Rebuilding 14.4 volt Dewalt battery?

[Wes Billups]

The original battery that came with my 14.4 volt Dewalt drill won’t hold a charge anymore. The drill is over 10 years old so I can’t complain. Rather than spend $60+ for a new one I was wondering what everyone thinks of getting it rebuilt.

If I do get it rebuilt, can I just go to a Battery Plus or should I find somewhere that specializes in cordless tool batteries?

Thanks,
Wes Billups

[Kyle Kraft]

I just had 2-14.4v. DeWalt batteries rebuild recently and am happy with them. I had the "heavy duty" Nicad cells put in.

[Wes Billups]

I just called a Batteries Plus and it is $63 to rebuild this battery. I can get a new one for that. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Wes

[Steve Clardy]

Jason Abel, a member here, does all my batteries.
Super service;)

[Tim Sgrazzutti]

I've had a few batteries rebuilt at www.primecell.com (http://www.primecell.com) and have been happy with them. $38 for a 14.4 nicad is the going rate right now.

Regards,

Tim

[Bill White]

I need mine (14.4) done too. How do we find out what Jason charges?
Bill

[Roy Hatch]

Bill, Jason's website is http://www.mtobattery.com/STORE/

He rebuilt mine nearly a year ago and it's amazing how long they go between recharges. I highly recommend him.

Roy

[Steve Clardy]

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?find=lastposter&t=65119

You can pm or email Jason here

[Bill White]

Thanks guys. I have the details.
Bill

[Wes Billups]

I just got around to sending out my dead battery last week to Jason Abel. Shipped it out on Monday and received it back on Friday. Everything works as original so I'm happy, total cost including shipping both ways was $49. It's not cheap but I'll definetly use them again as I'm sure my second battery is near it's last charge.

Wes

[glenn bradley]

I just called a Batteries Plus and it is $63 to rebuild this battery. I can get a new one for that. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Wes

I had Jason do mine as well. I didn't go for the ultimate rebuild but I did go up a level from what they were. They're great.

[Jim Becker]

I bought the "do it yourself" kit from Jason for my 14.4v Dewalt last year. The end result has been great...like a new tool again!

[Matt Ocel]

Wes - I got a whole pile of Dewalt 18V collecting dust in my shop. A couple of days ago a talked to a trimmer that takes his into Batteries Plus and he swears that when he gets them back they are much better than original. (I'm going to try them out.)