iRobot 12101 Looj Electric Gutter Cleaning Robot

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Manufacturer: iRobot
Brand: iRobot
Edition: Lawn & Patio
Model: 120
Publisher: iRobot
Studio: iRobot
Music Label: iRobot
Product features:

Avoid climbing and repositioning the ladder multiple times
Works with standard K-style, aluminum, copper, metal or vinyl gutters
Avoid over reaching into gutters from dangerous heights
Cleans a 60-foot section of gutter in just 10 minutes

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Tools and Hardware Reviews of iRobot 12101 Looj Electric Gutter Cleaning Robot

Customer Review: 13 lucky reasons NOT to buy a Looj...
Summary: 1 Stars

I don't know where to start so I'll just list the issues.
1. It's lighter than water so it loses traction if there is any standing water.
2. As others have said the antenna snags the gutter supports. Had to retrieve.
3. I had the antenna got stuck between the track and the sprocket. Had to retrieve.
4. The antenna got stuck in the gap between the fascia and the shingle. Had to retrieve.
5. The rubber augers would pound dirt into the inside lower part of the gutter so that the track would ride up on the dirt and then either turn over, get stuck against the gutter supports, or lose traction. Reversing the auger did no good in resolving the problem but I did manage to turn the Looj upright several times.
6. The brush part of the auger would get bent back and get stuck in the track or around the driveshaft for the auger and made it quit. (see 7)
7. The Looj doesn't like to travel if the auger is not rotating. Had to retrieve.
8. Debris like stringy green leaves got wrapped around the driveshaft for the auger and made it quit. (see 7)
9. Debris would pack in the space between the sprockets and the track and made the track fall off. Had to retrieve.
10. After a storm there was a lot of wet green leaves in the gutter and the Looj couldn't throw them out.
11. The looj did poorly with maple tree seeds. Mainly it would beat them into a pulp in the bottom inside corner of the gutter and then ride up on them with all the resulting problems.
12. The Looj does not handle sticks or catalpa tree seed pods. Does not do well with pine needles either.

13. All the issues that previous reviewers have raised, like the battery, remote control, range, etc.

I hope they revamp the Looj. I really wanted it to work since I have high gutters and lots of trees. But this generation just isn't worthy of the iRobot name - or your money.

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Description of iRobot 12101 Looj Electric Gutter Cleaning Robot

Reduce ladder work and over-reaching while cleaning your gutters. Gutters need to be cleaned regularly to avoid water damage, overspills and ice dams. Plus, dirty gutters create a breeding ground for carpenter ants, mosquitoes and other pests. Now you can avoid climbing and repositioning a ladder multiple times while juggling tools and over reaching from dangerous heights. iRobot Looj makes regular gutter cleaning faster and easier. The iRobot Looj cleans up to 80 feet of gutter in minutes, not hours,it's the easiest way to keep gutters free-flowing all year round! Gutter cleaning is a dirty, unpleasant job. You have to repeatedly climb and move ladders, and reach from dangerous heights. But no more! Now you can do it all by remote control with the amazing new Looj robot gutter cleaner from iRobot. At just 2 1/4" tall, Looj propels itself easily under gutter straps and over downspout holes. Its three-stage, high-velocity auger breaks up clogs, lifting out leaves, pine needles and other wet or dry debris while brushing gutters clean. Wireless remote control has a 75-ft. range, moves the Looj forwards and backwards, and changes the rotational direction of the auger to ensure complete debris removal. Looj attaches to an included belt clip to free up your hands and make it easier for you to climb a ladder. Uses a high power, rechargeable battery pack (included). Remote uses two AAA batteries (not included).