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My roomba bounces at certain points on our carpet. It is like it is running over something but there is nothing on the floor on top of the carpet. What is causing the bounces?

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There can be many reasons which cause this issue. It's better to send your roomba to the technical support department.

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Your carpet may have thickened seams. Therefore, the robot can bounce a little when it passes through these places. I have some vintage rugs from the DorisLeslieBlau gallery. Since they are made by hand, their seams are not always perfectly executed. But this makes them unique. But as for cleaning them, I prefer to leave it to the professionals. Due to the fact that the carpet is painted with natural colors, the usual cleaning products can do harm. So pay attention to it too!

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Replace your belt also check the end-caps on your beater bar to see of they are packed with fibers. clean out any you find.

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SOURCE: I bought Roomba 560 robot vacuum cleaner about 3

Ok, take regular WHITE paper. Do not press it on the sensor, just make it long enough so it covers the sensor. Then, take some clear tape, and tape the piece of white paper over it. Watch for the wall brush and stuff, don't get it to close to them or it'll rip it off! It works great, it cleans all my dark carpets, rugs, etc.! I'm thrilled! For a while, I didn't use my Roomba for that reason. But the cliff sensors ate on the bottom of the bump plate. I'll put the directions in order.

1. Cut WHITE printer paper, and position on scotch transparent tape.

2. Position on sensor then lay down.

CONGRATS! Roomba now cleans dark rugs, etc.! If you have questions, please post!!


NOTE: KEEP PAPER AWAY FROM THE BRUSHES! ENJOY YOUR ROOMBA!




Note from Author: I love my Roomba 560, it's great! I love it so much that I took the time to name it. I named my Roomba, "Roger, the Roomba!" I love my ROOMBA!

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