Rowenta Drive Wheel or Caster Wheel Material Degradation

Robot vacuum leaves black marks or rubber residue on floors

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Possible Causes

Degraded rubber on drive wheels, Damaged caster wheel surface, Use on very hot surfaces causing rubber softening

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

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

  • 1. Inspect wheels: Look for cracked, sticky, or crumbling rubber on the drive wheels and caster.
  • 2. Clean residue: Wipe wheels with a damp cloth to remove loose rubber and dirt.
  • 3. Replace worn wheels: If the rubber is visibly damaged or continues to leave marks, replace the drive wheel modules and/or caster wheel.
  • 4. Floor care: Clean affected floor areas with a suitable floor cleaner to remove rubber residue.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Drive Wheel Modules
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