It can be very difficult to navigate the variety of inground pool vacuum models available on the market. We asked Nicolas Guillotte*, an expert in the field, to give us a TOP 10 best vacuum cleaners for properly cleaning an in-ground pool at home.
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Before you even start purchasing a vacuum cleaner for an in-ground pool, you should know that there are three major manufacturing companies that produce these devices.
“Maytronics, Polaris and Hayward are the three top-rated manufacturers we strongly recommend when it comes to investing in a pool vacuum,” says Nicolas Guillotte, president and founder of POSEIDON Pools and Spas.
TOP 10 Best Vacuum Cleaners for Inground Pools
1. Dolphin Explorer E70 Inground Pool Vacuum, Maytronics
This vacuum cleans beautifully so you don’t have to. The Explorer E70 is highly maneuverable on vertical surfaces and intensively cleans the waterline of your pool walls for a thorough cleaning. Combined with the excellent filtering capabilities, you can relax knowing your pool will be free of dirt and debris after every cleaning.
Thanks to the MyDolphin Plus application, you have access to intelligent control anytime, anywhere. Sit back and let the E70 do the work for you!
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2. Dolphin M600 Inground Pool Sweeper, Maytronics
Designed to meet the cleaning needs of all types of swimming pools, the Dolphin M600 robot is one of the most efficient on the market due to its exceptional quality/price ratio. Thanks to its movement system, this swimming pool sweeper covers the entire swimming pool to allow a complete cleaning while avoiding any obstacle.
In addition, it offers 4 cleaning programs to suit your needs. It is easy to use and quick to install and can also be controlled remotely via the accompanying mobile application.
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3. Dolphin Explorer E50 Wi-Fi Controlled Pool Vacuum Robot, Maytronics
Pool cleaning has never been as convenient as with the Dolphin Explorer E50 robot vacuum cleaner. This gives you full control over multiple cleaning cycles, including a 1.5-hour quick clean. Ideal for pools up to 50 feet long, this automatic pool vacuum allows you to schedule a pool cleaning anytime, anywhere, with easy access to multiple cleaning cycles via the MyDolphin Plus mobile app.
Wi-Fi connectivity connects your phone to your robot pool cleaner, keeping your water in perfect condition. Just plug it in, throw it in the pool and you’re done!
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4. Pool sweeper Dolphin M400, Maytronics
This Dolphin M400 sweeper is suitable for all in-ground pools. Thanks to software integrated into the sweeper, you benefit from systematic cleaning of the entire pool. The sweeper consists of 3 brushes and has an active brush that is responsible for cleaning the floor, walls and waterline of a swimming pool up to 40 feet long.
Schedule your Dolphin sweeper’s cleaning cycles with the weekly timer at the touch of a button. There’s nothing easier to keep a swimming pool clean all summer long!
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5. PCX 868 iQ pool vacuum, Polaris
In recent years, Polaris has launched innovative cleaning robots that not only offer advanced cleaning, but also make cleaning a pool easier with practical features. This pool sweeper model offers improved maneuverability with a tighter turning radius and greater agility to move the cleaner along walls and over obstacles.
A new double helix brush helps direct debris to the inlet for better collection while scrubbing your pool’s floor, walls and waterline. The powerful cyclone suction technology allows the cleaner to maintain strong suction for truly exceptional results. Equipped with features that make maintenance easier, the Polaris PCX 868 iQ is a powerful cleaning robot that gets the job done.
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6. Alpha iQ Plus Robotic Inground Pool Cleaner with iAquaLink Connectivity, Polaris
This Polaris brand vacuum cleaner is equipped with intelligent cleaning technologies that calculate the optimal cleaning time for the pool. Additionally, the SMART Cycle cleaning mode evaluates your pool’s shape, size and surface material to calculate the optimal cleaning time required to effectively clean your entire pool.
Its suction technology and advanced four-wheel drive deliver excellent results. Trying it means adopting it!
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7. AquaVac 650 Robotic Cleaner, Hayward
Spend less time vacuuming, cleaning and scrubbing the pool every summer with this robotic in-ground pool cleaner. It’s designed to automate pool cleaning and save you the hassle involved!
This vacuum cleaner can connect to WiFi to control cleaning remotely, saving you hours of scrubbing and vacuuming every week. This summer, enjoy more time swimming in your pool and less time maintaining it!
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8. Dolphin Nautilus CC plus sweeper with WiFi, Maytronics
Due to its excellent value for money, the Dolphin Nautilus CC plus is the most popular sweeper and a good buy for hassle-free pool cleaning. Designed to clean your in-ground pool up to 50 feet long, this Wi-Fi connected robot allows you to start the 2-hour cleaning cycle and create a weekly cleaning schedule while you’re on the go. Clean from the convenience of the palm of your hand with the MyDolphin Plus app.
With two scrub brushes and excellent filtering capabilities, you can be confident that the floor and walls are cleaned and your pool water is free of dirt and debris. Unlike sweepers that connect to the pool skimmer, Dolphins are self-contained cleaning machines that require no additional equipment to get the job done.
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9. AquaVac QC Vacuum, Hayward
This AquaVac sweeper ensures that virtually every area of your pool becomes much cleaner in no time. Its patented technology ensures a fast 90 minute cycle. Its powerful built-in pump sucks up dirt and debris.
Equipped with an efficient 24-volt motor that uses less energy and reduces costs, this vacuum cleaner is super easy to use!
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10. Tiger Shark Robot Pool Cleaner, Hayward
Save up to 94% on energy costs with TigerShark cleaning robots. This model of vacuum cleaner uses less energy than most pressure washers and has been sold worldwide for 40 years. It is easy to use and operate. Simply take it out of the box, plug it in and you’re good to go – no additional tools required!
With its built-in intelligent computer, it calculates the size of your pool based on a planned, energy-efficient cleaning schedule, ensuring a pristine pool at all times. This portable cleaner brushes and scrubs as you vacuum, reaching every corner of your pool, including the floor, walls and steps.
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*About POSEIDON Pools and Spas
Leading provider of maintenance and repair services for swimming pools and spas, POSEIDON Pools and Spas has been in operation since 2002.
With more than 40 trained and certified employees and more than 20 trucks on the road, the company Founded by Nicolas Guillotte, the company has developed expertise in the residential and commercial sectors. It offers its services to needs and spas on the south coast and on the island of Montreal.
The team has the expertise required to properly carry out installations, order and install specific parts.