The use of automatic pool cleaners is all about speed and convenience. After all, pools are meant to be enjoyed and the number once concern prospective pool owners express is that they don’t want to be mired down by time-consuming maintenance.
Not only do robotic pool cleaners take the work off your hands, but the right models can do their job in no time flat. It’s the perfect solution to prepare your pool for those unexpected guests or to host that last minute party.
You should expect to pay more for an automatic pool cleaner if speed is your concern. What you want is a self-contained model that doesn’t require connection to your pool’s filtration system and that features some degree of artificial intelligence. The objective in that last element is to prevent redundant pathing. Low end pool cleaners do their job by following random paths. That means going over the same spots often, thus wasting time.
Robotic pool cleaners featuring artificial or programmable intelligence offer greater speed because they avoid expending the same effort on any area they’ve already cleans. In practical terms, this can mean a 1-2 hour cleaning session rather than a 3-5 hour cleaning session with non-intelligent cleaners.
In addition, the self contained filtration systems on higher end models mean less time connecting to your pool’s filtration system, no wasted effort managing and storing hoses and record-time cleanup when the job is done. These devices truly offer the best of all worlds, giving you the freedom to enjoy your pool without all the hassles one often associates with maintaining it.
For high-end automatic pool cleaners that clean your pool fast, expect to pay upwards of $800-$1800 USD. Don’t be turned off by the price, though. Just calculate what your free time is worth to you and you might find you’re getting a great bargain.
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