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Robot vacuums

19 guides
Robot vacuumApp Says Offline or Won’t Connect?When a robot vacuum shows as offline, it has usually lost its link to your Wi-Fi…7 stepsRobot vacuumAuto-Empty Base Not Emptying?An auto-empty base that will not clear the robot's bin is usually blocked by a…6 stepsRobot vacuumBattery Draining Fast?A robot vacuum that used to run longer is usually working harder, not failing…6 stepsRobot vacuumBrush Not Spinning?A main or side brush that will not spin is almost always bound by hair, thread…6 stepsRobot vacuumHas Weak Suction or Isn’t Picking Up?A robot vacuum with weak suction is almost always clogged or full.6 stepsRobot vacuumKeeps Beeping or Reporting an ErrorWhen a robot vacuum keeps beeping or announcing an error, read what the app or…6 stepsRobot vacuumKeeps Bumping Into Walls?A robot that keeps bumping hard into walls and furniture almost always has dirty…6 stepsRobot vacuumKeeps Getting Lost or Resetting Its MapA robot that keeps getting lost usually has a dirty position sensor or camera, or…6 stepsRobot vacuumMaking a Loud or Grinding Noise?A robot vacuum making a loud or grinding noise usually has debris caught in a…5 stepsRobot vacuumSmells Like Burning or Hot PlasticIf your robot vacuum smells like burning or hot plastic, stop it and unplug the…6 stepsRobot vacuumSpreading Dirt or Leaving TrailsMost trails of debris come from a full dust bin or a saturated filter, so the…6 stepsRobot vacuumStops Before Finishing?A robot vacuum that stops before finishing usually has a low battery, a full bin…5 stepsRobot vacuumWheel Not Turning or Veering to One SideA wheel that will not turn is almost always jammed with hair or debris wound…6 stepsRobot vacuumWon’t Connect to Wi-Fi?Most robot vacuums fail to connect because they only use the 2.4 GHz band.6 stepsRobot vacuumWon’t Return to Its Dock or Charge?A robot that will not dock or charge usually has one of three causes: dock…5 stepsRobot vacuumWon’t Turn On?A robot vacuum that will not turn on is most often sitting on a fully drained…6 stepsRobot vacuumKeeps Getting Stuck?Robot vacuums get stuck on the same few things: high thresholds, dark or glossy…5 stepsRobot vacuumKeeps Going in Circles?A robot vacuum that keeps spinning in circles usually has a dirty navigation…5 stepsRobot vacuumLeaving Streaks When Mopping?A robot vacuum usually leaves streaks when mopping because the pad is dirty and…6 steps

Robot mowers

16 guides
Robot mowerWet Grass or RainMost robot mowers can run in light rain, but wet grass cuts poorly, clumps, and…5 stepsRobot mowerBlades Not Spinning or Not Cutting?The most common cause is grass and clippings wound tightly around the blade disc…6 stepsRobot mowerBoundary Wire BreakA break in the perimeter wire stops the loop signal, so the mower will not leave…6 stepsRobot mowerCutting Uneven or Scalping the Lawn?Uneven cutting and scalping usually trace back to cut height, worn blades, and…6 stepsRobot mowerKeeps Getting Stuck on the Lawn?A robot mower usually gets stuck because the grass is too tall or wet for its…6 stepsRobot mowerLeaving Tracks, Lines, or Ruts?Tracks and ruts form when the mower drives the same paths repeatedly, often…6 stepsRobot mowerLeaving Uncut Patches or Missing Spots?Uncut patches usually trace to worn blades, a coverage pattern that skips…6 stepsRobot mowerMaking a Loud Noise, Vibrating, or RattlingA sudden loud noise or heavy vibration usually means something is caught in the…6 stepsRobot mowerNot Following Its Schedule or Running at the Wrong TimesWhen a mower runs at the wrong time or skips its schedule, the usual cause is two…6 stepsRobot mowerSays No Loop Signal or Lost Satellite?A no-signal error means the mower cannot find its boundary reference: a broken…6 stepsRobot mowerSlipping on Slopes or Can’t Climb?A robot mower slips on a hill most often because the grass is wet or the tires…6 stepsRobot mowerTheft: PIN Locks, GPS, and RecoveryRobot mowers pair layered deterrents with limited recovery odds.5 stepsRobot mowerWon’t Charge or Return to Its Base?When a robot mower stops charging or fails to return home, the cause is usually…5 stepsRobot mowerWon’t Connect to the App, Bluetooth, or Wi-FiMost app connection failures come down to range and band: Bluetooth needs you…6 stepsRobot mowerWon’t Start?A robot mower that will not start is almost always held back by a safety check…6 stepsRobot mowerKeeps Stopping?A robot mower that keeps stopping is usually reacting to wet or tall grass, a…4 steps

Robot pool cleaners

14 guides
Robot pool cleanerBrushes or Tracks Not Scrubbing?Brushes and tracks lose grip as they age because foam and rubber flatten and…6 stepsRobot pool cleanerCable Floating, Kinking, or Coiling?A cable that floats, kinks, or coils almost always has coil memory from being…6 stepsRobot pool cleanerCable Keeps Tangling?A cleaner cable that keeps tangling usually comes from a cord that has taken a…6 stepsRobot pool cleanerFilter or Cartridge Clogging Fast?A filter that clogs quickly usually means fine debris like algae and pollen is…6 stepsRobot pool cleanerFloating and Won’t Sink?A pool cleaner that floats usually has air trapped in its body or a worn…5 stepsRobot pool cleanerMoving in Circles or One Direction?A cleaner that circles or veers one way almost always has one track or wheel…6 stepsRobot pool cleanerNot Cleaning the Waterline?Most robotic cleaners are floor-and-wall units that are not waterline rated, so a…6 stepsRobot pool cleanerNot Covering the Whole Pool?A cleaner that misses areas usually has a coverage, traction, or reach limit…6 stepsRobot pool cleanerNot Picking Up Debris?A cleaner that leaves debris behind is usually losing suction: a full or clogged…6 stepsRobot pool cleanerOverheating or Shutting Off Mid-Cycle?A cleaner that quits partway through a cycle is almost always restricting its own…6 stepsRobot pool cleanerPower Supply Not Working or Tripping?Most dead-unit or tripped-GFCI cases come from moisture in the cable connector or…6 stepsRobot pool cleanerStuck in One Spot or Corner?A cleaner stuck in one spot or corner usually has a traction, obstruction, or…6 stepsRobot pool cleanerWon’t Climb Walls or Move?A pool robot that will not move or climb walls is usually held back by a clogged…5 stepsRobot pool cleanerWon’t Turn On or Charge?A pool cleaner that will not power on or charge is usually stopped by a supply…6 steps
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