iHome Side Brush Ineffective or Missing

Robot vacuum leaves clumps of hair or debris at the edges of rooms and around furniture legs.

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Possible Causes

Side brush worn or bent, Side brush missing, Side brush spinning too slowly, Side brush hub slipping

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn OFF the robot before handling the side brush.

  • 1. Inspect side brush: Check that the side brush is installed and that its arms are not bent or severely worn.
  • 2. Clean brush: Remove the side brush and clear any hair or string from the hub and arms.
  • 3. Replace if worn: If the bristles are splayed or very short, replace with a new iHome side brush.
  • 4. Verify rotation: Reinstall the brush and run the robot. Confirm that the brush spins at a normal speed and does not slip.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Side Brush
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