Roomba i3+ placed in service beginning of 2021.
- app setup had a glitch or two with my WiFi
- runs 60-90 minutes without recharging
- not good with fringe on rugs
- creates a map when cleaning completed
- does not map rooms, can't send to a named room
- dirt tank smaller than expected
- instead of clean everywhere command, much simpler to put in a room and push start
- has Home button to send back to charging dock. May get another dock for 2ND floor.
Overall it's a clean machine! Paid $500 or so, with additional warranty. We have a mix of carpet, wood parquet, area rugs, and tiles. So it's a pretty challenging environment, and also shows you why you don't need so much clutter on your floors or under beds.
It sounds like cheaper competition may be a good choice for 2ND floor instead of another charging dock.
The post above is from another thread. Now have 4-5 month report on the i3+ by Roomba. Still satisfied, and eternally greatful this model does not have the software problems which accompany smart mapping. Charlotte is smart in some ways, but just goes out with a simple mind to clean everywhere. So I've learned workarounds to common problems.
- Three floors with the main floor having three separate levels requires planning. I've tossed out some clutter that interefered with a run. Also I divide and conquer. Guitar cases and lightweight furniture make for convenient blocks.
- I take her upstairs (LoL) twice, divide the 2nd floor in two, and let her go! That's another day each week.
- First floor is another day
- Two step down areas another day.
- Run time is about 30 minutes in each of the 6 areas.
- 3/8" threshold she could jump eventually, but that uses more eneergy. So I have a 1" wide transition ramp screwed in.
- Area rugs with fringe? She can deal with that, but it is simpler to just roll the rug up before starting a job.
- Cleaning rollers are not what you'd expect, with no bristles. The roller covers are a silicone sleeve or similar, and can tear, get nicks, etc. The replacement parts are too expensive.
You quickly find the failure points in your environment.