topic Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can in Home

SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

Equuleus — Thu, 09 May 2019 21:15:34 GMT

I wish they would have told us the batteries only last two days. Geez. It's pretty useless. I like the idea but I'm not about to replace batteries every couple of days.

Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

NickNack — Thu, 09 May 2019 21:17:49 GMT

@Equuleus wrote:
I wish they would have told us the batteries only last two days. Geez. It's pretty useless. I like the idea but I'm not about to replace batteries every couple of days.

@Equuleus There are complaints in Home or Beauty (don't remember which) about the battery for theSimple Human mirror not lasting. Their battery items must be faulty. I have a Simple Human trash can that doesn't use batteries that I love.

Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

J Town Girl — Thu, 09 May 2019 22:10:39 GMT

@Equuleus wrote:
I wish they would have told us the batteries only last two days. Geez. It's pretty useless. I like the idea but I'm not about to replace batteries every couple of days.

I've often thought about getting that particular garbage can but I was afraid of the issues with the batteries.

My hairdresser has one in her salon and she told me she has to replace the batteries on a regular basis.

I spend enough on batteries for all of my flameless candles I don't need even more expenses.

Thanks for letting me know your dissatisfaction with this item. I'm happy I never bought one.

Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

Krimpette — Thu, 09 May 2019 22:40:46 GMT

I just can't seem to wrap my head around a trash can that requires batteries. I've never had a problem with my old step-on style that's probably 20 years old or more. No batteries required!

Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

godi — Thu, 09 May 2019 23:29:07 GMT

Never had the battery operated can. I got the soap dispenser and I love it. Batteries last long. I had one of the cans that you just pushed the lid and opened easy, I just left it open all the time. If you never tried the garbage bags, they are awesome. All I buy. I get them with coupon at Bed Bath Beyond

Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

ValuSkr — Thu, 09 May 2019 23:36:47 GMT

I've grown to really appreciate anything that works and is not battery-operated or electric-powered. Some new products create a need where none previously existed.

Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

Venezia — Thu, 09 May 2019 23:39:34 GMT

I had a SimpleHuman Sensor trashcan that needed batteries. I seldom had to replace them and it lasted at least 10 years before a piece on the lid broke.

I replaced it with one I got at Sam's Club (different name but actually the parent company of SimpleHuman) and I've had that one at least a year. Use it multiple times a day and haven't had to replace the batteries.

I'd say something is wrong with yours.

Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

Equuleus — Fri, 10 May 2019 01:59:23 GMT

@Venezia my thought exactly. I went to their site and the battery life is one year. Ha Ha. Tonight I decided to try new batteries. I tested the ones that came with it and they tested full. I put them back in and now it works. Maybe they were not in snug enough or came loose. I'll see how it goes. Then I'm contacting them directly.

Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

trenet — Fri, 10 May 2019 02:24:48 GMT

Sometimes battery connections aren’t tight. Also, watch for corrosion around the contacts, especially if in a moist atmosphere or older batteries. You can disconnect battery and carefully sand around the terminals. Sometimes that will do the trick.

I don’t have this trash can but, an acquaintance in a wheelchair was raving about it.

Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

Jayn804 — Fri, 10 May 2019 02:44:16 GMT

@Equuleus wrote:
I wish they would have told us the batteries only last two days. Geez. It's pretty useless. I like the idea but I'm not about to replace batteries every couple of days.

I have had my garbage pail for about four months & the batteries have not died. The light is still blue, so the charge is good.. But, I am also gone all day working so it does not get heavy use.

Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

Snowhite714 — Fri, 10 May 2019 02:57:55 GMT

@J Town Girl wrote:
@Equuleus wrote:
I wish they would have told us the batteries only last two days. Geez. It's pretty useless. I like the idea but I'm not about to replace batteries every couple of days.
I've often thought about getting that particular garbage can but I was afraid of the issues with the batteries.

My hairdresser has one in her salon and she told me she has to replace the batteries on a regular basis.

I spend enough on batteries for all of my flameless candles I don't need even more expenses.

Thanks for letting me know your dissatisfaction with this item. I'm happy I never bought one.

@J Town Girl So true about the flameless candles.

Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

mimomof4 — Fri, 10 May 2019 10:53:01 GMT

We had one of the Sensor Garbage cans years ago (close to 10). Didn't have to change batteries that often but the sensor stopped working after a year. We still kept it even and after the sensor stopped working and used the stop instead.

I can't remember the brand but we purchased it at Costco or Sams.

Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

ScarletDove — Sat, 11 May 2019 17:28:02 GMT

I have no room in my kitchen for a trashcan, with or without batteries...mine is on runners inside a lower cabinet next to my sink cabinet. I laugh every time I see this trashcan offered!

Re: SimpleHuman Sensor Garbage Can

BunSnoop — Sun, 12 May 2019 21:09:51 GMT

I purchased a similar trash can from Costco for about 1/4 of the price of the Simple Human. Have had it about 3 years, works great. Have to change the batteries about every 3-4 months. I'm very happy with my purchase. The Simple Human Garbage Can was too expensive for me.