Pool Vacuum Cleaner Analysis

Here is a breakdown of the different automatic vacuum cleaners that I see in pools.

HAYWARD:  A+

This first vacuum is kind of expensive but works very well.  This is also the most common one that I see.  It is a Hayward Pool Vac Ultra.  It can cost between $450 and $550.  This vacuum works very well even with lots of heavy debris like sticks and leaves.  It will climb the pool walls and last for a very long time, 5-7 years with proper maintenance. 

Hayward Pool Vac Ultra

The Hayward Navigator is the slightly less expensive version which is more like $400-$500.

Hayward Navigator

Both designs are likely to need a $150 maintenance service after 2-4 years of use depending on proper maintenance and water balance.


ZODIAC BARRACUDA:  B

The Zodiac G3 is another very popular vacuum although I never see it working very well. Every pool that has a G3, still needs to be vacuumed when I get there.  The Hayward designs can keep pools literally spotless where as this G3 can run for 8-12 hours and I will still need to spot vacuum pool corners and shallow end areas.  The G3 is slightly cheaper at anywhere from $350-$450.

Zodiac G3

Maintenance with the G3 usually involves replacing the skirt every 1-3 years.  The skirt replacement can cost about $60.

EZ VAC:  C+

This is the cheapest vacuum that I have seen in a pool.  It works OK but again, I feel as though this design is not the best for automatically cleaning pools.  The EZ Vac is super cheap though, about $100.

EZ Vac

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