Bissell Front Caster Wheel Binding

Robot vacuum's front caster wheel does not swivel freely, causing dragging or poor turning.

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Possible Causes

Hair and debris wrapped around caster axle, Worn caster bearing, Damaged caster housing

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off the robot and flip it over.

  • Remove caster: Pull the front caster wheel straight up to remove it from its socket.
  • Clean axle: Remove hair and debris from the caster shaft and socket using tweezers.
  • Check rotation: Spin the caster; it should rotate smoothly. If it feels rough or wobbly, replace the front caster wheel assembly.
  • Reinstall: Push the caster back into its socket until it clicks.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Front Caster Wheel Assembly
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