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iRobot 530 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, White
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Brand | iRobot |
Special Feature | Bagless, Tangle free and extra filter |
Color | White |
Included Components | Brush |
Filter Type | Cartridge |
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About this item
- Vacuuming robot picks up dirt and debris with the touch of a button
- Easy-to-empty bagless dustbin; fine-filtration system traps allergens
- Anti-tangle technology; gentle-touch bumper system; built-in cliff sensors
- Self-charging Home Base, 2 Virtual Walls, an extra filter, and more included
- Measures 16-3/4 by 21 by 5 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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surface suggestion | Carpets,Carpet,Floor,Hard Floors | Carpet & Hard Floors | Hard Floor, wood, carpet | Walls,Carpets,Floor,Hard Floors | Carpet | Carpets,Floors |
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battery average life | 120 minutes | 60 days | 180 minutes | — | 110 minutes | — |
compatible devices | Amazon Echo | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Echo, Google Home, Smartphones | Amazon Echo | Amazon Echo | Amazon Echo |
weight | 15 pounds | 15.25 pounds | 7 pounds | 11 pounds | 1.83 pounds | 4990 grams |
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Brand | iRobot |
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Special Feature | Bagless, Tangle free and extra filter |
Color | White |
Included Components | Brush |
Filter Type | Cartridge |
Battery Life | 120 minutes |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Control Method | Touch |
Compatible Devices | Amazon Echo |
Form Factor | Upright |
Product Dimensions | 16 x 16 x 7 inches |
Item Weight | 15 pounds |
Manufacturer | iRobot |
ASIN | B000UU7TZE |
Item model number | 530 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Specific instructions for use | Carpets and Hard floors |
Dishwasher compatible | No |
Warranty Description | 1 year. |
Batteries required | No |
Import | Imported |
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Product Description
With dramatically improved navigation, cleaning coverage, vacuum pickup, and particle filtration, the Roomba 530 vacuuming robot picks up amazing amounts of dirt and debris with the simple touch of a button. The powerful unit features innovative spinning side brushes that grab dirt and dust from corners and along wall edges, as well as two high-speed, counter-rotating brushes that pick up pet hair, cat litter, food crumbs, and other debris from floors. The vacuum sucks up the debris and deposits it into a large, easy-to-empty bagless dustbin, and its improved fine-filtration system traps dust, pollen, and other allergens inside the unit, reducing infiltration into the living environment.
For added convenience, the vacuum's cleaning head automatically adjusts to transition from wood, tile, and linoleum to carpets and rugs, while improved anti-tangle technology ensures it won't get stuck on cords and rug fringe. If the unit begins to pick up a cord or carpet tassel, it will automatically reverse the direction of its brushes to extract the item. A gentle-touch bumper system senses obstacles so the vacuum automatically slows its approach, gently touches the obstacle, then redirects to continue cleaning under or around the object. Because it cleans under beds, couches, and other hard-to-reach areas, it actually vacuums more of the floor than a standard upright can. The vacuum also senses dirtier areas and spends more time cleaning them, and it uses built-in cliff sensors to avoid stairs and other drop-offs. In addition, invisible barriers can be set using the unit's Virtual Wall system. To mark off-limit areas, simply place a Virtual Wall at a doorway or other opening and adjust the infrared beam setting to the distance of the opening. The unit automatically detects the beam and will not cross it.
The vacuuming robot returns to its self-charging Home Base to dock and recharge between cleaning cycles or when the battery starts to run low. Its advanced power system consists of a fast-charging battery, a three-hour charger, and a power source that supercharges the unit for up to 120 minutes of continuous cleaning, covering about three to four average-size rooms on a single charge. Other accessories include two Virtual Walls (that require two D batteries each), a brush cleaning tool, and an extra filter. The vacuuming robot measures 16-3/4 by 21 by 5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
Yes, It Really Works
This smart, powerful, and autonomous vacuum features iRobot’s proven and patented three-stage cleaning system. First, innovative spinning side brushes grab dirt and debris from corners and along wall edges, then two high-speed, counter-rotating brushes pick up pet hair, food crumbs, and other debris. The powerful vacuum sucks up the debris and deposits it into a large, easy-to-empty bagless dustbin.
