How pool robots work, what they can and can’t clean, and how to make one last.
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A robotic pool cleaner is a small, self-contained vacuum: motors drive it, a pump pulls water through its own filter, brushes loosen dirt and sensors guide it. Here's how each part works.
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Cordless robots have gone from short-running floor cleaners to 5-hour, four-in-one machines. Here's what you gain, what you give up, and who should buy one.
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A robot can brush away and collect light algae, but it can't kill an algae bloom. Here's what robots do, what they don't, and the right order to clear a green pool.
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A well-kept robot typically lasts about 5 years, often longer. Here's what wears out first, how warranties compare and how to make yours last.
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