iRobot Roomba Error Codes & Problems
Error Codes
App Not Connecting
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Robot Vacuum
The iRobot Home app connects to your Roomba via Wi-Fi once it is set up. If the …
Brush Roll Not Spinning
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Roomba Robot Vacuum
A Roomba brush roll that does not spin is almost always jammed with hair, …
Error 1
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Robot Vacuum
Roomba Error 1 means one of the side drive wheels has detected that it is lifted …
Error 11
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Robot Vacuum
Roomba Error 11 is a battery fault — the robot cannot charge or run properly …
Error 14
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Robot Vacuum
Roomba Error 14 means the dustbin is installed but not seated correctly — it has …
Error 17
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Robot Vacuum
Roomba Error 17 means the robot got confused about where it is — it lost its …
Error 2
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Robot Vacuum
Roomba Error 2 means the small front caster wheel (the little swivel wheel at …
Error 5
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Robot Vacuum
Roomba Error 5 indicates a left or right main drive wheel is stalled or has a …
Error 6
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Robot Vacuum
Roomba Error 6 means the front bumper is stuck in the pressed position — the …
Error 8
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Robot Vacuum
Roomba Error 8 means the robot cannot detect that the dustbin is installed.
The …
Stuck on Carpet
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Roomba Robot Vacuum
A Roomba that gets stuck on carpet is usually getting caught on thick rug …
Keeps Returning to Dock Early
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Roomba Robot Vacuum
A Roomba returning to the dock before finishing the job usually has a battery …
Making Grinding Noise
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Robot Vacuum
A grinding or clicking noise from your Roomba almost always means hair or debris …
Mapping Issues
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Robot Vacuum
Roomba mapping problems are usually caused by the robot being picked up and …
Not Cleaning Edges
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Roomba Robot Vacuum
A Roomba that misses edges and corners almost always has a worn or stopped side …
Side Brush Not Spinning
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Roomba Robot Vacuum
A Roomba side brush that is not spinning is usually jammed with hair wrapped …
Spinning in Circles
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Robot Vacuum
A Roomba spinning in circles is almost always caused by a dirty or blocked cliff …
Not Charging
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Robot Vacuum
A Roomba that won't charge is almost always caused by dirty charging contacts on …
Not Connecting to Wi-Fi
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Robot Vacuum
Roomba only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. If your router broadcasts only 5 …
Not Docking
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Robot Vacuum
A Roomba that cannot find its Home Base is usually caused by the dock being …