GoKawiilIt's the classic story with so many appliances. Out of the box, your robot vacuum works great but over time, that peak performance degrades and a few months later, it starts underperforming so much you think it's broken.
However, with robot vacuums, it's very possible that your machine isn't underperforming; you're just unknowingly sabotaging it.
"A common misconception among consumers is that these devices are totally 'set and forget,' requiring zero upkeep once they start their rounds," says Ryan Wu, the head of Narwal Americas, a global leader in robot vacuum manufacture. "Despite how sophisticated their automation has become, it's important to give them a little TLC from time to time."
Five common robot vacuum mistakes and how to correct them
The Spot+Scrub is the company's first wet and dry robot vacuum but it comes with many of the features we expect from the top-tier models. Dyson
There are a number of common mistakes that many robot vacuum owners make without realizing it, some of which can dramatically impact your bot's ability to do its job.
"Most issues show up as reduced pickup and inconsistent coverage. Restricted airflow (a full bin/base, clogged filter, or blocked pathway) can make a robot look like it's cleaning while leaving debris behind," said Ryan Hruska, SVP of Product Development, Robotics, at SharkNinja. "If your robot vacuum doesn't have anti-hair wrap capabilities, that can also add resistance, which may increase wear over time. And if a robot struggles to dock or gets stuck repeatedly, you'll often see more partial cleans and unnecessary battery drain."
Here are some of the most common issues robot vacuums encounter, and how to fix (or completely avoid) them.
Mistake 1: Not setting up properly before the first run
We install and use the app each robot vacuum comes with, evaluating its ease of use and setup. Ajay Kumar/CNET
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