iRobot Roomba 550 Vacuum
How to Identify and Fix Common Vacuum Problems ?
Our sources include academic articles, blog posts, and personal essays from experienced Vacuum Technicians :
The Roomba is taught to perform its task by pressing the button “Clean” on the top, then the Roomba uses its sensors to detect and clean dirt and dust so that your floors are as clean as possible.
iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum
For a basic, reliable robot vacuum that can handle hardwood, your go-to should be the the Roomba 694. This relatively affordable vacuum doesn`t have the bells and whistles of other models, but it`s highly effective and works well on both hardwood and carpet.
iRobot Roomba J7 Robot Vacuum
We were impressed with how well the iRobot Roomba j7 cleaned the carpet in our testing. It navigated the edges of the rug well, and the transition to hard surfaces was relatively smooth, so you don`t have to worry about this vacuum getting stuck.
Unlike a normal cleaner, Roomba moves itself around your room with two large tractor-style wheels, each one independently driven by a separate electric motor. The wheels can turn in opposite directions, which means Roomba can literally “spin on a dime” and clean almost any space it can drive into.
Low price, solid marketing, protected IP, and `good enough` functionality combine to secure iRobot`s market leadership among providers of robotic vacuum cleaners.
Sealed Hardwood Floors: Your robot is safe for cleaning hardwood floors that have been covered with a protective layer of sealant (e.g. polyurethane). Inspect the floor surface for worn finish, bare wood, or separated and unsealed joints. Do not use your robot if any of these conditions exist.
Most robot vacuums perform well on low-profile carpets, just like on hardwood flooring. Some robot vacuums will work on medium-pile carpets, but you shouldn`t rely on them for deep carpet cleanings. Users with high-pile or thick carpets should invest in a model specifically designed for carpet cleaning.
Any robot vacuum is unlikely to ruin your carpet. However, loose carpet strings and rugs with fringed ends are something to look out for. Bumbling bots with less accurate object sensors may gobble these right up and get stuck on them, potentially damaging your floor coverings.
Yes! Modern Roomba/Roborock/Robovac/iRobots are able to clean shags and thick rugs without getting stuck. From leather to natural fiber to viscose rugs, robot vacuums can now work on different surfaces.
Made by iRobot, these robotic vacuum cleaners use sensors to detect walls and items in a room, becoming smarter the more frequently they clean.
Roomba 900 Series and Braava jet
Robots that use iAdapt® 2.0 Navigation Technology with Visual Localization can systematically navigate your cleaning area, utilizing the camera to identify landmarks to help Roomba® understand its location.
Most owners believe that running their robot vacuums four times per week is sufficient to keep the floors dust-free. However, if you have children or pets, you should use your robot vacuum more frequently. Daily vacuuming is recommended if you suffer from seasonal allergies.
The good news is that adding this detailed mapping is easy — your robot does all the work. When you first get a Roomba, it will automatically start learning your home`s layout.
The Roomba is larger, more powerful, smarter and more fully functioned than the Pure Clean. Winning on all of these fronts costs money and the top five contributors to Roomba`s cost were: The part count is more than twice that of the Pure Clean and it is physically much larger.
Not really. Robovacs excel at cleaning hard floors. Don`t expect one to do very well at vacuuming your rugs and carpets, though. It`ll do perfectly fine at suctioning up the debris on the surface level of your carpet.
Roombas are ideal for hardwood and carpet. You can be confident that they`ll handle everyday messes in your home on any surface.
There are some brands like Shark, Bissell and Narwal that make floor cleaners specifically formulated for use in their brand`s robot mops. This is the only way we recommend using floor cleaners in your robot mop`s water tank.
Do robot vacuums work on thick carpets? Higher-end Roombas can handle high-pile carpets, but other robot vacuums may not do as good of a job. Look for bots with powerful suction, dual turbines, or similar features that will perform well on thicker carpets.
While robot vacuums have sensors that prevent them from running into any obstacles they encounter in their path, they won`t be able to clean properly if the floor is too cluttered.
Robot vacuums can`t completely replace their traditional counterparts, but they do have certain important strengths. Their ability to clean automatically on schedule, means having a home that is cleaner and more hygienic.
Floor Conditioning Process
The advanced navigation system and low profile let Roomba® reach areas that traditional vacuums often would not be able to reach. The 3-stage cleaning system, combined with high-efficiency filters, pick up more dirt, faster than corded vacuums did in the past.
Better suction, more intuitive smart features, and lower prices mean anyone looking to keep their floors clean should consider buying a robot vacuum. A lot of people ask us, “Do robot vacuums really work?” and “Are robot vacuums worth it?” After years of testing them in our labs, we can say, yes, robot vacuums do work.
