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Caster Wheel Jam or Bearing Wear
Robot vacuum's front caster wheel does not swivel freely, causing dragging or scuffing on the floor.
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Possible Causes
Hair wrapped around caster axle, Dirt in caster socket, Worn caster bearing, Bent caster stem
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn OFF the robot before removing the caster wheel.
- 1. Remove caster: Pull the front caster wheel straight up to remove it from its socket (on most models).
- 2. Clean axle: Remove hair and debris from the caster axle and the socket using tweezers and a cloth.
- 3. Check rotation: Spin the caster wheel by hand. If it feels rough or sticks, replace it with a new iHome caster wheel assembly.
- 4. Reinstall: Push the caster back into the socket until it clicks.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
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