Hello everyone,
After seeing several discussions about robotic vacuum cleaners in various threads here, we are increasingly convinced that we want to get one of these devices.
The Vorwerk Kobold VR200 and also the VR100 robotic vacuums, which have been mentioned here multiple times, seem quite expensive to me (749 and 599 euros, respectively).
So I went to the website of my trusted online retailer and searched for "robotic vacuum." Then I selected the robotic vacuum cleaner category: 161 results. Prices ranged from around 75 euros to nearly 900 euros.
One model that caught my eye was the Philips FC8820/01 because it reportedly allows you to point the remote control at dirt if something falls on the floor, and it will vacuum it up.
Does anyone have experience with these devices? Can anyone recommend other models?
Do they always only clean the room where you place them, or do they clean the entire floor (assuming the doors are open)?
My requirements:
Thank you very much for your feedback.
After seeing several discussions about robotic vacuum cleaners in various threads here, we are increasingly convinced that we want to get one of these devices.
The Vorwerk Kobold VR200 and also the VR100 robotic vacuums, which have been mentioned here multiple times, seem quite expensive to me (749 and 599 euros, respectively).
So I went to the website of my trusted online retailer and searched for "robotic vacuum." Then I selected the robotic vacuum cleaner category: 161 results. Prices ranged from around 75 euros to nearly 900 euros.
One model that caught my eye was the Philips FC8820/01 because it reportedly allows you to point the remote control at dirt if something falls on the floor, and it will vacuum it up.
Does anyone have experience with these devices? Can anyone recommend other models?
Do they always only clean the room where you place them, or do they clean the entire floor (assuming the doors are open)?
My requirements:
- Initially, only one device for the ground floor, possibly another for the upper floor later.
- Living area about 92 m² (990 sq ft) on the ground floor, with the largest room about 55 m² (592 sq ft).
- Charging station (I don’t want to plug the device in manually every time).
- Good cleaning performance.
- Not excessively noisy (even though we are mostly not at home).
- Good price/performance ratio.
Thank you very much for your feedback.
G
garfunkel2 Jun 2016 17:35That doesn't sound too bad at all.
What disadvantages have you noticed?
If it is used daily while out and about, how much electricity does the device consume?
For example, I’m not home very often, especially in the summer. In that case, it would probably be enough to run the device once a week. Can it cover an entire apartment then?
What disadvantages have you noticed?
If it is used daily while out and about, how much electricity does the device consume?
For example, I’m not home very often, especially in the summer. In that case, it would probably be enough to run the device once a week. Can it cover an entire apartment then?
EveundGerd2 Jun 2016 20:11Madira schrieb:
@EveundGerd,
Is it also "complicated" with your Aqua Trio to pull it behind you so that only the rear wheels touch the floor?
I have the problem that when I put it in parking mode and then try to push it behind me, I can only do it by slightly lifting it from underneath with my hand, otherwise it switches to “mopping mode.”
How do you handle carrying it over a threshold?
The manual says to turn it off and move it slightly back and forth, but when I do that, it leaves a small “puddle.”Just before the threshold, I turn it off, roll it back and forth twice, and pull it in mopping mode over the threshold. So far, this has always worked.
I’m familiar with handling the cable.
It really takes some practice. I keep the cable fairly tight in the cable holder and also hold it in the hand that operates the lever. Works great. That way, I always have one hand free to manage the rest of the cable.
garfunkel schrieb:
That doesn't sound too bad at all.
What disadvantages have you noticed?
If it runs daily while you are out, how much electricity does the device use?
For example, I’m not home much, especially in summer. It would probably be enough to run the device once a week then. Can it clean an entire apartment in that time? Disadvantages:
The filter is a bit tricky to remove and clean. But once you get the hang of it, it’s manageable.
The device needs regular cleaning underneath (which a vacuum cleaner brush requires anyway).
The "wheels" gather dust and start squeaking. This can be a bit annoying when you’re at home.
Electricity: No idea. I haven’t really thought about that yet...
In our case, it cleans about 55 m² (591 ft²) daily on weekdays on the ground floor (the utility room and storage room are closed, so it doesn’t go there). It manages this easily with the battery. According to the manual, it recharges as needed during cleaning and continues where it left off.
However, don’t compare its cleaning power to that of a regular vacuum cleaner! You still need to do proper vacuuming yourself at regular intervals.
G
garfunkel3 Jun 2016 12:36How are the floor mopping robots? For example, the iRobot Braava 380T (test winner).
I had considered installing a floor with a glossy finish some time ago, but then abandoned the idea because the cleaning effort seemed too high. You can probably see every barefoot step quickly on this type of floor.
However, if a mopping robot runs its cycle daily, this problem might hardly occur anymore, at least that’s what I assume. Dust particles should be removed well enough by a regularly operating mop so that vacuuming would hardly be necessary.
That said, I’m not familiar at all with the current technology available.
What can you tell me about this?
I had considered installing a floor with a glossy finish some time ago, but then abandoned the idea because the cleaning effort seemed too high. You can probably see every barefoot step quickly on this type of floor.
However, if a mopping robot runs its cycle daily, this problem might hardly occur anymore, at least that’s what I assume. Dust particles should be removed well enough by a regularly operating mop so that vacuuming would hardly be necessary.
That said, I’m not familiar at all with the current technology available.
What can you tell me about this?
EveundGerd4 Jun 2016 13:27Regarding the power consumption of the VR200: In eco mode, it uses 50 watts per cleaning cycle. In normal mode, it consumes 70 watts.
On the topic of mopping robots: So far, I haven’t found any decent options on the market. Let me know if you come across any.
On the topic of mopping robots: So far, I haven’t found any decent options on the market. Let me know if you come across any.
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