LitterMaid Automatic Multi-Cat Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box

I bought this litter box because I wanted an extra one so my older cats wouldn't have to walk as far to get to a box. The space wasn't big enough for the unit I wanted to put in there, so I opted for this one, hoping it would do the trick. I am disappointed enough that I am now in the process of a remodel of that room so I can put the litter box I actually want in there. Pros: it does have a rubber cover over the power switch, which is great for keeping that functional. I also like that it has a "clean" function that keeps the rake pulled forward so I can clean the back of the box out. The after-cat delay is 20 minutes, so the clay litter has plenty of time to soak up any liquids.The 6-foot I bought this litter box because I wanted an extra one so my older cats wouldn't have to walk as far to get to a box. The space wasn't big enough for the unit I wanted to put in there, so I opted for this one, hoping it would do the trick. I am disappointed enough that I am now in the process of a remodel of that room so I can put the litter box I actually want in there. Pros: it does have a rubber cover over the power switch, which is great for keeping that functional. I also like that it has a "clean" function that keeps the rake pulled forward so I can clean the back of the box out. The after-cat delay is 20 minutes, so the clay litter has plenty of time to soak up any liquids.The 6-foot cord makes it easy to plug in. Cons: Pretty much everything else. Despite having plenty of time to soak up all the liquids (and we're talking premium litter), the rake just cuts into the cakey clumps, and then those are stuck to the rake, or they fall apart halfway into the receptacle. The receptacles are convenient, but also expensive and they don't actually hold much. I keep seeing that they should last 3-4 days, but I only have two cats, and if I don't change the receptacle EVERY day, it overflows. Others have mentioned the poor design--litter getting into the tracks, the litter falling out between the receptacle and the lid, the fact that the rake doesn't actually go all the way to the bottom (or the back)--and I echo all of that. One thing I haven't seen is that the mechanisms are all made of plastic and click horribly when they encounter any resistance. I've had this box for over 6 months and I STILL think the plastic is breaking every time it runs. I can hear it downstairs from my bedroom, and it wakes me up at night. As others have said, it's actually more work to deal with this box than to just scoop a plain, un-automated box. Do not recommend. … more

I bought one of these and it had issues. So, I contacted customer support, via message, at 10 pm and told them what happened with the new littermaid. I didn't think it would go anywhere, since that has been my experience in the past with offer suppliers. To my surprise, within 10 minutes, I had a reply and a new replacement was on it's way!! A week later, and new one here, I'm still in shock!! Thank you Chewy!!

We've gone through two of these litter boxes in 6 months, both worked for about 3 months before needing to be replaced. The rake stops running or it'll get stuck halfway through and then my cat can't even get inside the box. Nature's miracle automatic box worked well for almost 4 years before needing to be replaced.

I have only had for 3 months and it already not working right. It will not clean at all anymore. So back to scooping. The light is on but the thing that scoops the litter will not move. Plus every since I got it. It tends to scoop all the litter to one side of the tray so wasting over half of the litter. Guess I will be asking for a refund.

I bought this in April it was delivered in April has been maintained very careful not to get litter in the gears are tracks or put too much litter and or two little litter, and yet in six weeks it is already broken. Can someone from Chewy please contact me to fix this issue as these normally don’t break that fast my last one lasted two years.

For the money it should work better than it does. It’s not dependable and gets stuck every other time. Sometimes it will run 4 times before stopping. Our cat pees at the back of the box and it gets stuck in the grate. I still have to scoop the box and dump the tray every day. Otherwise it starts to smell after a couple days.

I had the Litter Maid 1st edition for many years with 1 cat. Probably about 8 yrs & it started to slow down. I knew it was probably time to replace it. I loved it. So, I decided to upgrade to the newest model. It just froze & stopped working after 5 weeks. I had finally gotten around to looking at it & cleaning it out really good, 2 weeks after that. (I am a very busy woman & that is why I have the self cleaning box in the first place). After it was all clean, I plugged it back in & it would just freeze after it dumped. Since then I have cleaned it again & plugged it in with no litter & it sounds horrible & still freezes. I am very disappointed since it cost so much & I do not know how to return I had the Litter Maid 1st edition for many years with 1 cat. Probably about 8 yrs & it started to slow down. I knew it was probably time to replace it. I loved it. So, I decided to upgrade to the newest model. It just froze & stopped working after 5 weeks. I had finally gotten around to looking at it & cleaning it out really good, 2 weeks after that. (I am a very busy woman & that is why I have the self cleaning box in the first place). After it was all clean, I plugged it back in & it would just freeze after it dumped. Since then I have cleaned it again & plugged it in with no litter & it sounds horrible & still freezes. I am very disappointed since it cost so much & I do not know how to return it. … more

This litterbox is not worth the trouble and has to many design flaws to be worth the price. Litter gets stuck in the grate and on the track that requires extra cleaning along with having to empty the compartment it dumps into has gaps and always spills litter down the sides, it just adds extra work on top of scooping. Its does not make cleaning easier as intended because it adds so many extra divets and spots for litter to spill and get caked in, it just creates a mess. They also break really easily and I've only had it 5 months, the piece on the track no longer works and won't position right, so its now useless. Do not buy this box, it only adds to the frustration of having to cleaning out a This litterbox is not worth the trouble and has to many design flaws to be worth the price. Litter gets stuck in the grate and on the track that requires extra cleaning along with having to empty the compartment it dumps into has gaps and always spills litter down the sides, it just adds extra work on top of scooping. Its does not make cleaning easier as intended because it adds so many extra divets and spots for litter to spill and get caked in, it just creates a mess. They also break really easily and I've only had it 5 months, the piece on the track no longer works and won't position right, so its now useless. Do not buy this box, it only adds to the frustration of having to cleaning out a litterbox. … more

This box is awful! I purchased it to save myself time and to make cleaning easier. I now spend more time cleaning this box than I ever did with a regular litter box. It gets stuck at the end by the receptacle every single time it runs. The rake doesn't go down far enough and the motor isn't strong enough to pull it up to dump into the receptacle. As a result of its poor cleaning, the cat pee accumulates in the litter and it's like trying to scoop cement. I'm using the recommended "premium" litter. Solid waste gets stuck in the rake constantly. It makes a bigger mess than my regular box and is much more time consuming to deal with. I am extremely disappointed in my purchase and absolutely do not This box is awful! I purchased it to save myself time and to make cleaning easier. I now spend more time cleaning this box than I ever did with a regular litter box. It gets stuck at the end by the receptacle every single time it runs. The rake doesn't go down far enough and the motor isn't strong enough to pull it up to dump into the receptacle. As a result of its poor cleaning, the cat pee accumulates in the litter and it's like trying to scoop cement. I'm using the recommended "premium" litter. Solid waste gets stuck in the rake constantly. It makes a bigger mess than my regular box and is much more time consuming to deal with. I am extremely disappointed in my purchase and absolutely do not recommend this product. For reference, I have 2 medium sized older male cats. I would give no stars if I could. … more

I bought this product Feb 2022 doesn't work. The machine has struggled since I bought it. Thought it was going to make my life & my two cats life easier wrong. I was better off scooping the little out of the cat litter box myself. I wasted over $110, because now it doesn't work at all. The rake getting stuck is the first signs that this machine is going bad. The second is the noise it makes gets louder & louder every time it self cleans. Third is doesn't work. Save your money do it the old fashion way or spend the $400-$700 if you want a good self cleaning cat litter box.