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Go get one. Used to own robo-vacuum cleaners of many brands, eventually sold them all, as each of them caused more work than they were supposed to spare me. Af

Go get one. Used to own robo-vacuum cleaners of many brands, eventually sold them all, as each of them caused more work than they were supposed to spare me. After that I was reluctant to get a robomower but it is worth it. Pros: - you have to buy machinery anyways (if you're new to having a yard) - less noise - it will get mowed more often - more mows -> healthier lawn Setup cons: - you have to bury/hammer a wire into the ground surrounding the area to-be-mowed - you may have to expand/change your wifi-setup because mower/base-station need access as well - like with robomowers, decoration is an obstacle. It will either get destoryed or destroy the bot - because of this, need to have less decoration or need to surround them by wires as well Recurrent cons: - obstacles hit can (and will) cause blades to break free - bc of this I have to replace the blades every 2-3 months (the only real maintenance to be done) - at least try to find the lost blades (unless you're ok with guests/kids stepping into some unexpected, dirty, rusty, crooked blade

SnowingXIV 7y ago
Exactly why I'm hesitant. The robo-vacuums have been highly disappointing and do a much worse job than taking the few moments to vacuum myself. I still have one that I run constantly because it's slightly better than nothing on a daily basis. These cons don't seem terrible. Maybe in a few months we'll see some new ones on the market and see prices a bit more competitive. Appreciate all the input.
- ghaff 7y ago
  I had periodically thought about getting a robovac but: - They're expensive, especially the high-end ones. - They'd only do a portion of the house, albeit the part that gets the most traffic - However, it's also the portion of the house that tends to have a pile or two of stuff that's being prepared for a trip or has just come back from a trip, various cords here and there, etc. In the end, I ended up just getting a cordless vac that I can pull out in a few seconds if some vacuuming is needed. (I have a housekeeper who comes every month or so, so it's mostly about doing some light touchup between full cleanings.)
- whywhywhywhy 7y ago
  Found the exact opposite, although I was living in a carpeted flat when I bought mine. Vacuuming turned from something I'd have to put aside an afternoon for to something that just sorts itself out. Probably my fave tech purchase this decade.

SnowingXIV 7y ago

Exactly why I'm hesitant. The robo-vacuums have been highly disappointing and do a much worse job than taking the few moments to vacuum myself. I still have one that I run constantly because it's slightly better than nothing on a daily basis. These cons don't seem terrible. Maybe in a few months we'll see some new ones on the market and see prices a bit more competitive. Appreciate all the input.

ghaff 7y ago
I had periodically thought about getting a robovac but: - They're expensive, especially the high-end ones. - They'd only do a portion of the house, albeit the part that gets the most traffic - However, it's also the portion of the house that tends to have a pile or two of stuff that's being prepared for a trip or has just come back from a trip, various cords here and there, etc. In the end, I ended up just getting a cordless vac that I can pull out in a few seconds if some vacuuming is needed. (I have a housekeeper who comes every month or so, so it's mostly about doing some light touchup between full cleanings.)
whywhywhywhy 7y ago
Found the exact opposite, although I was living in a carpeted flat when I bought mine. Vacuuming turned from something I'd have to put aside an afternoon for to something that just sorts itself out. Probably my fave tech purchase this decade.