Roborock robot vacuum: error Error 18
Code Error 18 on a Roborock robot vacuum display means: suction fan fault.
- Meaning
- Suction fan fault
- Check first
- Take out the bin and the filter, and check that the suction channel is not clogged.
- Repair shop
- 340–820 zł
Most common causes
- Clogged suction channel
- Damaged suction motor
What you can check yourself
Take out the bin and the filter, and check that the suction channel is not clogged.
Clean the dust out of the air outlet.
Start it again. If the error comes back, the suction motor needs repair.
- the error keeps coming back after these checks,
- water is leaking or you smell burning,
- the appliance trips the circuit breaker.
Is it worth repairing?
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What does error Error 18 mean on a Roborock robot vacuum?
Code Error 18 means: suction fan fault. The most common causes: clogged suction channel, damaged suction motor.
Can I keep using the robot vacuum with error Error 18?
If the error goes away after the checks above, yes. If it keeps coming back, water leaks, you smell burning or the breaker trips, stop using it and call a repair service.
Other codes: Roborock robot vacuum
- Error 1lidar sensor is blocked
- Error 2bumper is stuck
- Error 3wheels are lifted off the floor
- Error 4cliff sensor fault (anti-fall)
- Error 5main brush is jammed
- Error 6 / Error 17side brush is jammed or damaged
- Error 7drive wheels are jammed
- Error 8the robot is stuck and cannot move
- Error 9 / Error 10dust bin missing or filter clogged
- Error 12 / Error 14battery level too low or battery fault
- Error 13 / Error 19problem with charging or with the dock's power supply
- Error 15 / Error 20dirty wall sensor or optical sensor
A code can mean different things on different models and years. Always check the manual or the manufacturer's support page too. Repair prices are approximate, for repair shops in Poland.