Thanks for the help. When I took the motar apart the gears were fine but there was an insane amount of lube. I cleaned a good amount of it with paper towel. All good now.
UPDATE---the replacement brush still works like a champ!!! forgot to link.... prices have changed but the product is the same. store.irobot.com/default/parts-and-accessories/roomba-accessories/600-series/
Great vid. In my case though my gears were fine. The lube used had solidified slightly around the gear that spins the brush, causing the shaft to bind on the hole it goes through. Scraped off the solidified white gunk on the shaft and the hole and back in business!
Thanks for this. For me, there was some hair(my wife has long red hair), wound around the little spur gear under the brush dome. The tiny bit of hair made the dome lift itself off the gear. Simply clearing the maybe 1mm hair clog and re-tightening that brush was enough.
Man! Thank you so much for this comment! This was the same for me! My wife has long black hair though lol. I figured what you said was it because ours is only a few months old to be acting up according to what the man said in the video.
Excelente vídeo! Eu comprei umas escovas laterais chinesas para meu Roomba, e encontrei esse vídeo pesquisando dicas para troca delas. Depois de assistir, até desisti de colocá-las, pra não danificar as engrenagens de meu robô! 😅👍🏼
Is the progress with the Roomba 774 the same? (I am facing the same issue.) If it is not the same progress, could you please create a video demonstrating how to resolve the problem on the Roomba 774?
I cant believe irobot uses plastic gear. My old one lasted years and years and years, but my new robovac (from Eufy) lasted 6 months before it started to make an awful lot of noise. Spinning the side brush slowly, and I could actually feel some of the teeth in the gear had stripped off. Also it's MUCH more difficult replacing stuff in a Eufy than an irobot. However the problem with irobot is that their parts are super expensive, but on the flipside, they also last a lot longer.
Hi, good video thanks. I have a roomba 675, the side spin brush starts but then stops, I have read that it might be hairy and dirty inside, I already cleaned it but outside. I don't want to open it because warranty since it has only 6 months but here in Mexico it seems customer service/warranty is not good from Roomba. Don't know what to do.
@@Reviewsandmore thanks for your response. I talked with Amazon customer service, I explained that iRobot Mexico didn't answer the phone nor emails. They offered me a refund (80%),. I decided to accepted, I already sent it back, waiting for the refund. I am planning to buy the 671 or a newer model but in a couple months when a middle year sale is on. Thanks!
I had to take out and re-seat the battery and was experiencing much the same issue but it seems to have resolved itself.. I wonder if there is a certain amount of tension built into the system that could accelerate the degradation.
I've only had mine for 5 months guess I have to order that part. So am I gonna need that special kinda screwdriver if so what kind? Thanks ur video was very informative
have had the "spinning brush" light on for like 2 weeks now it just stops and tells me to "clean the brush cage" even though everything is new on it. So i replaced the spinning brush motor, the EXACT issue is still happening even though almost every part is replaced.
You never posted an update months later saying if that replacement worked or not long term. U said u would make another video 6 months later updating us. Any update?
This must be my exact issue. I just did a disassemble and clean on the side brush motor but it didn't resolve the same issue you're describing. Now that you mention it I bet those same teeth are gone and I just didn't notice because they're all missing.
@@Reviewsandmore turned out the gear was fine. I was getting these same symptoms, replacing the brush head with a new one that fit more tightly resolved it.
I used a small flat head that fit just right....it is not really meant to open...I just did it to show the root of the problem....the assembly you buy is self contained...no need to open up.
My first two days with this decide was not fun and I almost cried thinking it was a waste of money. The brush always stops when it cleans along the wall. I clean it off even though it’s nothing there, turn it back over and hit the clean button. Just for it to restart and go vouge instead of completing the first task :( . I will try this out and come back.
I think the reason mine ended up breaking was the replacement brush we used...got from amazon...looks to have been a chinese knockoff and it caused too much resistances which then causes the teeth on the internal gears to break....which means nooo spinny
A small flat head and a bit of determination....I only did it for the video and my curiosity. The company clearly does not want it opened , as it contained a fair bit a grease. But the gears inside were the problem...but I think I caused it buy trying to use cheap knock off parts from amazon
Reviews_and_more mine is an original side brush motor and makes a noise like the gears are rubbing but I’ve had a look and they are still in perfect order. Can’t work out why it’s making a loud whirring noise
in the high-end models plastic too? my robovac(other brend) works month everyday and wheel jammed, i jast want to buy new one with best mechanical parts in it, any advices?
Mine has been going strong ever since fixing this issue....my advise is to not use after market parts...my mistake was off brand brushes that caused too much resistance and the gears grounded flat.
@@Reviewsandmore with brushes all ok, i have problem with one off the wheels, and my robovac didn't used befor me, but very old i even do not know when mom purchased it, she doesn't use it some years, and sent it to me, so now i just wanna buy best one, for never know any problem with it, just hate any tech glitch, i sure if tech even could glitch it must be banned for my fragile nervous system... thank you for answer
Where did you get the special 3 side screwdriver? And where did you order the real roomba parts from? And i have not used any replacement parts yet s the mess up is all on the manufacturer.
