Owning a swimming pool is great, especially in the high summer temperatures because you can easily jump in for a refreshing dip when things get too hot. However, maintenance of the swimming pool is where things get a bit tough for most people.
From ensuring that the pumps and mechanical circulation and filtration systems are working as they should to cleaning of the walls and floor, a swimming pool requires a significant time investment if you want to keep it looking good and working great.
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Fortunately, technology has made this process easy so that swimming pool owners can enjoy the fun and convenience of having a swimming pool at home without having to spend too much time on maintenance.
One such innovation is the pool cleaner that will automatically move around the swimming pool floor and walls removing any dirt or debris present to leave you with a swimming pool that looks clean and inviting.
Let’s start by taking a quick look at the different types of pool cleaners available on the market today.
Types of Automatic Pool Cleaners
There are three broad groups of automatic pool cleaners. The main difference between these three groups is the method used to clean your swimming pool.
Suction-side Pool Cleaners
Suction-side pool cleaner’s work by attaching to the vacuum side of the swimming pool. The vacuum is then passed through the cleaner where it is used to suck in the dirt and debris and also to propel the cleaner around the swimming pool.
This type of pool cleaner is usually very affordable to buy, but it puts pressure on your existing filtration system because all the collected dirt and debris will go through the pool’s filtration system. It could also increase the pool’s running costs because you will have to keep the circulation system running for the pool cleaner to function.
Pressure-side Pool Cleaners
On the other hand, pressure-side pool cleaners use pressure from the water as it is pumped back into the pool from the pool’s filtration and circulation system. These cleaners use the venturi effect created by water as it passes through a narrow throat in the filter to create a suction that lifts dirt and debris from the pool floor and walls. This pressure also powers the wheels to help the cleaner as it moves around your home.
Unlike suction-side pool cleaners, these pool cleaners usually come with their filter bags, so the impact of the cleaner on your filtration system is relatively low. However, they will also need pressure from your circulation system so you will have to keep it running while cleaning is in progress.
Robotic Pool Cleaners
Finally, there are robotic pool cleaners that are intelligent self-powered devices that move around your swimming pool automatically collecting dirt and debris. Some will even filter some of the water in the process of cleaning to reduce the pressure on your filtration system.
These pool cleaners don’t need any input from your pool’s circulation system so you can leave it off as they work. They come with pumps and filters so they will produce the same results regardless of how weak or strong your swimming pool pump and filtration system is. They are however more complex and as a result more expensive than the other two types of automatic pool cleaners.
Dolphin Pool Cleaners – Introduction
Dolphin pool cleaners are all robotic pool cleaners made by a company known as Maytronics. They are all robotic cleaners hence they are independent machines that will clean your pool and produce consistent results regardless of the circulation or filtration system that you have in your pool.
As far as robotic pool cleaners go, Dolphin is one of the very popular brands. Many pool owners will agree that Dolphin models are some of the best pool cleaners on the market. It’s easy to see why this brand is very popular among pool owners. They have many models that cover any need you can think of.
From simple and reasonably affordable entry-level models for small pools to heavy-duty models that will easily clean large Olympic-size pools, there is something for everyone from Dolphin. These pool cleaners also do a great job hence the pool owner gets a sparkling clean swimming pool with very little effort.
To fit the needs of any pool owner, Dolphin makes many models with different features and capabilities. Most of these models share some design features with other models in Dolphin’s line of products hence it’s easy to find yourself confused when you try to find out which one is best for your swimming pool.
In this article, we are going to take a look at all the different pool cleaner options from Dolphin in a bid to highlight the functional differences between them and their suitability for different pools. This way, you will be able to make an informed decision when you are ready to buy so that you can get the best value for your money.
We also have a buying guide that highlights some of the things you should look out for as you shop. Be sure to check it out if you are looking for a great deal that will maximize your value for money.
Dolphin Premier Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
If you are looking for a smart pool cleaner with amazing high-end features, then the Dolphin Premier is the way to go. It is an amazing pool cleaner that has been built for in-ground gunite, plaster, vinyl or fiberglass swimming pools up to 50 feet.
