Keeping a pool clean is no small task, but the best pool vacuums make the process a whole lot easier. Whether you’re dealing with leaves, sand or dirt, an effective pool cleaner takes the hassle out ...

We tapped pool experts and analyzed dozens of models to select the 8 best robotic pool cleaners in 2026. Each one is powerful, efficient and user-friendly.

We tested 20 robot vacuums in our test pool. Here are the 8 best pool cleaners for in-ground and above-ground pools.

Two years of strong suction and no hiccups, this workhorse vacuum has earned a spot as my permanent pool cleaner.

Cleaning your pool is a necessary and frequent chore, but it doesn’t have to cut down on your swimming time. A good robotic pool cleaner can make it easy to maintain your backyard swimming hole by ...

We chose Hayward’s The PoolCleaner as our best overall pick for several reasons, not the least of which is its mid-range price, which puts it within reach of many pool owners. Content Director Nicole ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One of the surest signs of summer is rolling back the cover and getting your swimming pool in shape for ...

2026's robot vacuum game is lightyears ahead of 2025's.

It's that time of year again: Time to open the swimming pool for the summer! Whether you're just getting ready to pull off the cover and handle that first cleaning or you're already open and just ...

Pool cleaners can be expensive, and that’s before you start looking into smart systems with built-in innovative technology. But the prices are warranted by intelligent, time-saving technologies and ...

A pool vacuum is a pool cleaner that agitates debris, such as silt, stones and leaves, and removes it from the water. It does much the same thing as a vacuum cleaner does for your floors, collecting ...