Roombas and dogs: Do they get along?
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I'm telling ya!
From my daughter......
"Every. Single. Time. Its like Voodoo or something!!"
Of course, I told you so, was said again! I told her I laugh every time! She said, Laugh it up, Buttercup!
And then she said, " I guess it's true, Mother's Knows Best. " 
Kaiser2016
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Kaiser just stands there and lets the Roomba avoid him instead. I always think it will run into him, but nope, it ‘sees’ the dog and turns around lol. Just like people in the street haha.
LifeofRubie
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So our Deebot started slowing down... Scheduled to run starting at 7:30a every day and it would run for maybe 20 minutes before the battery ran out of juice and it would dock itself.
Of course the manufacturer doesn't sell parts for this model anymore (we bought it two years ago) but we did find an 'after market' battery from another company for $25. Figured we'd give it a go and if it didn't work, well then it was time to start thinking about replacing our trusty robot vac.
Very pleased to report that ever since she got her battery swapped, she's happily chugging along for upwards of an hour and a half now!! I could tell when it was running for only 20 minutes vs over an hour... I was going to have to resort to... vacuuming... the floors... MYSELF!
Of course the manufacturer doesn't sell parts for this model anymore (we bought it two years ago) but we did find an 'after market' battery from another company for $25. Figured we'd give it a go and if it didn't work, well then it was time to start thinking about replacing our trusty robot vac.
Very pleased to report that ever since she got her battery swapped, she's happily chugging along for upwards of an hour and a half now!! I could tell when it was running for only 20 minutes vs over an hour... I was going to have to resort to... vacuuming... the floors... MYSELF!
Interesting. I guess the batteries don't last forever just like our phones. But lucky you to get a $25 replacement! The poor girl just needed some new juice! LOL God forbid you have to start vacuuming yourself! 
This morning my husband and I we're taking a Leisure coffee break. I'm usually out at the barn by 7! Now that he's home we were still sitting here at 8 when my two girls started working! LOL I said, oh, the girls are working!
This morning my husband and I we're taking a Leisure coffee break. I'm usually out at the barn by 7! Now that he's home we were still sitting here at 8 when my two girls started working! LOL I said, oh, the girls are working!
Kaiser2016
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How the Roomba Became the Pandemic’s Unlikeliest Winner
In the midst of a recession, even the company was surprised by the increased demand for a $1,000 vacuum
How the Roomba Became the Pandemic’s Unlikeliest Winner
In the midst of a recession, even the company was surprised by the increased demand for a $1,000 vacuum
How the Roomba Became the Pandemic’s Unlikeliest Winner
Well, that's a double-edged sword. LOL On one hand I am excited and very happy that they didn't go under! 
And on the other hand I was hoping they would be in a position that they would slash prices and I can pick up another one for cheap!
Carry on, Roomba!!!
And on the other hand I was hoping they would be in a position that they would slash prices and I can pick up another one for cheap!
Carry on, Roomba!!!
jazzies mum
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All the kittens loaded on the Roomba and it shunted the other one............who didn't even get up!
I'm always amazed that cats will sit on these things and its really funny to watch! But, on the other hand, I'm glad I don't have a cat because I would never allow it! The drag on the battery has to be bad and I'll bet it won't even go on carpet. Yea, I'm very protective of 'my girls'! Especially when they can run upwards to $1000.00! I want them to work!
LifeofRubie
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Well, our trusty Deebot is getting replaced. It's developed a squeaky wheel that we cannot fix and it drives us CRAZY for the full hour and a half it runs each morning. Still picks up stuff just fine but also seems like it can't find it's charging station when it's done; it will just bounce area the docking station, running into it but never dock.
For $180 or so, she's lasted 2.5 years running every day and keeping the dog hair situation under control.
We're trying a Eufy for our next robo vac. Should be pretty similar as the trusty Deebot but hopefully with newer technology, a bit more suction and I wouldn't complain about a little extra battery life
Review pending!
For $180 or so, she's lasted 2.5 years running every day and keeping the dog hair situation under control.
We're trying a Eufy for our next robo vac. Should be pretty similar as the trusty Deebot but hopefully with newer technology, a bit more suction and I wouldn't complain about a little extra battery life
Review pending!
Sounds like me in high school.
My wife had asked for and received a Roomba for Christmas a year or two ago – the kind that does not link to the phone. I didn't want one, but we have it.
She just set it up the other week.
Surprisingly, Oji pretty much couldn't care less about the thing!
She just set it up the other week.
Surprisingly, Oji pretty much couldn't care less about the thing!
She.will.be.amazed.
. My daughter was and still is, totally amazed at what it picks up.
It's funny because today I just happened to see the pic you posted of the stuff you daughter's picked up, and my wife just emptied the Roomba ("cutie" as my daughter named it) and I was wowed by how much was in there!She.will.be.amazed.
Yup.
I've never heard of that! Going to look it up.We're trying a Eufy for our next robo vac. Should be pretty similar as the trusty Deebot but hopefully with newer technology, a bit more suction and I wouldn't complain about a little extra battery life
Definitely will need a review!
Without reading this whole thread, is there a recommendation for a good robot that's not as spendy as the Roomba? Entire house is tile with flat rugs. I'm about to look up the one @LifeofRubie is getting next. Sounds like the Deebot was short lived? I'm one of those people that would rather sweep a football field than vacuum a closet. Also: noise. Are these things fairly quiet or like a regular vacuum noise?
There are a lot of selections out there. Many are good for hardwood. Others would be better for carpet. Some are quiet which usually means less power, but probably good enough for hardwood floors. A vacuum makes noise. That's all there is to it. I think if you want Power, it's going to be a bit noisy. I always look at all the reviews and see what people are saying. It's a good indication of the product and helpful in helping you pick out one that's good for you and your wants and needs. I still love my roombas! The 980 was my first and she's still working. Each New Edition comes out with something bigger and better. Just like any new product. I still love my i7 also but my Christmas present is the new S9+. She will be added to my fleet very soon. Before Christmas.
