Roomba battery maintenance tips

With proper care, Roomba's battery can last for many cleaning cycles before you need to replace it. Here are some things you can do to extend Roomba's battery life and keep Roomba cleaning at peak performance:

• Use your Roomba frequently. Your Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery, which will deliver more cleaning cycles when you use it regularly.


• Keep your Roomba plugged in when not in use. If you have a Home Base, keep your Roomba charging on the Home Base. If you don't have a Home Base, keep your Roomba plugged into the Power Supply.


• Place your Roomba and the Home Base on a smooth, hard surface when your Roomba is charging. Do not charge your Roomba on a thick carpet and make sure your Roomba and Home Base have plenty of space for ventilation.


• Charge and store your Roomba in a cool, dry place. Keep your Roomba out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat such as windows, radiators, heating vents, and large appliances.


• Keep Roomba's brushes clean. If Roomba's brushes get clogged with hair or other debris, your Roomba will strain to spin them, using more battery power than normal. Click here to learn how to remove and clean Roomba's brushes.


• Occasionally reset your Roomba and fully discharge the battery. Once every few months, you should reset your Roomba and fully discharge the battery as follows:
  1. Press and hold the two buttons above and below the CLEAN button simultaneously for 10 seconds to reset Roomba.
  2. Charge Roomba until the CLEAN light turns green.
  3. Allow Roomba to run until it plays the 4-tone "dead battery" song indicating that the battery has been fully discharged.
     • If you use a Home Base, unplug it so Roomba does not attempt to dock when its battery is low.
     • If you have a DOCK button, use this to fully discharge your battery.
     • If you do not have a DOCK button, you may need to run several CLEAN.
  4. Be sure to recharge your Roomba as soon as possible after the battery has been fully discharged.
  
  
• Remove the battery for long-term storage. If you will not be using your Roomba for more than a few weeks, remove it, and store it in a cool, dry place. Blue and black batteries should be stored after the Roomba has been used. Yellow batteries should be stored after being fully charged. When you want to use your Roomba again, insert the battery and fully charge it. Batteries can naturally degrade even when stored outside Roomba. Fully charge your battery at least once every six months for optimal performance. Click here to learn how to remove and reinstall your battery.


• Make sure you are charging your Roomba correctly. Click here to read the Roomba 500 Series Battery and Charging Overview.