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| Brand: LitterMaid
List Price: $159.99
Buy New: $109.99
You Save: $50.00 (31%)
Rating:  524 reviews
Media: Kitchen
Size: 27''L x 16.75''W x 9.25''H
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15.2
Dimensions (in): 28 x 18 x 10
Warranty: 1
MPN: 3049:30447402
Model: LM900
UPC: 027043366146
EAN: 0027043366146
ASIN: B00005MF9U
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 10
better than scooping hourly by hand October 25, 2008
M. Howton (Morgantown, WV USA)
I've had around 6 of these LMs over the years, and it's always a scramble to get one cheap when the old one dies. I have 6 indoor cats, and 6 litter boxes, but the Litter Maid is by far the most used box. We only use Scoop Away litter, forget the Tidy cat junk. I have to empty the container every day or two, and I re-use the trays till they snap apart; my main gripe is the small capacity for the used litter/poop, especially when the clumps congregate on one side or the other of the container. I've looked at all the other types, and found them lacking in one way or another. These will last several years even with the kind of abuse they get here. I will caution you NOT to get the mechanism part wet (like hose it out) it will rust, best to use a cat-safe spray cleaner and an old toothbrush to get the congealed litter out of the tracks. And don't overfill the box, it will trap litter behind the rake and go nuts trying to get back to the "home" position. Skip the "new" elite version, I hear they are flimsy, go for the LM900 Mega. One word about BIG cats--they may not stand facing the rear far enough back, and will evacuate at least partly on the lid/tray area. This is less of a problem with the mega size.
 AWESOME! October 21, 2008
Christina (Redwood curtian, Northern CA)
How I lived without this spectacular device I do not know. I use more litter; however, the fact that an electronic hand instead of my hand is doing the scoping thrills me. I love my cats...Snuggy is wearing pearls as I type (I make jewelry) but I am over the poo box, now my hands make her jewels instead of, well you know...
Bottom line, IT'S WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Never going back to the old box again October 19, 2008
V. A. Stephens
I have owned this product for about 10 years now. I have had no "real" problems with it. Yes, I sometimes have to do a little care like using the scoop to scrape moist litter clumps from the rake, but that is just a small sacrifice for the convenience that this product offers. I found that when there are frequent "sticking" problems, if I remove the rake, give it a good wash and dry, then spray with a little Pam Spray, it goes back to working like a charm. I also use the Pam spray in the box pan after I wash it (only about every 3 months).
I am actually purchasing another one of these, as a naughty human child brought the current one to its end. I have little doubt that had the box not come to an early demise, it would have lasted many more years. I am keeping the old rake and pan... that way, I will always have a clean, dry set to switch to when it is time to do a good cleaning. (I may even do a good cleaning more often since I will have the spares, and won't feel like I have to rush because kitty may need to go.)
I live in a very small apartment, and there is NO SMELL at all. I have no need for the little "charcoal sachets" that are sold to help eliminate oder. When kitty has left a stool in the box, there is a small oder when it happens (of course) but once it is scooped into the receptacle, the air is perfectly fresh.
Just remember, this is a MACHINE... it does not ELIMINATE litter box care, but rather makes it MINIMAL. I will never go back to the old box again.
Love it! October 17, 2008
Pancrat (New England)
I did my research, and was nervous buying into one of the Littermaid automatic boxes with so many mixed reviews. But with a 15 lb cat, a full time job and kiddos to care for, I decided to take a chance and buy the older 900 mega after reading they were more sturdy than the newer models. One month of regular use, and I love it!
Don't be fooled, you still have to maintain the box by emptying the waste tray every 3 or so days as it will smell. But knowing that my cat can reliably have a clean box to step into every time without constant maintanence - what a relief! It's worked exactly as it's supposed to every time - no complaints. One word of caution, be careful of the litter level, as that seems to be the #1 problem for the system. Found that out the second day when I misjudged the refill amount. You can hear the motor straining as it piles up over the rake; empty it by a cup or two and your back on track.
My 3 YO cat was hesitant to use it the first 48 hrs, and took to "holding it" for as long as possible since I'd taken the old-fashioned box straight-away. But I gently encouraged him by placing him in the box every 4 hrs or so, and after using it twice, he's taken to it with no further anxiety. He's never had an accident.
I took another reviewer's suggestion and lined my trays with plastic grocery bags cut to size, so there's minimal cost for refills.
No complaints, no regrets. I feel I got exactly what had been promised from the many positive reviews. Again, I can only vouch for the LM900 Mega model, but I'd definitely buy another should this one give up after a couple of years' use.
Quick and easy and hassle-free October 12, 2008
Followfocus (Illinois)
The Littermaid we knew about. The ease of getting this one from Amazon - with a single competitive price that included shipping - is what made this purchase decision a no-brainer.
It was as easy as hitting the button; the box arrived when they said it would, and the Littermaid works like a charm, as our three cats would testify if they weren't busy shedding fur on the upholstery.
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