Repairing Power Tools — Cordless Drill, Saw, Sander
Battery weak, motor humming, switch wobbling: Here's how to get your tool ready for use again — and save a lot of money in the process.
Professional tools are designed for repair. Brands like Bosch, Makita, Festool, or Hilti stock spare parts for 10 years and partly even longer.
What frequently breaks down
- Battery weak — replace cells instead of the whole battery. 30–80 € instead of 100–250 €. - Carbon brushes worn out — 10–25 €. - Switch defective — 15–40 €. - Chuck is jamming — cleaning and lubrication.
Tips
1. Do not store the battery in blazing sun or frost. 2. Blow out the tool after use. 3. Regrease grease nipples annually.
Your Rights
Power tools are included in the EU Ecodesign Working Plan 2024: 10 years of spare part availability including batteries.
Good tools are an investment. Repairing is the maintenance of that investment.