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Bell Remote (Eats Batteries) Thanks for the replies. I agree I should have called Bell a long time ago. But since I did buy them any warranty is long expired. Guess I will try another one from Ebay. I did see some very good prices.
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Bell Remote (Eats Batteries) Indeed time to change it, I would have done that years agao.
Bell Remote (Eats Batteries) I get from 8-12 months on a battery usually, depending on if its the battery for the main TV/receiver's remote control or for a TV that isn't used as much.
Bell Remote (Eats Batteries) Batteries should last at least six months in Bell remotes. I've had some last 2 years in 9200 UHF remotes. That depends on use but 2 or 3 days is way out of line. I've seen new replacement remotes for about $35 and used ones much cheaper on eBay. I think Bell charges about $65.
Bell Remote (Eats Batteries) The original UHF remote that came with my 9200 would go through a set of batteries in about 2 weeks for me. By the time I realized this was not 'normal' it was off warranty. I'm certain there is an internal short causing a small constant power leak. Adding up the price of batteries, I decided to replace it from KuSat (cheapest I could find new) and lo and behold have not replaced those batteries in well over a year!!! Well worth the investment.
Bell Remote (Eats Batteries) These remotes don't use that much power, and should not be draining FOUR batteries that super fast. Normally; I would immediately suggest calling Bell and explaining your remote situation, IF this were a new remote. Try anyway, see what they suggest or do. You shouldn't ever have to change batteries for remotes like Bell's, or most remotes for electronics as you've been doing so, ever. There are those other remotes, like from Logitech, etc. that you sit in a cradle to charge up though. I've seen customers with original legacy remotes that work perfectly, and then I've seen customers with badly and mistreated remotes from fairly new systems. So as far as wear'n tear, maybe you're just sleeping on it...and draining the batteries. Who know's, equipment can just plain fail sometimes too. Get a new one! GL
Bell Remote (Eats Batteries) This is normal for some rechargeables...... If you are NOT using rechargeables, then the Remote is defective.
Bell Remote (Eats Batteries) Unless the dog is turning the channels while we are gone, then that is the only way it would be used.
Bell Remote (Eats Batteries) No - I think it's always been like this - about 4 or 5 years
Bell Remote (Eats Batteries) Just to add, are you sure it isn't being placed somewhere that is causing the buttons to be pressed? Like between sections of the sofa? If for some reason you do end up having to buy a remote instead of getting a replacement, I would suggest looking on eBay before buying one in a store. I just recently bought an extra remote for my 9242 and paid $8 including shipping. Yes, it i sused, but stores will want $50 or more for a new one.
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