My Sonicare isn't working. . .

[Koenigsegg]

It seems to turn on, but only the bottom portion of the brush seems to vibrate. The actual brush part doesn't vibrate/turn on at all.

Anyone ever have this problem?

 

[Fritzo]

Broken motor. Need a new one.

 

[Koenigsegg]

Where does one find one? How much? Easy to install?

 

[slpaulson]

I had something similar happen after I dropped mine once.

I got a new head for it and it's been fine since. I dunno if that would help you any though.

 

[deadlyapp]

pull off the head and check the magnets. There are like, 2-3 small magnets that create the vibration. I had one head die on me because the magnet came un attached.

 

[Fritzo]

If the motor inside it broke, you're screwed. If it's just the brush head, get a new one and try it out. You can get those anywhere that sells them.

 

[nakedfrog]

Reformat and reinstall.

 

[ironcrotch]

Warranty?

 

[Anubis]

yea check the magnets, seems like they are outt wack

 

[Ulfwald]

Call 800-243-7884. This is the number for Philips Home appliances and personal care products.

 

[l Xes l]

use regular brush like regular people...

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: krnxpride83
use regular brush like regular people...

Everyone says this until they try a Sonicare. It's like having your teeth professionally cleaned after each brushing. <---see my smile?

 

[Koenigsegg]

Originally posted by: cRazYdood
I had something similar happen after I dropped mine once.

I got a new head for it and it's been fine since. I dunno if that would help you any though.

Yeah I dropped mine yesterday. Impact wasn't strong or anything but I think that's what did it.

Off I go for a new head though! It has been a long time either way.

PS the inside of those things are nasssty.

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: ironcrotch
Warranty?

You get one year only i think.

I think its probably the head, check it.

 

[MX2]

Magnets is my guess too.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: krnxpride83
use regular brush like regular people...

Everyone says this until they try a Sonicare. It's like having your teeth professionally cleaned after each brushing. <---see my smile?

Seriously? How much different can it really be?

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: DaShen

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: krnxpride83
use regular brush like regular people...

Everyone says this until they try a Sonicare. It's like having your teeth professionally cleaned after each brushing. <---see my smile?

Seriously? How much different can it really be?

ahhh well... it does beat regular brushing but i would not claim "like having your teeth professionally cleaned."

 

[oog]

Originally posted by: Koenigsegg

Originally posted by: cRazYdood
I had something similar happen after I dropped mine once.

I got a new head for it and it's been fine since. I dunno if that would help you any though.

Yeah I dropped mine yesterday. Impact wasn't strong or anything but I think that's what did it.

Off I go for a new head though! It has been a long time either way.

PS the inside of those things are nasssty.

You can clean the inside of those brush heads, you know.

 

[Koenigsegg]

So what places would have a brush head? Fry's, Sears?

 

[Koenigsegg]

*_*

 

[MX2]

Walmart, Target, etc.

 

[Phoenix86]

Originally posted by: Koenigsegg

Originally posted by: cRazYdood
I had something similar happen after I dropped mine once.

I got a new head for it and it's been fine since. I dunno if that would help you any though.

Yeah I dropped mine yesterday. Impact wasn't strong or anything but I think that's what did it.

Off I go for a new head though! It has been a long time either way.

PS the inside of those things are nasssty.

Like two other people said, it's probably the magnets. There are two of them glued inside the bottom of the head.

 

[HumblePie]

Sooo many jokes one can make about burning out motor of your vibrating toothbrush... must resist temptation!

 

[Rumpltzer]

Originally posted by: Jnetty99

Originally posted by: DaShen

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: krnxpride83
use regular brush like regular people...

Everyone says this until they try a Sonicare. It's like having your teeth professionally cleaned after each brushing. <---see my smile?

Seriously? How much different can it really be?

ahhh well... it does beat regular brushing but i would not claim "like having your teeth professionally cleaned."

My ex got me a set of two from Costco. It was pretty evident that she got it mostly for herself and kept it at my place. After using mine for a week, it still vibrated my nose too much and I didn't like it.

I gave her the set when we broke up.


A friend suggested that I try Colgate Total because it keeps her mouth feeling clean longer, so I switched and noticed that she'd right. After some recent dental work, I bought a tube of Sensodyne. Now I really notice how well the Colgate Total works!

That is all.

 

[Electric Amish]

The battery or electronics are going out on mine. It will only run for 1 series of the "Quad-pacer" and then shuts off.