The very popular Shark brand has some great robot vacuums. Sometimes they get stuck and the reasons can vary. This article will focus on some of the common causes and fixes for why your Shark robot vacuum keeps stopping.
Reasons the Shark Robot Vacuum is Stuck
The most common reasons that your vacuum cleaner will get stuck is:
- Loss of Cleaning Path Alignment – Often the wheels slip out of direct alignment with the cleaning path. If this happens, it can be fixed by manually adjusting the front wheel to re-align with the cleaning path.
- Dirt or Debris Buildup – The Shark robot vacuum picks up dust, dirt and debris. Over time, these items can build up on the sensors or other components. This will cause the Shark robot vacuum to stop or act erratically.
- Poorly fitting doors or panels – If any of the battery, dust bin, etc., panels are not seated correctly they can cause your Shark robot vacuum to stop.
- Edge Sensor Obstruction – If your Shark robot vacuum is running into walls or other objects, the sensors in front of the device may be obstructed. This will often cause your Shark robot vacuum to stop and can usually be fixed by manually rotating the sensors so that they are no longer obstructed. The Auto-Adjust cleaning head feature is the most common cause of blocked sensors.
How to Fix a Shark Robot Vacuum That Keeps Stopping
1. Check for Obstructions
The first thing you’ll want to do is to check if there are any obstructions blocking the vacuum robot. This really should be the first step in troubleshooting any problem with a robot vacuum.
2. Clean Sensors
If you find that there are obstructions, remove them and then check to make sure that no dust or other items have blocked the sensors on your Shark robot vacuum. You can clean the sensors by using a compressed air duster.
3. Reset Your Robot Vacuum
If the obstruction is removed and the sensors are clean but your Shark vacuum still isn’t working properly, you’ll want to reset it.
You can do this by taking out the batteries for about 1 minute.
If this doesn’t work, try doing a factory reset by pressing down on the large round button for 15 seconds, this is how you reset Shark Ion Robot Vacuum.
4. Check the Bumper
If your robot vacuum is still running into obstructions, you’ll need to adjust the bumper or edge sensors on your Shark robot vacuum.
You can do this by pressing down on the top of the front wheel and moving it from side to side until it no longer bumps into an object.
You should also take care of the dock and spot lights.
5. Clean the Brushes
When your Shark vacuum cleans, it will often pull dirt and debris into the cleaning path.
This can cause it to get stuck and have a clogged brush roller.
To prevent this from happening, you should clean the brushes on your robot vacuum regularly.
If there is a lot of dirt or other objects built up, make sure you remove them before you clean the brush roller.
On some vacuums you can remove the brush roll entirely. Make sure you get in-between the cleaning bristles on the main brush roll and get all of the dirt out.
6. Check Spinning Brushes
If your robot vacuum is still having problems, you should check the spinning brushes on the side of the unit. It may be that these are jamming or broken in some way. You can remove them for cleaning or replacement if they are obstructed or damaged.
7. Replace Filters
If all of the above suggestions have not fixed your Shark robot vacuum, you may need to replace filters. Make sure that all filters are completely dry before replacing them. The HEPA filter should be replaced every 6-8 months and the other filters should be replaced monthly or as needed.
8. Call for Help
These troubleshooting suggestions should fix your Shark robot vacuum as long as you’re still under warranty. However, if none of these steps work and the device is out of warranty, you may need to call for help.
Are Shark robot vacuums good?
The Shark Ion Robot vacuum is an excellent choice when it comes to choosing a good all around vacuum cleaner.
It operates with a main brush roller, two side brush rolls and is perfect at picking up pet hair.
They are one of the few self emptying robot vacuums. By utilizing the Shark vacuum’s WiFi connection to your phone, you can monitor all of the robot vacuums movements.