Cordless drill replacement battery?

[Crow Hunter]

My two batteries for my DeWalt 18 volt cordless drill have died. Is getting the battery packs rebuilt at Batteries Plus or similar stores a good option, or should i buy new ones?

Thanks for any advice.

[EBass]

I had to get a new one, but this was for a 12v. Dewalt though.

[delcecchi]

Several places do it by mail via internet. I had good luck with the one I used, primecell

It is a better deal if you get more than one, since a couple will fit in a flat rate box from post office.

[crothmeier]

you can find a 2-pack of 18v for $99 usually. that's what ive always done. seems like more of a headache getting them rebuilt.

[1johntimm]

What's cheaper buying new or getting them "rebuilt"?

[delcecchi]

For that particular battery, comparing amazon for set of two vrs Primecell it is pretty close. I think amazon was like 5 dollars more, but you have to mail your old batteries to Primecell adding to the cost. But the rebuilt ones might be better, have higher capacity and live longer, than the oem ones. Or maybe not.

[efgh]

I had one rebuilt at B plus. It lasted till the 2nd time I recharged it. Something shorted out and it started to smoke, took it back they gave me another. Cost to rebuild was $65,00. Sears had them on sale for $29.99. I bought 3.

[Ron Vroom]

There are at least two cordless drill companies (Rockwell) and I forget the other that offer free lifetime replacement lithium batteries. That is the way I'm going on my next. I've got a drawer full of drills without batteries because it is usually cheaper to buy a new drill then batteries.

[1johntimm]

it is usually cheaper to buy a new drill then batteries.

Yes it is. My craftsman's 2 batteries went dead and they wanted $60.00 for 2 batteries. I ended up purchasing their drill/ratcheting driver combo for $99 with a charger and 2 batteries.

[delcecchi]

it is usually cheaper to buy a new drill then batteries.

Yes it is. My craftsman's 2 batteries went dead and they wanted $60.00 for 2 batteries. I ended up purchasing their drill/ratcheting driver combo for $99 with a charger and 2 batteries.

Uh, 60 is cheaper than 99. I know you got a tool and charger too, but it wasn't cheaper.

[Tom7227]

Actually there looks to be a pretty good deal on a 12v rockwell in a kitwith one of those little saw jobberdos on Amazon. Sort of disappointed I don't need one.