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Power - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 2/3/2022

Need a replacement battery for your key fob? Batteries Plus sells and installs key fob batteries. Learn how to tell when your key fob battery needs replacing and how to find the right replacement battery for your needs.

Power - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 2/1/2022

Learn everything you need to know about battery venting, including what it is and why it happens. Find out whether Sealed Lead Acid batteries need to vent gasses and get valuable safety tips on the proper way to charge your lead acid battery.

Tech - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/28/2022

A reliable set of windshield wiper blades is crucial during winter. Learn the difference between traditional and beam style wiper blades and find out why beam style blades work better at clearing away ice and snow.

Power - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/27/2022

Corrosion kills car batteries. Find out what causes your battery to corrode and how you can help prevent it from happening by using battery terminal covers.

Power - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/26/2022

Learn everything you need to know about electric wheelchair batteries, including what types of batteries work best, how long they last and how to charge them properly. Plus, find out how to have your battery tested for free at Batteries Plus.

Lighting - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/25/2022

Providing enough light for indoor plants can be a challenge, but did you know you can use regular light bulbs as grow lights? Learn which light bulb types provide the right light wavelengths for your plants and how bright they should be.

Tech - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/21/2022

Get your sump pump ready for winter. This article will help teach you how to properly test and clean your sump pump, how to maintain the batteries in a backup sump pump and how to prevent your pump’s discharge hose from freezing once it gets cold.

Tech - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/19/2022

Looking for a way to protect your cell phone? Batteries Plus Bulbs has top brand cases and screen protectors to help keep your cell phone safe. Plus, we carry other great accessories too, like cleaning products, PopSockets, power banks and more.

Tech - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/18/2022

Did you know that leaving your windshield wipers upright can make your wipers less effective? Read about alternative ways to prevent your wipers from freezing and what signs will tell you when your wiper blades need to be replaced.

Power - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/12/2022

When an alkaline battery corrodes, it can be harmful to both yourself and whatever device it was used in. Learn what causes alkaline batteries to corrode, how to clean it up and how to prevent it from happening in the first place.