The improved fine-filtration system traps dust, pollen, and other allergens inside the robot, reducing infiltration into your living environment. The cleaning head automatically adjusts to transition from wood, tile, and linoleum to carpets and rugs. Improved anti-tangle technology ensures it won’t get stuck on cords and rug fringe. If Roomba begins to pick up a cord or carpet tassel, it will automatically reverse the direction of its brushes to extract the item. Roomba senses dirtier areas and spends more time cleaning them, and it uses built-in cliff sensors to avoid stairs and other drop-offs. When the job is done, Roomba returns to its self-charging Home Base to dock and recharge between cleaning cycles or when the battery is running low.
Easy to Use
The Roomba 530 features a friendly and informative audio voice demonstration that walks you through initial setup and alerts you when Roomba requires maintenance or assistance. Starting a cleaning cycle is simple--just press the "Clean" button and Roomba does the rest. First it will calculate the size of the room, the obstacles in the room, and the cleanliness of the floors. Then it goes to work all by itself. At the end of each cleaning cycle, Roomba 530 returns to its Home Base to dock and recharge. Yes, it’s that simple. Routine maintenance is a snap. The large-capacity bagless bin is easy to slide out, empty, and click back into place. The brushes and filters can be easily removed by hand for routine cleaning and maintenance.
Smart and Efficient
Roomba calculates the appropriate cleaning time and pattern for each area and adjusts its behavior over 67 times per second to achieve the most thorough cleaning result. On average, Roomba covers every part of the floor four times. A gentle-touch bumper system senses obstacles, so Roomba automatically slows its approach, gently touches the obstacle, then redirects to continue cleaning under or around the object. Because it cleans under furniture, Roomba actually vacuums more of the floor than a standard upright can--and you don’t even have to push it around. Roomba’s Virtual Wall creates an invisible barrier that it will not cross (two Virtual Walls are included with the Roomba 530). To mark off-limit areas, simply place a Virtual Wall at a doorway or other opening and adjust the infrared beam setting to the distance of the opening. Roomba automatically detects the beam and will not cross it. The vacuum's advanced power system consists of a fast-charging battery, a three-hour charger, and a power source that supercharges the unit for up to 120 minutes of continuous cleaning, covering about three to four average-size rooms on a single charge. When the battery is low or when Roomba has completed a cleaning cycle, it automatically returns to the self-charging Home Base to dock and recharge. As a member of the newest generation of Roomba innovation, the Roomba 530 features a more powerful vacuum and redesigned high-speed, counter-rotating brushes that pick up more dirt, pet hair, dander, cat litter, crumbs, leaves, and other debris.
Features
- A powerful vacuum: Two counter-rotating brushes and a powerful vacuum remove dirt, dust, pet hair, and other debris from your carpets and floors
- Robot intelligence: Navigates throughout your home, cleaning under and around furniture, covering each area an average of four times
- Avoids off-limit areas: 2 Virtual Walls tell Roomba where to clean by restricting off-limit areas
- Self-charging and docking: Automatically returns to its Home Base to dock and recharge between cleanings
- Detects dirt: Senses dirtier areas and spends more time cleaning them
- Cleans beneath furniture: Cleans under tables, beds, chairs, and other hard-to-reach places
- Edge-cleaning capability: Follows wall edges and reaches deep into corners to remove dust, dirt, and debris
- Self-adjusting cleaning head: Automatically adjusts from carpets to hard floors and back again
- Light-touch bumpers: Roomba slowly approaches obstacles, gently touches them, then redirects to clean around them
- Anti-tangle system: Roomba effectively extracts itself if it picks up cords, carpet fringe, or tassels
- Simple operation: Roomba keeps itself charged and ready to go--simply press the Clean button and Roomba does the rest
- What’s in the box: 1 iRobot Roomba 530, 2 Virtual Walls (require 2 D batteries each, not included), 1 self-charging Home Base, 1 power supply (3-hour charge time), 1 brush cleaning tool, 1 rechargeable battery, 1 extra filter
- Simple operation: Roomba keeps itself charged and ready to go--simply press the Clean button and Roomba does the rest
- Anti-tangle system: Roomba effectively extracts itself if it picks up cords, carpet fringe, or tassels
- Light-touch bumpers: Roomba slowly approaches obstacles, gently touches them, then redirects to clean around them
- Self-adjusting cleaning head: Automatically adjusts from carpets to hard floors and back again
- Edge-cleaning capability: Follows wall edges and reaches deep into corners to remove dust, dirt, and debris
- Cleans beneath furniture: Cleans under tables, beds, chairs, and other hard-to-reach places
- Detects dirt: Senses dirtier areas and spends more time cleaning them
- Self-charging and docking: Automatically returns to its Home Base to dock and recharge between cleanings
- Avoids off-limit areas: 2 Virtual Walls tell Roomba where to clean by restricting off-limit areas
- Robot intelligence: Navigates throughout your home, cleaning under and around furniture, covering each area an average of four times
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Customers like the performance, quality and ease of use of the robotic vacuum cleaner. For example, they mention it does a good job, is easy to operate and maintain, and is well worth the money. Customers also appreciate appearance, and innovation. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of cleaning, and noise.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it does a good job, is simple to use, and does a very thorough job. Some say that the regimen is proving successful. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...But it's very effective nonetheless because of an ingenious combination of brushes underneath that pop the dirt up and into the debris bin without..." Read more
"Overall I like it, thus the 4 stars. It seems to do a good job and I will continue to use it regularly...." Read more
"...And, until a month ago, it's worked without a hitch, eliminating the need to use our heavy duty deep cleaning vacuum cleaner more than a couple of..." Read more
"...Although it works better, I'm still not all that excited about it...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They say it is amazing, incredible, and fun to watch do your dirty work. They also say the floors are nice and dust free with minimal effort. The HEPA filter picks up an amazing amount of dust, making the entire house clean. The vacuum is good at detecting dirt and is easy to use. Customers also say watching it clean the house is fascinating.
