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Feb 15, 2023 8:00 AM

iRobot Roomba 960 Vacuum Cleaning Robot (Refurbished)

$140

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iRobot via eBay has iRobot Roomba 960 Vacuum Cleaning Robot (Refurbished) for $139.99 after applying coupon codePRESDAY20 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member SiennaChicken1861 for posting this deal.

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  • The item is in pristine, like-new condition. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications. The item will be in new packaging with original or new accessories
Includes:
  • Roomba 960 vacuum cleaning robot
  • Battery
  • Power Cord
  • Home/Charging Base
Features:
  • Intelligently maps
  • Runtime: 75 min
  • Navigates in neat rows
  • Works with Google Assistant and Alexa

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  • About this product:
    • 2-Year Warranty provide by Allstate
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iRobot via eBay has iRobot Roomba 960 Vacuum Cleaning Robot (Refurbished) for $139.99 after applying coupon codePRESDAY20 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member SiennaChicken1861 for posting this deal.

Condition:
  • The item is in pristine, like-new condition. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications. The item will be in new packaging with original or new accessories
Includes:
  • Roomba 960 vacuum cleaning robot
  • Battery
  • Power Cord
  • Home/Charging Base
Features:
  • Intelligently maps
  • Runtime: 75 min
  • Navigates in neat rows
  • Works with Google Assistant and Alexa

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this product:
    • 2-Year Warranty provide by Allstate
  • Additional Note:

Original Post

Written by SiennaChicken1861

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QueensGambit
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I have this exact vacuum I purchased years ago (I want to say 2016?) when it released for like $400. This was before roborock and LiDAR etc. I recently replaced it with a Samsung jet bot with clean station for $220 which never gets stuck after configuring the map layout. In total I own 2 roombas and 1 Samsung jetbot. The iRobot 960 is old tech and it always got stuck. Ironically the higher priced models like this one vs the roomba low end series without wifi (forgot model #) are more cheaply made. The unit is mostly all plastic with the bin having plastic hinges that over time from emptying the bin break off. And they don't sell replacement bin doors so you have to buy a whole new bin which is like half the price of this unit. The battery also needs to be replaced after a little over a year which is about $60-80 last time I checked. Replacement parts from Amazon such as the brush heads are never the same fit. Make sure you keep the screw to the old 3 pronged brush or a knockoff replacement will not secure to the unit. Replacement filters are cheap but the brushes never fit if they're knockoffs. The vacuum itself has powerful suction for deep cleaning but I would say 9 times out of 10 it would either get stuck somewhere… and/or not go back to recharge to continue cleaning later on. There's no mapping system and the only way to create no-go zones is to use their little laser device. It also bumps into everything having a bumper (that's their tech)… the brush gets tangled in tassels of rugs…
All in all, for the price it's not bad. But there's just too many robot vacuums out there with newer tech that you could put this money into and don't have to come home and find it got stuck somewhere.
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I have this unit too. Essentially bought the same deal for $250 plus tax in 2020. I've had almost no issues with it, especially none of what OP says. Sure, it might get stuck but for me it's more like 1/10 times (I don't leave a bunch of stuff for it to run over.) Lower tech than new units but for $140 I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. I was actually thinking of getting a second unit for upstairs but there are too many shag carpets. Biggest downside is not being able to send it to a specific part of the house as we have a large, open floor plan.