If you replaced the whole module and it still will not spend then I have to assume it is something electrical not mechanical. I would check with irobot warranty.
All roombas side brushes are supposed to always spin no matter what model it is , the brushes seem to stop sometimes when the robots are cleaning against something and turn causing the brush to temporarily stop because the motors aren't strong enough to keep them spinning , a few TH-camrs have noted that the side brush motors are pretty weak and that irobot should have designed them to be stronger than what they are.
Mine is doing the same, making a loud noise. I guess it's time to replace the motor accessibly. Meh. I just got a Samsung Powerbot in today, and once I fix the Roomba, I plan on using both.
Can you link the site you bought the replacement part from for $16? I have gone round and round with the iRobot site and cannot find a page of replacement parts.
Thanks for the video. I have a 985 with no after market parts. I had the same issue of the fan swipes not working. I loosened the screw on the fan swipe a bit, and tightened a bit again. It works now. Right after I fixed it, I found this video from iRoomba th-cam.com/video/roMKOo5Oc-M/w-d-xo.html
These aftermarket brushes are too long. Causing the wheel to run the brush over as they are booth spinning, stripping out the gear as it gets stuck. I do not recommend buying aftermarket brushes.
Thanks for the help. When I took the motar apart the gears were fine but there was an insane amount of lube. I cleaned a good amount of it with paper towel. All good now.
Glad it helped
Same! The grease seems like it cakes under the plastic gear stops it from turning.
My issue was different but watching this video helped me solve it. Thanks!
Same, found a bunch of my long hairs twisted under and around the yellow bit once I removed it 😅😅
UPDATE---the replacement brush still works like a champ!!!
forgot to link.... prices have changed but the product is the same.
store.irobot.com/default/parts-and-accessories/roomba-accessories/600-series/
a trick: watch series on flixzone. Been using it for watching a lot of movies lately.
@Issac Milo Definitely, have been watching on flixzone} for since november myself :D
Great vid. In my case though my gears were fine. The lube used had solidified slightly around the gear that spins the brush, causing the shaft to bind on the hole it goes through. Scraped off the solidified white gunk on the shaft and the hole and back in business!
glad it worked out for you!
So what kind of screwdriver did u use to remove the screw? I can't find the t screwdriver. Thanks
I just ordered a new brush module as well. Thanks
Thanks for this. For me, there was some hair(my wife has long red hair), wound around the little spur gear under the brush dome. The tiny bit of hair made the dome lift itself off the gear. Simply clearing the maybe 1mm hair clog and re-tightening that brush was enough.
Man! Thank you so much for this comment! This was the same for me! My wife has long black hair though lol. I figured what you said was it because ours is only a few months old to be acting up according to what the man said in the video.
Excelente vídeo! Eu comprei umas escovas laterais chinesas para meu Roomba, e encontrei esse vídeo pesquisando dicas para troca delas. Depois de assistir, até desisti de colocá-las, pra não danificar as engrenagens de meu robô! 😅👍🏼
Is the progress with the Roomba 774 the same? (I am facing the same issue.) If it is not the same progress, could you please create a video demonstrating how to resolve the problem on the Roomba 774?
I cant believe irobot uses plastic gear. My old one lasted years and years and years, but my new robovac (from Eufy) lasted 6 months before it started to make an awful lot of noise. Spinning the side brush slowly, and I could actually feel some of the teeth in the gear had stripped off. Also it's MUCH more difficult replacing stuff in a Eufy than an irobot. However the problem with irobot is that their parts are super expensive, but on the flipside, they also last a lot longer.
i was also disappointed
Hi, good video thanks. I have a roomba 675, the side spin brush starts but then stops, I have read that it might be hairy and dirty inside, I already cleaned it but outside. I don't want to open it because warranty since it has only 6 months but here in Mexico it seems customer service/warranty is not good from Roomba. Don't know what to do.
go ahead and open it up...warranty is not great anyway. If the side brush stops spinning at random intervals this video shows how to replace.
@@Reviewsandmore thanks for your response. I talked with Amazon customer service, I explained that iRobot Mexico didn't answer the phone nor emails. They offered me a refund (80%),. I decided to accepted, I already sent it back, waiting for the refund. I am planning to buy the 671 or a newer model but in a couple months when a middle year sale is on. Thanks!
I had to take out and re-seat the battery and was experiencing much the same issue but it seems to have resolved itself.. I wonder if there is a certain amount of tension built into the system that could accelerate the degradation.
I've only had mine for 5 months guess I have to order that part. So am I gonna need that special kinda screwdriver if so what kind? Thanks ur video was very informative
have had the "spinning brush" light on for like 2 weeks now it just stops and tells me to "clean the brush cage" even though everything is new on it. So i replaced the spinning brush motor, the EXACT issue is still happening even though almost every part is replaced.
You never posted an update months later saying if that replacement worked or not long term. U said u would make another video 6 months later updating us. Any update?
replacement still works like a champ!
This must be my exact issue. I just did a disassemble and clean on the side brush motor but it didn't resolve the same issue you're describing. Now that you mention it I bet those same teeth are gone and I just didn't notice because they're all missing.
it happens a lot with these kinds of vacs. I wish they would switch to metal gears for this one part b/c the issue is so common.
