Pool Rover automatic pool cleaner by Aquabot cleans any size in-ground pool or above-ground pool. Fast pool vacuum cleans swimming pools in less than 3 hours. Automatic pool cleaners at In The Swim.
Average Customer Rating:
3.9 out of 5
18 of 26 (69%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Greatest purchase ever,
May 20, 2009
By tybearfrom Illinois
Pros: Quick and easy to use Cons: the cord sometimes gets tangled and the bag cleanup
"I love my new vacuum! I think it is positively the best invention for pools.It does all the work for you, and the hours I use to spend on the pool cleaning. I now can spend with my family. It was way too hard dealing with the old unit of getting the air out of the lines and dealing with the filter clogging. This can be operated by one user with no problem. the one small con is having to really spray the bag down with a strong hose, to make sure all of the debris gets cleared away. Other than that I LOVE IT!!!"
Review 2 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
Disappointed,
May 4, 2009
By Usand3kidsfrom Clarksville, TN
Pros: Does not use your pool filter Cons: Does not pick up small particles of dirt
"We purchased this cleaner to replace our Aquabug by Hayward that we had for 3 years and it just seemed to not be working as well as it use to. I wanted something that would not use my pool filter and this didn't. At first I thought this cleaner was great. I had it up in running in my pool within 15 minutes. It ran for 2 hours and my pool looked clean, so I took it out, cleaned it up, and put it away. An hour later I checked my pool and it was just as dirty as before I put the cleaner in my pool. Apparently the cleaner just hits the dirt and it disperses in the pool once the water settles down the dirt settles back on the bottom. What a disappointment. I am returning this cleaner and will try something else."
Review 3 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
Dissapointed,
April 30, 2009
By JBEngineerfrom Phoenix, AZ
Cons: Does not pick up fine dirt, requires bag cleaning multiple times per normal cycle
"This pool cleaner uses water propulsion to move around, and does not have any sensors in the cleaner itself, Only a timer in the power unit. As such, you have to set the amount of time it takes the cleaner to move across your pool. The rub is that as the bag becomer dirty, the cleaner no longer has the 'thrust' it had when the timer was set. This causes the cleaner to stop and reverse direction after covering only 1/2 the width of the pool. Additionally, it did not pick up any of the fine dirt that is normal in a Pool in Arizona. I am glad In the Swim is so good with Returns. Time to try a different unit."
Review 4 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
BUYER BEWARE!!!!,
April 22, 2009
By Newtfrom Washington State
Pros: Probably good for pools that are hospital clean. Cons: Definitely not good for cleaning dirty pools.
"I have a cheap Intex 18' X 48" round above ground pool and this robotic cleaner cost more than the pool itself, but I bought it because I cannot keep leaves and dirt out of my pool and the pump operated cleaner that came with the pool performs very poorly and clogs frequently. This robotic cleaner does not perform much better. It made about 4 passes in my pool before it stopped moving and I had to clean out the bag. I have had to continue to do this about every four passes it makes. The manual mentions an "Optional" mesh type bag sold separately of course for cleaning leaves, pine needles, twigs, algae, etc., that will not clog so frequently, but makes no mention of how to order. I cannot find the product on the intheswim.com website either. Further, it's only a matter of time before the wire/plastic frame for the bag breaks - it's made very flimsily and the tight fitting bag places stress on the frame when you put it back on. Hopefully, after a full day of cleaning the bag repeatedly to keep the cleaner going, my pool will be clean again and the cleaner will work a little easier, but I am definitely disappointed."
Review 5 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Top 50 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
POOL ROVER,
November 27, 2008
By keachfrom Chicago, Illinois
Pros: CLEANS EVERYTHING Cons: NONE
"Love our new pool cleaner - it cleans or pool thoroughly in a few hours - even little bits of sand and big leaves. The filter bag is easy to clean. We put it in our pool once a week and its great. We use less chemicals now since our pool is cleaner than it ever has been without the hassle. Totally recommend this product"
Review 6 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
worth every dime!!!!!!!!!!!!!,
November 21, 2008
By Mickeyfrom MYRTLE BEACH, S. C.
Pros: WE FOUND THIS TO BE AS GOOD AS CAN BE. Cons: NONE
"WE GOT OUR CLEANER TWO DAYS AGO. WE HAAVE NOTHING BUT THINGSTO SAY ABOUT IT. IT PICKES UP EVERYTHING IN THE POOL AND IT EVEN GOT SAND OUT WE NEVER KNEW WAS THERE. IT WENT THROUGH A LOT OF LAGRE CLUMP OF LEAVES AT ONCE AND PICK THEM RIGHT UP. WE FOUND I F YOU TURN THE ROVER ON IT SIDE WHEN TAKEING IT OUT OF THE WATER IR WILL DRAIN ALL THE WATER OUT AND IT WANT BE HEAVY AT ALL. WE DID'T HAVE ANY TROUBLE CLEANING THE FIFLTER WHAT SO EVER. NOV.20,2008."
