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Your cart is empty.With patented AquaPilot® technology, Hayward PoolVac XL Suction Cleaner systematically covers the floor, walls and coves of in-ground gunite pools up to 20 x 40 ft., creating completely clean results—and with enhanced maneuverability, no obstacle can stand in its way. The PoolVac is designed with "shoes" on the bottom of the cleaner that are optimized for gunite pool surfaces. With a wide vacuum inlet and unique wing design it is much more efficient on cleaning debris and dirt. It connects directly to your pool’s skimmer or suction port for complete installation in less than 10 minutes, providing powerful suction. With no debris bags to empty, PoolVac XL is simple to use and requires minimal regular maintenance. its advanced suction design cleans efficiently and quietly too, leaving you with a more peaceful pool environment. This model comes with a 40 ft.hose
Roger Rensvold
2025-09-04 12:45:35
First, about my pool. It's large -- 16 x 32 -- but shallow, only 5.5 feet from end to end. There's no "deep end" where junk can accumulate. The whole bottom needs cleaning.I ordered a "robot" electrical cleaner with a "programmed" electronic control., for over $1000. It didn't clean the whole bottom. It performed its routine, decided it was done, then turned itself off. I sent it back to the manufacturer twice, but they couldn't make it work. It's now awaiting recycling.The "robot" cleaner also needed supervision. I had to haul it out of the water and clean the basket, which was a nuisance. And I had to disconnect the electrical controller and move it under cover before running the lawn sprinkler, or when rain was forecast.The Hayward is a blessedly simple, straightforward device. It doesn't need electricity; when it's connected and the pool pump is running, IT'S running. It has no basket; the trash goes into the pump basket or the sand filter. It runs around in a random pattern that, it time, will clean the entire bottom of any pool. And it needs no supervision. It's idiot-proof.Some caveats. Make sure all the hose sections are clicked firmly into place.The cleaner will get hung up on large debris, like twigs, and deep creases in the liner. Take care of these before using.Suction is important. The suction gauge provided is helpful, but I discovered I don't need it. My pool has three drains; the bottom, the skimmer, and the vacuum port. I connect the cleaner to the vacuum port and close the other two drains. Suction is too high; it clings to the bottom. I open one of the other ports, and the cleaner moves, but slowly. I partially close the other port, a little at a time, until the cleaner is bopping merrily across the bottom at about one foot per second. Then I forget about it.There's no real reason to ever take it out of the pool; that's its element. Just cut the suction and move it out of the way.I love this gadget. I regret that it took me so much time, and so much money, to find it.
tlw
2025-08-18 16:48:06
I have used these units for cleaning pool for over 25 years. These are very well made and work perfect. This is my second one after all these years. They are easy to rebuild and parts a available online or at Tiffany's Pool Supply. Oh I mean Leslies Pool supply where everything costs twice as much as it should.
Syd
2025-05-08 17:36:14
UPDATE:Yesterday when cleaning pool I noticed I didn't have the vacuum hose correctly in the skimmer filter and adjusted it...and now it does CLIMB OUT OF THE POOL!YAHOOOOO!! WORKS LIKE A CHARM 💥I’m giving 5 stars because it was easy to set up out of the box and place in pool, where it immediately went to work.I was skeptical at first if it would work efficiently because it almost didn’t pass the suction test. It was registering to low.I placed it in the shallow end, and it started right up and started working. Mine may not climb out of the pool, but it still goes up the wall about 80% and once in deep end, it has enough suction and power to come back up to the shallow end to clean.Sometimes it appears to get stuck around the stairs, but always works it’s way out of it, and keeps going. I’ve never had to readjust the vacuum to free it from being stuck.I’m really happy I was finally able to afford it, because it’s worth the money.I only wished that it came with a purchasable extended warranty.
Customer
2025-05-06 10:19:21
Bought this in September, placed it in my pool. Worked great for a little while. Now it doesn’t work at all. Tried contacting Amazon , who directed me to the manufacturer. Contacted them for a part replacement, and no response. DO NOT! Buy this product has customer service is terrible. It’s been in my pool for only 2 months and I’m out $372.00 . Amazon customer service is terrible ( if it’s past the return limit) and Hayward inc is giving no response. This product has a year warranty and no one has reached out to help me! All I need is an A Frame replacement ( has told to me by my pool service guy) so disappointed. I will never recommend an Hayward product ever!!!!’
JGCollins
2025-04-15 13:19:39
Note that most of these automatic pool cleaners are not cheap, but they save the pool owner a lot of manual labor. In my experience, I normally just leave the unit in the pool; so whenever the pump is on, the cleaner is working its way around the pool. You might want to remove it if you had a pool party to avoid bothering the swimming guests. The plastic parts do wear on this; so every year or so, you need to buy some replacement feet, wings, etc. With that said, our previous cleaner of this same make/model lasted for years with occasional servicing. I've watched our pool supply store service ours, and the whole unit just screws together; so I may try to just buy parts next time and do it myself. Most of the worn parts are very apparent. You just need to buy the parts for your specific model.
L. Schmidt
2025-03-09 09:09:35
Works as advertised. Got tired of rebuilding my old unit and not having it operate efficiently.The old unit was 12 years old and was rebuild 4 times.
margaret r hittinger
2025-02-05 11:28:41
I purchased an earlier model and it lasted about 14 years. New one arrived and it was amazing, my pool was full of soot from the fires, Immediately it started sweeping and in about 45 mins it had completely cleaned the pool bottom and sides leaving it sparkling. I highly recommend this pool cleaner and worth every penny.
DktrO
2024-12-24 15:07:26
Mine only lasted two years. One of the side flappers just fell off in the pool. It worked well for the time it was alive. What is everyone else's experience? Two years for $400 is what you can expect?
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