@@Reviewsandmore turned out the gear was fine. I was getting these same symptoms, replacing the brush head with a new one that fit more tightly resolved it.
Thanks for the video and insights, really useful and to the point.
Glad it was helpful!
What type of noise was it making? Mine is a grinding noise... can't figure out what it needs
Yeah it was making a grinding or skipping sound
Hello thank you for this video. Can you tell me what tool you used to open this thing at 1.12 ... I don't have any toolthat would fit...
I used a small flat head that fit just right....it is not really meant to open...I just did it to show the root of the problem....the assembly you buy is self contained...no need to open up.
My first two days with this decide was not fun and I almost cried thinking it was a waste of money. The brush always stops when it cleans along the wall. I clean it off even though it’s nothing there, turn it back over and hit the clean button. Just for it to restart and go vouge instead of completing the first task :( . I will try this out and come back.
Great video . My problem was all pet hair wrapped around inside the ball fixture . I just unscrewed the brush and there it was . Thanks
I think the reason mine ended up breaking was the replacement brush we used...got from amazon...looks to have been a chinese knockoff and it caused too much resistances which then causes the teeth on the internal gears to break....which means nooo spinny
How did you manage to open the mechanism up without the 3 point screwdriver?
A small flat head and a bit of determination....I only did it for the video and my curiosity. The company clearly does not want it opened , as it contained a fair bit a grease. But the gears inside were the problem...but I think I caused it buy trying to use cheap knock off parts from amazon
Reviews_and_more mine is an original side brush motor and makes a noise like the gears are rubbing but I’ve had a look and they are still in perfect order. Can’t work out why it’s making a loud whirring noise
How did you unscrew the oddly shaped 3 groove screw?
I used a small flat head screw that fit just well enough to in screw it.
in the high-end models plastic too? my robovac(other brend) works month everyday and wheel jammed, i jast want to buy new one with best mechanical parts in it, any advices?
Mine has been going strong ever since fixing this issue....my advise is to not use after market parts...my mistake was off brand brushes that caused too much resistance and the gears grounded flat.
@@Reviewsandmore with brushes all ok, i have problem with one off the wheels, and my robovac didn't used befor me, but very old i even do not know when mom purchased it, she doesn't use it some years, and sent it to me, so now i just wanna buy best one, for never know any problem with it, just hate any tech glitch, i sure if tech even could glitch it must be banned for my fragile nervous system... thank you for answer
All gears are plastic in robot vacuums. You'd have to go way way back in time to actually see metal gears.
Where did you get the special 3 side screwdriver? And where did you order the real roomba parts from? And i have not used any replacement parts yet s the mess up is all on the manufacturer.
I used a small flat head and just got the angle right
I replaced the side brush module but it still wont spin. Is there a fix for that?
If you replaced the whole module and it still will not spend then I have to assume it is something electrical not mechanical. I would check with irobot warranty.
for roomba 600 does the side brush always suppose to spin?
Yes
All roombas side brushes are supposed to always spin no matter what model it is , the brushes seem to stop sometimes when the robots are cleaning against something and turn causing the brush to temporarily stop because the motors aren't strong enough to keep them spinning , a few TH-camrs have noted that the side brush motors are pretty weak and that irobot should have designed them to be stronger than what they are.
Do you have a part number? Thx
www.irobot.com/en_US/roomba-side-brush-module/4420155.html
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how did you take the blue part out?
after the take the bottom off it is held in my a single screw off the the side. Then it just pops out.
I opened mine up, and the gears were good, reassembled but brush still not turning...
not sure what would cause it. Does it turn intermitantly or not at all?
@@Reviewsandmore not at all...
Thank you!
Glad it helped
Mine is doing the same, making a loud noise. I guess it's time to replace the motor accessibly. Meh. I just got a Samsung Powerbot in today, and once I fix the Roomba, I plan on using both.
unscrew the brush , maybe just hair .
you should do that follow up!
still going strong, fingers crossed.
Thank you! Perfect!
You're welcome!
Can you link the site you bought the replacement part from for $16? I have gone round and round with the iRobot site and cannot find a page of replacement parts.
store.irobot.com/default/parts-and-accessories/roomba-accessories/600-series/
I just bought a new one and its still tripping, HELP!
a new roomba or a new replacment side brush motor?
Thanks for the video. I have a 985 with no after market parts. I had the same issue of the fan swipes not working. I loosened the screw on the fan swipe a bit, and tightened a bit again. It works now. Right after I fixed it, I found this video from iRoomba th-cam.com/video/roMKOo5Oc-M/w-d-xo.html
What's the convo in the background! Annoying!
These aftermarket brushes are too long. Causing the wheel to run the brush over as they are booth spinning, stripping out the gear as it gets stuck. I do not recommend buying aftermarket brushes.
Man what a sh*tty design that these pieces are so fragile and break 24/7.
Mine was the result of using shady aftermarket brushes that caused excessive strain on the gears
Clean out the black pub hair
China parts. Figures.
Thankfully I was able to fix it for under 20