Review 7 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
September 21, 2008
By lc26from kansas
Pros: looked great Cons: does not work!
"looked great in the catalog but after putting it in the pool it went 10 ft and stopped. cleaned the bag and the second time it did nothing. i gave up because i knew this would be a big joke and sent it back. did not realize they had a 30 day return policy so now they say i am stuck with a 500 dollar piece of plastic. you would think they would back this product!!"
Review 8 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great pool cleaner,
July 9, 2008
By SantaRosa
Pros: works great, quiet. Cons: cord tangles a bit, can tip over in a rounded bottom pool, heavy removing from pool, filter bag is a pain to clean.
"All in all I really like this cleaner, drop it in and let it go. It picks up the smallest particles along with the larger things like leaves and pine needles. My pool is a 12X22 above ground with a bottom that has rounded areas going up the sides. The cleaner has a tendency to tip over if it gets at a drastic angle, but it is easy enough to flip back on it's wheels. It occassionally gets caught on the ladder, but easy to move. It is heavy because it is full of water, so when removing it from the pool it is a bit cumbersome. I LOVE the fact that it is quiet, I hate that clicking noise that our old vacumes made. The filter bag is sort of a pain, I usually use a bucket of water along with the hose to rinse and spray it clean. Getting the bag out is very easy though, so that makes up for the pain of cleaning the actual bag . The cord tends to twist, but it is easily untwisted, so I don't mind dealing with that. I figure no cleaner is without it's problems, I like this one far better than the other two types I have had in the past, the pool water looks great when I am done cleaning. 2 thumbs up in my book!"
Review 9 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best Purchase Ever!!,
June 21, 2008
By medinafrom Medina, WI
Pros: So Easy - Just plug in, drop in pool and forget about it! Cons: Expensive - & the multiple times you have to clean the bag
"Even though the Rover is pricey, I think I've already made up the cost in the time it was taking me to clean my 28 ft. round pool. Living in WI in the country, we had a 3 inch thick layer of leaves in our pool and algae and debris from last fall & winter (our cover blew off) & even though it took multiple cleanings of the bag, the Rover removed everything. I've never had good suction using my filter/vacuuming system & this product is a livesaver. It's actually fun to watch. What a way to clean the pool...sit on the deck and enjoy a drink and watch it! Technology is great. It picked up not only huge amount of leaves, debris, algae, sticks, sand, but even parts of a broken thermometer that we didn't even realize were in there. I had my pool opened for the season in three days. From a green cespool to clear water and a clear bottom. It even cleaned in the couple of footprint crevices we have at the bottom of the pool. If you're frustated with the above ground pool vacuuming gadgets out there and sick and tired of having to haul everything out to use your filtration system for vacuuming.....this is the best investment you'll ever make for your pool!! Highly recommended!!"
Review 10 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Save Your Money,
June 20, 2008
By aratfrom Solomon, KS
Pros: Operates Independently Cons: Unable to clean as advertised
"I purchased my Pool Rover T thinking this is a great solution to keeping my above ground pool clean. After reading all the instructions I placed the cleaner in my pool and was impressed to see how quickly it zipped across the bottom. My initial thought was wow I have a winner here. I was very disappointed after returning to my pool only to find that little to no cleaning had been completed. The unit either does not produced enough suction, or is simply set too high from the surface of the pool. I just simply does not work, and the manufacture should have been aware of these limitations, I’m so glad that In The Swim has a 30 day return policy otherwise I would have spent a lot of money for a neat to watch toy. I need a product like this one that will actually work!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
SAVE YOUR MONEY!!,
June 16, 2008
By vomNoblefrom Croswell, MI
Pros: Filters the water, very quiet Cons: Clogs fast, doesn't perform as well as it says it will
"This thing boasts the ability to pick up large debris such as leaves & acorns....which it does. But once you have 5 leaves in it, you will need to stop, tear it apart, hose out the filter bag and start all over. I do like the fact that it also filters the water and I imagine that once spring clean up is done, it will be nice for that feature. But if you're trying to get your pool up & running and think this machine is the answer, think again!
There is supposed to be an optional mesh bag for the large debris, but nobody seems to carry it & some authorized dealers haven't even HEARD of it! So in the meantime, the small particle filtration bag that comes with it, is all you have to work with...and it does NOT do the job as well as it should.
