Hi, I followed the instructions to reset the battery, as per the instructions. While I know I have to wait 72 hours after it turns green, and it was on track to that, I noticed an error that’s causing me concern. After 20 hours, I noticed that the green light started flickering amber, then would turn off, then would turn green, stay green for a while and then this sequence would repeat.
Does anyone know what this means? Is my battery dead and I should just buy a new one? Or is the roomba dead?
I have it charging directly from the adapter but now the LED light is completely off. Sigh Does it mean the battery is dead and I have to purchase a new one? Someone, please help.
Hi Vahon,
The roomba was coming to a complete stop in under 3 minutes while cleaning and it would immediately flicker red light. Hence, I figured the battery was depleting and I would do a reset. I did the reset on Sunday night and today in the morning the roomba was not lit. btw, before doing this reset. I had never done it.
I just unplugged and plugged the charger back to the roomba and it’s flickering the amber light.
Do you know what this means? Is it the battery? The roomba? Should I simply purchase a new battery?
By the way, I purchased my roomba from RobotShop in 2009 (or early 2010, I can’t quite remember).
TIA!
Thanks for your replies! I ran the roomba today and while it cleaned, it did not clean 1 small room that it normally does, nor did it return to its docking station. But overall, better than before.
How long is the battery life? I’ve had the roomba since 2009. It may be time to replace the battery but I want to know how long is the battery life if you run the roomba on average 8xs a month.
Thanks Vahon. I am going to purchase a battery, but after reviewing the robotshop.com/ca/roomba-500-accessories.html, I am confused by the 4 different types of batteries. I have the model 560 pet series roomba. Does it make a difference which battery I purchase? How do they differ? Is there one that will not function with my model?
Hi Vahon,
I just installed my new battery in my roomba. For how long should I let it charge? 72 hrs? And how do you suggest I dispose of the old battery? It doesn’t have enough to power the roomba for a cleaning cycle; so I am looking to dispose of it.
I’ve had my Roomba 570 for almost two months. In that time, the little guy has been automatically vacuuming the house automatically everyday. A couple of weeks ago, I found him dead (no lights), in the morning, half way through a cleaning cycle. After picking him up he came back to life and then worked fine until two days ago.
Have you checked that the battery is making good connection with the battery contacts? We suggest removing the robots battery and cleaning the contacts. It is possible that dust is preventing good contact with the battery. When you insert the robots battery do you hear a tune? After recharging, how long does your robots battery last? Please let us know if this does not resolve the no lights issue.
Hi azabita,
Welcome to the RobotShop Forum.
We merged your two threads into one since they’re for the same issue.
The strange behavior while charging of the green power light on your robot is definitely not normal. What was the problem you encountered when you first decided to do a battery reset? Was the robot dead (non-responsive), or perhaps was the battery only lasting for a shorter time than normal? Or was it something else altogether?
If you disconnect the robot from the charger and try to turn it on, what does it do? It could be the battery, but it could also be the robot.
Looking forward to your answer. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Hi azabita,
If the battery was running only for 3 minutes each time after a full charge, typically this means the robot is able to charge the battery, just that the battery is defective and no longer able to hold a charge.
If it was running for only about 3 minutes, the reset procedure will help, but probably not enough. In your case, you mention you unplugged and replugged the charger back in to the Roomba, and now it’s flickering the amber light. This means it is charging. If you leave it, does it eventually go solid green, indicating it is finished charging? If so, then try it out and see how long the Roomba runs.
If nothing else abnormal is happening besides it having a low run time, it may just be the battery. You can find Roomba 500 series batteries here.
If you see any other problems, let us know. If your robot is under warranty, contact us via the Support Center with your client information so we can find your account and handle any potential RMA.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Hi azabita,
From what you’re saying, it seems that the robot is able to clean for at least a few minutes. if that’s the case then the robot seems fine, and the problem should be the battery.
A Roomba battery usually lasts 1.5 - 2 years. If you ever see its runtime going down, even by a little bit, it is suggested to perform a battery reset. This should keep your battery running maybe even longer than 2 years. Also, it is a good idea to run the robot regularly. We recommend at least once a week, so eight times a month is a good frequency.
Thanks,
Hi azabita,
Th yellow batteries are APS batteries. This means they’re NiMH batteries that do not suffer from battery memory. We recommend these because they will last longer. Also, one is made by the manufacturer, while the other is an aftermarket battery that we have found to be just as good.
After that, the blue and black batteries are NiCD batteries with differing mAH ratings. Basically they will not run for as long as the yellow NiMH batteries. Also because they are NiCD and suffer from battery memory, it is suggested to always try to run the battery down to empty when the robot is in use. This will help prolong the battery life.
Thanks,
Hi,
The new battery should be charged for 16 hours before using it for the first time, even if the robot power light goes solid green to tell you that the charge is complete. Let it stay on the charger for 16 hours the first time.
To dispose of your battery you may have to check where to take rechargeable batteries - a helpful wesite is Call 2 Recycle.
Otherwise you could send it to us and we could recycle it, though you would have to pay for the shipping to one of our North American addresses.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