This pool cleaner comes with dual scrubbing brushes that will work on your swimming pool floor, walls and waterline to leave you with a pool that looks incredible.
According to Dolphin, this pool cleaner will be able to quickly and effortlessly scrub away all dirt and debris from your swimming pool in around three hours.
When it comes to filters, this pool cleaner comes with plenty of options. There’s a solution for you regardless of the type of debris that you have to deal with. If your pool has plenty of leaves and other large debris, there is an oversized leaf bag.
Dolphin Premier Video
If you are dealing with fine particles, then there are fine filter cartridges, and you also have a third option of using the ultra-fine filter cartridges. There is even a light to tell you when it’s time to empty.
It comes with a 60-foot power cord and allows you to schedule the pool cleaner to automatically start cleaning so that you can worry about other more important things in your life. To do this, the pool cleaner comes with a physical remote, so you don’t have to get your hands wet to adjust the controls.
The Dolphin Premier comes with two efficient but high-output DC motors that power the brushes, move the robot around the pool and develop a flow rate of up to 4500 gallons every hour.
Finally, you have no reason to worry that this pool cleaner will only function perfectly for a few months then start the breakdown cycles that are common among pool cleaners. It comes backed by a 3-year warranty to give you confidence in your investment.
Dolphin Sigma Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
The Dolphin Sigma is another high-end robotic pool cleaner from Dolphin. It comes with a 60-foot power cord that enables it to clean pools up to 50 feet long. The two scrubbing brushes can comfortably clean pools with gunite, vinyl, plaster, or fiberglass surfaces.
This automatic pool cleaner comes with three 24-volt DC motors that power the scrubbing brushes while ensuring that the vacuum has one of the highest flow rates you would get from a pool robot. It can push 4500 gallons every hour. This pool cleaner is powerful enough to perform a deep clean of your swimming pool in as little as 2.5-hours.
Navigation on this pool cleaner is smart and efficient. It comes equipped with an onboard gyroscope that will ensure that no spot is missed on your swimming pool floor, walls or even on the waterline.
Dolphin Sigma Video
It gets better: you can schedule this pool cleaner to start cleaning automatically on specific days of the week and it will do that without requiring your input. You will only need to pull it out to clean the filter every few days then it will do the rest automatically.
The filters on this robotic pool cleaner are very easy to use. They are easy to access from the top and cleaning them is easy using a garden hose. In addition to being easy to clean, these cartridge filters will trap both large and fine particles.
Bluetooth connectivity is another great feature on this device. If you only want to clean a specific section on your swimming pool, you can connect the pool cleaner to your smartphone via Bluetooth and use your phone to drive the pool cleaner to the part of your swimming pool that needs cleaning.
This pool cleaner also comes with a 3-year warranty.
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
This one, unlike the other two, is a bit more affordable but it lacks some bells and whistles that come with the more expensive models like a gyroscope. The Nautilus CC Plus has also been built for swimming pools up to 50 ft. long and the two dual brushes will scrub the walls and floor to give you a clean swimming pool in about 2-hours.
This pool cleaner also comes with the ability to schedule your cleaning runs so that you won’t have to worry about pool cleaning for weeks. You can schedule this pool cleaner to clean daily, every other day or after every two days. With this schedule set, you will only need to get involved physically when the cartridge filters are full.
Emptying the large cartridge filters is quick and easy. These filters are easily accessible from the top and all you need to clean them is a garden hose. These filters have been specially designed to capture both large and fine debris to ensure that you get a clean swimming pool with clean and clear water.
Finally, the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus also gives you confidence and peace of mind when purchasing because it comes with a 2.5 years warranty. It may not be as long as the three years in the first two pool cleaners, but it is still long enough to assure you that you get value for your money before any major problems show up.
When it comes to navigation, this pool cleaner comes with what Maytronics call the CleverClean Technology that scans your swimming pool and devices a path that will ensure that cleaning is fast, efficient and that no spots are missed.
