Shopping for new Cleaner

pittmansz

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May 28, 2023
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Houston, Texas
Pool Size
37000
Surface
Plaster
Chlorine
Liquid Chlorine
Needing input on purchasing a new cleaner. We have a free form in ground pool approx 34,000 gallons. Our first cleaner was the standard Polaris pressure one, lasted 10ish years with repairs over the years. Never liked how it would get stuck all the time and spray water everywhere. 5 years ago we upgraded to Polaris Quattro pressure cleaner. Loved the robotic features, cleaned pool well. It was expensive and now needs so many repairs it’s not worth it. Not looking to have to spend $1,000 every 3-5 years for a cleaner. I’m not hooked on another pressure cleaner but would like to hear recent experiences from others on what you like/dislike about your cleaner. TIA
 
Get a Polaris robot. Check my sigline. I have had the Polaris 9650iQ in my 9th season and never had a single issue. My pool is similar to yours in size and shape. Cleaner never gets stuck on anything and climbs the wall perfectly.
 
Needing input on purchasing a new cleaner. We have a free form in ground pool approx 34,000 gallons. Our first cleaner was the standard Polaris pressure one, lasted 10ish years with repairs over the years. Never liked how it would get stuck all the time and spray water everywhere. 5 years ago we upgraded to Polaris Quattro pressure cleaner. Loved the robotic features, cleaned pool well. It was expensive and now needs so many repairs it’s not worth it. Not looking to have to spend $1,000 every 3-5 years for a cleaner. I’m not hooked on another pressure cleaner but would like to hear recent experiences from others on what you like/dislike about your cleaner. TIA
Simple is best. Robotic cleaners typically have a 3-5 yr lifespan. Pressure/suction side cleaners can last much longer and repairs are much cheaper. 9 years for a robotic cleaner, especially in the post-lockdown era, would be an anomaly IMO. But I'd love to be proven wrong!
 
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Simple is best. Robotic cleaners typically have a 3-5 yr lifespan. Pressure/suction side cleaners can last much longer and repairs are much cheaper. 9 years for a robotic cleaner, especially in the post-lockdown era, would be an anomaly IMO. But I'd love to be proven wrong!

You owe me a new robot! I just went out to see why I was getting an error in the app and the robot appears to no longer go in "forward". Sigh....
 
You owe me a new robot! I just went out to see why I was getting an error in the app and the robot appears to no longer go in "forward". Sigh....
Sorry to hear that! I just ordered an Aiper S1. I can keep you posted on how well it does. I think you did amazingly well and definitely got your money's worth for 9 years.