Keep-Out Zones can be added in the iRobot HOME App by adding rectangular zones to your Imprint™ Smart Map. This feature is ideal for keeping your robot away from pet bowls, clutter, or other areas where your robot has difficulty navigating.
Best Robot Vacuum For Pet Hair
This variant of the Roomba S9 comes with a self-emptying dock station, reducing hands-on maintenance requirements, though it is a somewhat pricey bundle. Regardless, it does a fantastic job of dealing with pet hair on both low and high-pile carpets.
Relevant Questions and Answers :
the most relevant questions and answers related to your specific issue
Roomba Discovery My Roomba turns on and moves but the brushes won’t turn. Someone told me that I had forgotten to put in the yellow and black end bearings, but I did. Help, I miss my Roomba
I have a Roomba 530, I have had it for 2 weeks and really loved it. I have followed all the cleaning instructions etc.. Then the Roomba wanted it’s brushes cleaning “please clean Roombas brushes” So thinking that something was stuck I removed and cleaned the brushes, (yellow tabs on and in place by the way)
I have a Roomba 530, I have had it for 2 weeks and really loved it. I have followed all the cleaning instructions etc.. Then the Roomba wanted it’s brushes cleaning “please clean Roombas brushes” So thinking that something was stuck I removed and cleaned the brushes, (yellow tabs on and in place by the way)
ANSWER : I read somewhere that you need to clear the software in case there is a glitch. To do this, take the battery out and then, simultaneously hold down the “spot” and “clean” buttons for 30 seconds. Replace battery. This has worked for my Discovery model.
Read Full Q/A … : iRobot Roomba 550 Vacuum
Roomba seems to bounce up and down as it goes across the carpet. works fine on hardwood. have cleaned the brushes numerous times..
ANSWER : I had the same issue and I fixed it by removing the left yellow clip on the main brush. The clip seems to have been rubbing on the inside wall. I hope this works for you too!!
Read Full Q/A … : iRobot Roomba 550 Vacuum
Roomba keeps saying clean brushes yet are clean!
ANSWER : Make sure you take off the little cap at the end (the one that spins — just grab it and pull it straight off) and clean under it too. The rest of the brush may look perfectly clean but what happens is that hair gets stuck under spinning cap and, like a slowly growing washer, it pushes the whole brush toward the gear box. When it gets pushed over enough, the large yellow ring starts to rub against the side of the brush deck making it harder for the motor to turn the brush and you get that “remove and clean brushes” message.
Read Full Q/A … : iRobot Roomba 550 Vacuum
My carpet cleaner (bissell proheat plus) is not steaming, dispensing cleaner. Seems like there’s a little thingy that should be spinning or turning….. When I work a small area of carpet, it just leaves behind dry blobs of carpet gunk like pet hair. I had to use a carpet sweeper to clean up. FYI – I filled the cleaning fluid container and after trying to clean the carpet, it did empty out but the carpet isn’t wet. Any tips? The manual doesn’t help.
ANSWER : You need to replace the pump belt. Here is the belt you need:
Read Full Q/A … : iRobot Roomba 550 Vacuum
My model F5906-900 — problem is the brushes have stoped working… I pulled the brush assembly out by holding the two tabs, and all seems clean and the brush assembly rotates easly… onced the brush assembly is removed. What I did notice is the female driver slot (found in the main assembly unit) that drives the brushes seems stuck..Is that normal when the machine is not hooked up to power? How can I get the brushed going??? it is a good machine, but the brush options is important too it’s ab
ANSWER : (1) Assure the Brush Control on the hood is NOT set to the OFF position.
.(2) Remove the brush assembly by pulling/unlatching it from base on each side.
.(3) Does one of the brushes have the drive pin present? It should be about ¼ inch square, and two inches long. It attaches the brushes to the drive mechanism.
.(4) Remove and clean the intake filter. One the base of the cleaner, behind the brushes, squeeze the two red abs together and pull the panel down to access the screen. Clean the hair/debris off the screen and reassemble.
.(2) Remove the brush assembly by pulling/unlatching it from base on each side.
.(3) Does one of the brushes have the drive pin present? It should be about ¼ inch square, and two inches long. It attaches the brushes to the drive mechanism.
.(4) Remove and clean the intake filter. One the base of the cleaner, behind the brushes, squeeze the two red abs together and pull the panel down to access the screen. Clean the hair/debris off the screen and reassemble.
Read Full Q/A … : iRobot Roomba 550 Vacuum
Brushes only work when Dust Bin is removed!!
