Which Roomba do I have? Find the Serial Number!

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You can find out which Roomba model you have based on the serial number. © Vacuumtester
In short: if you have problems with an iRobot Roomba robot vacuum or want to buy new accessories, it is necessary to know which model you have. You can find this out using the serial number. You can discover these at different locations on the robot vacuum cleaner.

There are an incredible number of different types of robot vacuum cleaners. If we just look at the range of iRobot, more than twenty different Roomba's can be distinguished from each other. When you run into problems or want to buy new accessories for your Roomba, it is necessary to know which model Roomba you have. One problem: they are incredibly similar.

To find out which iRobot Roomba model you have, you need to find out the serial number. You can discover these at different locations on the robot vacuum cleaner. In this article, I'll help you figure out which Roomba you have.

Why is it important to know which model of Roomba you have?

iRobot has released several Roomba series. If you're having trouble with your Roomba robot vacuum, it's important to know which model you have. For specific problems, the solution depends on the model you have. For example, if we look at resetting an iRobot Roomba, this is very different with a Roomba J7 than with a Roomba 900.

In addition, it is also important to know the model number when you are going to buy new accessories. You should think of new filters and side brushes.

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How do I find out which Roomba I have?

Time to find out which Roomba model you have! There are several ways to find out. First of all, you can see what the vacuum cleaner looks like. Because, although they are almost all round, there are small differences in the shape, buttons and colors of the vacuum cleaner.

However, there is a much smarter and faster way to find out which model you have: via the serial number!

This is where you can find the serial number on your iRobot Roomba

The serial number can be found in several locations on the robotic vacuum cleaner. It is a black sticker with a white barcode. The serial number always starts with 3 letters, followed by a series of numbers. One exception: the iRobot MINT only has numbers.

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The Roomba serial number contains three letters, followed by a serie of numbers. © Vacuumtester

It is very easy to find the serial number on your robot vacuum. Discover the location of the serial and model number in the overview below.

iRobot Roomba SeriesLocation of serial numberAccessories
Roomba S SeriesUnder the robot vacuum cleanerCheck accessories
Roomba i SeriesUnder the binCheck accessories
Roomba E SeriesUnder the binCheck accessories
Roomba 500 – 900 SeriesUnder the binCheck accessories
Roomba Dirt Dog, Create, 400 SeriesUnder the batteryCheck accessories

Tip: Register your Roomba on the iRobot website

When you have bought a new Roomba, it is very smart to register it immediately on the iRobot website. Doing this will make it easier for you to find solutions to problems and get a 15% discount on new accessories! Not yet done? Then it is smart to do this.

I hope you found your Dyson's serial number. If not, feel free to message me!

In summary: to buy the right accessories or solve problems the right way, it's important to know which Roomba you have. You can discover this based on the serial number that you can often find under the dust container. Do you know which Roomba you have? Check out new accessories right here.
Robbert Tigchelaar

Robbert Tigchelaar

Robbert Tigchelaar is the founder of Vacuumtester.com and is a true vacuum cleaner guru. With more than 10 years of experience in the world of electronic devices, he knows better than anyone what is important in a vacuum cleaner. When a new vacuum cleaner appears, he is eager to test it extensively.

2 Comments
  1. I’ve found the serial number, but how do I translate a serial number to a model number?

    • Hi Megan, See my photo in the article. At the top right of the word Dyson you can discover the model number (in many cases).

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