We've rounded up our top tips for extending the battery life of your Shark Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, and answered your frequently asked questions on run-time.
How Long Does a Shark Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Battery Last?
Run-time varies between models, so find your product on the SharkNinja UK website or check your Instruction Booklet to find the maximum run-time for your model.
Which Cordless Vacuum Has the Longest Run Time?
Shark vacuum cleaners with the longest-lasting batteries, such as the Shark Stratos cordless vacuum and Shark Detect Pro cordless vacuum, offer up to 60 minutes of cleaning time per battery when used in ECO power mode with a non-motorised tool.
What Does That Mean?
Shark vacuum cleaners offer multiple cleaning modes, such as ECO and BOOST, which increase or decrease suction power depending on the cleaning task.
Some Shark models can automatically select the right suction level for you. They detect dirt and other environmental factors, then adjust the vacuum’s power accordingly. The Shark Stratos range senses dirt and automatically ramps suction up or down to match, while Shark Detect Pro vacuums can detect dirt and debris, different floor types and even room edges, selecting the right amount of suction power for every clean.
The suction mode you use will affect battery life. ECO mode allows the battery to last longer, while BOOST mode uses more power to increase suction and therefore runs out faster. If you have a Shark Stratos or Shark Detect Pro vacuum, using its intelligent cleaning mode will help balance battery life with cleaning performance.
Additionally, powered cleaning attachments that spin a brush-roll, such as a Motorised Pet Tool, will also draw more battery power and reduce run-time.
That is why achieving the advertised run-time depends on the power mode and cleaning attachments you use.
How Can You Make Your Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Battery Last Longer?
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Select the Best Cleaning Mode:
To save battery power and enjoy the longest run-time possible, select ECO mode. This provides enough suction for light cleaning. For everyday cleaning, select Detect mode on Detect Pro models, Clean Sense iQ mode on Shark Stratos models, or Deep Clean mode on most other Shark cordless models. Only use BOOST mode for a quick extra burst of power. This mode is designed for heavy dirt and debris and should be used for short periods. If you use BOOST mode all the time, your battery will run out faster. -
Switch Between Attachments:
When cleaning in handheld mode, a Motorised Pet Tool is ideal for drawing hair out of upholstery or carpeted stairs. But if you are removing dust from fabric, cleaning a hard surface or reaching into edges and corners, a non-motorised Upholstery Tool or Crevice Tool can do the job without depleting battery life as quickly. -
Start with a Full Battery:
It is a good idea to fully charge your vacuum battery before you begin cleaning, then plug it in again after you finish. If you have a Shark Detect Pro Auto-Empty System or a Shark WandVac System, your vacuum will charge while stored on the dock so it is always ready to go.
How to Charge a Shark Cordless Battery
Many Shark vacuum cleaners have removable battery packs, so you do not need to find a plug socket near the floor where you store your vacuum. If your model has a removable battery, simply take it out of the vacuum and charge it at any plug socket in your home.
You can also keep a spare battery on charge so that one is always ready to go when the battery in your vacuum runs out. It is easy to purchase additional batteries directly from Shark.