Error 1026, Roomba® Plus 400, Plus 500, Plus 600, Max 700 and Max 800 Series Combo

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.

Roomba® Plus 400 / 500 Series

Roomba® Plus 600, Max 700, and Max 800 Series Combo

For step-by-step instructions on how to remove and clean the mop pad, please visit this article:

• Roomba® Plus 400: How to Clean or Replace the Mop Pad
• Roomba® Plus 500: How to Clean or Replace the Mop Pad
• Roomba® Plus 600 Series: How to Clean or Replace the Mop Pad
• Roomba® Max 700 Series: How to Clean or Replace the Mop Pad
• Roomba® Max 800 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: 

• Your robot charged and with you
• Your robot's Serial number
• For warranty claims: Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice for purchase from an authorized retailer)