My Cart
Maintaining your pool to keep it clean and safe is a necessity. One of the essential tools to do this is a pool cleaner.
There’s a variety of tools that can help you keep your pool clean, from large skimmers to manual and automatic pool cleaners. One question we are asked often is, “Are automatic pool cleaners worth it?”
Our short answer: Yes
While automatic, or robotic, pool cleaners are more expensive than manual pool cleaners, the benefits far outweigh the cost and you’ll save more time and energy.
Benefits of An Automatic Pool Cleaner
Run on Your Schedule
A favorite benefit of pool owners who use automatic pool cleaners, like our Dolphin brand, is the ability to clean it on their schedule (without having to clean it themselves).
If you have a big party coming up or just had a large party leave, automatic pool cleaners can get the job done without you having to sit there and do it yourself with a manual cleaner.
Some models even come with remote control or WiFi to program and schedule right from your handheld device!
In addition, many models have an option to pre-program your cleaning, so you can make sure it’s always done on your schedule without worry or forgetting.
Independent of Pool System
Many manual options typically need to use the pool pump or filtration system to clean. A robotic or automatic pool cleaner can use either a separate power source or even a battery pack. This is more convenient as you can just plug and clean rather than take the time to hook up and unhook to your pool system.
Better Cleaning Capabilities
Cleaning your pool manually means scrubbing your walls, waterline, and removing debris, sometimes all before using your manual vacuum or cleaner.
An automatic pool cleaner can do all of this, making it more efficient and effective at cleaning. They can climb your pool walls and scrub your pool floor and waterline to make sure nothing is missed. This means less tools and easier cleaning for you.
Smart Investment
While an automatic pool cleaner is an investment, it’s a smart one that will pay for itself quickly. Manual cleaning takes time and multiple tools. If you’re not currently manually cleaning, you’re likely paying for a pool cleaning service, which adds up each time they come.
An automatic pool cleaner eliminates the need for all of those. It’s your built-in pool cleaning service that will cost you less each time you use it. There are no ongoing costs. No multiple tools you may need to replace. And they are engineered to last a long, long time!
It’s the best of both worlds: Savings and convenience.
Energy Efficient
In addition to being efficient at cleaning your pool, an automatic pool cleaner is also energy efficient, saving you money.
The Dolphin Active Series that Watson’s carries costs only 5 cents per hour for energy usage and is 8x more energy efficient than manual suction and pressure cleaners.
If you’re ready to make your pool cleaning more convenient and cost-effective, stop into any of Watson’s locations to learn more about our automatic pool cleaners. We guarantee you’ll be asking yourself why you didn’t get one sooner! We have a variety of sizes and models to select from based on your pool size.
