Select the perfect pool cleaner vacuum

Whether you're a swimming pool owner or you've had one for a few years now, investing in a pool cleaner vacuum will keep it clean and crystal-clear. Cleaning your swimming pool with these modern marvels is a breeze - they are efficient and take less time to clean a pool. They can clean up twigs, leaves, and other debris, keeping your swimming pool sparkling clean all year round with minimum toil.

But which pool cleaner vacuum should you choose? With a huge range of options on the market, finding a swimming pool vacuum that suits your needs can be challenging. Fortunately, we've created this easy guide to help you find the perfect unit so you can enjoy your swimming pool as you've always imagined. We'll discuss the various features you must look for when selecting a pool cleaner vacuum.

What swimming pool cleaner vacuum types are there to choose from?

There are a few different types of pool vacuum cleaners on the market. Your choice will be determined by your pool type and how regularly you want to clean the pool. Knowing the different types of swimming pool vacuums will help you choose the perfect unit.

Manual pool cleaners

Manual pool vacuum cleaners are the most popular among homeowners. They have a long pole with a vacuum head attached to the end. To clean your pool, push the vacuum head back and forth across the pool's floor and walls. These vacuum cleaners use a suction system to capture and remove debris from the pool. However, cleaning the deep end of an in-ground swimming pool can be challenging with these vacuum cleaners as it requires a longer pole. Manufacturers have, however, made up for this by equipping manual vacuums with weighted heads.

Automatic pool cleaners

Robotic pool vacuum cleaners represent the future of pool cleaning. As the name suggests, they work as robots, usually let loose in the swimming pool to clean by themselves. These amazing devices will clean the entire swimming pool floor. You may also find models that can clean walls. Automatic pool cleaners can either be electric or battery-powered. The electric units used a waterproof cord to power the vacuum cleaner, while battery units needed to be charged between uses. Automatic pool cleaners often have a programmable timer that allows you to set when and how long you want to run. These vacuum cleaners are a bit expensive but convenient.

Additional features to look for

Besides the types of swimming pool vacuum cleaners, there are a few other features you keep in mind when shopping for pool vacuums. These features will help you choose a vacuum that suits your pool.

Pool shape and size

It's important to choose a swimming pool cleaner vacuum that matches the size of your pool. If you have a small pool, there's no point getting a larger vacuum cleaner as it will be heavier, making it tedious to use. You'll also have to spend more money, which would be unnecessary. On the other hand, large pools require bigger vacuum cleaners. If you go for a battery-powered option, ensure it can store power for a longer time. In addition, large pools collect more debris, so you need a vacuum cleaner to store more debris.

Hose length

Before buying a pool vacuum cleaner, you must ensure it has enough hose to clean every inch of the pool. The deeper end of the swimming pool will require more hose. Most vacuum cleaners come with hoses that are long enough to fit the average pool, but you may want to have some more length and accompanying fittings to connect the ends. So, if the hose is not long enough, you can add extra length to ensure it reaches every part of the pool. However, if the hose is too long, it can be a problem. The hose could easily tangle as the vacuum moves on the swimming pool floor. In this case, just cut it short. 

Filtration capabilities

Pool cleaner vacuums have a filter that captures dirt particles. To eliminate bacteria, germs, and other microscopic foreign bodies, ensure you choose a swimming pool vacuum cleaner that can capture ultra-fine particles. This will keep the water clear and clean.

Wall climbing

If you want to clean your swimming pool's walls, you may want to go for a wall-climbing pool vacuum cleaner. These machines can climb walls using suction alone, scrubbing and removing dirt, leaving a sparkling clean surface. However, it's not worth buying a wall-climbing vacuum cleaner if you have an above ground pool. The 90 degrees angle where the floor and wall meet makes climbing difficult because the wheels won't easily transition to the walls due to the gap between the two surfaces. Other models will work for above-ground pools, though.

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