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Published: 16 June 2026
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Categories: Robot Help Center

★ Real Fixes From a Real Home

Robot acting up? I've been there.

Maintenance schedules, replacement parts I've actually tested, fixes for problems that drove me crazy first, and the upgrades worth your money. No guesswork — just what I do in my own home.

🔧Most Important★ Most VisitedMaintenance & CareEvery robot I test has its own page with the exact filters, brushes, mop pads, and dust bags I use — plus the generic alternatives I've personally tested to save you money.✓OEM parts AND tested generic alternatives✓Honest cost-to-own per month✓Replacement schedule for every part✓Per-robot guides for top modelsBrowse Maintenance Guides →

★ Watch on YouTube

If you'd rather see it done.

Maintenance videos for the most-asked-about robots. All filmed in JAD Studios with my actual tools.
Don't Skip! Your Dreame L40 Gen 2 Needs Cleaned
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Maintenance Guide 2
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Maintenance Guide 3
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Maintenance Guide 4
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— Most-Asked Questions —

Real problems, real fixes.

The questions I get asked most often on YouTube and in emails. If you're searching for one of these, you're not alone.

★ Quick FixMop pads not getting wetUsually an unprimed water pump. Here's the 3-minute fix that gets your robot mopping again.Read fix →★ Quick FixDust bin keeps cloggingHair and dust building up before it can empty. Three things to check, and the part that fixes it long-term.Read fix →★ Tip3 mistakes that can break your robotThe common ones I see all the time — and the simple fixes to keep your robot running like new.Read tips →★ UpgradeSilver ion modules: are they worth it?Tested on the X40, L10s, and Curv. Here's what they actually do for tank smell and what they don't.See test →★ TipJust bought a robot? Don't make these mistakesSetup steps, app settings, and maintenance habits to start on day one. Avoid the regret later.Read tips →★ UpgradeGeneric vs OEM parts: when to save moneyI tested the generic kits people email me about. Here's where they're great and where they fall apart.See test →

Just A Dad Approved

If I recommend a part, I've used it.
Every replacement part on this site has been in my own robot. If a generic alternative made the cut, I tested it side-by-side with the OEM and broke down where each one wins. If I haven't tested something, I won't recommend it — even if there's affiliate revenue waiting for me. That's the deal.