"...my Roomba doesn't have a HEPA filter, its filter does pick up an amazing amount of dust--making the entire house much more breathable and dust-..." Read more
"...So far, I agree with both. I'm impressed with the overall quality of the product and am happy to keep using it...." Read more
"...It won't replace the regular vacuum, but it is pretty good at keeping the dog hair off the hard wood...." Read more
"...Pulls WAY more dust out of the carpets and the brushes seem to stay cleaner as well. (Discount reference true as of 10-2011)..." Read more
Customers find the robotic vacuum cleaner easy to use. They say it is a huge time saver, an amazing convenience, and easy to operate and maintain. Customers also mention that it performs its job quickly and efficiently with no supervision.
"...It's such an amazing convenience and it actually works. My girlfriend, who has terrible allergies, has noticed how much cleaner my house is now...." Read more
"...I chose this vacuum as it seemed very convenient and the reviews were good. So far, I agree with both...." Read more
"...But that's OK. Even with the frequent cleaning it's still a huge time saver and it does a respectable job of keeping our carpets looking freshly..." Read more
"...To its credit, the machine calls for 1 button operation, has a simple, elegant design, cleans nooks and cranies with its side sweeeping brush...." Read more
Customers like the value of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They say it's a great buy for the lazy and well worth the money.
"...Sure. But as it is, it's simply great--and well worth the investment. I can recommend this machine enthusiastically." Read more
"...The 530 seems like a good model to start with, and is less expensive than the programmable ones, especially with the free set of replacement..." Read more
"...The price was very good when I bought this one, but when I went to purchase another one last week, the price had increased, but still was less than..." Read more
"...That Company still operates today. It's not highly successful but it still functions. I often wonder why when I see their ads on TV...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They say it's neat, cool, and effective. Some mention that it'll become attached to them and make their house look great. They also say that it grooms carpets very nicely. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the vacuum cleaner, which is outstanding and splendid.
"...The house is neater, with fewer things laying around on the floor (secondary objective)...." Read more
"...I find this experience quite sad and disappointing. The Roomba is so neat and effective that you become attached to it like a pet, but it's also..." Read more
"...In other words, it doesn't work like I was led to believe. Oh sure, its cute... but it won't relieve you of any real vacuuming chores.--..." Read more
"...credit, the machine calls for 1 button operation, has a simple, elegant design, cleans nooks and cranies with its side sweeeping brush...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the robotic vacuum cleaner's innovation. They say it's an excellent invention and amazing technology. They also say it does a great job of discovering things like lost pills, earrings, and M&Ms. Customers also mention that the vacuum cleaner is cute, high-tech, and fun to watch.
"...The 530 seems like a good model to start with, and is less expensive than the programmable ones, especially with the free set of replacement..." Read more
"...caught in its parts out, really smart and easy. Then, last month, I took Rosie out and put her to work...." Read more
"...It's cute, it's high-tech, it's fun to watch (better than 90% of what's on TV), and it works...." Read more
"...But this is an amazing little gadget, well worth the price, and has saved me from struggling to vacuum...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning with some saying it does a better job cleaning the floor than they can do with a broom and dustpan, and cleaning the Roomba is also a breeze. They also say the brushes seem to stay cleaner, and the floors are cleaner. However, some customers mention that it's not for heavy cleaning, expect only maintenance level cleaning, and that the small filter does get coated with stuff.
