent battery life and capacity in it, meaning that it will be good enough to last you for your cleaning session, and stay reliably working 99 times out of a hundred.
But what about that one other time when it doesn’t? What if your battery seems to be not charging or is otherwise unresponsive?
In these scenarios, you’ll probably need to reset the battery pack yourself.
In this article, we are going to explain how to do just that, as well as explain to you some of the reasons that your battery may not be working and need to be reset in the first place.
Why Your Vax Stick Vacuum Battery May Not Be Working?
Before we go any further, we should probably outline some of the reasons that your Vax vacuum cleaner may have stopped working in the first place, as this may allow you to better understand how to better look after your cleaning equipment, both when doing general maintenance, as well as resetting the device.
Not Charged Correctly
This is probably one of the most likely scenarios that will cause you to need to reset your cordless vacuum cleaner’s battery, especially later in the battery’s lifespan.
Whether it is due to a faulty connection between the battery pack and the charging point, your battery pack dying, or even something as simple as not being placed in the charging position correctly, sometimes your battery pack will not be charging at all.
A good way to determine if this is the main issue for your battery pack yourself is to look at the battery level gauge on the back of your handheld vacuum cleaner, to see what condition that battery currently is in.
The color that the LED light is will help determine what the issue with your battery and vacuum might be.
- A red battery light color usually means that the battery is low on power, and needs to be plugged in to charge.
- The white color on the LED light shows that the Vax battery pack is fully charged, and ready to be used.
- A flashing red light on the device means that something is obstructed in it and needs to be cleared out before continuing to use it.
The Battery/Motor Is Too Hot
This is another common reason that can stop your Vax battery pack from working, especially at particularly hot or humid times of the year when you may be cleaning at.
The motor and battery pack that allows your vacuum cleaner to function also created a large amount of byproduct heat energy when actively used.
This energy must dissipate from the device, as an excessive amount for prolonged periods can do some serious damage to the device over time, frying the internal circuitry and electronic components, as well as potentially catching fire.
To avoid any unnecessary accidents like this from occurring, most vacuum cleaner designs, both corded and cordless, are designed to shut off or not start up if the heat sensors inside the device detect that the internal components are above a certain threshold.
This means that, if the ambient conditions around the vacuum are already very hot, such as in open sun on a hot summer’s day, or in warm humid conditions that do not allow heat to dissipate easily, your Vax stick vacuum cleaner battery is unlikely to work as function, and the device will not start up.
Not Correctly Assembled
This may seem like an obvious reason for the battery pack not to function properly, but a Vax vacuum cleaner that has not been assembled properly may not be able to work as advertised.
This is especially the case if the main battery assembly of the device is unfinished, such as if the filter is uncleaned or hasn’t been placed into the device correctly
Powered Head Is Obstructed
Whilst an obstructed nozzle head may not appear to have anything to do with a battery pack not functioning, many people can often mistake a poorly attached nozzle head for a broken or malfunctioning battery pack.
This is because, as we have already made note of, the main battery pack of the device will flash red to indicate to a user that there is an obstruction in the main head, as will the light on the powered head.
Being a light indicator on the device often leads people to assume that there is a fault in the battery, when the answer may be much simpler than that (as well as less expensive!).
How To Reset Your Vax Stick Vacuum Battery?
So, with all these possible reasons that your battery pack may not be functioning properly, we can start to provide some ideas as to how to reset your battery and get it running again.
General Maintenance Tips
These are some of the things that you can do during general upkeep to avoid needing to reset your battery in the first place:
- Make sure that your initial use of the vacuum’s battery is fully charged, which should be at least four hours. This will likely help maintain your battery’s health and charge capacity.
- Make sure to properly empty the device’s canister after it is used, to avoid dirt and dust building up.
- Avoid using the boosted vacuum function in hot or humid conditions for prolonged periods, as it will cause the vacuum cleaner to shut down to avoid overheating and damaging itself and other objects.
Resetting Your Vax Stick Vacuum Cleaner
These are the steps that you should take if you find that your battery pack is currently not working correctly:
- If you are concerned that your battery’s assembly is the issue, check that it is properly set up. If you wish to be thorough, disassemble your vacuum cleaner, and clear any filters, exits, and entrances of potential buildup.
- When the powered head is obstructed is the issue, detach the head and check for any blockages and remove it, preferably with a blunt object to avoid damaging the device.
Replacing Your Vax Stick Vacuum Battery
If you have tried the precious solutions to resetting your Vax stick vacuum cleaner, then you may need to consider replacing the current battery pack in your vacuum.
Contact your local Vax supplier to see if they can be of any use.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, there are a few reasons why your Vax stick vacuum may be unresponsive, and the battery is often tied to them somehow.
Make sure that you keep your device well-maintained to avoid these kinds of issues.