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May 10, 2026 7:23 PM

Refurbished: iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ Robotic Vacuum & Mop w/ Self-Emptying

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iRobot via eBay has iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ Robotic Vacuum & Mop w/ Self-Emptying (Certified Refurbished) on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Note: Includes 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.

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About Refurbished Condition:
  • "Certified - Refurbished: 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. See the seller's listing for full details."

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  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $10 less (6.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $159.99 at the time of this post.
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
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iRobot via eBay has iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ Robotic Vacuum & Mop w/ Self-Emptying (Certified Refurbished) on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Note: Includes 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.

Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for finding this deal.

About Refurbished Condition:
  • "Certified - Refurbished: 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. See the seller's listing for full details."

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $10 less (6.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $159.99 at the time of this post.
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
  • About this Product:
  • About this Store:
  • Return Policy:
    • 30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping

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This refurbished Roomba Combo i5 plus is a self emptying vacuum and mop that can handle everyday cleaning, especially if you want the Roomba app and mapping features. The i7 plus and i6 models are described as lasting for years with routine battery, filter, and brush upkeep, and the i5 plus can work well again after a battery replacement. The main drawbacks are recurring app and mapping glitches, slow cleaning, and reliability concerns ranging from wheel motor failures to base melting. The mop attachment also gets called weak, more like dragging a rag than real mopping, so it is a practical floor cleaner with clear limits.

  • The mapping speed can feel faster than earlier spinning-mop robot experiences.

    pastaboy30

  • Replacing the battery can restore performance when the unit initially underperformed.

    frank65555

  • Long-term refurb ownership can involve only routine battery and maintenance work.

    VSeven

  • An older Roomba i7+ can keep running with near-daily use and still deliver decent cleaning.

    WEVUDO

  • Mapping and app functionality can receive bad reviews, including app confusion.

    kissfan101VSeven

  • The self-emptying base can melt, and the unit can become out of warranty after another melt.

    pandanub

  • Wheel motor issues can prevent proper charging, with the robot failing to lift onto the base.

    pastaboy30

  • The mop system can underperform by merely dragging a rag across the floor.

    supermas22

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May 10, 2026 8:06 PM
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KB02May 10, 2026 8:06 PM
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Poor suction power?
May 11, 2026 12:32 AM
62 Comments
Joined May 2006
kissfan101May 11, 2026 12:32 AM
62 Comments
Bad reviews regarding mapping and app functionality
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May 11, 2026 7:35 PM
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Joined Mar 2020
pastaboy30May 11, 2026 7:35 PM
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I will never buy a Roomba again. I had 2 break on me with barely any use. My last one was an i6 so it was a higher end model than this i5. The left wheel motor suddenly stopped lifting itself onto the base so it would always turn left on the base as the right wheel lifted up. It could not reach the base to charge itself. Very unreliable. I use a Roborock now. Hopefully its more reliable. At least it's way faster at mapping a room. It's also a better mop than my last robot mop with its spinning mops. the last mopping robot only pushed dirt around
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May 11, 2026 7:51 PM
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jcnixMay 11, 2026 7:51 PM
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Quote from pastaboy30 View quoted comment :
I will never buy a Roomba again. I had 2 break on me with barely any use. My last one was an i6 so it was a higher end model than this i5. The left wheel motor suddenly stopped lifting itself onto the base so it would always turn left on the base as the right wheel lifted up. It could not reach the base to charge itself. Very unreliable. I use a Roborock now. Hopefully its more reliable. At least it's way faster at mapping a room. It's also a better mop than my last robot mop with its spinning mops. the last mopping robot only pushed dirt around
Which roborock did you get?
May 14, 2026 1:50 PM
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VSevenMay 14, 2026 1:50 PM
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Quote from pastaboy30 View quoted comment :
I will never buy a Roomba again. I had 2 break on me with barely any use. My last one was an i6 so it was a higher end model than this i5. The left wheel motor suddenly stopped lifting itself onto the base so it would always turn left on the base as the right wheel lifted up. It could not reach the base to charge itself. Very unreliable. I use a Roborock now. Hopefully its more reliable. At least it's way faster at mapping a room. It's also a better mop than my last robot mop with its spinning mops. the last mopping robot only pushed dirt around
I have 4 roombas right now. About every other year I buy another on one of these sales, throw out the oldest one or give it away if it still works, and then put the newest one on the main floor then rotate the others around (main -> upstairs, upstairs -> basement, basement -> storage room where the litter boxes are). Other then replacing a battery and the normal filters/brushes/etc I have yet to have a roomba actually break in 10 years now. I do usually get the higher models though, like I have a j9+, a i9+, a i6, and a i7. All were bought refurb on one of these sales though.

