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Hi All,
I thought I would share this product as apart of the Grid Connect system I am running in my house, being new to the market and their first model I have to say it have fitted in well with the rest of the systems and has not let me down.
I purchased this because we have a small mini foxie x jack Russell who sheds short hair constantly onto our tiles and carpet and everywhere else and with my Wife and I working full-time and I working morning / day / night shifts throughout the week we were sick of vacuuming every day especially on the tiles.
So with that background here is what I have found from use the last 6 or so weeks.
It vacuums tiles great
It gets inbetween chairs fine and under our cabinets
It does fine on carpet but we generally don't let it in those rooms because it will get stuck with kids items or under bed side tables
Requires empty of tank every second day for us
It has a separate mop tank with 2 mop pads, I used 70 deg water and its moped fine but don't expect the same as a steam mop or hand mop it's only dragging a wet rag over the tiles
It doesn't have Geofencing, I have heard that is in the next model but at the next price bracket so we just close the doors to the rooms we don't want it to go in.
If there are any issues it will send you a notification through grid connect which I like everything under the one app.
You can view the area it has been for the day.
It shows you use level on consumables
So for this type of application without all the bells and whistles of a much more expensive robot cleaner for $250.00 it's definitely worth a look at.
Hello @wommamukurta
When the unit stops in the middle of the floor does it emit any sounds or does the green light stay on permanently or flashes in a slow sequence? To eliminate the possibility of sensor error, I suggest giving your robot a thorough clean. Please refer to your owner's manual page 15.
Remove the rotary brushes and take off any hair or lint that might have gotten stuck to it. Clean the main filter and use an old toothbrush to brush away any imbedded dirt. Remove the main brush and remove any tangled hair and debris stuck on it. Most importantly make sure to clean the sensors around the wheel of the unit. Give it a full wipe down making sure that it is free of dust. Charge the unit to full and test the unit again.
If after cleaning and charging the unit and it still stops in the middle of the room, I suggest having a look at the remote and see if the unit has been accidentally set on a timer or the cleaning mode has been engaged. If they have, I suggest turning them off or setting them to default.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about the Arlec Robot Vacuum.
If you've purchased the exact same model, I'll give Arlec a call tomorrow and find out if the accessories box can be purchased separately. As soon as I have more information, I'll get back to you.
Thanks for your patience.
Eric
Hello @mk3gargegarge
The good news is that the accessories set can be purchased by itself. I recommend going to your local store and speaking to a special-order team member and asking them to quote you the Arlec Robot Vacuum accessories set SH122AC. Please remember to ask for the turnaround time so that you'll know how long the order will take.
If you need further assistance, please let me know.
Eric
Hello @Tracy4
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's marvellous to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your Arlec Robot Vacuum.
Let me tag @CSParnell to make them aware of your question.
I propose doing a thorough deep clean of the entire unit and resetting it back to its default settings. If the robot still malfunctions, I suggest checking if the robot is still under warranty. If it is, please make sure to bring your docket when taking it to the store.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Ok I’ve thoroughly cleaned the vacuum and disconnected the battery then reconnected it agin and the problem is still happening. It’s getting “stuck” on everything. The side of the lounge and the rug especially.
