Are Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaners Worth It? Our Honest Take
Are cordless robotic pool cleaners worth it? After testing 70+ robots since 2011, here's our honest verdict on battery life, power...
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Buying guides, hands-on reviews, and pool-care how-tos — written by the team that's tested 70+ robotic pool cleaners on real pools since 2011.
Factory-authorized dealer for Dolphin, Aquabot & Beatbot — advice backed by real testing
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The 7 Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026, Ranked by Our Test Team
We've hand-tested 70+ pool robots since 2011. The 7 best robotic pool cleaners of 2026 for inground, above-ground & saltwater pools — ranked honestly.
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Which robot to buy, what to pay, and which features actually matter.
Are Robotic Pool Cleaners Worth It? An Honest Answer After 15 Years
Are robotic pool cleaners worth it? After 15 years and 70+ robots tested on real pools, we break down the true costs, time saved, ...
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How Do Robotic Pool Cleaners Work? Motors, Navigation & Filters
How do robotic pool cleaners work? A plain-English look inside — motors, gyroscope navigation, wall climbing, and filters — from 1...
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How Much Does a Robotic Pool Cleaner Cost? 2026 Price Guide
How much does a robotic pool cleaner cost in 2026? Price tiers from $400 to $2,400, running costs, and ways to save, from our 15 y...
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Pool Skimmers 101: Types, How They Work & Robot Skimmers
Every pool skimmer type explained — built-in wall skimmers, baskets, nets, and solar robotic skimmers — by the pool pros who've te...
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Robotic vs. Suction vs. Pressure Pool Cleaners: Which to Buy
The three types of pool cleaners compared — robotic vs. suction vs. pressure. How each works, what they cost to run, and which to ...
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UV Pool Sanitizers Explained: Do UV-C Pool Robots Work?
UV pool sanitizer explained by the team that's tested 70+ pool robots. How UV-C kills algae and bacteria, what it can't replace, a...
Read articleReviews & Comparisons
Hands-on reviews and head-to-head matchups from our test pools.
Dolphin Premier Review (2026): Tested Through Heavy Leaf Season
Our full Dolphin Premier review after a heavy leaf season — Multi-Media filtration, dual motors, 3-year warranty, and exactly who ...
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Dolphin Quantum Review (2026): Flagship Clean, Smarter Price
Our hands-on Dolphin Quantum review — flagship-grade cleaning, an XXL top-load fine basket, and a smarter price. We've tested 70+ ...
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Dolphin Sigma Review (2026): The Gyroscope Navigator, Tested
Our Dolphin Sigma review after a season of testing — gyroscope navigation, triple motors, Wi-Fi app control, and who actually need...
Read articleWhich Dolphin Pool Cleaner Is Best? 2026 Lineup Compared
Wondering which Dolphin pool cleaner to buy? We compare the full 2026 lineup — Escape to Sigma — as a factory-authorized dealer th...
Read articleMaintenance & Care
Keep your pool — and your robot — in top shape all season.
Above-Ground Pool Maintenance: The Low-Effort Weekly Routine
Above ground pool maintenance made easy — the low-effort weekly routine, liner-safe cleaning, and the right robot, from experts te...
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How Long Do Robotic Pool Cleaners Last? (5-8 Years — Here's How)
How long do robotic pool cleaners last? 5-8 years for quality robots — often more. Our service team shares what kills robots early...
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How Often Should You Run a Robotic Pool Cleaner?
How often to run a robotic pool cleaner? 2-3 cycles a week for most pools — here's the exact schedule we recommend after testing 7...
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How to Close Your Pool for Winter (Robot Storage Included)
Learn how to close a pool for winter — chemistry, lines, cover, and robot storage done right. Step-by-step from the team that's wi...
Read articleHow to Get Leaves Out of Your Pool (Without Hating Fall)
Learn how to get leaves out of your pool with a layered system — daily skimming, leaf-bag robots, and smart prevention — from a te...
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How to Open Your Pool in Spring: The 12-Step Pro Checklist
Our 12-step pool opening checklist shows how to open a pool the right way — cover removal, chemistry in order, shock, and robot cl...
Read articleHow to Vacuum a Pool the Right Way (Manual + Robotic)
Learn how to vacuum a pool step by step — gear, skimmer hookup, waste vs. filter — plus the robotic shortcut we recommend after te...
Read articlePool Maintenance Cost in 2026: The Full Numbers (DIY vs. Service)
What does pool maintenance cost in 2026? Hard numbers from 15 years in the industry — weekly service vs. DIY, plus where a robot q...
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Pool Maintenance for Beginners: Your First-Season Playbook
Pool maintenance for beginners, made simple. Learn the three-pillar routine — circulation, chemistry, cleaning — we've taught 10,0...
Read articleSalt Water Pool Maintenance: What's Different (and What Isn't)
Salt water pool maintenance explained — what's different, what isn't, cell care, and why every robot we sell is saltwater-safe. Fr...
Read articleWater Quality & Chemistry
Fix green, cloudy, or dirty water fast, and keep it that way.
Can You Run a Pool Robot While Shocking the Pool?
Can you run a pool robot while shocking the pool? You can, but we recommend waiting until chlorine drops below 5 ppm. Our service ...
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Do Robotic Pool Cleaners Pick Up Algae? What They Can & Can't Do
Do robotic pool cleaners pick up algae? Yes — they scrub and vacuum dead algae with fine filters, but chemistry does the killing. ...
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Cloudy Pool Water: 7 Causes and How to Fix Each One
Cloudy pool water always has a cause — chlorine, pH, calcium, filtration, fine particles, algae, or swimmer load. Match yours and ...
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How to Get Rid of Algae in Your Pool, Fast (Step by Step)
How to get rid of algae in your pool, step by step — balance pH, shock by algae color, filter 24/7, and vacuum out the dead bloom....
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Pool Water Testing 101: What to Test, How Often, Ideal Ranges
Pool water testing explained — what to test, ideal ranges for chlorine, pH, alkalinity, and CYA, plus how often. From a team that'...
Read articleSand in Your Pool? Where It Comes From & How to Get It Out
Sand in your pool usually means a broken filter lateral, blown-in grit, or mustard algae in disguise. Diagnose the source and get ...
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Why Is My Pool Green? Causes and the 5-Day Fix
Green pool water has three causes — algae, metals, or pollen — and each needs a different fix. Diagnose yours in minutes, then fol...
Read articleTroubleshooting
Diagnose and fix common pool robot problems yourself.
Dolphin Pool Cleaner Troubleshooting: Reset, Power & Movement
No reset button on your Dolphin? Here is how to reset a Dolphin pool cleaner and fix power, movement, and app issues, from a facto...
Read articleWhy Is My Pool Cleaner Not Moving? 8 Fixes to Try First
Why is my pool cleaner not moving? Work through these 8 fixes in order, cheapest first — power, cable, impeller, filter, and track...
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Earlier articles from the Pool Robots team.
Which Robot is Right for My Pool?
No one enjoys manually vacuuming, cleaning, and scrubbing their pool. However, it is a vital maintenance task that limi...
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Must-Have Robotic Pool Cleaner Features
Deciding what features you want in your robotic pool cleaner is the most important factor when choosing what robotic poo...
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Dolphin Liberty Robotic Pool Cleaners - Maytronics First Battery Operated Robotic Pool Cleaners
Maytronics has just unveiled their newest line of robotic pool cleaners - the Dolphin Liberty series. The 6 models in th...
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Find the right robotic cleaner for your pool in under a minute, or browse the full lineup.