Housekeeping and Home Organization

Irobot Roomba Battery

By Admin on March 31st, 2007

Irobot Roomba Battery

When I first started looking into robotic vacuum cleaners from iRobot, I did not realize how many different models they offered, much less what features came with what robot. Words like Generations, Discovery, Virtual Walls and Lighthouses, made my head spin. The one thing I did know for sure, was that I needed some help cleaning my floors and I heard that these robotic vacuum cleaners were great at getting the job done.

So, if you are in the market for a robotic vacuum by iRobot, and you would like to know about the different models and features they have, what problems to expect, then here's a general list and a brief description that will help guide you on your way.

Robotic Vacuum Models Including Features & Benefits

The first model and the most commonly known robotic vacuum by iRobot is the Roomba. They also have floor washing robots named Scooba, and the Verro is for cleaning pools. The Looj is for dirty gutters while the Dirt Dog is more of a heavy duty vacuum for places like the garage, basement or a work shop. You will also learn that iRobot will refer to their Roomba's as first generation, second generation and so on. Something else you may notice, the second generation and only the second, is also referred to as "Discovery" Series.

There are a total of 21 robotic vacuum cleaners and 12 of them are for cleaning the inside of your home. The 12 models each come with different features and perks. The most affordable is the Roomba 400 series, which has a single "on button" and a wall plug. This would be a great model for a college dorm room or a single room apartment.

Everything from the middle of the line to the top of the line have multiple features and upgrades. A big difference between each model is the number of rooms it will clean before having to recharge the battery, which can range from 1 to 4 rooms. Some will come with virtual walls, lighthouses, extended warranties, larger dust bins, on-board scheduler, accessory kit and much more.

Robotic Vacuum Cleaners ~ What To Do When Something Goes Wrong

Before purchasing a Roomba, Scooba, or any vacuum from iRobot, keep in mind that they encourage you, with their help, to fix things yourself when something goes wrong. For example, a lot of owners have complained that the brushes have a tendency to break. But, in later models, specifically, the Roomba 500 series, this problem has been addressed and vastly improved.

iRobot designed the robots to make it very simple for owners to do some of these small repairs themselves. They even have instruction videos to show people how to change or clean filters and brushes, when necessary. Their technicians are very helpful and will gladly walk you through any problems you may have. This is actually much better for you, so that you're not waiting 4 or 6 weeks while your robotic vacuum is being fixed by the manufacturer. Although, changing the filters when they get dirty is just part of maintenance and upkeep, so that's not really a problem, anyway.

A Robotic Vacuum ~ Are They Worth It?

So, are they worth it? As far as I'm concerned, you betcha! The idea of dealing with broken brushes sounded like that could somewhat be an annoyance, but it wasn't a big enough issue for me to NOT purchase. Now, I'm so glad that idea didn't stop me. I use my Robotic Vacuum at least 3 times a week, and if the problem should arise and I need to change a broken brush, then to me, it's worth it. So far though, I've been lucky and haven't had to deal with broken brushes, but I know others have, and felt it was worth mentioning.

I can't imagine not having this fantastic little Roomba in my life now, and I'm sure once you get a taste of how helpful they really are, you'll feel the same way, too.

Listen, if you are sick to death of dust bunnies under your bed or in hard to reach corners, then you owe it to yourself to check out the best of the best in Robotic Vacuum cleaners. Discover all the features and benefits you will ever want or need right here at, Robotic Vacuum, so that you will learn exactly what they do and how they do it, before you decide which model is best for you.

My Roomba vacuum isn't charging the battery. We bought a new battery but the light still doesn't come on.?

Should I buy a new ac charger cord? Is it possible to take the Roomba (IRobot) apart and rebuild the electrical connections?

The cheapest answer is to go to an auto parts store and get a 12 volt tester. There around $5 and will light up if there is voltage.

The better answer is to get a electrical multitester to check the voltage. you can use it for other electrical trouble shooting. Cheap ones run under $20.

It is also possible that the charging light on the vacuum cleaner is bad. And the voltage is working.

One easy thing to do is to take any pencil eraser to rub on the charging terminals on the vacuum to clean it off.

Rebuilding the vacuum cleaner would be un wise before finding out it may just be the recharger.

It is impossible to diagnose the vacuum with out testing it

IRobot Roomba 550 In Action

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ATC Replace Battery Now 14.4V 3500mAh Brand New High Capacity Replacement Battery for iRobot Roomba FloorVac 400 Series Models $35.59 How to install:1. Turn Power switch to the Off position. 2. Be sure dust bin is empty, then place Roomba upside down(with cleaning brushes showing) on a flat surface. 3. Guide the Battery Pack into the battery compartment using your index fingers(as shown). The Battery Pack will click into place when properly seated in Roomba. How to remove the old battery pack 1. Repeat Steps 1 & 2 from above. 2....

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Generic Battery replacement for iRobot 500 Series NiMH 14.4v 3.5Ah $23.22 Features and Benefits * APS battery compatible with all 500 series Roomba® FloorVac® models * Charges in 3 hours with ABS charger * Provides up to 100 minutes of run time * 50 percent greater useful life than original Roomba batteries Compatible with the following models: * iRobot Roomba® 510 * iRobot Roomba® 530 * iRobot Roomba® 535 * iRobot Roomba® 540 * iRobot Roomba® 550 * ...

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