Dolphin Nautilus CC Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
The Nautilus CC is another affordable pool cleaner from Dolphin that also does not disappoint when it comes to onboard features and functionality. The Nautilus CC doesn’t have a very long power cord; hence it will only cleaner up to 33 ft. swimming pools so it may not be your best choice if you have a large pool.
Despite the cord length limitation, it does an amazing job on smaller pools. The standard cleaning cycle on this pool cleaner is 2-hours and it will clean your swimming pool floor and walls automatically. It comes with only one active scrubbing brush that spins 2x faster than many other models in its price range to ensure that even the toughest of stains are removed.
Like all the above models, the Nautilus CC also comes with a scheduler that you can use to tell the pool cleaner when it can start cleaning so that you can forget about pool cleaning but still enjoy a clean and clear swimming pool whenever you need it.
This scheduler allows you to automatically clean daily, every two days or every three days. With this in place, you will only need to worry about emptying the large filter basket after several cleaning cycles and depending on the amount of dirt and debris in your pool.
It also comes loaded with CleverClean smart navigation to ensure that the machine follows the most efficient path and that no spots are missed.
When compared to the more expensive models, this one is a bit underwhelming because it comes with a 1-year extended coverage warranty which is still acceptable when compared to similar models from other manufacturers.
Dolphin Nautilus Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
The regular Nautilus is another reasonably affordable pool cleaner from Dolphin that has been made for large in-ground swimming pools up to 50 ft. long. The standard cleaning cycle on this pool cleaner is 3-hours and it will scrub the floor and climb the walls to ensure that you don’t have to do much other than cleaning the large bottom-load cartridge filters.
Cleaning these filters is quick and easy and all you need is a garden hose and they will be as good as new. Scrubbing is done using two scrubbing brushes that are strategically placed under the pool cleaner to give the best results.
It lacks a scheduling feature like that in the above models, but this is made up for by the very simple usage instructions. This pool cleaner is a plug and play device. Just remove it from the box and it is ready to clean your pool.
Navigation on the Dolphin Nautilus is done using Dolphin’s patented CleverClean technology that scans the pool to come up with the most efficient cleaning path that will not miss a spot on your swimming pool.
This pool cleaner also comes with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty that is less than what comes with the more expensive Dolphins but is still acceptable by industry standards.
Dolphin Triton PS Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
The Dolphin Triton PS is yet another great pool cleaner that comes with a design that is very similar to the Nautilus CC. This pool cleaner is made for swimming pools up to 50 feet long and will finish the cleaning operation in as little as 2-hours.
It makes use of PowerStream mobility that employs the use of two rubber tracks in providing a constant grip on your pool walls to ensure that any dirt present on the walls or waterline is thoroughly scrubbed and removed.
For added convenience, this pool cleaner comes with an extra-large top-loading filter basket that can hold a large volume of dirt. When combined with the weekly scheduling feature that allows you to tell the cleaner to start cleaning automatically daily, every two days or on the third day, you will able to forget about pool cleaning for long periods. Your only duty will be to empty the filter basket when it’s full.
Dolphin Triton PS Video
It comes with two scrubbing brushes for ensuring that the stains on your pool floor and walls meet their match. The front scrubbing brush is an active brush that spins 2x faster than standard brushes to quickly and easily dislodge even the toughest stains.
To give you peace of mind and confidence, this pool cleaner comes with a generous 2-year quality assurance guarantee from the manufacturer.
Dolphin Triton PS Plus Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
If you want a little bit more than was the Triton PS has to offer; then you should consider the Dolphin Triton PS Plus. This is a somewhat similar pool cleaner with some extra bells and whistles that will further increase convenience as you clean your swimming pool.
It has also been made for pools up to 50 feet long with a standard cleaning cycle of 2-hours. You will however also get a quick cleaning cycle that will get rid of most of the dirt in just 1-hour. If you are in a hurry and need a clean pool in record time, you will find this cycle very useful.
