I think its funny that u use a vacuum to clean a vacuum lol but great and helpful video thanks! It helped me find the hidden pet hair clog that was causing the issue, after it kept saying to empty the bin.
I cleaned the entire Roomba I7 because it went over a “surprise!” cat poop. Taking all the little screws out and washing everything was a pain. Be sure if you do this to NOT 😮wash the battery or any circuitry- just clean around it. Cleaned it, put it back together and it still wouldn’t charge. Finally, after redoing a million of the steps, I realized it had a plug that goes directly behind the Roomba and plugs from the wall to the Roomba itself. That finally took care of the issue. Just mentioning this, so hopefully I can save someone else the grief.
Big Mike, you are amazing. I love how neat and tidy, and organized, your workspace is. I came here looking for help on how to fix a bumper error on my i7+ but tapping it doesn't seem to help the situation. Still learned a lot about cleaning so thanks!
Good video just a couple of pointers don't use a drill on the side brush screw its a self tapping screw into plastic thread a drill could strip that easily. Also its a good idea to clean the two black bars stick out where the bin is located these are an inferred sensor that detects the bin is full. Also if below the extractor rollers there is gunk on the dirt sensor and the vacuum path its worth cleaning that off with a slightly damp cloth. If you have used damp cloth to clean the Roomba I would allow a couple of hours for it to dry before running otherwise dirt will just stick to the remaining damp areas.
I just tap my filter every few cleanings and check it against a light to see if I can see through it easily. I’ll replace it in 6 months like you were saying. I do have the i7+. Anyone thinking they would never buy one. Think again. These machines are great. My wife is super difficult when it comes to new cleaning tech. She threw the box out after 3 days. I knew that meant she approved. Just so ya know she has severe ocd and her pet peeve is cleanliness.
Great video. Using a vacuum cleaner to remove all the dust does make a huge difference. I just want to add that you can remove the caster on the front wheel and clean out the debris from the wheel well also.
Wonderful video, Big Mike! There are alot of excellent additional tips in the comments. Many are compiled below: Don't use a drill on the side brush screw! It is a self tapping screw into plastic thread. An improperly set drill clutch could strip it quite easily. Clean the two black bars stick out where the bin is located. These are infrared sensors that detect the bin is full. Below the extractor rollers there may be gunk on the dirt sensor and the vacuum path. Clean that off with a slightly damp cloth. The green cleaning rollers each have a plastic cap/bearing. Spin that part on the roller while in your hand. If it doesn't spin freely, there is hair/debris gunked up behind that part. Pop them off with a screwdriver and remove all the hair behind that part. There is a sponge in the rubber brushes. Don’t submerge them in water. Just wipe them clean if needed. If clearing dust with canned air, do it outside -- you will blow dust everywhere.
I have a Roomba i7 and it works great, although I will say this to everyone: Don't follow iRobot's maintenance guide for cleaning! I have ours set to clean the downstairs which is approx 1,000 sq ft of mixed hard wood and carpet surface. I have 3 kids and a dog and I replace the Disposable bag and the filter monthly. Also, I clean the Roomba's wheels and rollers once a week for all the hair that get wrapped inside just like this video shows with one more exception. On the Green cleaning rollers, where the one end has the plastic caps/bearings, I have found out that you need to pop them off with a screwdriver and remove all the hair that collects from behind that part. If you spin that part on the roller while in your hand and it doesn't spin freely, then there is sure to be hair/debris gunked up behind that part. I also found many of the maintenance parts to be widely available on Amazon or eBay (filters and disposable bags) that will cost way less than if you were to buy one or two iRobot Maintenance kits.
What is the green rubber "valve" on the bottom of the dust bin? I accidentally broke the plastic frame that holds it in. How do I get a replacement part for that?
really great video right here! thanks for this, you have two?! i want to buy 2 also but they are alot of money. i guess the time saved and extra clean carpets is worth it though
That would work, just make sure you are outside when you do it because you will blow dust everywhere. You can even use a shop vac or an upright vacuum with a hose attachment.
@@MarchenaHomeTeam I'm talking about the ones connected to the main motor, When I checked Rommba's youtube channel I notice that they are both connected to a block. Do you have a video or steps how to disassemble both wheels for cleaning. Thx
