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The Nightly Rant Episode 503 Summary
Mike and Torya discuss their experience with a Roomba vacuum cleaner and compare it to their positive experience with a Shark vacuum.
The Nightly Rant Episode 503 Show Notes
Summary: Mike and Torya discuss their experience with a Roomba vacuum cleaner and compare it to their positive experience with Shark vacuum cleaners. They talk about the convenience of leasing a Roomba and the included supplies, but also mention the issues they faced with the device, such as mapping problems and weak vacuuming power. They share their frustration with Roomba's customer support, particularly their lack of response to text messages. They also mention their positive experience with Shark's customer support and their willingness to replace a vacuum hose for free. Overall, they express their preference for Shark vacuum cleaners and their consideration of switching to a Shark Vac Mop in the future.
Key Takeaways:
- Leasing a Roomba with included supplies can be a cost-effective option compared to buying and maintaining the device.
- Roomba's mapping process can be time-consuming and the vacuuming power may not be as strong as desired.
- Roomba's customer support may be unresponsive to text messages, while Shark's customer support has been helpful and accommodating.
- Shark vacuum cleaners have been reliable and efficient in their experience.
Quotes:
- “The smart one having a map, that's great. But then how long it took it to map the place?” – Mike
- “The Roomba had a little Roomba stroke or something like that. Like its little Roomba brain is short-circuiting.” – Torya
- “Shark has much better support than Roomba.” – Torya
| Timestamp | Summary |
| 0:00:15 | Introduction to the show and topic of discussion |
| 0:01:02 | Discussion about the Roomba and its leasing program |
| 0:03:10 | Issues with the Roomba's mapping process |
| 0:05:08 | Problems with the Roomba's vacuuming capabilities |
| 0:07:07 | Frustrations with Roomba's customer support |
| 0:09:07 | Attempts to get a replacement Roomba |
| 0:10:17 | Disappointment with the support person's response |
| 0:12:08 | Setting up the new Roomba and potential solutions |
| 0:15:49 | Comparing the cost of leasing the Roomba vs. buying |
| 0:19:35 | Positive experience with Shark vacuum and support |
| 0:23:55 | Conclusion and closing remarks |