Does the Roomba work well in small crowded apartments with odd angles?
1968371
Yes it does though not as good as a manual machine it is well worth the money. We are happy with ours.
1968372
Angles aren't a problem at all because the Roomba can follow walls and the edges of furniture. While it does have some degree of logic, it pretty much just bounces off every surface in every direction until it gets the job done. I have a small apartment with too much furniture and it rarely has issues. Once in a while, I'll find it stranded and out of charge at the far end of the apartment but that's most likely because I don't have a lighthouse for it to find its way home reliably. Aside from that, I'd say it works well in any space as long as there aren't things on the floor that can get wrapped around the rollers. It is one of the best purchases I have ever made and I will absolutely buy another one when Roombie croaks.
1968373
It's pretty good at maneuvering around all kinds of objects--so would guess yes. Just know that it doesn't get 100% of floor every time it runs, and be prepared to rescue it occasionally if you've got furniture at just the right height that it gets stuck--- I've had mine for 6 months, am still in love!
1968374
The spinny brush of the 770 is what enables the circular roomba to clean a corner. The circle won't make complete contact with the angle, but the brush will. Imagine a circular roomba wedged as far as it can go into a corner. If the distance from the Roomba edge to the corner's crook is less than about 3 inches, the brush will get the crook. If the angle is more acute and the distance from Roomba to the corner is more than about 3 inches, the brush can't reach it, and it won't get clean.
2156501
I have not found that to be an issue, because my units are in a closet, turned video library. However, I can see your point and agree it could be an issue if placed in a traffic/walking area; but, without the enlarged base, the unit would be unstable and prove useless.
860544
I have had a Roomba for at least 6 or 7 years have used it in two different houses with steps. My Roomba, has never, ever fallen down the steps. There's technology in it that allows it to sense the step and not go forward.
217706
I have it in a 450 SF shop with 10 ft ceilings. It works great. It is the only unit of its kind I could find that had a remote that would actually transmit consistently when other remote-controlled tools and appliances are running: furnace, 3hp dust collector, AC, etc. The filters are easy to get to, take out, clean and reinstall. It is reasonably quiet, even on its "full power" setting. In short, I have been very happy with it after over two years of very heavy use. Powermatic recommends two units if being used in a "very large" area, but their website and manual don't quantify that. It might be a good idea to contact them directly and ask their tech support folks about square/cubic foot capacities. I have it in a 450 SF shop with 10 ft ceilings. It works great. It is the only unit of its kind I could find that had a remote that would actually transmit consistently when other remote-controlled tools and appliances are running: furnace, 3hp dust collector, AC, etc. The filters are easy to get to, take out, clean and reinstall. It is reasonably quiet, even on its "full power" setting. In short, I have been very happy with it after over two years of very heavy use. Powermatic recommends two units if being used in a "very large" area, but their website and manual don't... » Read More I have it in a 450 SF shop with 10 ft ceilings. It works great. It is the only unit of its kind I could find that had a remote that would actually transmit consistently when other remote-controlled tools and appliances are running: furnace, 3hp dust collector, AC, etc. The filters are easy to get to, take out, clean and reinstall. It is reasonably quiet, even on its "full power" setting. In short, I have been very happy with it after over two years of very heavy use. Powermatic recommends two units if being used in a "very large" area, but their website and manual don't quantify that. It might be a good idea to contact them directly and ask their tech support folks about square/cubic foot capacities. « Show Less
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!
1631126
We have basically low carpeting and it works fantastic. The room ba goes from the hardwood floor up onto the carpet and back. We cant speak to thick high pile carpeting! But we are thrilled with the Roomba performance ce!!
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.
1809476
Elizabeth the only thing I have noticed is when it is running it does give noise in the electrical power that is picked up with AM radio. I think it will be OK for an apartment. If you are above ground floor it is heavy and an elevator would assist with delivery or when you move!
1093140
I think that the scooba does a decent enough job of getting crumbs if there aren't a lot, but the filter for the scooba is so much smaller than the dust particle bins of the roomba. If the floor is pretty dirty, which mine often is with two kids an a dog, I run the roomba and then the scooba, and it comes a lot cleaner than if I did it with a mop and bucket.
604780
The T-kjr2 is good for up to two bathrooms. So small apartments would work fine in my opinion.
1605362
It is not bad, I use it in our garage which is under our house and when I leave the garage and go into the basement I close the door and I don't hear it in the laundry room. I have it on a Formica toped bench, it doesn't walk. Seems to get a little louder the longer it runs so if you only run it for an hour or so, should be Ok. Depends a lot on your neighbors though, it's been 25 years since I lived in an apartment, but I do remember some neighbors could be a problem over anything.
1256915
Works best in confined spaces. If the garage is closed place near the odor. If you have outside airflow it won't do the job.
1418596
It has little bristles that stick out on one side and they rotate in a circle. That helps the ROOMBA reach corners and flat walls. It has helped keep the traffic dirt and dust down in my house. I still do a good clean on the floors once a week. Before the ROOMBA I was sweeping once or twice a day. (I do have 4 kids though)
401022
Yes, I'm happy with it. Two things: 1. I do sweep out the corners into the path of Neato, and; 2. It's really LOUD on hardwood floors. In my 1800 sq. ft condo, I need to empty it once or twice each time it runs and it gets trapped between my bar stools, so I have to pull them out while it runs. I don't currently have a pet so I can't tell you about dog or cat hair, but it picks up mine!!
1362593
This is a small personal device. You will notice effects if you are close by, but the humidifier will not be effective in a large room with high ceilings. The essential oils will diffuse throughout the room, though.
1670366
the MiniVee will work very well for you in a room that size. I have used it in rooms smaller than that, and up to 16x20 and larger, and it dials in fine. Be careful with your placement (distance from the wall, and from corners), and it will work perfectly. I love this sub, it works perfect for small rooms.
1224273
The roomba does not handle fringe very well. The fringe can get tangled in the brush so be careful and buy from a place that you can easily return the roomba if you are worried about your fringe being to long for the roomba