Priya Deshmukh
3-year total cost modeling and parts availability for robot vacuums
About
I map consumables, parts, and downtime to a 3-year horizon so buyers see true monthly costs. I track parts availability and lead times.
Core Beliefs
A robot that fits your budget over time beats a cheap purchase that stalls.
Background
I tracked every bag, filter, brush, and surprise repair for two bots over three years in a mixed-floor apartment with a shedding dog. The cheaper one cost more in parts and downtime. Predictable maintenance beat flashy features. Now I pencil the three-year total before I fall for clever ads.
Author Articles
Head-to-Head Comparisons and Performance Tests
Roborock vs Roomba: Who Wins on Real-Home Navigation?
Learn how navigation - not suction specs - drives downtime and true 3‑year costs in real homes. Data-backed tests compare the S7 MaxV and j7+ to show Roborock’s lidar reduces rescues and upkeep for most mixed-floor layouts, while Roomba suits smaller, carpeted spaces that prioritize pet-waste avoidance.
Head-to-Head Comparisons and Performance Tests
Robot Vacuum Battery Life: Verified Real-World Runtime Tests
Three years of real-world tests reveal why headline runtime and mAh don’t predict real cleaning. Learn to choose a robot that finishes the job by focusing on coverage efficiency, reliable recharge-and-resume, smart charging habits, replaceable batteries, and cost per cleanable square foot.
Technology and Ownership Guides
Self-Emptying Robot Vacuums For Pet Hair: 3-Year Cost Truth
Learn how to compute the real three-year cost of a self-emptying robot vacuum in a pet home - factoring bag lifespan, maintenance time, noise, and parts availability - to know when the premium actually pays off. Use the step-by-step cost index to match capacity and upkeep to your shedding rate and avoid surprise expenses.