The camera and good suction make it a great entry level unit nowadays. As for the replacement parts, heck buy two and it's cheaper than an i3.
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It comes out of the box and looks brand new. I don't think you know what a factory refurb is.
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Feb 15, 2023 9:48 PM
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mturakhiaFeb 15, 2023 9:48 PM
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Get extra 20% off with Code PRESDAY20
Feb 16, 2023 12:49 AM
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Joined Jul 2016
brettj89Feb 16, 2023 12:49 AM
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Quote from javage View quoted comment :
Does a mesh WiFi setup have issues with these? My current Neato will not connect after switching over to a whole house mesh system.
Might be worth trying an older security certification (like WPA2) to see if it connects. When I upgraded our WiFi a couple months ago everything connected except for one device, and finally got it to work after I turned on the guest network and used an older security certification.
Feb 16, 2023 12:55 AM
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KMac747Feb 16, 2023 12:55 AM
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Quote from javage View quoted comment :
Does a mesh WiFi setup have issues with these? My current Neato will not connect after switching over to a whole house mesh system.
Most smart appliances need to be connected to the 2.4GHz band only, so I would check that first with your Neato. My Roomba (different model) connects to my Deco mesh just fine.
Feb 16, 2023 4:02 AM
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yungswiftFeb 16, 2023 4:02 AM
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I'd go with the Wyze vacuum in this price range. $150 at Walmart. LiDAR mapping is great on the unit.
Feb 16, 2023 8:33 AM
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fay.kFeb 16, 2023 8:33 AM
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Code still works.
Feb 16, 2023 11:43 AM
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FHRITPFeb 16, 2023 11:43 AM
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I have an ironot without lidar and a roborock with lidar. I will never purchase another robot vacuum without lidar. It works too good. Rarely bumps into anything. Much quieter because of it. And cleans a lot faster, not that that's a selling point. only downside is lidar ones are more expensive.
Feb 16, 2023 2:03 PM
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Shin-OFeb 16, 2023 2:03 PM
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I have this exact model. It's amazing for my house , especially with the shedding dog!

I literally this morning just replaced the parts ($50 original parts) and the thing runs like new and is built like a tank. It's also good to know you can always get the parts for iRobot, other no names or Chinese brands you can't.

I tried other Chinese name ones and they were all hot garbage. Honestly for this price, if they battery is new , it's a steal!!

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Feb 16, 2023 5:11 PM
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chefpFeb 16, 2023 5:11 PM
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Quote from DealsByLees View quoted comment :
This is a pretty good deal if it includes a new battery. Anyone know?

I had this one a few years ago and upgraded to the one with self emptying bin. I normally only buy from Costco but with a 2 year warranty for $140 seems like a deal.
Very unlikely a refurb comes with a new battery. That would be a large chunk of the cost if it came with a new one.
Feb 16, 2023 5:32 PM
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fuzzyballzFeb 16, 2023 5:32 PM
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You can't pay me to take a refurb vacuum, that's straight nasty. I have a Roborock and the different AI voice in different languages is everything.
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Feb 16, 2023 5:42 PM
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amploudFeb 16, 2023 5:42 PM
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I've owned one of these since it first released and it's been fantastic for the main floor house. Rarely gets stuck and cleans well. I'm buying another one for the basement.
Feb 16, 2023 10:43 PM
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burnsgFeb 16, 2023 10:43 PM
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Which do you think is better when it comes to cleaning Roomba 960 vs Wyze robot vacuum?
Feb 17, 2023 1:05 AM
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CleverTeam387Feb 17, 2023 1:05 AM
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This is worst no Map support. Returned mine as it never go back to dock. Do not recommend this.
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Feb 17, 2023 5:13 AM
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kukblue1Feb 17, 2023 5:13 AM
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Will this be better than my Eufy pet edition 11c that I got 5 years ago from Walmart on clearance for like $80
Feb 17, 2023 6:01 AM
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SDzoomFeb 17, 2023 6:01 AM
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Quote from yungswift View quoted comment :
I'd go with the Wyze vacuum in this price range. $150 at Walmart. LiDAR mapping is great on the unit.
Can you explain what LiDAR mapping does for me?

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Feb 17, 2023 3:46 PM
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audioscienceFeb 17, 2023 3:46 PM
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Quote from fuzzyballz View quoted comment :
You can't pay me to take a refurb vacuum, that's straight nasty. I have a Roborock and the different AI voice in different languages is everything.
It comes out of the box and looks brand new. I don't think you know what a factory refurb is.

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