Error 1026 means the mop pad(s) are tangled or stuck. Please uninstall and reinstall the mop pad(s) to make sure nothing is stuck around them.
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| Roomba® Plus 400 / 500 Series |
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| Roomba® Max 700 Series Combo |
For step by step instructions on how to remove and clean the Max 700 Series Combo mop pad, please visit this article. Roomba® Max 700 Series: How to Clean or Replace the Mop Pad
If you have confirmed the mop pads are clear, but you are still seeing error 1026, please try rebooting the robot by holding down the power button on the robot for 10 seconds while the robot is off the dock. Hold the button again for 3 seconds to turn it back on. Doing so should clear the error from the robot's memory. Try running Roomba® again.
If the error still persists, please contact iRobot Customer Care for support.
For expedited service, please have the following ready:
