[AMB444]

Can anyone recommend a Roomba style vacuum please?

There are so many different types of options it's tough to choose one.

It the wet mopping capability worth the cost? What about the automatic empty feature?

Anything else about this type of vacuum to consider?

TIA

[CarlR33]

I had an older Roomba robot vacuum and it did well and was still going strong when I got rid of it up north for our move here and the only maintenance was the battery (a little pricy for the OEM vs Amazon) every couple years and brush replacement (minimal). I did not get another one here but I would caution if you get one and spend any time at home it will be disruptive while running while your home vs. the old days when you would have it clean while you were at work (or now at pickle ball, the pool, etc. LOL). I have a neighbor that has one and this is his issue per se.

[HappyTraveler]

Whatever you do, don't have the thing programmed to vacuum while you aren't home.

A few years ago, where I moved from, there was a local story about someone who did just that and the device got stuck under the sofa with the motor still running (for who knows how long?) but, it overheated, caught the sofa fabric on fire and half the house burned down.

[Kelevision]

I have this one and I like it a lot. I use it daily. I run it in the kitchen every time I do something in there. My dogs don’t care and I only really hear it if it’s in the room I’m in. Not a bother at all. Not even a little bit. I love the mop feature. It does a good job. It has an arm that goes out to get the edges of the rooms. Worth every penny for me. It can also get places that are hard for me to get. Like under the bed etc.

roborock Qrevo Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop with FlexiArm Design Edge Mopping, Self-Emptying, 10 mm Liftable Mops, Auto Mop Washing & Drying, Reactive Tech Obstacle Avoidance, 7,000 Pa Suction…. On Amazon

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by HappyTraveler

Whatever you do, don't have the thing programmed to vacuum while you aren't home.

A few years ago, where I moved from, there was a local story about someone who did just that and the device got stuck under the sofa with the motor still running (for who knows how long?) but, it overheated, caught the sofa fabric on fire and half the house burned down.

Oh geez. Maybe I'll just get an old fashioned carpet sweeper.

[AMB444]

Thanks, everyone for your suggestions!

I am having the best time reading reviews on Amazon.

Here's one:

"...purchased, “Sparky”, 2 years ago on a Prime Day Deal. He was extremely inexpensive!! I loved him at first, but, I am so sick of him getting stuck!!!!! The suction is great. If your spouse leaves their socks on the floor, they will get sucked up and dragged around, until you happen to notice, and free up the sock! (My husband likes to leave his socks on the bathroom floor in a pile, as opposed to the hamper. I occasionally forget to pick them up before firing up, Sparky!)

...Let me tell you, under my kitchen table is always spotless, because that is his favorite place to get stuck. He is currently stuck there, bouncing off of the chairs... "

Sparky

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by HappyTraveler

Whatever you do, don't have the thing programmed to vacuum while you aren't home.

A few years ago, where I moved from, there was a local story about someone who did just that and the device got stuck under the sofa with the motor still running (for who knows how long?) but, it overheated, caught the sofa fabric on fire and half the house burned down.

My old Roomba would shut down if that happened. I think the newer ones you can program the trouble spots out of its routine. I did forget to mention they are great for under the bed or couch where you cannot reach even with a normal vacuum.

[Velvet]

I got one last Black Friday on sale for $150 from the Roomba store. Mops too. Works fine I just have to take the mop part off before it can go on the carpet.

[garrykolb]

Originally Posted by AMB444

Can anyone recommend a Roomba style vacuum please?

There are so many different types of options it's tough to choose one.

It the wet mopping capability worth the cost? What about the automatic empty feature?

Anything else about this type of vacuum to consider?

TIA

Here is a link to a review I wrote recently about the Ecovacs DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI, the best robot vac/mop I have ever tested. All your questions will be answered in there.

Ecovacs DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI robot vac/mop review - Edging closer to the perfect vac/mop - The Gadgeteer

Having said that, I recently reviewed its successor, the X9, which is about to be released, and it gets better. That review should go live soon so unfortunately I can't link it here.

[Cuervo]

Originally Posted by HappyTraveler

Whatever you do, don't have the thing programmed to vacuum while you aren't home.

A few years ago, where I moved from, there was a local story about someone who did just that and the device got stuck under the sofa with the motor still running (for who knows how long?) but, it overheated, caught the sofa fabric on fire and half the house burned down.

I don't know about other vacs, but Roomba has inexpensive beams unit you can purchase.
You place one in an area where you do not want it to go, and it will turn away when it encounters it. I use it all the time, works great.

[crash]

Originally Posted by AMB444

Can anyone recommend a Roomba style vacuum please?

There are so many different types of options it's tough to choose one.

It the wet mopping capability worth the cost? What about the automatic empty feature?

Anything else about this type of vacuum to consider?

TIA

I have a shark and the wet mop is a nice feature and really doesn’t cost much more. It will not mop up a mess but if used regularly keeps floor clean.

The auto dump feature for me is not worth it since I never fill the tray. If you have a cat or dog that sheds it is worth it because the tray will fill before the battery runs out.

[crash]

Originally Posted by Cuervo

I don't know about other vacs, but Roomba has inexpensive beams unit you can purchase.
You place one in an area where you do not want it to go, and it will turn away when it encounters it. I use it all the time, works great.

The shark you can designate no go areas in the app and it won’t go there. Works well for end tables with cords so the vacuum won’t go under the table and get stuck on the cord or pull the lamp off the table

[crash]

Originally Posted by Velvet

I got one last Black Friday on sale for $150 from the Roomba store. Mops too. Works fine I just have to take the mop part off before it can go on the carpet.

With the shark you program the carpet areas in the app so when mopping it skips those areas.

[RoseyRed]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

I had an older Roomba robot vacuum and it did well and was still going strong when I got rid of it up north for our move here and the only maintenance was the battery (a little pricy for the OEM vs Amazon) every couple years and brush replacement (minimal). I did not get another one here but I would caution if you get one and spend any time at home it will be disruptive while running while your home vs. the old days when you would have it clean while you were at work (or now at pickle ball, the pool, etc. LOL). I have a neighbor that has one and this is his issue per se.

Very true! We cannot ignore disruptions as easily now, so we try to run our Mr Robo when we are out.

[asianthree]

Our 8yo roomba will shut down if it gets stuck and beeps loudly, because of age not WiFi capability. It now resides at oldest pet play area. One dog will turn it on to start cleaning when prompted.

Our Shark 2in1 vacuum/mop WiFi connection. Black Friday Best Buy $599. On sale $249, with $50 gift card, plus we have 2 year warranty with BBplus. I would also consider Costco because their return is better than any retail.

App on my phone, so can start, stop, return at anytime. Notification if it gets interrupted and shuts down. I decided first bedroom do nothing, hand vacuum second bedroom, hand vacuum and mop third bedroom. All guest rooms so floors equal to clean. All ceramic tile.

I have to say the amount of fine debris from hand vacuum and vacuum/mop was more than I could imagine. Bin had a fair amount of debris for each room, and the mop pad was very dirty, after each room, even the first hand mop room.
So either the Shark does an exceptional job, or i suck at vacuum and mopping