My Aquabot goes up the wall and stays there for a minute or two and then goes down a foot or so and comes back up again. The unit is absolutely worthless at this point and customer service has been no help. I took it to the local dealer for service and they did a quick look at the belts and drives and said it was fine. Seems to me it has to be something in the circuitry.
Aug 09, 2009 Rating
No reverse for me either by: maccigar@verizon.net
climbs the wall, eventually reverses,goes down a foot or so and comes right back up the wall....
if anyone has solved this please e-mail me at
maccigar@verizon.net
Jun 24, 2009 Rating
Not reversing by: CF
I called the manufacturer and they told me to replace the belts. I did it and it worked for a while, but then it reverted back to only going in one direction.
I need some help......Thanks
Jun 13, 2009 Rating
Worst Purchase by: Anonymous
The Aquabot Turbo is probably the worst purchase I ever made. Replaced many parts the first year, and needed to buy a motor and have it installed two months after warranty expired. Very disappointed!
Apr 01, 2009 Rating
Still covered by warranty? by: Anonymous
Hi, if the robot is under a year old isn't it still covered by the the manufacturer. A one year warranty seems standard.
Are you certain the motor is NOT reversing. Could be a belts, bushings, pulleys problem too.
Curt
Apr 01, 2009 Rating
I FEEL YOUR PAIN by: Jason
I have the exact same problem. My unit is under a year old. Spoke with customer service and the guy suggested that I add 9oz of weight to the unit, but don't worry that doesn't work. I hate to spend another $300 on a 10 month old unit, but hey they already got us for a grand.... RIGHT!
I feel your pain.
Jul 04, 2008 Rating
Tough problem by: Curt
The motor works so the problem seems to be in the circuit board, my guess is the logic chip.
I am not aware of a mercury switch in the motor. If it were my robot, I would buy a new motor, about $245.00 at Aquabots.com
Save the old one for parts or maybe a visitor to this site would be interested in buying it from you for the gear assembly.
