I have an earlier Roomba that quickly became an expensive doorstop because it didn't like my six inch carved oak plank floors. Is this better?
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This roomba is used on the wood floor in my house. The wood is 4 inch oak with some rugs. The vacuum has done a good job so far. I usually run it twice a day. I have had the vacuum less than a month and have no complaints about the performance. The only grip is that the vacuum dirt collection bin is no big enough. The remote also works well.
1224274
I bought a Roomba several years ago and returned it because of tassels. Here's the problem: while the Roomba would "spit out" the tassels is sucked in, it wound up doing this all the time. It never learned to pass over the tassels the next time. This means that a huge percent of battery drain could be attributed to this aspect of the cleaning.
2283350
I like it much better. I think it does a better job cleaning the floor including picking up dog hair. I used to change the Swiffer pad several times while dust mopping, with Big Wooly can do all my wood floors before shaking it. I can do the job quicker and better.
124050
I love my Roomba! I would prefer to have the new one 800 series because I have long hair and it tangles more than the new one does, but I love it anyway. I have a cat and so we do appreciate the HEPA. I take them out and knock them over the trash can several times before I put in a new one. This machine does keep our unit dust free. I have so much less dusting now than before I got it. I hope this helps with your decision.
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I had a Shark unit before the Haan and I gave it away pre-maturely because I no longer had wood floors. Now I have them again so I wanted to buy a better unit. The consumer buying guide rated this one at the top. So, I got it. It works well but it seems like the cheaper Shark produced more steam. I still like this one better because it heats up very fast and for the money you get a handheld that you can use in smaller places (ie. counter tops etc.). I'm happy. It's definitely better constructed than the Shark. Good luck.
1617593
I think it will really struggle with rugs. I would spend the extra on a roomba. I had to return one of these because it would struggle switching surfaces.
2070410
We have the 595 pet series and it fits, not sure about the 600. Contact Roomba, they should provide insight.
492944
It is not as noisy as a vacuum cleaner, but it does make a noise. However, this version is not user friendly. You will need to remove thee bottom to distend the debris, vs. the initial version, which stays attached to the unit and once empty you can click back in place. And this version does not work as well as the initial version. Works great on hardwood floors, not as well on carpet.
679456
Yes, but recharging needed which is nothing unusual. With the Roomba 560, 2,000 sq ft vacuumed, swept and mopped this weekend. Best money I've spent!
1363437
I have hardwood floors and large area rugs. If you don't have any pets, the robot will work wonders on both hardwood floor & area rug as well as along the edges of your area rug. But, if you have pet fur, the robot does a horrible job as it sweeps the fur along the sides of the area rug, the floor bordering the rug, and also drags some of it across the rug. If you let it run about 3 cycles, it can handle the most of this type of situation, but it's a pain and I found myself often revacuuming what the robot left behind. Look at pics from my review to see what I'm talking about. If you have no pets and you have hardwood floor/rugs, I'd say it's a great buy, but if you have furry animals, beware. I have hardwood floors and large area rugs. If you don't have any pets, the robot will work wonders on both hardwood floor & area rug as well as along the edges of your area rug. But, if you have pet fur, the robot does a horrible job as it sweeps the fur along the sides of the area rug, the floor bordering the rug, and also drags some of it across the rug. If you let it run about 3 cycles, it can handle the most of this type of situation, but it's a pain and I found myself often revacuuming what the robot left behind. Look at pics from my review to see what I'm talking about. If you have... » Read More I have hardwood floors and large area rugs. If you don't have any pets, the robot will work wonders on both hardwood floor & area rug as well as along the edges of your area rug. But, if you have pet fur, the robot does a horrible job as it sweeps the fur along the sides of the area rug, the floor bordering the rug, and also drags some of it across the rug. If you let it run about 3 cycles, it can handle the most of this type of situation, but it's a pain and I found myself often revacuuming what the robot left behind. Look at pics from my review to see what I'm talking about. If you have no pets and you have hardwood floor/rugs, I'd say it's a great buy, but if you have furry animals, beware. « Show Less
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Yep. I hate to add to the chorus, but it scratched my brazilian cherry hardwoods. Just like the above post - if a hard particle gets dragged, it scratches the floor - I sometimes don't notice until a few scratches are made. I'm not happy - I paid a lot of money for the vacuum AND the floors! Does Dyson have anything to say about this problem?
726900
Yes, the warranty is the difference (only 3 months). But we purchased a refurbished Roomba, and haven't had any problems. You can save quite a bit this way.
94095
I have wood floors and the best dog in the world. I added a 12 inch floor brush from sears parts, and the vacuum works great. I dumped my dyson boat anchor.
1392722
I'm not really qualified to answer your questions; however the first Roomba that I had lasted probably 3 years. It got to where it would not move across the floor but I think if I had replaced the battery it would have run. However I received the new improved model for Christmas so I did not purchase a battery for the original one. I have been very happy so far with both Roombas but I have only had this last one 6 months. Wouldn't be without one since I love the fact that it goes under furniture.
974239
yes...we have a strip that goes from wood to tile (tile was put in before) that is a good 1/2 to 1 inch step & it just does fine. Roombas are nice to set & let it do it's thing (especially for under beds) but I do still like getting a reg. vacuum out once in awhile.
1200087
I got one just for my hard floors--Kitchen, dining, bathrooms, entryway. I ended up returning the Shark because the first one I got wouldn't charge and the second one only lasted 5 minutes after a full charge before needing charged again. I replaced it with a Fuller Spiffy Maid and it's awesome. So much more enjoyable than sweeping up after four kids and two dogs a million times a day! Plus, the Fuller has so much more power, a crevice attachment tool, and it came with a 4-pack of microfiber cleaning cloths. So much more for the money!
315852
I never had Roomba or any other remote vacuum so I can't answer that part. This one doesn't give as many errors but you really really need to empty the space of wires, thin doormats or rugs otherwise you NEED to babysit it. It does its job though. Keep cleaning all the hair regularly and keep it away from water. I am satisfied with their after-sale service. My Hovo 510 needed repair within 2 months (I had bought a second hand from Amazon) and they asked us to parcel it and they sent it back in very few days. I also didn't want to spend 300+ so bought mine for less than 200 and can say I'm fine with it. Just once a week I take my standing vacuum and clean the corners.