Best Robotic Pool Cleaner Reviews 2018

Robotic pool cleaners are available in two major types: those that can only clean aboveground and some selected in-ground swimming pools, and those that can clean both. Dual-purpose cleaners have more advanced features designed for deeper pools, so they'll cost more than single-purpose cleaners. If your pool is an aboveground pool, look at the lower-priced pool cleaners. You can find robotic cleaners from $300 to $600. These are the budget-friendly cleaners. Others range from $600 to about $800, and there are high-end ones that retail for more than $1200. It all depends on the cleaner’s features.

The added advanced features that affect price include capacity, ability to clean floors and walls, and cycle time. Cleaners that can collect more debris before being emptied will cost a little more than others. Also check the filtration system, as some models are easier to clean than others. Robots that can clean both the floor and walls are higher-priced. There are some pool cleaners that run for two hours before needing to be reprogrammed and recharged, while others can run for an entire day. These models are ideal for particularly large swimming pools, but you can expect to pay a little more for them. There are also cheap robotic pool cleaners that promise a lot but end up doing nothing. Avoid such cleaners to save yourself from frustration.

Robotic pool cleaners use vacuum technology to suck in dust, leaves, and other debris from the pool. But there are some differences among these cleaners. You'll want to check the cable length if you have an especially large pool. Consider a swivel cable to prevent tangling while cleaning.

Here are some other important features you should check:

• Pool Length- Your pool length should guide you on which automatic cleaner to buy, especially if you are getting one with a cable
• Capacity- This is the amount of debris a cleaner can collect before needing to be emptied. The higher the capacity, the less often you have to clean it
• Cycle Time- The amount of time a cleaner can run before being recharged is important. You can leave one with more cycle time running while you attend to other chores
• Vacuum Power- This is the cleaner's ability to suck in debris. More powerful vacuums collect more dirt, leaving your pool sparkling clean
• Extras- These are features such as the filtration system, drive motors, and microprocessors

If you're still not ready to dive in and make that purchase, read about these features in more detail below.

Consider the size of your pool, including its depth and length, to find the right cleaner. Long cables attached to your cleaner give it a wider range of movement, enabling it to reach all the corners of your pool. Better still, get a cordless cleaner and you won’t have to worry about entangled cords. A cordless cleaner comes with a built-in filter bag where the vacuumed debris is collected. Some are fitted with scrubbing brushes that enable them to collect finer dirt.

A good robotic vacuum cleaner should have a powerful vacuum to collect dirt. Clean pools are not only prettier; they’re also healthier. It’s important to get an automatic cleaner with the right features.

A simple automatic cleaner with a long cord works efficiently in any pool. A sufficiently long cable ensures that the cleaner can traverse the entire pool. A quality filtration system ensures that even the finest debris is collected. It’s also important to consider the cycle time and the capacity of the debris bag. The longer the cycle time and the bigger the capacity, the better.