It also comes with weekly scheduling that allows you to tell the pool cleaner when exactly you would like it to clean your pool. This feature enables you to forget about pool cleaning and still come home to a clean swimming pool that’s ready whenever you are. The feature allows you to schedule pool cleaning to start automatically every day, every second day, or on the third day.
If, for some reason you want to get involved in the process, you have the option of connecting the pool cleaner to your phone via Bluetooth and use the MyDolphin Smartphone app to manually take the reins and drive the pool cleaner to clean any specific spot that you would like to clean.
It also comes with PowerStream mobility for enhancing the grip on vertical pool surfaces and an active front scrubbing brush that is complemented by a standard rear scrubbing brush like in the Triton PS. This active scrubbing brush spins as 2x the speed in the standard brush to give you a thorough clean regardless of how stubborn the stain is.
Like the Triton PS, this pool cleaner also comes with a 2-year manufacturer-backed quality assurance so that you can buy with confidence.
Dolphin Oasis Z5i Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
Built for in-ground swimming pools up to 50 feet long, the Oasis Z5i pool cleaner is the perfect solution if you are looking for a high-tech pool cleaner that is tough and durable. It comes with two powerful scrubbing brushes that will attack any dirt on your pool floor and walls and give you a clean pool in 2.5-hours.
Navigation on this pool cleaner is done using Dolphin’s patented CleverClean technology that will scan your swimming pool to come up with an efficient cleaning path that will ensure that the cleaning cycle is fast and that no spots are missed in the process.
In addition to this high-tech navigation technology, the pool cleaner allows you to take the reins if you so wish. You have the option of downloading the MyDolphin app and using Bluetooth to connect to the pool cleaner so that you can manually control the pool cleaner and clean any part of the pool that you like.
Dolphin Oasis Z5i Video
If you prefer to let it handle everything, then you will be happy to know that this pool cleaner comes with a scheduler that you can use to start automatic cleaning cycles daily, every second day or on the third day.
With this in place, you will only need to worry about emptying the oversized top-load cartridge filters after every few cleaning cycles. These filters trap both large and fine debris from your pool while circulating the water. To clean these filters, all you need is a garden hose and they will be as good as new.
To show confidence in the quality of their workmanship and the materials used, Maytronics sell this pool cleaner with a 3-year quality assurance guarantee.
Dolphin Quantum Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
If you want a pool cleaner with a gigantic filter that will hold large volumes of both large and fine dirt particles, then the Dolphin Quantum is the perfect device for you. It comes with a 400 square inch top-loading cartridge filter that has more than enough room for leaves if you have trees close to your swimming pool.
It doesn’t stop here. The filter is not only large but also quite effective at filtering out even the small impurities like algae and fine dirt. It uses variable micron filtration that ensures that nothing passes through no matter how small or large it is.
It does a great job scrubbing the pool surface thanks to the two scrubbing brushes in front and at the back of the pool cleaner. These are aided by the rubber tracks that make it easy for the robot to climb walls and any other difficult vertical spots on your pool.
Another big bonus when moving along difficult spots like walls is the Power Jet 3D Vectored Thrust feature that makes use of thrust from the water being pumped from the pool cleaner to provide additional downforce and forward push by use of strategically placed vents.
It comes with a 2-year quality assurance package and will clean pools up to 50 feet long.
Dolphin Cayman Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
The Dolphin Cayman is one of the simpler entry-level models offered by Maytronics. With that said, it’s important to note that this fact does not mean that you should expect mediocre results when using it to clean your in-ground swimming pool.
It lacks some bells and whistles like Bluetooth connectivity or a 350-degree swivel on the power cable like it is in the more expensive cleaners, but when it comes to cleaning performance, you will not be disappointed.
For starters, the scrubbing brush on this unit is a HyperBrush that does a splendid job of removing strongly-embedded stains from your pool surface. This brush spins two times faster than standard brushes to ensure that no stain is left on your swimming pool.