"...The Roomba adjusts for all surfaces and cleans them equally well. No problem...." Read more
"...calls for 1 button operation, has a simple, elegant design, cleans nooks and cranies with its side sweeeping brush...." Read more
"...Pulls WAY more dust out of the carpets and the brushes seem to stay cleaner as well. (Discount reference true as of 10-2011)..." Read more
"...Its dirt compartment is fairly small, the small filter does get coated with stuff, and generally speaking, it really needs to be partially..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it's far quieter than their regular vacuum, while others say that it is noisy and starts thumping as it cleans.
"...Not at all. In fact, it's far quieter than my regular vacuum--again, it's about as noisy as a battery-powered handheld vacuum...." Read more
"...Beyond this people have commented on the noise level. It can be noisy, and you won't find yourself sitting and watching TV in the same room it is..." Read more
"...work and it performed as well as it did when it was brand new...no more thumping and poor pickup...." Read more
"...It's fun to watch and therefore fun to use. It's quiet enough to run while watching TV (for me anyway), and provides entertainment of its own when..." Read more
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I live alone in a rather large two-story house with four bedrooms and three baths, along with two very furry cats and a dog that won't stop shedding. Needless to say, my place needed constant vacuuming, usually once a day. And if I left for a long weekend, the place would be a disaster when I returned. Not so with Roomba. I just push the button every morning as I leave and the house is cleaned when I get home. I have extensive hardwood floors, tile floors, wall-to-wall carpeting and throw rugs. The Roomba adjusts for all surfaces and cleans them equally well. No problem. And my oriental rugs with fringe aren't an issue with Roomba's anti-tangle capability. In short, it's an enormous timesaver and well worth the money.
Some have complained that the Roomba isn't as powerful as a regular canister or upright. True. Its suction is roughly the equivalent of an old Dust Buster. But it's very effective nonetheless because of an ingenious combination of brushes underneath that pop the dirt up and into the debris bin without the need of a powerful vacuum. Furthermore, the combination of vacuum and brushes can suck up debris the size and weight of most coins along with large clumps of mud and tangles of pet hair, perfectly adequate for most home needs. Others have complained that the Roomba is noisy. Not at all. In fact, it's far quieter than my regular vacuum--again, it's about as noisy as a battery-powered handheld vacuum. Still others maintain that it takes too much maintenance. Well, I haven't had any problems with my Roomba, and I've been using it almost daily for four months. Yes, you do have to clean it regularly. Unlike a canister vacuum that you can shut off and ignore, you may want to clean your Roomba almost every time. But the five minutes or so I spend emptying the debris bin and cleaning the roller bushes is nothing compared to spending an hour or two vacuuming the old way.
Things to be aware of: Be sure to clean the roller brushes thoroughly. I had trouble initially when my brushes stopped working after only a few weeks. I thought, "Oh, boy. Here we go. A faulty machine." But no. It was my fault. After calling the Roomba service line, I discovered that I hadn't read the instructions carefully and failed to clean the bearings on the side of the roller brushes. The bearings eventually became clogged with pet fur and stopped turning, causing my rollers to freeze up. After a little cleaning, the rollers were working again like new. Lesson learned.
I'm also careful to block off rooms I don't want vacuumed so my Roomba can do a more thorough job on those rooms I do want cleaned. You can either use the two battery operated "virtual walls" that come with the unit to prevent the Roomba from entering a room, or just close the doors. I usually rotate between my family room, kitchen and hallways in one cleaning; the dining room, living room and library in the next. I also use my Roomba upstairs to clean the bedrooms and baths in a similar rotation. Again, such rotations may seem like a lot of work to clean the whole house, but I'd much rather spend the minute or two moving my Roomba between the upstairs and downstairs than to spend an hour or more vacuuming.
Sure, Roomba can't do stairs and it can't quite reach into the corners. But while my Roomba is busy cleaning the rest of my house, I can take the few minutes to vacuum the stairs and hit the corners with the regular vacuum. Again, a huge time savings. Do the pets mind? Not at all. After running it the first time, my cats and dog became completely bored and now ignore it whenever it's working. It doesn't bother them in the least.
I bought the 530 model have been absolutely delighted with it. And though I don't have the lighthouses to guide it back to its recharging station, my Roomba usually finds its way back all by itself anyway. And if it doesn't and runs out of juice somewhere else, it's hardly a chore to move it back to its base for recharging. After a couple of hours or so, it's fully charged and ready to go again. While I haven't timed it, I'd guess my Roomba runs for at least 90 minutes, maybe longer. I think the battery may run down faster if the brushes are full of cat hair. So I'm careful now to clean the brushes every time.
