Hayward W3PVS20GST Poolvergnuegen Suction Pool Cleaner for In-Ground Pools up to 16 x 32 ft. (Automatic Pool Vaccum), Gray

Efficient cleaner, does pool floor and walls. On some walls it falls off halfway up depending on the pump speed set. But often it goes straight up to clean the tile line. Once it hits air it falls back down in 6-10 seconds. The air-sucking sound can be a little annoying so I don't run it at night. It seems like the longer I have it the better it gets the walls, like its learning the pool area more with time. I have a variable speed pump. I upgraded this to 5 stars now that I've had it two years. It works even at lower pump speeds like 1700 rpm. At first it focused on deep end. But I "retrained" it by pulling it to shallow end. Once it got the route down it was fine. It has some kind of built-in memory system. So far it picks up leaves and dirt with no problem, without getting clogged. Very pleased so far. It doesn't get steps or in-pool seats but I can live with that. Only needed 7 of the 10 hoses. It never gets stuck. I have an Avg size inground rectangle pool = about 11'x 30' , 5' deep with side suction port in about the middle. Did not use or need supply bag with control valve, etc. Good product so far. Sometimes it gets carried away with the wall cleaning. Recently it cleaned the tile and broke the air surface 3 times in 60 seconds. That's unusual. It makes this air suction sound when it does but it keeps it clean. But I adjust the valve to more skimmer and less vacuum and that solves that. I still have a pool maintenance crew come out weekly but they notice how the pool stays cleaner.

This is my third pool vacuum. The first two I was very happy with, but they broke down over time.(1) The Hayward Navigator needed regular maintenance and just quit working after a few years. But I was very happy with it.(2) The Viper Creepy Crawley worked great with no maintenance for many years, although plastic pieces broke off, it continued to work great.But the Hayward W3PVS40GST Poolvergnuegen is far superior in cleaning and reaches every corner! It's the first time I've been able to get the corners and about 2 feet up the sides of the pool.I'm very satisfied!

great.

It took a little time to put together, but not difficult. Works very well. Good suction- Picks up all the debris from the bottom of the pool.Does NOT climb walls- it tries, then just stalls at the bottom of wall until it gives up and moves on. They give you hints on how to create more section to get to climb the wall, I tried all of those, but it does not work.

Bought this pool cleaner to replace a three year old, rebel pool cleaner that quit working. I have an inground pool with pebble tech finish on the plaster. Pool is a free form rock scape pool and is roughly 20‘ x 40‘. The pool cleaner with two wheels works great at keeping the pool clean. Only complaint is that it does not climb the walls.

I came on here just to rate this pool cleaner...it's great! I have wrestled with my outdoor pool, especially since the oaks near it have grown larger and hang over the pool. Lots of little sticks falling into pool and no other pool vacuum has worked like this one. It got great reviews and I'm adding to them because it's really true. (Not very trusting of 5 star reviews on Amazon) But this is definitely worth the money. I still have to pull little sticks or too many leaves out of the opening but as soon as I do, it takes right off again.

So I was looking to replace my original pool cleaner. I'm the kind of person that tried to stick with what works and this is what was in the pool when I purchased the house. Original unit had stripped gears and some aging. I replaced. Got a new unit, hoses, etc. I have a suction port in the side of the pool wall so this guy just plugs right in. No issues. Crawls around and sucks up the small debris. If you have large leaves it will get "clogged" so maybe this is not for you. It keeps all the loose things from the bottom of the pool. Kinda pricy if you asked me but again.. I was going for "what works" and not really the price. A pool is expensive and $400 for a sweeper every 5 years is nothing compared to ... say.. chlorine tabs.

I bought this item just over 1 year ago and the thing is already broken. I took the broken pieces to a local Pool Supply shop and was told "good luck finding replacement parts". Apparently they have seen this item in multiple times and have no way to fix it. This is a pricey item to only last 1 year. If I could give it less stars I would mainly because there is no way to fix, so now I am forced to buy a different type at another $500 whack! Unbelievable - DO NOT BUY THIS GARBAGE.