Another Dog Trimmer Question...?

Question

Thank you to those who answered my first question about dog trimmers. Everyone who answered suggested I buy Andis.

However, when researching them, I found a reviewer who said the 2 speed Andis AGP or AGC [can't recall] overheats quickly.

What type of Andis do you use? Do all 2 speeds have overheating problems? If I'm going to spend a lot on a trimmer, then I'd prefer one that doesn't overheat since I groom both boys on the same day ... bathing, trimming, and flea treatments to make it easier for me. Thanks!

Answer 1

If you want a really good clipper then I suggest german Red Clippers, You can search for them on the internet. They have a great warranty and heat up less quickly than others. Andis are good clippers. You can simply invest in a clipper cooling spray and make sure that when your blade starts to heat you spray the blade until it feels cool again, then wipe it off. Also keep your clippers clean and well oiled. A toothbrush will clean them well and after every use remove the blade, clean the blade and the clippers and keep oiled. Also unplug the clippers when not in use. These tips will lengthen the life of most good clippers.

Answer 2

I use my Andis 2-speed 8+ hours a day (with breaks, obviously) they don't overheat any worse than other clippers.  No clipper should be used steadily more than about 1 hour at a time.  The easiest way to do it is clip one, bathe, clip the other (while the first dries), bathe the other, go back and re-clip/trim the first, then go back and re-clip/trim the second.  The breaks give plenty of time for the blades and clippers to have a cool down before the next use.

I do anywhere from 8-11 dogs in an 8 hour period, I do use cooling spray and change blades frequently to prevent clipper burn, but I doubt just doing 2 dogs in a day will cause any problems for you.

Answer 3

Are you keeping the blade clean and lubricated through cutting jobs?  If it's good and sharp it shouldn't be getting too too hot.  Get a few sets of blades and you can rotate through them per job.  Send them out to be sharpened frequently.

Answer 4

As a groomer myself I can say that most professional clippers would be fine to use if you are only doing two dogs.  I have a set of Andis 2 speeds, an Oster A-5, and an Oster Power Max.  All are great clippers, and all of them have their problems.  I would agree with the other posters that it is the blades that over heat the fastest.  An Andis or an Oster are your best best for repair.  Watch the Oster Power Max it's parts are expensive and it cannot be fixed if it has a major problems.  

Answer 5

I must have missed you first Q.  I highly recommend the Oster A-5.  It is durable, hard working, and easy to get repaired, not that mine ever needed more than routine maintenance.  You can get a decent pair on e-bay.  They have the interchangable blades, which can control how much coat is removed.  The only drawback the the A-5s is the potential blowback of clipped hair in your face if you don't pay attention to how you are holding them.  You'll learn to avoid it.  LOL

Answer 6

Hello,

I am a dog groomer and have been for eight years. I use the Andis AG-2 and the Andis Super AG-2. Both are great clippers.

You do however have to keep an eye on your blade. They can get real hot. That happens with any clippers. Just take it off for a few minutes and put it on something metal that is cool or a cool ceramic tile.

Good Luck!