After a while, it just becomes a habit to turn on my Roomba every time I leave the house. It's such an amazing convenience and it actually works. My girlfriend, who has terrible allergies, has noticed how much cleaner my house is now. And while my Roomba doesn't have a HEPA filter, its filter does pick up an amazing amount of dust--making the entire house much more breathable and dust-free.
Like a lot of people, I was fairly skeptical when I first invested in my Roomba. But I'm not anymore. This is an amazing machine that does exactly as advertised. And I am thrilled at how easy it is to operate and maintain, and how simple it is to develop an entirely new vacuuming routine.
Any drawbacks? Well, wouldn't it be wonderful if my Roomba could do stairs? Or reach those corners? Or make my bed? Or do the laundry? Or clean the dishes? Sure. But as it is, it's simply great--and well worth the investment. I can recommend this machine enthusiastically.
Three introductory points: First, we live in the desert with sand, dust and wind. Oh, and a long haired Papillon (yes, they do shed, long black and white hairs). Second, I'm getting more "mature" every day. Three, we have floor tile and thick carpet, two height extremes of floor covering. So, vacuuming my house is getting to be more of a chore than it's ever been before. Since I do like fairly clean floors, that's been my job.
I chose this vacuum as it seemed very convenient and the reviews were good. So far, I agree with both. I'm impressed with the overall quality of the product and am happy to keep using it.
However, nothing is truly perfect. Don't be put-off by the following, as it seems like a lot, but it's what I've learned about it after about 3 months using it. I did still give it 4 stars!
Downside: I take care of my tools, wiping, cleaning, putting away ready for the next job, etc. What I've found with this vacuum is that it takes more maintenance than a standard vacuum. Its dirt compartment is fairly small, the small filter does get coated with stuff, and generally speaking, it really needs to be partially disassembled and thoroughly cleaned after half the house is done. So, I spend about twice the time cleaning it and getting it ready for the next job than I used to do with my old traditional upright vacuum.
It really doesn't "remember" where it's vacuumed, or the shape of the room. It seems to go in fairly random directions, which does cover a single room well. But, a few times, it has just missed part of the room it's in. The larger the room you want it to vacuum, the more likely it is to miss sections.
It can get trapped inside of barstool and end table type legs. Due to not remembering obstacles like these, it will keep trying to escape until it either does or runs out of energy. It does get stuck under things that are too low, and can't go over some things that have a kind of ramp up, but which tip it so that its sensors shut it down. So, if you buy one, expect to do some re-vacuuming when needed, or to move some things out of the vacuuming area.
It can't get into spaces narrower than it is (duh). But this means that you'll still do some vacuuming with your old vacuum, so don't get rid of it.
It has to be able to "see" the dock, to dock itself. If it can't, it won't go there and will just shut off, leaving itself out in the room. So, expect to carry it back.
I really needed 4 of the electronic "walls" to keep the room size from getting too large, and keep it from heading off to neverland. They aren't cheap, but work well.
Summary: I've accomodated my floors to some of its limitations by moving and adjusting some things in the house to minimize some of the places it's gotten stuck or caused it to shut down early. That's ok, it's to be expected.
I was gratified that the varying heights of our tile floors and thick carpeting in one room didn't cause it to shut down. I'm also impressed with the sensors that keep it out of most troubles.
Overall, I'm spending noticeably less time pushing my old vacuum around (main objective in buying one), probably only use the old one about 5% of the time I used to. The house is neater, with fewer things laying around on the floor (secondary objective). It does pick up the hairs, small grit, dust, and miscellaneous stuff well. So, I'm saving a lot of time, even though cleaning it does take a lot more time than an old vacuum.
And, I'd buy it again.
------ Update June 2013
After 7 months of regular use, I'd still buy it again. Use: it's for light to medium dirty floors. For heavier dirt and carpet deeper cleaning, use a regular vacuum with a beater brush. Requires frequent cleaning, more often than a traditional vacuum with bags or container. Cleaning it is slightly more difficult and time consuming than traditional vacuum.
I don't like the orange round brush cleaner that it comes with. Tore the rubber flaps internal to the brush. So I bought a cheap large hair comb and use that.
We live in a sandy area, so sometimes the brushes don't pick up the small sand stones we track in, especially if they get in the floor tile grout groove.
We have a long-haired dog, and this hair gets wound around the brush ends. Not hard to remove, just takes a little more time.