Littermaid Litter Box

The Ionic Litterbox: Better than it was before?

The electronic litter box we have for our cats has a clock on it. (Looks like I'm sticking with the scatological cat theme for this week!) [ Unethical cat pees on professional book ] The manufacturer of the litter box, LitterMaid, says it's so we can set the timer for the litter box, so we can put it "to sleep."  Personally, I'm a bit relieved the clock isn't there for the cats to know when it's time to use it. And this is not because I'm afraid of cats telling time or being on a strict schedule but mostly because the light has flashed 12:00, like our old VCR used to, ever since we bought it back in April. We've been using electronic litter boxes for years and have had very good luck with them. The first one we ever owned lasted at least ten years. The one immediately following only made it about six months, and now this new one, this LitterMaid Elite Basic LME 5500 has been giving us no end of trouble. (We opted out of the Elite Mega, because we're not litterbox snobs or anything, even though the Elite Mega is a much cooler name, which kind of implies it should have rocket boosters or something. Although our basic old 5500 did come with the Kitty Kabana! ) The trouble is not just the clock. The thing keeps getting jammed. Earlier this week it stopped working altogether, so I called customer service. The guy was very helpful. He told me I needed to take apart my LitterMaid Elite Basic LME 5500 to find the reset switch, which I needed to turn on and off ten times. So I found myself on the floor, up to my elbows in litter box, trying to find this tiny little switch that is cleverly hidden out of sight underneath the right side rail track. The solution did work, but still. The whole purpose of an electronic litterbox is to not have to touch it too much. Even with its Ionic Air Cleaner (really), I just don't want to be that close to it.

Are LitterMaid Automatic Litter Boxes a Good Value?

If you want a neater easier system to replace your standard litter box you might want to consider the LitterMaid self cleaning litter box. The information below will describe some of the models available and the features they offer. We will also address the pros and cons of each model below.

LitterMaid Automatic Litter Boxes clean up waste, which gets detected by an infrared sensor, about ten minutes after you cat leaves the box. So the waste gets disposed of quickly, which helps reduce odors, and you don’t have to clean it up yourself. Because you can’t stay home to clean a traditional box all the time, the waste can sit for hours and stink up your house. LitterMaid automatic boxes are a more sanitary process, because the waste is raked into a covered container right away. You can use a number of litters with your LitterMaid cat boxes although they do recommend using their special Corn-based litter. Keeping odors down, preventing dust and tracking and clumping easily are only a few of the features of this litter. Most problems with the LitterMaid systems can be chalked up to the wrong types of litter being used. The special litter made by LitterMaid will cost you more than most other litters on the market today but it will also ensure that your Litter Maid machine functions properly for years to come. It is also a more natural litter making it more safe for your cat and the environment.

LitterMaid systems are often passed up solely because of the cost of them. Only you can make that choice for yourself. If you want the convenience of never having to clean your litter box the obvious choice is a LitterMaid despite the cost. You can shop around for best price but the basic edition of the LitterMaid self cleaning box is around $150 bucks. You also have to purchase replacement filters and receptacles every so often. This is one of those purchases where you have to calculate the benefits against the money you’re spending and decide whether or not it’s worth it to you. You will find that the LitterMaid litter boxes is perfect for saving you the hassle of having to clean out a traditional litter box. While it’s not a perfect product, and it does cost more than your typical litter box, it can make your home more sanitary and give you less work. Now that you have the pros and cons of the LitterMaid litter boxes all you need to do is decide whether or not it’s right for you and your feline companion.

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