Shark has a range of convenient cordless vacuums designed with rechargeable batteries, including slim vacuums and the Ion line of robotic vacuums. Many robot vacuums have the ability to automatically return to their charging stations when needed.
While you can expect rechargeable batteries to lose power over time, if your Shark Slave vacuum or similar is relatively new but just won’t charge, something is definitely wrong. Following these steps can help you find the problem and fix it quickly.
Why is my Shark vacuum not charging?
Charging issues, especially with newer Shark vacuums, are usually caused by location or power issues. Fortunately, these are not permanent problems. There are often simple solutions you can try if you know what to look for, and we’re here to help!
What to do if your Shark robot vacuum cleaner does not charge?
Step 1: Look at the on/off switch.
Shark robotic vacuums have a manual on/off switch located on the robot itself. Turning off the bot can help you save energy if you don’t want to use the battery or don’t plan to schedule a vacuum session for several days. However, sometimes this switch flips to the off position when the robot hits the furniture. Users find the robot unresponsive and try to put the bot on its charger to recharge the battery, but when the robot vacuum is turned off, it doesn’t always charge.
Check the manual switch and make sure it is in the on position. Sometimes this simple solution is all you need.
Step 2: Check if you need to install the vacuum manually.
Your Shark robot vacuum should have blue LED indicator lights on top of the unit to show battery power. As long as at least one of these indicator lights is on, your robot probably has enough battery left to automatically return to its charger. If all the lights on the vacuum are off, the battery is likely too low on fuel for the trip back to the dock. In these cases, your vacuum cleaner needs a little help: carry it to its base and place it in its place to start charging.
This is also good advice for using your robot vacuum for the first time: it usually needs to be charged on the dock before it’s ready to go.
Step 3: Clean all charging contacts.
The Shark vacuum must have two metal contact points designed to fit against the two metal plates on the charger. When these two parts make proper contact, the battery can be charged. However, sometimes the contacts cannot be connected. Wipe the contacts on both the bot and the charger to see if that fixes the problem. The battery indicator lights on your vacuum will start blinking when the robot is charging, which is an easy way to see if it’s working.
Step 4: Check the power and correct operation of the docking station.
Although not as common, something could have happened to the charging base station and prevented it from working properly. When the base is on and ready to charge, a green light should glow on the side. If your dock doesn’t work, make sure it’s plugged in and try a different outlet to see if you can get power elsewhere.
You should always place the docking station in a place free of obstacles. You should have three feet of space to each side and five feet of space in front of you. If there is not enough space, the slave may not be able to return correctly.
Step 5: Inspect and replace the battery.
If nothing else works, it’s time to open the battery case and take a look. Sometimes the battery may have gotten dirty or slipped from its contacts inside the Shark robot vacuum. Cleaning and moving can solve your problem. But if it’s an old battery or there are clear signs of damage, you should order a replacement battery that matches your model.
If none of these troubleshooting tips work, it may be time to get a new model. Check out our list of the best Shark vacuum cleaners to see which model might be right for you.
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