Roomba error 14, 15, 16, 17 – How to fix ?

The Roomba robotic vacuums provide the most efficient way for cleaning but sometimes they can have some problems and will be needing a bit of maintenance. The best part of this device that it will speak to you if something goes wrong with a two-tone “uh-oh” sound which will be followed by a set of beeps or maybe a narrated voice. So for the users, in this article, we will cover the four error codes relating to this device, i.e. Error code 14, 15, 16, and 17. So let’s look into the methods to fix these error codes.

Roomba Error 14

When Roomba 900 series faces this Error 14 issue, it says “Error fourteen. Re-install Roomba’s bin then presses CLEAN to restart.”

In the WiFi connection Roomba 600 and 800 series devices, it says, “Error one four. Please open the iRobot HOME App for help.”
And finally, when Roomba 600, 700, and 800 series happens to face this error, it says “Error one four (1-4). Re-install Roomba’s bin then presses CLEAN to restart.”

The full bin and troubleshooting indicators will flash in the devices except for the iRobot Roomba 600 series as it doesn’t have a full bin indicator.

How to fix it:

Error 14 or 1-4 means that Roomba is not able to detect an installed bin. So first confirm that the bin is installed and then wipe the bin contacts of both the robot and the bin with a neat and clean, dry cloth.

Roomba Error 15

Roomba displays Error 15 code, as it says “Error fifteen (15). Press CLEAN to restart.”

How to fix it:

Roomba is most probably facing an internal communication error. So, press CLEAN to restart your cleaning job. However, we need a robot reboot if the problem remains.

Roomba Error 16

Roomba faces Error 16 and says “Error sixteen (16). Keep Roomba on a level surface then press CLEAN to restart.”

How to fix it:

Error 16 simply means that your device is laid and it is unable to start the cleaning. So move Roomba to a level surface and then press CLEAN. Do not uplift the robot whenever pressing the CLEAN button. If Roomba is displaying this message on a level surface, reboot it.

Press down the CLEAN button for ten seconds and all the indicators will be turned off completely. Then release the button, and there will be a series of sounds. Then again press and release the CLEAN button for over five seconds. And at last, press CLEAN to start a mew cleaning job.

Roomba Error 17

Roomba narrates “Error seventeen (17). Please start the iRobot App for help.”

How to fix it:

Error 17 indicates that Roomba is unable to complete and has canceled its cleaning job.
Now first ensure that there were. no changes were made in the cleaning cycle, during the cleaning cycle.

Try using the Dual Mode Virtual Wall® Barriers as sometimes the iRobot Roomba cannot run over the transitions again while leaving the place. Also, ensure that the rooms have enough light, as dark rooms make the iAdapt® localization a bit fuzzy and may cause problems with the coverage and navigation. Clear the clutter or the crowd places or you can also use Dual Mode Virtual Wall ® Barriers to avoid the problem areas.
Keep the camera clean from any debris or dust, and also wipe the clear window with a clean dry cloth. If the message still displays, then move your Home Base to someplace else and start Roomba from the Home Base. This type of advanced robot vacuum comes with a feature that makes a real map of the room environment.