To ensure that the pool cleaner has no problem reaching the stains in all parts of your pool, this pool cleaner comes with HyperGrip rubber tracks. These tracks ensure that the pool cleaner has sufficient traction even if your pool walls have become slippery because of stains such as algae.
The filter on this pool cleaner is large and easy to access from the top of the unit whenever you need to. Cleaning is also easy and can be done in a few minutes. All you need is a garden hose or a tap with running water and you will be able to get a filter that’s as good as new every time you clean your pool.
Navigation is done using Dolphin’s SmartNav technology that scans the pool to come up with the most efficient cleaning pattern. When it comes to warranty, this pool cleaner does amazingly with a 2-year quality guarantee from the manufacturer.
Dolphin Escape Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
The Dolphin Escape is another affordable pool cleaner from Maytrocics. Unlike the other models we have covered so far in this guide, this one is designed for use in above-ground pools up to 30 feet long. This means that it is more compact, lighter and as a result more affordable than the in-ground pool cleaners.
Mobility is effective regardless of the pool surface, thanks to the use of HyperGrip tracks instead of wheels. These rubber tracks ensure that the pool cleaner gets enough traction to propel it effectively regardless of whether it is cleaning your pool floor or the vertical walls.
All the dirt collected when cleaning you swimming pool is kept in the large top-load filter cartridge that is capable of holding up to 60% more debris when compared to most other above-ground pool cleaners in its budget range.
The scrubbing brush on the pool cleaner also does an amazing job of ensuring that no stone is left unturned when cleaning your pool. It is a HyperBrush active scrubbing brush that spins twice as fast as standard pool cleaner brushes. This way, it can clean out even the tough stains from your swimming pool.
Navigation on this pool cleaner robot is done by use of Maytronics’ SmartNav technology. This technology has been designed to ensure that the robot can find the most efficient cleaning pattern for your pool regardless of its shape or size and also to ensure that no spots are missed during the cleaning run.
It comes with a 1-year quality assurance guarantee from the manufacturer but there is an option to extend it to three years at an extra cost.
Dolphin E10 Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
This is another pool cleaner optimized for use in above-ground swimming pools, the Dolphin E10. It can comfortably handle swimming pools up to 30 feet long and will complete a standard cleaning cycle in as little as one and a half hours.
Navigation on this pool cleaner is quick and very effective thanks to the use of Dolphin’s patented CleverClean technology. This technology ensures that there is no aimless wandering in the robot’s movements as it cleans. Instead, it scans your pool and uses complex algorithms to device a cleaning pattern that is not only efficient but also complete in that it won’t miss any dirty spots.
It also comes with rubber tracks that ensure that the pool cleaner always has enough traction to move around even when climbing walls.
Dolphin E10 Video
The scrubbing brush on this above-ground pool cleaner also helps contribute to the amazing results and quick cleaning. It is an active brush so it spins at two times the speed of standard brushes. This enables it to quickly dislodge any tough dirt particles on your pool surfaces so that they can be sucked into the filter.
Cleaning above-ground pools that have trees nearby can be quite hectic because of the large presence of leaves expected in such environments. These leaves can quickly fill up small filter cartridges and have you emptying multiple times before the cleaning cycle is complete.
Fortunately, this is not something that you will need to worry about if you purchase the Dolphin E10 because it comes with a very large filter basket that will hold a lot of dirt before you have to empty. If you are like most pool owners, you will most likely never need to interrupt a cleaning cycle just to empty the filter.
With a 2-year manufacturer’s quality assurance guarantee, you can rest assured that you are spending money on a product that has been built to last and that the manufacturer has faith in the product.
Dolphin DX4S Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
Made for in-ground swimming pools up to 50 feet long, the Dolphin DX4S is another amazing pool cleaner from Maytronics. It comes with a 60-foot power cord to ensure that it reaches all parts of your swimming pool. The standard cleaning cycle on this pool cleaner is 2.5-hours.
