Neato Brush bearing or gearbox wear

Neato robot is very loud during operation, with grinding or rattling noises from the brush area.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Worn main brush bearings, Debris in brush end caps, Failing brush motor gearbox, Loose brush guard

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Power OFF the robot before inspection.

  • Remove main brush: Take out the brush and inspect the end caps and bearings. Clean out hair and dust.
  • Spin brush by hand: It should rotate smoothly without grinding. If rough, replace the brush.
  • Check brush motor noise: Run the robot briefly with the brush removed. If grinding persists, the brush motor gearbox is likely worn.
  • Tighten brush guard: Ensure the brush guard is not loose or vibrating.
  • Replace motor assembly if needed: Persistent grinding from the motor area requires replacing the brush motor assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Main Brush Motor Assembly
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