So....if you're hoping to do spring or fall clean up fast & easy, save your money. This thing is far too over priced for it's level of performance. I spent $23 and got the "Leaf Gulper" and was done with my pool in 20 minutes after messing with this thing for a week!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Aquabot Rover T,
June 8, 2008
By icemanfrom Michigan
Pros: Drop it in and forget it Cons: Bag cleaning
"I believe the Rover does everything they say it does and is very easy to operate. My wife gives it a thumbs up. I had my doubts when I first opened my pool because I had to keep cleaning the bag. Now that I have my pool stabilized it runs for it's cycle with no trouble.I am much amazed by what it picks up and could sit and watch it all day. (boring life)
BUY IT. IT IS WORTH THE MONEY!"
Review 13 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
IT DOES THE JOB,
June 1, 2008
By JESSICAfrom MARINGOUIN,LOUISIANA
Pros: THIS PRODUCT WORKS ALRIGHT Cons: I NEEDS TO PICK UP SMALLER THINGS A LITTLE BETTER AND IT WOULD BE GREAT
"I BOUGHT THIS ROVER 2 MONTHS AGO AND WE HAD SOME THUNDERSTORMS HERE AND IT ACTUALLY PICKED UP THE BIG PIECES OF TWIG'S AND LEAVES.NOW MY SAND FILTER SPIT SAND BACK INTO MY POOL LIKE 20 LB'S OF IT AND IT PICKED UP SOME BUT NOT MUCH I HAD TO GO IN WITH A SHOP VAC AND GET THE SAND OUT.."
Review 14 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
pool rover-Best purchase ever!,
May 11, 2008
By Anonymous Reviewerfrom Donalsonville, Georgia
Pros: easy to use, plug and go Cons: electrical box needs to be in water safe area
"I was excited about placing my order for the pool rover and could not wait until it came in! When it came in I read the instructions completely and then hooked it up and dropped in my pool as it says it picks up even the tiniest of items in the bottom! It goes and stops just as it says...you can adjust it if needed but I left mine with manufacturer settings. I can watch it for the two hours it is in the pool and not get bored! This beats using the vacs that just jump around...and the kind that you have to push around I had a frog that attached to my pump and this rover that works on its own is amazing it cleans so perfect!"
Review 15 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
love this cleaner,
February 21, 2008
By nil1552from missouri city texas
Pros: fully automatic Cons: expensive
"I have had this cleaner for several seasons now, and it still works perfectly.no more long hoses, and difficult instructions.does not rely on your pump and filter. picks up everything. I have an 18 round aboveground pool and the bag only has to be rinsed out once to get entire pool clean.just put in and go do something else for awhile. if I ever have to replace,would deffinately purchase another."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Top 25 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Fabulous pool cleaner,
August 27, 2007
By 4My3Sons
Pros: Smart cleaner -has pool wall memory,Large collection area, cleans well Cons: Wheel washers & caps fall off after time
"Love the rover! It is a GREAT pool cleaner with a LARGE removable cloth collection bag. The rover cleans quickly and thoroughly. Collection bag can be squirted off with a hose. The rover has memory and will remember the distance of the pool walls. Highly recommend this product! The only con we found was that over time the wheel washers and caps will work their way loose and fall off into the pool if you are not attentive. Easily replaced with parts at your local hardware store."
Review 17 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best cleaner I have bought in 20 years,
August 22, 2007
By cleanerinplattsburghfrom Plattsburgh NY
Pros: quick easy cleaning no hoses to deal with Cons: none
"I have a bad back problem with the automatic pool rover cleaner I don't need to do anything but to drop it in and let it go no hoses to hook no big pole to drag around the pool. Simply empty bag when done and rinse so simple. I wish I would of purchased this years ago. I put it in and about 30 to 45 minutes later the pool is done. It removes everything or anything in the pool. No matter how small. A child could operate this rover. I would recommend it to everyone."
Review 18 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great cleaning bot,
August 22, 2007
By APIA
"The product works really well, cleans my 15" round above-ground pool in less than 1 hour."
Review 19 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Purchase,
August 22, 2007
By kbj77from WI
Pros: I don't have to get into the pool to clean it. Cons: Doesn't always get the sand around the edges.
"I really love the Pool Rover. I can put it in the pool and away it goes. If the weather in WI is cool, I don't have to get in the pool to clean it. I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone. Also while the Pool Rover is cleaning, I am able to do something else. My Pool has never been cleaner."
Review 20 for Pool Rover Automatic Pool Cleaner
by Aquabot
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Love This Machine!,
August 22, 2007
By easielife
Pros: This machine was very easy to set up and use. I can't believe the amount of leaves it picks up. Cons: The only thing about this machine is the cord. It gets a little tangled on top of the water.
"Overall I love this machine. I run the main filter, then drop the machine in to pick up the bottom. Makes cleaning the pool so much easier. Especially when your the only one doing it. I have recommended this to my friends. Why waste time setting up and then removing and putting away hoses, etc. My theory....drop it in a go!"
