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tep 1 List all the products in your home that need or use batteries. Add the size and type of battery each product requires. Some items that use batteries include digital cameras, digital recorders, CD players, Mp3 players, remote controls, tools, flashlights, and children's toys.

Step 2 Determine all the battery sizes that you need from you list. Some households will find that they only use AAA and AA batteries. Other households might find they actually use AAA, AA, C, and D batteries. Home in areas where hurricanes are common might find they need a lot of C batteries for flashlights.

Step 3 Determine which items from the list would save you the most money by switching to rechargeable batteries. Circle those items and sizes to make it clear.

Step 4 Consider switching some items that you typical use regular batteries in for rechargeable or pre-charged rechargeable batteries. Mark the items on your list that you desire to switch from regular to rechargeable. There are new pre-charged rechargeable batteries and hybrid rechargeable batteries that maintain 85% of their charge after 1 year left in storage which will allow you to switch items like remote controls and LED reading lamps to the new pre-charged battery and hybrid battery options.

Step 5 Determine a flexible price range for a battery charger to fit your needs. Remember that battery chargers that charge multiple sizes will cost more than a charger for just AA rechargeable batteries or AAA rechargeable batteries. Also consider the number of new rechargeable batteries that you need to buy to replace standard batteries and write down how many of each size that you need to switch over. You might want to consider a battery charger kit that comes with a few sets of different size batteries.

Step 6 Research battery charger prices and specification using the Internet at both brick and mortar stores and online stores that sell battery chargers and battery charger kits. Print out the product page for the battery chargers that you are interested in, save product pages on your computer, bookmark product pages, or write the information in your notes. Remember to note the battery sizes and types that can be charged, the price, whether any batteries are included, whether each battery has it's own charge light, and what power sources can be sued to charge (home or auto use, worldwide charging ability for travelers).

Step 7 Research added features and specifications of the battery chargers that you are interested in. Is the unit user friendly? Does the unit have a built in sensor to shut the unit off if the batteries get too hot? Can you set the charge settings? Can you discharge the batteries with the charger (this will prolong battery life for some batteries)? Do the charger have a refresh option which will automatically discharged and charge batteries to extend their life and enable them to hold a full charge and last longer by reducing the residual effect? Basically, these features determine whether you have a "smart charger" or a "dumb charger."

Step 8 Determine how long you desire it to take to charge your batteries. Remember that fast chargers can burn out your batteries faster and make them hot. Determine which chargers allow you to set the charging strength and which chargers don't.

Step 9 Read customer reviews and ratings on the battery chargers. Look for intelligent reviews that offer helpful information to help make your decisions - reviews might include actual product pictures and explain things like whether it is easy to charge the batteries or complicated to use certain features. How many buttons will need to be pressed to use important features might be praised or criticized by users - you want a battery charger that is easier to program and use for important features that you want to use regularly.

Step10 Select the right battery charger for you and either order it online or purchase it in a store. Many only retailers offer free shipping for standard shipping or you might be able to bundle it for free shipping offers.