The app does kinda suck sometimes though, it gets confused with that many robots and I can click on #2 then go to product settings and it shows me #4. Kinda annoying.
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May 14, 2026 2:27 PM
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Joined Jan 2008
pandanubMay 14, 2026 2:27 PM
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Base just melted on me AGAIN 3 days ago and out of warranty now, this is a common issue. Had to RMA the vacuum itself twice, never buying a roomba again. Thing has always sucked (in a bad way), somehow my old 2010ish era roomba was smarter than this thing, waiting for a roborock to come in today, hopefully it's a much better experience
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May 14, 2026 4:35 PM
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DoNotTapeOverMay 14, 2026 4:35 PM
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Going to try one of these.

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May 14, 2026 6:52 PM
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floridian85May 14, 2026 6:52 PM
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Quote from VSeven View quoted comment :
I have 4 roombas right now. About every other year I buy another on one of these sales, throw out the oldest one or give it away if it still works, and then put the newest one on the main floor then rotate the others around (main -> upstairs, upstairs -> basement, basement -> storage room where the litter boxes are). Other then replacing a battery and the normal filters/brushes/etc I have yet to have a roomba actually break in 10 years now. I do usually get the higher models though, like I have a j9+, a i9+, a i6, and a i7. All were bought refurb on one of these sales though.

The app does kinda suck sometimes though, it gets confused with that many robots and I can click on #2 then go to product settings and it shows me #4. Kinda annoying.

this is my experience as well. my oldest one is about 7 years old.
May 14, 2026 7:05 PM
64 Comments
Joined Nov 2014
prreggaeMay 14, 2026 7:05 PM
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Quote from Kbdeals01 View quoted comment :
Poor suction power?
Correct
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May 14, 2026 9:50 PM
555 Comments
Joined Aug 2018
The_SandsterMay 14, 2026 9:50 PM
555 Comments
In my experience this was a HORRIBLE vac with multiple problems. As a so called refurb, I don't see that experience improving, and since you are buying it with a used battery on an old model, that's a consideration as well. Can't recommend it.
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May 14, 2026 10:04 PM
88 Comments
Joined Jun 2015
frank65555May 14, 2026 10:04 PM
88 Comments
I got one of these. It sucked. I bought a replacement battery for it and it is working perfect now.
May 15, 2026 12:20 AM
144 Comments
Joined Mar 2012
supermas22May 15, 2026 12:20 AM
144 Comments
For a vacuum its probably okay but do not get this mop system. Mop does noting just dragging a rag over the floor.
May 15, 2026 5:36 PM
37 Comments
Joined Mar 2017
DoldrumsMay 15, 2026 5:36 PM
37 Comments
Regular price of $400 is completely bogus for new. $230 at Amazon right now: https://www.amazon.com/iRobot-Sel...B0C4N37V2Z
May 15, 2026 7:46 PM
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happygooddealMay 15, 2026 7:46 PM
6.7K Comments
Never buy irobot again. They secretly killed old roombas. Mine won't connect to app anymore and I'm not the only one.
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May 15, 2026 11:07 PM
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May 15, 2026 11:07 PM
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I bought the I7 model and it has been nothing but a nightmare for errors and poor QC. Also, it uses a camera where if it runs into an obstacle, it will send the picture back to irobot to analyze what it is. SOOOOOOooooo they literally have pictures of the inside of your house.

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