Robot Vacuum Parts Replacement Schedule
Pick your robot's brand and the date you set it up or last replaced its parts. The tool lists when each part is due using the replacement intervals that iRobot, Roborock, Shark, eufy, Ecovacs and Dreame publish, each linked to its source. Tick 'pets or daily runs' to use the short end of each range. You can download the dates as a calendar file. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded or stored.
Other brand? Most makers that publish intervals land in similar ranges; check your manual or app, which may also track part life for you.
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Published replacement intervals
| Brand | Part | What the maker says |
|---|---|---|
| iRobot | Robot filter | Every 2 months (clean once a week, twice a week with pets) source |
| iRobot | Main brush | Every 6-12 months (brushes and extractors) source |
| iRobot | Side brush | No replacement interval on iRobot's care chart; clean once a month and replace when worn source |
| iRobot | Dock dust bag | Bag holds up to 60 days of debris (Clean Base, Roomba j7+); up to 75 days on the newer AutoEmpty dock source |
| Roborock | Robot filter | Every 6-12 months (clean weekly) source |
| Roborock | Main brush | Every 6-12 months (clean every 2 weeks) source |
| Roborock | Side brush | Every 3-6 months (clean monthly) source |
| Roborock | Mop pad | Every 3-6 months (clean after each use; Q7+ manual) source |
| Roborock | Dock dust bag | Replace when full; Roborock says the Q5 Max+ 2.5 L bag lasts up to 7 weeks source |
| Shark | Robot filter | Robot filter: every 2 months, clean weekly (Shark ION RV765 manual); the Shark IQ guide says to clean and replace it regularly source |
| Shark | Main brush | Every 6-12 months, or when visibly worn source |
| Shark | Side brush | No fixed interval; replace when bent or damaged source |
| Shark | Dock pre-motor filters | Self-empty base foam and felt filters: replace every 2.5 years, rinse monthly (Shark IQ) source |
| Shark | Dock post-motor filter | Self-empty base post-motor filter: replace every 3 years, rinse yearly (Shark IQ) source |
| Eufy | Robot filter | Every 6 months or when yellowed (support page); eufy's accessories guide says 3-6 months source |
| Eufy | Main brush | Rolling brush every 6-12 months (clean weekly) source |
| Eufy | Side brush | Every 3-6 months, or when visibly worn source |
| Eufy | Mop pad | Every 3-6 months; about 3 months with daily mopping or pets source |
| Eufy | Dock dust bag | About every 2 months (X10 Pro Omni 2.5 L bag); eufy says pet homes should empty more often source |
| Ecovacs | Robot filter | Sponge and high-efficiency filter every 3-6 months (DEEBOT X1 Turbo manual) source |
| Ecovacs | Main brush | Every 6-12 months source |
| Ecovacs | Side brush | Every 3-6 months source |
| Ecovacs | Mop pad | Washable mopping pad every 1-2 months source |
| Dreame | Robot filter | Every 3-6 months source |
| Dreame | Main brush | Every 6-12 months source |
| Dreame | Side brush | Every 3-6 months source |
| Dreame | Mop pad | Every 1-3 months source |
| Dreame | Dock dust bag | Every 2-4 months source |
Read from each maker's support pages, manuals or product pages on 2026-11-10. Some figures come from one model's manual and may differ for yours; your robot's manual and app govern.
How it works
For each part the tool takes the maker's interval in months and adds it to your date. Where a maker gives a range, normal use takes the long end and "pets or daily runs" takes the short end, because hair and daily runs wear brushes and fill filters and bags faster. Where a maker gives no fixed interval (iRobot and Shark side brushes), the part is listed as "when worn".
What it does not cover
- Cleaning, which matters more than replacing: makers ask for weekly filter and brush cleaning. Our Shark IQ filter guide shows what one maker asks for.
- Batteries, wheels and sensors, which makers do not put on a fixed schedule.
- Warranty terms for third-party parts: check them before buying non-brand filters or brushes.
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Data last verified 2026-11-10. Prices, hours and rules change; results come from manufacturer maintenance intervals and what you enter; the robot app and manual govern.
Sources
- iRobot maintenance guidance
- iRobot maintenance guidance
- Roborock maintenance guidance
- Roborock maintenance guidance
- Roborock maintenance guidance
- Shark maintenance guidance
- Shark maintenance guidance
- Eufy maintenance guidance
- Eufy maintenance guidance
- Eufy maintenance guidance
- Ecovacs maintenance guidance
- Dreame maintenance guidance
Related guides
Frequently asked questions
How often should I replace a robot vacuum filter?
It depends on the maker. iRobot says every 2 months; Roborock's Q5 manual says every 6 to 12 months; eufy says every 3 to 6 months; Ecovacs and Dreame say 3 to 6 months. Clean it weekly in between, and more often with pets.
How often do robot vacuum brushes need replacing?
Main brushes: every 6 to 12 months for iRobot, Roborock, Shark, eufy, Ecovacs and Dreame. Side brushes: every 3 to 6 months where a maker gives a figure; iRobot and Shark say to replace them when worn or bent.
How long does a self-empty dock bag last?
Makers quote roughly 1.5 to 4 months: up to about 7 weeks on Roborock's Q5 Max+, up to 60 days on iRobot's Clean Base, about 2 months on eufy's X10 Pro Omni, and 2 to 4 months on Dreame. Pets and daily runs fill bags faster.
Do I have to buy the brand's own parts?
Third-party parts often fit, but check your warranty first. Shark's IQ owner's guide, for example, says to use only Shark-branded filters and that other filters void the warranty. Our guide to robot vacuum parts covers what to check.