Is it possible to replace the battery (loosing charge fast, weak power) for Electrolux stick vac EL 1000? Wher to buy the battery an dhow much cost? Thanks LJ

Jan,

your battery is Shorted. it is time to buy a new vac or a replacement battery.

sorry that is such a short hand answer but that is what the charger is telling you.

That problem have 2 causes..#1 is loose electrical connection inside or on the power cord..#2 is worn out carbon brush inside of vacuum motor..

Carbon brush is the one of the most serviceable parts of a vacuum cleaner because our vacuum cleaner motor is very hard working parts so the brush inside will possible worn or not connected to the armature of rotor...

I couldn't locate the 1012, but the 1014 is very similar and can be found here.

http://www.retrevo.com/search/v2/jsp/mytrevo/myTrevo.jsp?page=man

check that the contacts are connecting and are clean of debris. If they are you can check the charging plug to confirm it is putting out 15v if not replace the charging plug. this is a common problem. you can get parts online at http://www.vacpartswarehouse.com/Electrolux-EL1000B-BZ-Pronto-Stick-Vac-s/3734.htm?gclid=CKDFg_3Jv7kCFc4-Mgody1wAjg

good luck

The battery replacement for the PRONTO is not a consumer level maintenance procedure.
However, I just replaced the 4 original EMX1600sS batteries by anotther model with the same specs and my PRONTO is working fine now. The battery model is
Tenergy 2/3A Size Rechargeable Battery 1.2V 1600mAh NiMH W/ Tabs
Those are a little smaller than the originals but with the same capacity of 1600mAh and can be easily found in the web.
There are other similar models available that could be used but have in mind the limitations for the dimensions and capacity in mAh.
The dimensions of the original cylindrical batteries are aprox. 33 mm (1 1/4") X 22mm (7/8").
Anything under those specs should work.
Good luck.

No but there was a recall on the battries, so try calling electrolux usa and they should replace it for free.

had the same problem with 3 of my vacuums, tried using my rc charger and it fixed the problem.

check the wiring it might have gone bad

basically, the batterie pack is shot and it will cost about £40.00 ish to replace. as you said, a right rip off