I have cleaned & cleaned this thing! It runs for about 2 mins & stops, says “Clean Brushes”! and now it’s very noticeable it’s not picking up well… but is picking up a bit. I take the dust bin out, and the brushes spin…. and it has much more power…. and is very clear it is working! But it’s useless without the dust bin! LOL It’s only 9 months old…. called customer service, but it was the one time it worked just fine! Of course, I thought I’
I have cleaned & cleaned this thing! It runs for about 2 mins & stops, says “Clean Brushes”! and now it’s very noticeable it’s not picking up well… but is picking up a bit. I take the dust bin out, and the brushes spin…. and it has much more power…. and is very clear it is working! But it’s useless without the dust bin! LOL It’s only 9 months old…. called customer service, but it was the one time it worked just fine! Of course, I thought I’
ANSWER : HI,
If the brushes work , without the bin, the problem , the problem could be caused , due the failure at the bin lock mechanism. There is a sensor that checks if the BIN is connected properly or not. This problem is best resolved by getting the same replaced .
If the brushes work , without the bin, the problem , the problem could be caused , due the failure at the bin lock mechanism. There is a sensor that checks if the BIN is connected properly or not. This problem is best resolved by getting the same replaced .
Thanks for using Fixya
Proton
Read Full Q/A … : iRobot Roomba 550 Vacuum
Now that I just fixed my Lux Legacy canister vacuum, I need help on my other Electrolux Regency Series upright! The vacuum works fine but the rotating brush does not work and the brush motor does not turn on. Tried cleaning the brush and hitting hte reset button to no avail. This upright has a triple setting switch and I checked the each of the wires seem to be attached. Tried rotating the brush by hand and it would not budge. Was going to “encourage” the brush to turn with a set of articula
ANSWER : There are a couple rectangular holes on the bottom of the power nozzle, beside the wheels. These have tabs in them that need released with a standard screwdriver.
.
.Once they release, turn the vacuum over and lift cover of power nozzle at the back. This pulls the front of the cover out of the lip on the “bumper”.
.Once this is done, you’ll need to unscrew the screw at each end of the brush. Lift the brush out and thoroughly clean it, including the ends.
..
.Check the wiring to make sure they’re connected to the terminals of the motor. Also, check the belt for wear and tear. These belts can last for five years or more, but if it looks bad a good time to replace it is while you have the power head apart.
.When reassembling the vacuum, ensure the belt is fitted properly around the motor shaft and brush.
.Insert the front of the cover first, ensuring the edge fits neatly beneath the lip on the bumper all the way around. It takes a little manipulating to press the back into place. Make sure both tabs click into the locked position. Turn the vacuum over and reinstall screws. Try to rotate brush by hand a few times.
.At this point, plug the vacuum in and turn it on. If the power head doesn’t run, press the reset button. If the power head motor still doesn’t run, it could be due to loose or disconnected wires that lead to the reset switch, a bad reset switch, or even a bad motor. The vacuum needs to be taken to the nearest Aerus Electrolux store for further diagnosis and repair.
.
.http://www.aerushome.com/storelocator/
.
.Once they release, turn the vacuum over and lift cover of power nozzle at the back. This pulls the front of the cover out of the lip on the “bumper”..Once this is done, you’ll need to unscrew the screw at each end of the brush. Lift the brush out and thoroughly clean it, including the ends.
.
..Check the wiring to make sure they’re connected to the terminals of the motor. Also, check the belt for wear and tear. These belts can last for five years or more, but if it looks bad a good time to replace it is while you have the power head apart.
.When reassembling the vacuum, ensure the belt is fitted properly around the motor shaft and brush.
.Insert the front of the cover first, ensuring the edge fits neatly beneath the lip on the bumper all the way around. It takes a little manipulating to press the back into place. Make sure both tabs click into the locked position. Turn the vacuum over and reinstall screws. Try to rotate brush by hand a few times.
.At this point, plug the vacuum in and turn it on. If the power head doesn’t run, press the reset button. If the power head motor still doesn’t run, it could be due to loose or disconnected wires that lead to the reset switch, a bad reset switch, or even a bad motor. The vacuum needs to be taken to the nearest Aerus Electrolux store for further diagnosis and repair.
.
.http://www.aerushome.com/storelocator/
Read Full Q/A … : iRobot Roomba 550 Vacuum
Roomba Discovery My Roomba Discovery seems to work fine, mechanically, but it no longer seems to collect any dust. (The collection bin remains empty after the Roomba has circulated around the floor for quite a while). The brush has been replaced and spins normally. Does anyone have an idea why this machine’s vacuum function no longer seems to work? I would appreciate any feedback. Jeremy
ANSWER : Did you replace the filter? when you remove the dust bin there is a small filter that needs to be cleaned, or replaced. You can buy a maintenance kit that replaces the brushes and filters as well, its good to replace them all regularly
Read Full Q/A … : iRobot Roomba 550 Vacuum
