Anyone have a roomba?

The Grizz · #1 12-16-2009, 12:22 AM

I could not imagine how many of these I would have to buy to keep up with my 2 Husky's and living in the country to boot.

bigmac · #2 12-16-2009, 01:05 AM

We had one; and after a short while (approx. 6 months) we had to replace the battery as it would not hold a charge for longer than 5 minutes. After the new battery was installed; it lasted another month or so before not holding the charge any longer. As far as I'm concerned; it's a gimmick and will never buy another one.

chisai · #3 12-16-2009, 02:16 AM

I had mine for three years before the battery died. With two dogs and cat it was great for keeping up with the daily upkeep on the floors. Certainly won't replace a good vacuum, but it was nice not to see dust bunnies every day. I'm waiting to see what kind of Christmas deals they have to buy the next one.

michika · #4 12-16-2009, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

I could not imagine how many of these I would have to buy to keep up with my 2 Husky's and living in the country to boot.

I'd so buy something that could keep up with two heavy shedding dogs.

spikehs · #5 12-16-2009, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by michika

I'd so buy something that could keep up with two heavy shedding dogs.

a lot of the reviews I read said it did a good job of keeping it tidy inbetween regular vacuuming...My cat sheds quite a bit especially on my black rug, so it'll be interesting to see how it does, if I get one.... which I probably will, ha.

Ellie_A · #6 12-17-2009, 11:15 PM

We purchased a Roomba about a year ago. We have 2 dogs and 3 cats and it does a pretty good job. We run it Monday to Friday while we are at work because it is pretty loud. No problems with it at all.

spikehs · #7 12-21-2009, 09:16 PM

just found a scooba (base model) for $75 used! Even if I have to replace the battery (which I assume I probably will) I should be up. Will give it a test spin tonight!

workn2hard2day · #8 12-21-2009, 10:11 PM

this isnt my video ***warning for potty language***

if you have animals you will appreciate this. (most if you have one of those vicious pit bulls)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Fyn...layer_embedded

spikehs · #9 12-22-2009, 02:11 AM

Picked up the scooba and ran it for a few mins before the battery died as it wasn't charged when I got it. Thing is pretty cool, goes in total random patterns, so it'll be cool to see how it does on a full charge. ran it in my front area before it died which was pretty dirty, and it did an awesome job.

When I run it on a full charge tomorrow it should do my kitchen + front area + bathroom. The higher models do 3-4 times the area of this one. I'd say its about half the noise of a vacuum, you could watch tv if it was running, but might have to turn it up a bit.

my2rotties · #10 01-07-2010, 01:35 AM

I always wondered the same thing with my pack of three, in the forest. My rottie won't let me mop so I would imagine she would pounce the roomba as well.

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

I could not imagine how many of these I would have to buy to keep up with my 2 Husky's and living in the country to boot.