# Roomba repair: where to get it fixed

You have four ways to get a Roomba fixed: iRobot's warranty or Protect plan, a local vacuum repair shop, a mail-in repair, or a part you swap yourself. A new iRobot battery is $99.99, which fixes the most common fault on an older Roomba.

Updated Nov 11, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/guides/roomba-repair/

## Short answer

As of November 11, 2026, start with iRobot if your Roomba is under a year old: it has a 1 year limited warranty, and iRobot's Protect plans can extend cover by up to 3 more years with free shipping both ways. Call iRobot Customer Care at 877-855-8593. Out of warranty, the cheapest fix is usually a part: iRobot lists a battery for e, i and select j series Roombas at $99.99, a wheel module at $44.99 and a brush and filter kit at $66.99. If the repair would cost more than half the price of a new robot, replace it. Not sure? Send us your model and ZIP code and we will look for a repair shop near you.

| Your Roomba | What is wrong | Our call |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year old | Anything that is not damage | Claim on iRobot's warranty. Do not pay for a repair. |
| Any age, with a Protect plan | Mechanical, electrical or battery failure | Claim on Protect. Shipping is free both ways. |
| Out of warranty | Dies fast or will not hold a charge | Replace the battery yourself: $99.99 |
| Out of warranty | A wheel is stuck or it drives in circles | Replace the wheel module yourself: $44.99 |
| Out of warranty | Weak pickup, worn brushes | Brush and filter kit: $66.99 |
| Out of warranty | Anything else | Get a quote. Replace it if the quote is over half the price of a new robot. |

## iRobot warranty and Protect plans

iRobot says eligible robots carry a limited 1 year manufacturer's warranty. If your Roomba is inside that year and the fault is not damage you caused, claim on the warranty before you spend anything.

After the first year, iRobot sells Protect and Protect+ plans. iRobot says they can extend cover by up to 3 more years, depending on the plan. Protect covers mechanical and electrical failures and a battery that no longer holds a charge. Protect+ adds accidental damage. There is no deductible, and iRobot pays shipping to and from your home on covered claims.

To claim, call iRobot's Customer Care Center at 877-855-8593. iRobot says it will repair the robot or send a replacement robot, base or battery at no charge for covered breakdowns.

If you already own a Roomba, iRobot lets you check whether it is still eligible for a plan. Plans are sold in the United States, the District of Columbia and Canada. iRobot's page does not publish plan prices.

We could not find a published price for a paid, out of warranty repair by iRobot. If you are out of warranty with no plan, ask Customer Care for a quote and compare it with the part prices below.

## Local vacuum repair shops

Some regular vacuum repair shops also take robot vacuums, but many do not. Call first, name your exact model and describe the fault. Ask for the diagnostic fee before you drop it off.

We do not have a checked list of shops yet. Use the form at the top of this page and we will look for one near your ZIP code that takes your Roomba. It is free, and it can take a few days.

## Mail-in Roomba repair

A handful of small businesses repair Roombas by mail. We could only find them through review listings, not through their own sites with clear prices, so we have not named any here. We will add a shop once we have confirmed that it is open, takes Roombas and publishes what it charges.

Remember the shipping. You pay to send the robot both ways unless the shop says otherwise, which adds to the bill on a low priced robot.

## Fix it yourself

iRobot sells the parts that wear out and designs them to be swapped by the owner. On November 11, 2026 its US store listed the battery for e, i and select j series Roombas at $99.99, the right wheel module at $44.99 and a replenishment kit with filters, edge brushes and rollers at $66.99.

Check the fit first. iRobot says the wheel module fits all e series robots and i and j series robots bought before July 15, 2024, and does not fit the Roomba Combo j7+, Combo j9+ or Combo 10 Max. The replenishment kit does not fit those three models either. The Combo j7+ and j9+ use a different battery, listed at $169.99.

Several of these parts were out of stock or on a 2 week wait at iRobot's store on the day we checked. iFixit also has free step by step Roomba repair guides if you want to see the job before you start.

## When to replace it instead

Our rule of thumb: if a repair costs more than half the price of a new robot, replace it. A new robot comes with a fresh battery and a new warranty.

A battery at $99.99 is worth it on a Roomba that cost $400 or more and still cleans well. It is harder to justify on an entry level model, since iRobot's own Roomba 105 Vac with a self emptying dock is $279.99.

Our top ranked robot vacuums today are below, with one iRobot option if you want to stay with the brand.

## How we researched this

We did not repair any robots ourselves. Warranty and Protect details come from iRobot's own pages. Part prices are iRobot US store list prices on November 11, 2026. Where iRobot does not publish something, such as an out of warranty repair price, we say so.

## Questions people ask

### Where can I get my Roomba repaired?

Start with iRobot if the robot is under a year old or covered by a Protect plan: call Customer Care at 877-855-8593. Out of warranty, your options are a local vacuum repair shop that takes robots, a mail-in repairer, or swapping the part yourself. You can also send us your model and ZIP code and we will look for a shop near you.

### How much does Roomba repair cost?

iRobot does not publish a price for out of warranty repairs. The parts that most often fail cost $44.99 for a wheel module, $66.99 for a brush and filter kit and $99.99 for a battery at iRobot's US store, checked November 11, 2026, for e, i and select j series.

### Is it worth repairing a Roomba?

Usually yes if the fix is a battery, wheel or brushes on a robot that still cleans well. Our rule of thumb is to replace the robot when a repair would cost more than half the price of a new one.

### Does iRobot repair Roombas out of warranty?

iRobot's Protect and Protect+ plans cover repairs or replacement after the 1 year warranty, for up to 3 more years depending on the plan. We could not find a published price for a one off paid repair without a plan, so ask iRobot Customer Care for a quote.

### How long is the Roomba warranty?

iRobot says eligible robots carry a limited 1 year manufacturer's warranty. Protect plans start after it ends.

### Can a vacuum repair shop fix a Roomba?

Some can, but many only work on upright and canister vacuums. Call first with your exact model and the fault, and ask about the diagnostic fee.

## Sources

1. [iRobot: Protect plans for robot vacuums and mops](https://www.irobot.com/en_US/protect.html)
2. [iRobot: returns and warranties](https://about.irobot.com/Returns)
3. [iRobot store: batteries](https://www.irobot.com/en_US/us/all-parts-and-accessories/batteries)
4. [iRobot store: right wheel module for Roomba e series and select i and j series](https://www.irobot.com/en_US/roomba-right-wheel-module/4624873.html)
5. [iRobot store: replenishment kit for Roomba e, i and j series](https://www.irobot.com/en_US/replenishment-kit-for-roomba-combo-and-roomba-e%252c-i%252c-and-j-series/4757964.html)
6. [iFixit: Roomba repair guides](https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Roomba)