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iRobot - Roomba Vacuuming Robot, - Reconditioned - White
Average customer rating
4.3
(387 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 387 reviews
5 Stars
210
4 Stars
126
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
11
1 Star
21
89%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for iRobot - Roomba Vacuuming Robot, - Reconditioned - White
Customer Rating
5
Don't wait any longer!
on January 6, 2009
Posted by: 24Fan
from Livonia, MI
Verified Purchase:No
I purchased my first Roomba in 2007 after borrowing one from a friend to see how it worked. I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Roomba and continue to sing its praises to everyone I know (and have even been known to do a little demonstration from time to time!). I use it mostly in carpeted rooms, but have used it with great success on tiled floors as well. What prompted me to write this review was an experience I had just a couple of days ago. We removed all our Christmas decorations from the family room and I decided I wanted to vacuum the room before getting it back in order. Instead of going to get my Roomba, I dragged out the big upright vacuum--it was closer and I figured I'd do a "good" job and get it done quickly. I spent a good deal of time in the room, moving tables that are too low to the ground to get under, etc. After I finished, I thought it would be interesting to run my Roomba and see if I did a good job with my upright. I could not believe my eyes when I opened the bin to empty it! It was full--as if I hadn't vacuumed at all. Don't get me wrong--I do not live in filth and my Roomba runs regularly (incidentally, the carpet in that room is only a year old!). I live in a quad-level and the family room is on the lower level and seems to get pretty dusty, even with regular cleaning. Don't let the size fool you--this machine has great suction and gets the deep down gunk that you can't even see. Trust me! For those of you who own a Roomba, try it! Vacuum with your old upright and then set Roomba free. You'll be amazed. For those of you who don't yet own a Roomba...what are you waiting for?! Order one NOW! You won't be sorry!! This is truly the best invention EVER! Thank you iRobot!
Pros: Cleans Effectively, Cleans Under Furniture, Covers Entire Room, Deep Cleaning Ability, Hassle Free Operation, Large Debris Bin, Pet Friendly
Cons: Does Not Clean Stairs
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting store.irobot.com
Customer Rating
3
Batteries
on November 12, 2008
Posted by: maggiesue
from sturgis, mi
Verified Purchase:No
The product is a good idea but to keep it running is expensive. The battery life is not long enough and to replace it is one third of the cost of the machine. I am very disappointed in this fact and if you call in for information, you do not always get the same person and some do not know the answer and if you call back, the other will know it quickly. All in all, I am not sorry I purchased the robot as I am handicapped. I have told others about it but I hope they can afford the expensive batteries.
Pros: Cleans Under Furniture, Covers Entire Room
Cons: Can Get Stuck, Does Not Clean Stairs, Frequent Maintenance, Loses Charge Quickly
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting store.irobot.com
Customer Rating
4
Great, BUT pet hair troubling
on October 3, 2008
Posted by: Busy Grad Student
from Greensboro, NC
Verified Purchase:No
This thing works great, but only if you use it every day! If you allow pet hair to accumulate at all, it can create problems with clogged brushes. I have two long haired cats, and I end up having to clean out the brushes about every 10 minutes, which is a huge waste of time considering what a pain it is to clean hair out of the brush (even with the tool). Albeit, one of my cats has strange, long downy hair that clogs everything like shredded cotton, so maybe other pet owners wouldn't have the problem I have. Either way, I still like my roomba...but only if I use it regularly. If I haven't vacuumed in a couple of weeks, then it's time to bring out the old, clunky standing vacuum!
Pros: Cleans Effectively, Cleans Under Furniture, Hassle Free Operation, Long Run Time
Cons: Brushes clog, Can Get Stuck, Frequent Maintenance
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting store.irobot.com
Customer Rating
4
Can't be without my Roomba
on August 26, 2008
Posted by: Annamarie
from United Kingdom
Max is always plugged in ready to go in the kitchen/diner. We all just press him on whenever we wish to clean up. Since we have had Max our carpets and floors always look clean. We have no excuse to have dirty and messy floors because it is so easy just to switch Max on. The only problem with Max is that he does get caught under certain pieces of furniture and we have to retrieve him or gets stuck for ages in one spot, moving back and forth, back and forth until he eventually gets out of the tight spot.
Pros: Always ready to go, Cleans Effectively, Covers Entire Room, Easy to operate, Long Run Time, Makes for a clean home, Pet Friendly
Cons: Can Get Stuck, Does Not Clean Stairs, Frequent Maintenance
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting store.irobot.com
Customer Rating
5
Best Purchase ever
on June 5, 2008
Posted by: The MeadMaker
from Jackson Township Ohio
Verified Purchase:No
Purchased without my wifes knowledge, and when it arrived, she raised and eyebrow. She asked what I spent, and I told her. She raised more than an eyebrow. I ran Lupe the first night. Wife woke me up in the morning and told me I made my best purchase ever. Lupe Rosa Maria works her butt off to clean up after 2 kids and a cat. She takes care of the crumbs on the vinyl and the hair on the carpet. We own a Hoover Z and the extra dust and debris that Lupe finds is incredible. Because of the cat, the brush maintenance is extensive, but that is my kids fault. I only wish irobot would come up with a less fragile edge brush, or include some replacements in the box. Bottom line, the family LOVES Lupe, and my wife is asking if she has sisters for upstairs and the basement!!
Pros: Cleans Effectively, Cleans Under Furniture, Covers Entire Room, Deep Cleaning Ability, Hassle Free Operation, Large Debris Bin, Long Run Time
Cons: Edge brush broke, Frequent Maintenance, Hair caught in bearings, Side brushes defective, pros outway the cons
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting store.irobot.com
Customer Rating
5
Love it, love it, love it!!!
on May 29, 2008
Posted by: Frances
from Lacombe, La
I purchased my roomba a week before installing laminate floors. When I ran it on the carpet, you could see the lines in the carpet where roomba had went. It went everywhere, over and over!!! I showed my cousin and she went out and bought one immediately. My laminate floors are always clean, as I use Boogie almost every other day. I have 2 dogs, one is a Shih Tzu and she really sheds a lot.
Pros: Cleans Effectively, Cleans Under Furniture, Covers Entire Room, Hassle Free Operation, I don't have to vacuum, Large Debris Bin, Long Run Time, Pet Friendly
Cons: bot must be cleaned OFTEN
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting store.irobot.com
Customer Rating
4
Great Work - Hard to get parts
on May 16, 2008
Posted by: Bill
from Chattanooga, TN
We purchased 2 - 530 Robots. They do a good job. But brushes break easily and hard to get parts. Ordered brushes and have not recieved in 45 days.
Pros: Cleans Effectively, Cleans Under Furniture, Covers Entire Room, Hassle Free Operation, Long Run Time
Cons: Can Get Stuck, Loud Operation
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting store.irobot.com
Customer Rating
4
Not a bad product but it has weaknesses
on April 8, 2008
Posted by: None
from Monument, CO
Verified Purchase:No
The product is effective a picking up hair both pet and human. I does hoever suffer from a poorly designed side rotating brush. I have had my Roomba for 3 months and two of the 6 arms of the rotating brush have broken off. I ordered new brushes but I-Robot is very slow about filling orders. That perhaps is their weakest point in customer service.
Pros: Cleans Under Furniture, Covers Entire Room, Long Run Time, Pet Friendly
Cons: Rotating brush breaks
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting store.irobot.com