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LitterMaid Self Cleaning Litter Box

By LitterMaid 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
4.8 /10
Quality
3.8
Value
3.5
Design
4.0
Function
3.0
Durability
2.5

In a Nutshell

  • Many users report the motor burning out and frequent jams.
  • It does not clean the box properly, requiring more frequent manual cleaning.
  • Users have experienced motor failures, frustration with the rake design, and overall poor performance.

Quick Verdict

The LitterMaid Self Cleaning Litter Box is below par due to its short delays. The rake does not clear the bottom and gets clogged easily, making it a messy product. Hard to recommend for the price.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 0%
Would Buy Again 0%
Avg Lifespan 3.5 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Motor and rake reliability issues.

Prevention: Consider an alternative product

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Ease of maintenance (1)

    The cleaner works good at first, makes cleaning a cinch.

  • Effective charcoal filters (1)

    Charcoal filters are very effective.

Cons

  • Rake Performance (3) major

    The rake does not clean as advertised, leaving behind hard-pressed litter.

  • Motor Reliability (2) major

    The motor has many reliability problems.

Quality Trend: Declining

Many units lack the quality of the preceding model.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

Skip If

  • pet owners — Has not operate perfectly

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 1-7 months

Factors: Heavy use, Frequent cleaning, Litter type

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Regular cleaning and maintenance
  • 💡 Using suitable liter types

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

2.0
9 reviews
5★
11%
4★
0%
3★
11%
2★
44%
1★
33%
motor failure (2) jamming (3) difficult to clean (4) does not reach the bottom (2)

Common Questions

How well does the rake perform?

The rake does not clean the box properly, leaving behind hard-pressed litter. It needs regular cleaning to use properly.

Highlighted Reviews

— Jackie 1 found helpful

"This litter box is my second litter maid litter box. And just like the old one, It makes cleaning soooo much easier. The receptacles make throwing away smelly litter a cinch. And the charcoal filters certainly help. In a word the Litter Maid is "Puuuurrrrfect"."

— Peggy26

"The only thing this litter box does is to allow accumulate soft stool on the blades no matter what type of litter I buy and I have tried several kinds. It has to be scrapped off daily. The blades do not reach the bottom of the pan so the urine packs in the bottom at a depth of 1/4”-1/2”. It has ..."

Bottom Line

Given the issues, look for other products.

4.8 /10
Below Average