If you’re lucky enough to have a pool, you’d know it’s a luxury that also comes with maintenance. One of the most important things to maintain a pristine pool (and avoid issues like clogged filters) is to keep the pool clean. Thankfully pool cleaners have come a long way since the creepy crawly designs of the ‘90s. To help you make an informed purchasing decision, we’re running through the best robotic pool cleaner design features.
Get ready to keep your pool looking cleaner with less effort. This is the latest in pool cleaner technology to add convenience to your life.
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Cordless design
Let’s face it, tangled cords are just a headache. One of the standout features in pool cleaners, like the GT Freedom model from Madimack, is the cordless design. It eliminates the frustration of dealing with snagged or tangled cables, and gives your cleaner full freedom to reach every nook of the pool.
Cordless designs are also safer as you won’t have to worry about accidently tripping on a cord.
Powerful battery life
If hearing the term ‘cordless design’ makes you think short battery life, think again. Just like robot cleaners in the home, robotic pool cleaners have been designed to have a battery life that won’t disappoint.
Although, it is worth noting battery life varies between brands and models. We suggest looking for a model that uses lithium-ion batteries as they hold up over time and require minimal maintenance. Top models can offer up to 8 hours of battery life.
Bonus tip: if you want to purchase a cordless pool cleaner, look for one with self-parking technology. This means, once the cycle is complete, the pool cleaner will automatically park itself at the pool’s edge so it’s easy to retrieve.
Intelligent navigation
Gone are the days when pool cleaners randomly roam around, hoping to eventually cover the entire pool. Newest robotic pool cleaners now come with intelligent navigation systems that map out the pool area. This feature means they don’t waste time (and therefore battery) retracing steps. Most designs have sensors to detect walls and avoid obstacles, making sure they work smarter and not harder. Top designs also have dual navigation, offering increased power and advanced motility to overcome obstacles.
It’s worth checking out online reviews for what others have said about the navigation technology of the model you’re considering to avoid disappointment.
Multi-level filtration
A great pool cleaner not only captures visible debris like leaves, but also goes after the tiniest particles. Multi-level filtration systems can catch everything from twigs and sand to finer debris like pollen to leave your water crystal clear.
Bonus tip: look for cleaners that have easy-to-empty filter trays. No one wants to wrestle with a filter after a cleaning session!
Remote control and app connectivity
Yes, it is possible to control your pool cleaner from your phone. Well at least for modern robotic pool cleaners that come with app connectivity and remote controls. This isn’t just a lazy pool owner’s dream come true, it’s also useful when you go away on extended holidays.
This technology also often offers the ability to schedule cleans, meaning you can set and forget.
Energy efficiency
With the rising cost of electricity, as well as many of us prioritising the environment in our purchasing decisions, energy efficiency is another important consideration.
Given pool cleaners generally run for hours at a time, week after week, selecting a more energy efficient model will be kinder on your wallet and the environment. Madimack pool cleaners use latest innovation inverter motor technology to develop their energy-efficient products. This proprietary technology allows precise control of motor speed and energy usage across their range.
We suggest doing your research to find out the energy efficiency of your pool cleaner before you buy.
Quiet operation
Have you ever tried to relax by the pool only to have your pool cleaner go off like you’re at a construction site? Hardly the relaxing ambience we’re going for!
We much prefer our pool cleaner to be like a magic fairy, waving its cleaning power over our pool without even realising it’s there.
While this isn’t a design feature per se, it’s certainly an important aspect of finding the perfect pool cleaner for you — especially if you get triggered by noisy appliances. Generally, an advanced motor and smart navigation (as it won’t get caught in a pocket of your pool) equates to a quieter pool cleaner. But again, this is where online reviews will be your friend.
Are there any other pool cleaner features you prioritise that we should consider and add to this article? Hopefully these design features help you narrow your purchasing decision and find the perfect pool cleaner for your home.
