Comments on: iRobot 530 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, White

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:56:35 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this robot
I originally purchased for myself a Roomba Dirt Dog, a Scooba Floor scrubber and the Roomba Vacuum. I love all three!! Especially the Dirt Dog.

By: Emeric

Emeric — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:45:42 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
My wife loves me for it!
If you are fortunate enough to have a significant other who cleans more than you do, you will find the gift of this little vacuum will earn you MAJOR brownie points …

By: Rahima

Rahima — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:13:31 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome addition to the home, but…
I purchased the Roomba 530 from another seller for a steep discount and I have to say I am in love with my new family member; Little Jimmy.

By: Journey

Journey — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:56:09 +0000

3.0 out of 5 stars
Not too bad
I bought this about a week ago. It cleans very well, but I think there is a problem with mine. The battery life on this thing only lasts about 40 mins.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:27:25 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars
Great, BUT
I got this about 3 days ago and have cleaned my home about twice to get all the dirt. I’ve got hardwood floors and rugs, as well as 2 longhairs that shed – a cat and a wife.

By: Nefertiti

Nefertiti — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:30:22 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Carpets looks new!
I have a Roomba 535 and its been running great for the last 4 months.
I am very happy with the purchase , the only problem I had was with the side brush , the one which…

By: Neil

Neil — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:12:41 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars
True story…
Once upon a time there was a guy who vacuumed 3 or 4 times a year. Then he bought a Roomba 530 and started vacuuming weekly while he biked around the lake.

By: Osman

Osman — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:31:24 +0000

2.0 out of 5 stars
Great at first, but not built to last
I bought this a little over a year and a half ago, and already the battery seems to have died. It now goes about 2 feet before stopping after being charged…

By: Wilona

Wilona — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:59:49 +0000

With two dogs in the house we could not live without our Roomba. The 530 is a vast improvement from earlier models. It seems to pick up more dirt, the battery life is longer, the fast-charge is about 33% more rapid than its Discovery predecessors and it is generally more quiet. The new sensors that prevent the robot from “speed-bumping” into furniture are a very nice touch, but beware if the robot is in a tight area, it may appear sluggish — the sensors are working to continually slow it down. It’s a feature I like, but need to get used to. My only concern with this robot is the high cost of parts. The bot itself is cheaper than earlier models but the components most prone to breakage or wear-out are twice the cost so the lifetime operation costs may be higher. Replacement batteries are nearly $100. Earlier models were $50. ONE MONTH LATER . . . . This is a slight amend to my review above. Having used it for a month a couple points of note: 1) All of the new 5-Series Roombas lack the “Max Mode” that was common on earlier models. I miss this. I can no longer let it go util the battery runs out. It goes until it “thinks” it’s finshed. Well, sometimes we disagree. And I’m usually right. It simply doesn’t cover as much ground as I need it too in the standard clean mode. I’d have to mark it down a full star for this — I can’t count on it to do the whole house when I’m at work anymore. 2) The folks I know who have these encountered problems with the side cleaning bushes breaking off. After a month’s use, I lost all but one. I’m sure this is high on their list of fixes.

By: Luvenia

Luvenia — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:38:45 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
This Roomba is great!
I love my roomba!
To tag onto what other people said, yes, make sure you have the yellow side brushes, they don’t break off.