On the covered iRobot Roomba i Series, j Series and s Series, error 14 means the robot is not detecting an installed bin. The spoken message is "Reinstall the bin, then press Clean." The chart says to ensure the filter is installed in the bin and to check the bin detect switch. First, confirm the filter and the bin are installed properly.
Differential
Likely causes of “iRobot Roomba i Series, j Series and s Series error 14”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
The bin is not seated
What separates it The robot does not detect it
How to confirm Reinstall the bin until it clicks
- 2
The filter is missing or crooked
What separates it The bin detect switch is not made
How to confirm Check the filter is in the bin
- 3
Dirty bin contacts
What separates it The robot misses the bin
How to confirm Wipe the contacts
- 4
A glitch
What separates it The message persists after reinstalling
How to confirm Reboot the robot
- 5
A worn bin
What separates it The message persists after a reboot
How to confirm Replace the bin
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- Whether the filter is installed
- Whether the bin is clean
- Whether a reboot helped
- The model
Try in this order
0 of 7 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleConfirm the filter and the bin are installed properly.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleiRobot's steps: check the bin contacts and confirm the filter and the bin are installed properly. If the message persists after reinstalling the bin, perform a robot reboot. If it persists after the reboot, you may need a replacement bin from the iRobot Store or an authorized retailer. The j Series and s Series charts word this error the same way.
Remove the bin
ReversibleThen check the filter.
Reinstall the filter
ReversibleIn the bin.
Reinstall the bin
ReversibleUntil it clicks.
Reboot the robot
ReversibleIf the message persists.
Order a replacement bin
ReversibleIf it still persists.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- A switch and a filter
- The robot knows the bin is in place through a switch that the filter and the bin together close. A filter that is missing or out of position leaves the switch open.
- iRobot's steps
- Check the bin contacts and confirm the filter and the bin are installed properly. If the message persists after reinstalling, perform a robot reboot, and if it persists after that you may need a replacement bin.
- Keeping the bin clean
- Tap the filter after every run, wipe the contacts and replace the filter every few months.
- Filter fit
- The filter has to sit flat and fully in its slot, or the bin door may not close properly and the switch will not make. If the filter is bent or swollen after a damp spell, replace it.
- Rebooting
- iRobot's reboot, usually holding the Clean button for about twenty seconds until the light ring flashes, clears glitches without erasing your maps. Check the model's instructions for the exact hold time.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If it persists after a reboot, you may need a replacement bin
- !Contact iRobot
- !Check the bin detect switch
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Exact questions
Common questions
What does error 14 mean on a iRobot Roomba i Series, j Series and s Series?+
The robot is not detecting an installed bin. The spoken message is "Reinstall the bin, then press Clean." The chart says to ensure the filter is installed in the bin and to check the bin detect switch.
What does error 14 mean?+
The robot is not detecting an installed bin.
What does it say?+
Reinstall the bin, then press Clean.
Does the filter matter?+
Yes, check it is installed.
When do I replace the bin?+
If it persists after a reboot.
Does an old filter cause error 14?+
A filter that is missing or jammed can stop the bin seating, so refit it flat.
When do I need a new bin?+
iRobot says a replacement bin may be needed if the message persists after a reboot.
What is the bin detect switch?+
The chart tells you to check it; if it does not register a seated bin, the robot reports error 14.