The dual scrubbing brushes on this pool cleaner are strategically placed in front and behind the pool cleaner’s body. On the underside, you will also be able to access the bottom-mounted filter cartridge. This filter cartridge is large enough to hold a substantial amount of dirt and is very easy to clean, especially if compared with the trouble of using filter bags.
You will be happy to know that this pool cleaner comes with a weekly timer that you can use to automate the pool cleaning process so that you can focus on other more important things in your life while still enjoying a clean swimming pool that you can jump in whenever you wish to. With a schedule in place, you will only need to empty and clean the filter cartridges every few days or when you see the filter full indicator light.
It also comes with a remote that you can use to manually take control of the pool cleaner’s movements around your pool. This makes it easy if you only want to clean a specific spot on the pool instead of making it clean the entire surface.
Navigation is done using Dolphin’s IntelliScan technology that tries to maximize efficiency by finishing the cleaning job faster because of a more efficient cleaning path. It also tries to understand your pool’s shape as fast as possible thus saving you money in the long run.
When it comes to performance guarantee, this robot comes with a 2-year limited warranty.
Dolphin C Series for Commercial Use
Let’s now take a look at the tougher commercial models. In Dolphin’s C series, there are currently four models. These are the C3, the C4, the C5, and the C6 Plus pool cleaners. The C3 is by far the most popular in the series because it is tough, affordable and durable enough to withstand commercial use.
When it comes to size, none of these robots are similar. The C3 can clean pools of up to 50 feet, the C4 takes it a notch higher by cleaning up to 68 feet pools, the C5 can handle up to 88-foot pools and the C6 can handle the largest pools up to 121 feet.
All four models will clean the floor, walls, and waterline and they come with both fine and ultra-fine filters. They also come with a caddy, a filter full indicator light and the ability to delay the starting of the cleaning run. The filters on the C3 and C4 are the easy to use top-load filters while the C5 and C6 Plus come with the more difficult to handle bottom-load bags.
Scrubbing brushes are a bit different across the series because the C3 and C5 come with two standard brushes, the C6 Plus comes with four standard brushes while the c4 comes with one active brush and two standard brushes.
When it comes to cleaning cycles, the C3 comes with two cleaning cycles: a quick 1-hour cycle and a longer 2.5-hour standard cycle. The C4 also comes with the two cycles in the C3 and an Enhanced 3.5-hour cycle. Finally, the C5 and C6 Plus come with a 4-hour quick cycle, a 6-hour standard cycle, and an 8-hour enhanced cycle.
The C4, C5 and C6 Plus come with a remote that you can use to manually take control of the cleaning. However, the C3 remains the popular choice for buyers looking for commercial pool cleaners because of its immense value for money.
Dolphin H Series for Commercial Use
The H series has three options: the H50, the H80, and the H120. These three models are tough and will withstand the tough requirements of commercial use. Like it is in the C series, the H50, which happens to be the cheapest one, is the most popular of the three.
When it comes to cleaning capacity, the H50 will be able to work on pools up to 50 feet long while the H80 can clean pools as large as 80 feet while the H120 is the more capable with the ability to clean up to 120-foot pools.
When it comes to cleaning cycles, the H50 is the fastest and the simplest with a cleaning cycle of 3-hours. The other two have more options. You can choose the quick 4-hour cycle, the standard 6-hour option or the enhanced 8-hour option.
They all come with caddies that make it easy to transport the machines to whichever pool you’d like to clean. Once they are inside the pool, CleverClean navigation technology kicks in to ensure that the pool cleaner quickly scans the pool to come up with the most efficient cleaning pattern.
Now that we know what is available from some of the most popular pool cleaners from Dolphin, let’s identify some of the important things that you should keep in mind as you shop for a pool cleaner for your swimming pool.
Buying Guide
We have looked at several different robot pool cleaners from Dolphin. Although this list contains the most popular models in all categories, it is not a conclusive list of all the robot pool cleaners made by Maytronics under the Dolphin brand.
