How to change the cleaning head module on a Irobot error 26 blocking problem

How to change the cleaning head module on a iRobot error 26 blocking problem.

Today I will be showing you how to change the cleaning head module on a i-series irobot. If you are receiving error 26, notifying you have an blocking problem. here is a step-by-step on how to replace the cleaning head module on a iRobot.

Amazon link to cleaning head module.

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[janiee]

I stumbled across your video when I was getting this error and got a replacement cleaning head module (iRobot had them cheaper than Amazon in Jan 2024). Replacement was super easy but it was still nice to have a visual of which screws to mess with and someone to cheer me on haha.

[josephreimer]

This video was very informative great job. Error 26 is not only for your filter but for your the ventilation/suction this video showed how simple it was to take the bottom panel off. My vacuum kept throwing error 26 so I cleaned the filter and emptied the bin, then took of the panel on the bottom. Doing this reversed the root cause of the problem. The was a bunch of debris and dog hair built up around the filter sensor which is directly behind the filter. I cleaned this out and used a air compressor with pray nozzle and got rid of all the dust and hair build up on all the internals. That fixed the problem. Be sure to reset maintenance life times on app after replacing maintenance consumables; rollers, filter, brushes.

Once again great video.

[dannyhutchinson]

Man I can’t thank you enough, this is one of the only videos I can find to do this process on my model

[aspensadventures]

Had this error straight from the box. I gave up and kicked it and now it's working. 🤷‍♀️

[Bbdrifty]

I just had a problem with my i4 and I took the cleaning head in which I cleaned it thoroughly with compressed air and q-tips with alcohol on the electronic components…
Re-installed and tried again but still didn’t fix the issue…
Noticed that the “vacuum sound” didn’t happen when it was supposed to start working…
So…. I took it back apart and then took a look at the snail shell type of vacuum motor and it was not spinning freely.
I proceeded to take the vacuum shell apart and clean inside of it and then used a couple drops of WD40-“spray & stay” gel lubricant on the chrome plated center post that goes through the motor and the fan head, along with a gentle bit of compressed air to blow it through to the bottom of the motor to lubricate it all the way through.

Reassemble and tested…
SUCCESS!!!
when the command for the vacuum to start encounters the motor not wanting to spin, it throws the error 26 and times out so it doesn’t just burn up the motor on the vacuum…
I’ve had my i4 for over 3 years and besides replacing consumable parts or it getting stuck under a chair once in a while this is one of the only issues I have had with it…
Hope this helps others!
Thanks for the input, ideas, and insight

[shimonnygaard]

Brother you do do things right you help people!!! thank you so much🙏🤩

[joselassalle]

Best video for this problem. I help me to fix my problem! Than you.

[chelsea]

Helpful video. Still scratching my head if $126 is worth pouring into my i3. I think it’s an unfair price to pay, when I’ve taken decent care of it and haven’t had it more than 2 years. I might just manually mop and chuck the thing.

[TheNormFix]

I fixed my error 26 by taking a shopvac to the filter, which cleans any clog/dust between the slits of the filter. Good luck

[imjusthere]

I didn’t but the module but I did remove everything and clean it good! Thank you!

[ledererova]

Getting exactly the same error on brand new iRobot Roomba Combo i5. I returned it and got the money back. I wonder if j series are getting the same error 26 or not.

[yadielcorrales]

I've had mines for less then a week and it's already giving me this error

[j-man]

Could you send me the link to the part you orderedor around how much does it cost? Mine is the i3 but it's exact same problem

[tobystearns]

Great video. Changing out the cleaning head worked for me. Thank you!

[tomchristian]

Thanks for the video. Thankfully ours is under warranty so the part is free.

[clonSanG]

We bought one from a site the company that supplied it gone bust so how am I supposed to get warranty

[AmongUsBanana]

I have the same roomba and it keeps giving me an error 99

[WGSthithi]

Hi!, I have replaced the rubber brush, the filter and rebooted it . The error 26 is still persisting. The module head seems normal without any breaks. What could be the cause of the persisting error.

[armida]

So looks like I need to buy a new module. I also need to replace the bin, since the small screw I lost it while I took it apart to clean it and went to Lowes and they don't have anything smaller for the Bin. You know the Automatic Dirt Disposal, where the green cover is at? I put the smallest screw they had and I took this thing apart and cleaned it, and I too had it for less than a year! So frustrated that I need to purchase a new module! But thank you for this video!

[nikolaslogo]

apreciate u man! great tutorial. help me step by step.