Electronics Robotic Vacuum Cleaners - Page 2

**Dunit35** · 08-31-2017, 03:57 PM

Anybody own one?

Looking to get my wife one for Xmas and have just started researching them. The iRobot ones are crazy expensive compared to others.

BucEyedPea · 08-31-2017, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Does it vacuum your ceilings as well?

bowener · 09-01-2017, 08:32 AM

What surfaces do you want it to vacuum? We were only concerned with pet hair, dirt, and dust when we looked, and we have hardwood and tile throughout so it was a bit easier to find an affordable vac. I went with the iLIFE V3s, which was only $150. It has been fantastic! After 9 months I am still surprised at how well it actually picks everything up. It does well on some low pile rugs we have too.

**Bowser** · 09-01-2017, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I had terrible luck with Dysons. Three in 6 years.

The $99 Hoover Windtunnels I purchased at Costco lasted three times as long.

No kidding? I've had two in ten years-ish, and I've had zero complaints.

Those Windtunnels come highly rated, though.

MagicHef · 09-01-2017, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

I bought a Neato a few years ago, worked great for a few months then the battery life went to shit. Bought replacement batteries and they didn't last long either. Now it wont even try to charge. $300 down the drain.

You're supposed to do a few complete discharge cycles before letting it operate normally when you get a new battery. I replaced mine and it's still working fine.

BucEyedPea · 09-01-2017, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bowener

What surfaces do you want it to vacuum? We were only concerned with pet hair, dirt, and dust when we looked, and we have hardwood and tile throughout so it was a bit easier to find an affordable vac. I went with the iLIFE V3s, which was only $150. It has been fantastic! After 9 months I am still surprised at how well it actually picks everything up. It does well on some low pile rugs we have too.

Wow! That's a steal.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-01-2017, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Modser

No kidding? I've had two in ten years-ish, and I've had zero complaints.

Oh yeah and I had the animal versions, too, because we have two yellow Labs that shed heavily twice a year. Even at Costco, the Dyson's were $499 and they just didn't last. I took one of them in for repair several times and finally gave up.

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Originally Posted by Modser

Those Windtunnels come highly rated, though.

I bought the first Windtunnel at Costco in 2010 for $99.99. I couldn't believe it! It was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than the Dyson for a fraction of the cost. I picked up another one so that we'd have one on each of the main living floors and they've lasted 7 years.

I finally replaced one of them last month, which was working fine but smelled like stinky dog after so many years of vacuuming up doggie fur, for $79.99 at Costco and it's way better than the original design.

MTG#10 · 09-01-2017, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I had terrible luck with Dysons. Three in 6 years.

The $99 Hoover Windtunnels I purchased at Costco lasted three times as long.

Agreed. My $400 Dyson crapped out literally a month after the warranty was up, and had to be repaired twice while it was under warranty. My $90 Bissell works just as well going on its 3rd year.

BWillie · 09-01-2017, 01:30 PM

I have a Roomba. Love it. Just have to make sure you don't have things laying on the ground like cords. Works like a charm. Senses stairs and stops, goes back. Occasionally it will get stuck on something and just stop.

I don't trust these robots. It's going to be pissed I'm making it clean my house everyday and murder me someday.

Sorce · 09-01-2017, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

I don't trust these robots. It's going to be pissed I'm making it clean my house everyday and murder me someday.

Valid concern, here is a picture of mine...

**Dunit35** · 09-01-2017, 06:58 PM

Looks like I'll either get the eufy or roomba. Reviews look solid for both.

**TrebMaxx** · 09-01-2017, 08:01 PM

I have a Roomba and love it. It will get stuck now and then but for the most part it does what is advertised.

Sorce · 09-01-2017, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Looks like I'll either get the eufy or roomba. Reviews look solid for both.

Neato was also on my list but price won out and I went with the eufy, have had it about 6 months now and I'm very happy with it. It's dumb, in that it doesn't map out it's path a remember like some more expensive models but having it run every day seems to cover everything.

KCFalcon59 · 09-01-2017, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I've had an iRobot for five year and it's still in the box, unopened.

I guess I need to try it someday.

This is funny because I've done the same thing. It's sitting in my bedroom unopened. Keep thinking one day I will open the ****ing thing, but I keep thinking the dogs will attack it.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-02-2017, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I had terrible luck with Dysons. Three in 6 years.

The $99 Hoover Windtunnels I purchased at Costco lasted three times as long.

No shit?

We've had ours (Purple Pet Version) for 11-12 years and still works as well as Day One.

Odd.

**Dunit35** · 09-04-2017, 08:18 AM

Went with the Eufy 11. Amazon has it for $220. EBay had a 20% off labor day coupon and the seller had another 10% off. Bought it for $160.

08-31-2017, 03:57 PM
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09-01-2017, 08:32 AM	#17
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09-01-2017, 01:30 PM	#23
BWillie Are you ready to Rumble? Join Date: Apr 2006 Casino cash: $-1258759	I have a Roomba. Love it. Just have to make sure you don't have things laying on the ground like cords. Works like a charm. Senses stairs and stops, goes back. Occasionally it will get stuck on something and just stop. I don't trust these robots. It's going to be pissed I'm making it clean my house everyday and murder me someday.
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09-01-2017, 06:58 PM	#25
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-2112955	Looks like I'll either get the eufy or roomba. Reviews look solid for both.
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TrebMaxx Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Peoples Republic of CoMo Casino cash: $-2212748	I have a Roomba and love it. It will get stuck now and then but for the most part it does what is advertised. __________________
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09-04-2017, 08:18 AM	#30
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-2112955	Went with the Eufy 11. Amazon has it for $220. EBay had a 20% off labor day coupon and the seller had another 10% off. Bought it for $160.
Posts: 10,507