AVID POWER 20V Cordless Drill Set: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-20

Summary

The part that usually goes wrong is the chuck: the one instrumented test of this brand sheared its reverse-threaded chuck screw after two uses, and owners report the chuck loosening under load. The 1.5 Ah pack is the smallest common capacity in this tier, and batteries are reported to stop holding a charge after a few months, so a second pack is a likely extra cost. With the bundled accessories it is a good buy only while priced below about $30; by $45-60 name-brand kits are close enough to be the better long-term choice.

Common problems and fixes

Chuck loosening during use — the most frequent owner complaint, reported on both light and loaded work; tighten the chuck by hand before each session and re-check it on longer jobs. Warranty terms could not be read, so coverage is unverified. [6]
Chuck retaining screw breaking — the instrumented test of a stronger sibling model sheared the reverse-threaded screw after two uses, leaving forward drive but no reverse. No replacement screw or chuck part is offered on the manufacturer page. [4]
Motor overheating under sustained load — a minority of owners and the third-party synthesis report heat build-up, attributed to the brushed motor; the tested sibling hit two thermal shutdowns on the final hole-saw stage. Work in shorter bursts and let it cool between them. [4][6]
Battery losing the ability to hold a charge — reported after a few months in the third-party synthesis and after five weeks on the tested sibling. No battery replacement part is published for this exact model. [4][6]
Handle too short for larger hands — the battery foot crowds the grip and forces the fingers into a cramped position, even for medium hands. There is no fix other than choosing a different tool. [4][6]
Included bits are metric and can break — one r/DIY user broke a kit bit while drilling for a kitchen cabinet door knob. Replace them with US fractional or higher-grade bits as needed. [7]
3/8-inch chuck caps bit diameter — hole saws and spade bits above 3/8 inch are ruled out, and there is no hammer function, so concrete and masonry are out. Plan those jobs for a different tool. [6]

Parts and consumables

Drill and driver bits — the kit’s 22 pieces are 10 drill bits (5 wood, 5 HSS metal), 10 driver bits, an extension bar and a magnetic flexible shaft. The bits are metric and the manufacturer sells no spares, so replace them from any standard bit set. [1][2][3]

Yearly running cost

Not enough data. No electricity, subscription or consumable pricing was found for this drill, and no per-year owner cost is documented. [1][6]

When it is a good buy

No other-store US price could be verified for this model: every price reference found sits in an Amazon-linked context, and the one US big-box retailer that stocks the brand blocked automated access. The bands below are relative thresholds, not live store prices.

Below about $30 the bundled battery, charger and 22 accessories make it a good buy against entry drills that ship without bits. [3][6]
At $30-45 it stays reasonable for occasional work; if a name-brand kit with a usable battery ecosystem is within roughly $20-30, that is the better long-term purchase. [6]
At $45-60 the value is weak: the Pro Tool Reviews comparison set (Hart 20V, BLACK+DECKER LDX120C, Ryobi PDD209K) is directly competitive and has better independent coverage. [4]
Above $60 it is hard to justify, because 280 in-lbs sits below the 300 in-lbs class of entry BLACK+DECKER and DEWALT drills. [6]

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