A well-maintained Roomba has a typical lifespan of , largely due to its durable motor and the availability of replacement parts. For many owners, the "story" of buying parts begins when the robot’s performance dips—perhaps the side brushes are frayed, the rollers are worn, or the battery no longer holds a charge. The Quest for Authentic Parts
: On platforms like Amazon , shoppers have reported receiving counterfeit parts even when buying from listings that appear official.
: Beyond major marketplaces, specialized sites like eVacuumStore offer a wide selection of brushes, filters, and batteries to keep machines at peak performance. The Corporate Backstory
The future of official part availability was recently shaped by major corporate shifts. In , iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a planned $1.7 billion acquisition by Amazon was blocked by regulators. The company was subsequently acquired by its primary Chinese manufacturer, Picea Robotics .