It gets worse: the market has other models made by other manufacturers each claiming to the best in its category. This means that as a buyer, you will be bombarded by hundreds of models each claiming to be the best for you.
This guide will help you compare these devices and set your priorities right as you shop for a robot pool cleaner.
Important Factors to Consider when Buying a Robotic Pool Cleaner
This information should be on your fingertips to make it easy for you as you compare the different offerings.
1. Pool Size
This is the first important consideration as you choose a pool cleaner. You don’t want to buy a pool cleaner that will only clean a part of your swimming pool or one that will force you to move it from one power outlet to another so that it can reach every part of the pool. Choose the pool cleaner that can comfortably handle your pool.
2. Cord Length
This one is closely tied to your pool size because the cord can easily limit the area of the pool that the cleaner will be able to reach. If you identify a pool cleaner with a short power cord, find out if it can work with an extension cord before dismissing it.
3. Pool Surface
Different pool cleaners perform differently on different surfaces. The pattern of the scrubbing brushes determines the suitability of the pool cleaner for different surfaces. You don’t want to find yourself with a pool cleaner that is incapable of removing dirt from your swimming pool. Whether you have tile, gunite, vinyl or any other surface, pick a pool cleaner that has been made for cleaning pools with your specific pool surface.
4. Pool Type
You should also think about your swimming pool type. Pool cleaner manufacturers will tell you clearly if a pool cleaner is intended for in-ground or above-ground pools. You don’t want to spend too much on an expensive in-ground pool cleaner when you can get an affordable and appropriate one that can give you the same results in your above-ground pool. On the other hand, you don’t want to get mediocre results when you use an above-ground pool cleaner in your in-ground pool.
5. Ease of Use
Let’s not forget that a robot pool cleaner is supposed to make your life easy by doing most of the cleaning automatically without needing your input. How effectively does it achieve this? Will you need to keep referring to the user manual whenever you need to clean the filters or when you want to schedule the pool cleaner to start automatically?
6. Budget
You also have to think about how much you are willing to spend on a pool cleaner. Here, you will need to list the features that you can’t do without, and those that you are willing to overlook for the sake of getting the right price.
You will need to strike a balance here because if your list of must-have features is too long, you will need to increase your budget to get a model with all the features that you seek. Fortunately, few features can be termed as essential. Many just add convenience to your life when using the pool cleaner so it should be easy to pick out the essential.
7. Warranty
Finally, you also need to think about reliability. How confident are the manufacturers of the robots that their products will stand the test of time? Can they give a guarantee that if any problems occur they will be ready and willing to fix them and not ask you to pay more?[
In most things in life, 80% of the results come from 20% of the effort. Let’s finish by looking at some essential features which are responsible for 80% of the results in your robotic pool cleaner.
Essential Features in a Robot Pool Cleaner
1. Wall Climbing
In addition to cleaning the floors, a good pool cleaner should be able to clean the walls and waterline in your pool. To do this, it should be able to defy gravity and climb the walls.
2. Good and Strong Filters
Depending on your pool’s surroundings, you might want to get a cleaner with a filter for fine debris, a filter for large debris or a 2-in-1 filter that filters both fine and large debris.
3. Navigation System
A good navigation system on a pool cleaner will help it to save energy by avoiding redundancy and ensuring that all parts of your swimming pool are covered in the cleaning cycle. Random aimless wandering around your pool surface is wasteful because many parts will be covered more than once and some parts can be missed and force you to manually take over.
4. Proper Mobility
Whether it comes with wheels or tracks, the pool cleaner should be able to propel itself around your pool. You don’t want to have to free it every few minutes after getting itself stuck in the process.
5. Cord Swivel
Although it’s not an absolute necessity, it is great to have a pool cleaner with a power cord that can swivel and avoid getting tangled as the cleaner moves along the pool surface.
Conclusion
Dolphin pool cleaners are arguably the best robotic pool cleaners in the market. There are so many options to choose from in the market that we can comfortably say that you will be able to find something that works for you irrespective of your needs.
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