Walmart: You might be surprised but some Walmart’s can change your battery for you. You go to the jewelry section and ask the person behind the counter if they perform the service . This is a good service if you have a basic/common wrist watch. Most often though you will have had to purchased your watch from them.
No, Walmart does not provide watch battery replacements . The most popular watch batteries are available in most retailers, but you must change them yourself. Replacing the battery in your watch, unless it’s a sealed diving watch, is a rather straightforward task.
Does walmart change watch batteries?
As of 2022, Walmart will not replace watch batteries . In addition to these products, Walmart offers watch batteries and repair kits so that customers can either replace the batteries themselves or use the product. Watches batteries may often need to be replaced by Walmart employees at the jewelry counter, for example.
Our small Supercenter has discontinued replacing watch batteries and has also removed the jewelry department during a remodel. Not sure if this will be done to other stores. Contrary to Wally World Manager’s answer, yes they do. At least the one in my town does…you have to tell them you got it there or it was a gift and they will.
Why don’t they install batteries on more expensive watches?
They won’t install batteries on more expensive brands. They will usually have the battery you need and depending on the person helping you, they may let you use the tools there and install it yourself. They don’t want the responsibility of possible damage to the more expensive watches. The backs can sometimes be really difficult to open.
Do jewelers replace watch batteries for free?
At many jewelers and watch retails stores they will do battery replacement free of charge if you purchased it from them. This often not only includes the labor for free, but sometimes the battery as well. A watch battery should be changed every 1 to 3 years.
This of course begs the inquiry “Do jewelers do battery replacement for free?”
The most common answer is, when you have a store do your battery replacement for you, you usually purchase one battery, but sometimes get charged for labor. At many jewelers and watch retails stores they will do battery replacement free of charge if you purchased it from them. This often not only includes the labor for free, but sometimes the battery as well.
Can a watch battery be replaced for any watch?
They used to replace almost any watch battery for any watch they could, and the kit had tools for about 99% of watches except for super high-end. Some Customers would complain that there were more scratches on their watches or more damaged, some rightfully so, some made up or exaggerated.
How long does it take to replace a watch battery?
99% of the time battery replacement takes about 10 to 15 minutes so you can wait in the store. Some stores will take your timepiece into the back while others will change the battery right in front of you. Its all a matter on what kind of watch you have and what kind of tool you need.
How to fix a watch battery that won’t turn on?
First, use bamboo or plastic tweezers to remove the watch battery. Remember not to use metal tweezers. You must also wear gloves to prevent the static electricity on your hand from causing the battery to short-circuit.
What size battery do I need for my watch?
Watch batteries are usually button or coin shaped, but the size can vary. Take the old battery with you to the store to ensure it fits. Most deliver 1.5 volts, but digital watches might need the larger 3.0 volt battery .