If you are a Roomba owner, you might have many questions and doubts regarding Roomba Clean base.
Roomba clean base has a sleek design and has an IR window that helps the Roomba to line up correctly on it. It has a single LED light that will blink different lights in various situations.
Here I discusses various questions related to the Roomba Clean base.
Why is the Roomba Clean base not working?
Your Roomba clean base may not work because of various reasons. We are listing them below.
- Clogged Tubing: The Roomba clean base is clogged because of dust and debris. You must disconnect the power source from the base and locate the tubing on the backside. Remove the screws and then the tube. Clean the tube and tube canal and then place it back in its place.
- Power Issues: If the clean base is connected to the power source, which is not working correctly, then the clean base may not work.
- Communication Problem: The robot and the clean base communicate by the infrared signal. But if something is hindering the signal, then it can cause problems. For instance, dust and dirt collect with time on the front of the clean base. You need to wipe it with a microfiber cloth to clean it.
- Full Dustbin: The cleanbase has a dustbag that collects dust and dirt from the Roomba dustbin. But if that dustbin is full, then it will create a problem. Check the dust bag, and if it’s full, empty it to avoid the problem.
Can you move Roomba Base After Mapping?
Yes, you can move Roomba home base after mapping. Keep in mind that you should not move the base while the Roomba cleaning. if you are moving the base to a different location in the same room already on the Roomba’s map, It will find the new location and dock successfully
Below are a few steps you need to follow while moving the Roomba base.
- Remove the Rommba base from the charging station and move to the new location.
- Ensure 4 feet of space on both sides of the Roomba base.
- There must not be any stairs within the 4 feet space left on the sides of the Roomba base.
- There must not be any infrared devices within the 8 feet space of the Roomba base.
- You need then to unplug the Roomba base to the new charging station.
A few Roomba models, like Rooma i7 /Roomba i7 +, will immediately learn the new location when you keep it on the base. You may do a test job to ensure whether the Rommba is returning to the new area of the base. But there are specific models like Roomba i3 that require remapping.
How To Change Roomba Home Base Location?
You can change the Roomba home base location by following the below steps
- You need first to decide on the new site. It can be in the same or some other room.
- You have then to unplug your Roomba home base from the power source.
- Clean the new area where you plan to keep the Roomba home base.
- You can now move the Roomba home base to the new location.
- Place the base against the wall. There should not be any stairs or furniture on the sides of the Roomba home base.
- There should be at least 1.5 feet of clear space on both sides of the new base location.
- There must be 4 feet of clear space in front of the base location.
- Connect the base to the power source.
- Press the home button to place your robot or Roomba at least 6 feet away from the home base location.
- The Roomba will quickly locate it and move to the new site.
Why is Roomba’s clean base not emptying the bin?
There can be various reasons why Roomba Clean Base is not emptying the bin. We are listing them below.
- Check The Blockages: If the clean base is not emptying the bin automatically, the pathway may be blocked by dirt or debris. You need to unplug the base from the power source and then turn it aside. Remove the tube by unscrewing all the screws, remove debris or dirt particles, and put everything back in place.
- Improper Installation Of Bin: If you have not correctly installed the bin on the Roomba, it creates a problem.
- Clean The Sensor: The sensors can accumulate dust with time. So you clean it and try again.
- Check The Power Connection: Ensure the clean base is connected to the power outlet, which works correctly.
Why Roomba Gets Stuck On Home Base?
Your Roomba can get stuck for several reasons such as:
- Incorrect Spacing Of The Base: If you have placed the base incorrectly, then Roomba gets stuck on the home base.
- Dirty Charging Contact: If the charging contacts are dirty, then the Roomba cannot leave from the base.
- Virtual walls: Virtual walls within 8 feet of space may be the problem for sticking Roomba on a clean base.
How To Unclog Roomba Clean Base?
- Switch off the power of the clean base.
- Turn it aside and remove the screws of the tube with a screwdriver.
- Clean the tube and the tube canal to remove the dust and debris.
- Put the tube and screws back in place.
What does Roomba’s clean base white light mean?
If you observe solid white light on the Roomba clean base, then it indicates that your Roomba is 100 percent charged. But if the white light blinks, the Roomba battery is charging. A white clockwise swirl means that Roomba is updating its software.
Why is the red light flashing on the Roomba base?
The Roomba clean base red light can indicate various things.
- If the bag is full, then it may flash red light.
- The Roomba not return to its base when the battery is low.
- The Roomba clean base is clogged with pet hairs or debris, which need to be checked.
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Does the Roomba base light stay on when charging?
If we talk about old Roomba, i.e., 500 and 600 series, then the Roomba clean base white light will flash every four seconds during charging.
But if we talk about the Roomba 700,800 and 900 series, the light may stay for a few seconds during charging, but it goes away afterward. For the Roomba i7 series, the light will go away immediately after charging.
Does Roomba’s clean base require your attention?
Yes, Roomba clean base requires your attention. The base may get clogged with dust and dirt. So you need to wipe with a microfiber cloth periodically.
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