iRobot

i3+ EVO Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum

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iRobot i3+ EVO Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum

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Last updated: Apr 8, 2026

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r/RobotVacuums • Sick of roomba. Suggestions? →
11 months ago

I just ordered my mom the Eufy Omni E28. She’s has cats and a lot of flooring. I gave her my Roomba i3 evo as an upgrade from hers. I wanted to get her the newer models but found out Roomba may go out of business until I saw Eufy E28. It looks promising

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r/RobotVacuums • In doubt about Roborock →
8 months ago

And that sux! They are too expensive ..ordered the flow hoping it gets better in the corners and vacuums better..and guess I'm spoiled old roombas that are like tanks and last a long rime..has 3 yr warranty and comes with some stuff..I would think of it came to Costco it would be about the same.. but surprised doesn't have soap dispensary.. but does have a bigger battery so hoping šŸ¤žšŸ¤ž.. weirdly I cried giving up the 3i but it kept getting stuck in places I don't have problems with the others..😪

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r/homeimprovementideas • Share your experience for Robot Vacuum Cleaners Under $500 →
12 months ago

It works well, my dog is afraid of it so it’s hard to find a time when I can run it unless I’m at the dog park but on a schedule never works out. Don’t forget to pick up your cell phone charger cables as they can damage the rollers. Not as convenient as you would think, it works better if you move ottoman’s and small tables out of the way first, so you kind of have to prepare to run it. It does clean well overall though! Roomba I3 plus

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r/BuyItForLife • Pet owners, what's the best robot vacuum for TONS OF PET HAIR that's worked really well? →
12 months ago

I have a Roomba i3+, and what you described with it leaving the base and returning means the charging contacts are dirty. Either on the base station or Roomba, or both. Also, if it's escaping and falling down stairs, the sensors are dirty.

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r/RobotVacuums • Budget vacuum only with auto empty base... →
10 months ago

I have a Roomba i3+, but a change in layout has confused it beyond belief. Any vac only with self empty with decent mapping/ navigation (such as not banging itself into the wall for 40 minutes)?

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r/BuyItForLife • The Best Robot Vacuum that Acutally Lasts? →
10 months ago

Our irobot i3+ lasted 25 months. Wasn't great when it worked either tbh

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r/RobotVacuums • robot vacs you've used for YEARS →
11 months ago

iRobot i3+. Literally a tank. Ran it three times a week for over three years. Over 1000 hours and 300,000 sqft of cleaned area. Replaced the battery for $50 and was still running fine… until it ate poop. Twice. Finally decided it was time to upgrade to a S1 Pro. Might clean up the i3 and retire it to garage duty.

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r/Roborock • Roborock changed my life and I can’t stress this enough →
3 months ago

Adhd here with two cats. When I first got my roomba i3 plus I was amazed at just how much weight off ones shoulders robot vacuums can relieve, the braava mop was also nice.... but eventually I started seeing flaws and in my new place they struggled with thresholds and then I heard of roomba going bankrupt So I decided to bite the bullet and got the curv s5x and it is also an amazing upgrade! Just the lidar alone is such an upgrade (besides not being able to go under my couches skirt)Ā  People can complain/make fun of how everything is smart/automated now a days but for a lot of people it can make all the difference

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r/RobotVacuums • Maybe a stupid question? How much have vacuums gotten better over the years? →
9 months ago

I have an older Roomba i3+ and just got an e25 and it's soooooooo much better! I had been planning to keep the Roomba for upstairs cleaning, but it's such a night and day difference that IDK if I can keep it lol I brought the Eufy upstairs today and it's running and cleaning while I'm sitting up there and it's not bothering me at all. It's so quiet. I don't even want to be home when my roomba is running. I've had the Roomba for longer though. More like 5 years? IDK

r/RobotVacuums • When did Roomba lose its status at a quality product? →
9 months ago

I have an old Roomba i3+ and a new eufy e25. Build quality was never an issue for Roomba but the eufy feels great and the app is better and it cleans much more efficiently. I’m still using the i3+ upstairs and its lack of lidar or any type of cameras makes it wedge itself under my furniture almost every time it runs. It gets stuck almost every day. I’m actually considering a new one for upstairs because it’s so bad by comparison. Maybe the e20 with the stick vacuum. That would be handy to have anyway. I’ll wait for Black Friday or something

r/RobotVacuums • Amanda, Amanda, Amanda!! The Dreame L40 is amazing!! →
9 months ago

My old Roomba (i3+) is like ancient tech compared to my new robot lol I'm also blown away by how nasty the water is that gets pulled up from the floors

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r/CleaningTips • Robot Vacuums Under $500: Are They Worth It →
10 months ago

I have the Roomba i3 with tower, I think that’s around $500. It is the second unit through warranty and the new unit has had two chassis replacements. Cleans well but damn the maintenance on it has been crazy.

r/unpopularopinion • Robot vacuums are expensive and a waste of time. →
9 months ago

I agree, it’s a shitty vacuum. I’ve spent $500+ on a Roomba i3 and I would do it again just for the dog hair. It’s a dog hair sweeper and it does a damn good job at that.