ROBOROCK·FAULT ERR 10 WARN

Roborock Error 10 — Filter wet or blocked

Q: Roborock Error 10 — Filter wet or blocked

Error 10 means the washable filter is wet or clogged. A damp filter would let moisture reach the fan, so the robot blocks vacuuming. Rinse or replace the filter and give it a full 24 hours to dry.

Severity: Warning — robot refuses to vacuum until the filter is clean and bone dry S5S6

Last verified: 2026-07-05 Tools: none Time: ~10 min Difficulty: easy

DIRECT ANSWER

Error 10 means the washable filter is wet or clogged. A damp filter would let moisture reach the fan, so the robot blocks vacuuming. Rinse or replace the filter and give it a full 24 hours to dry.

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COMMON CAUSES · RANKED

Filter reinstalled too soon after washing MOST COMMON

The foam core holds water long after the surface feels dry. Roborock's drying figure is 24 hours, not two.

Filter packed with fine dust

A clogged filter chokes airflow enough to read like a wet one.

Filter past its service life UNCOMMON

Filters are consumables. After 6-12 months of cleaning cycles the pleats stay clogged no matter how often you rinse.

HOW TO FIX IT

No battery or electrical work involved in this fix.

Take the filter out

Open the dustbin and remove the filter from its frame.

Rinse and tap it clean

Rinse with clean water only — no soap, no brushes — and tap it against the sink to knock dust out.

Dry for 24 hours

Air-dry the filter for a full day. Keep a second filter to rotate so the robot never waits.

Replace if the error returns

A dry, clean filter that still triggers Error 10 has reached the end of its life.

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COMPATIBLE PARTS

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Washable filter, 2-pack — S5

Rinse the filter with water, let it dry 24 hours, and keep a second one in rotation.

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RELATED FIRMWARE

S5 series (S5)

SAMPLE DATA — dataset in progress

3.3.9_0017683.5.4_0019103.5.7_0020083.5.8_0020203.5.8_002034

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