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Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

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Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

The Aqua Critter pool cleaner by Hayward vacuums all leaves, dirt, grass and bugs from swimming pool bottoms in 2 hours or less. Above ground pool cleaning made easy. Pool cleaners at In The Swim.

Average Customer Rating: 4.39 out of 5 4.4 out of 5
65 of 72 (90%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Top 500 Contributor Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
A gift of time!, August 17, 2009
By noogiebear from Hunlock Creek, PA

Pros: Just set it up and forget about it!
Cons: None

"After years of manually vacuuming my above ground pool, my children purchased this for me for my birthday. It was one of the best gifts I received--it is extremely easy to use, keeps my pool bottom virtually spotless, and gives me much more time to enjoy my pool with my grandchildren! I have a 24' round pool so I bought two more sections of hose to reach the side farthest away from my skimmer."

Review 2 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
very good buy, July 30, 2009
By joe30113 from buchanan, ga

Pros: unit cleans good, and save a lot of time and effort

"All I have to do is hook it up, and check back later. Pool is cleaned and no work for me. would buy again"

Review 3 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
WOW!, July 28, 2009
By mdea from Houston, TX

"We bought this product two weeks ago and our pool had never looked so good! From the box to the pool and working in less than 10 minutes with no complicated set-up!"

Review 4 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
quick cleaner, July 25, 2009
By jaylan

Pros: easy to use

"I had an Aqua bug that came with my original pool purchase 6 years ago so when it gave out I knew what I wanted. Great product."

Review 5 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Best thing i have spent my money on, July 25, 2009
By Godschild from Seneca SC

Pros: easy assembly.cleans great.

"Diver Dave was the best investment I have ever spent my money on! Not only does he clean great but its so easy to put together and plug it up and let him work! thats all there is too it no hard labor at all."

Review 6 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
extremely satisfied, July 18, 2009
By emeca from MASSACHUSETTS

Pros: excellent product, price, service
Cons: NONE

"we already had a bug, but after 8 years of loyal service we had to replace him... we saved $75.00 by buying through "in the swim" AND we really did get delivery the very next morning!!!! thank you very much :-)"

Review 7 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
I am so glad I bought this, July 18, 2009
By crazyta

Pros: It does the work for me
Cons: really need the leaf canister to work the best

"It only took 15 minutes to set up the pool cleaner and it did a wonderfull job without me having to do the work. It cleaned the entire bottom of my pool even the sand. I am very satisfied with my pool cleaner. and it's cute!!!"

Review 8 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Top 250 Contributor Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
So Incredibly Helpful!, July 17, 2009
By DeliriousMom from Pocono Mts, PA

Pros: Works on its own, no noise, cleans well
Cons: Have to put together & take apart that dang hose every time it's used

"I have a 27' round pool and I had received a dirt devil vac when I had my pool installed 3 years ago and it promptly broke and really never worked well to start with, not to mention it was very noisy with all the clicking. Needless to say, hand vac'ing the pool took FOREVER due to the size and I don't have a deck yet so I had to walk around the pool with a small ladder to be able to do this at all. I had heard about the Hayward Aqua years ago from someone who owned a pool store and in fact it was what they themselves used in their above-ground pool (when they could have chosen any they sold that says alot). So I found this site and the price was right so I ordered it and I have been using it for a while now and absolutely love it!! It's easy to use, you just drop it in and it goes on its own and covers the whole pool in a couple of hours. It does a fabulous cleaning job getting all the grit & stuff off the bottom of the pool. When I opened the pool this year it was a green murky mess and I had it running daily till I got it cleared up and it got all the leaves & even stones off the bottom of the pool. I would highly recommend anyone with an above ground pool to get this product! The only "con" I have and it really isn't much of a big deal, is that the hose cannot be coiled or you void your warranty; so you need to disconnect the hose sections and store them flat each time you use the vac. Like I said not much of a prob, but wanted to mention it anyway."

Review 9 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Great Buy, July 13, 2009
By phnxnight from Silver Spring, MD

Pros: compact, easy setup, cleans pool unassisted, great with add-on skimmer
Cons: maintaining water pressure

"This product was a great help opening the pool this year. I had a leak in the winter cover, and a bunch of leaves and other debris were in the pool. Once I purchased this cleaner, it made cleaning the pool twice as fast, plus, it cleans the pool overnight, without supervision.
I would really recommend this product to everyone.
"


Review 10 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Time Saver, July 12, 2009
By BarnMom from Great Meadows, NJ

Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Likes to get caught behind the ladder

"This year I decided that it was about time to automate some pool chores. After lots of research with my friends that have pools, Aqua Critter won by a landslide vote. It is very easy to use, no problems getting her to start cleaning the pool. I highly recommend this product."

Review 11 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Works great, July 12, 2009
By Sugaree from Northern CT

Pros: Effective, works just fine in a dished center pool
Cons: Occasionally gets confused and needs to be manually redirected

"This cleans the pool as quickly and efficiently as if you yourself were doing it yourself - Don't expect it to be any faster. Does not climb the sides but it is my understanding that none of the above ground pool cleaners do. (if you maintain good chemical balance your sides should require minimal scrubbing anyway) Great product for the $$. I don't have to bug my sons to vaccum anymore!"

Review 12 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
not bad, July 11, 2009
By wendylynn from East Texas

Pros: cleans well where it cleans
Cons: doesn't do whole pool, an acorn knocks it out

"This works well in spots; does well on pool bottom. However, we have oak trees and just 1 acorn will totally shut it down until you pry the acorn out. Not bad for the money, but the pool water doesn't filter as well with it connected."

Review 13 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
aqua critter works great, July 11, 2009
By poolcleaner69 from Shelby NC

Pros: cleans without any effort on your part
Cons: may need to upgrade pump to get proper flow

"after initial installation took about two days to get pool clean. now about 1 hour a day takes care of it. RECOMMEND critter very highly works wonderfully!"

Review 14 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Top 250 Contributor Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
aqua bug, July 11, 2009
By swimmingvol

Pros: fast shipping great price as always great to deal with
Cons: none

"great little bug just hook him up and let him go and he feeds off the bottom"

Review 15 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Product!!!, July 11, 2009
By Proudnana from Crossville, Al.

Pros: Easy to install, cleans great, affordable

"I love this cleaner. It is easy to use. It cleans the bottom of the pool in about an hour. So far I have had no problems."

Review 16 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Great little vaccuum!, July 11, 2009
By jaxgnat

Pros: Keeps bottom of my above ground pool clean automatically
Cons: Wish there were more than one suction area under the vacuum

"This is an awesome little vacuum for the money. Keeps my pool bottom cleaned all summer long. If you have a lot of leaves, just make sure and check it every now and then to clean out."

Review 17 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Best thing I ever did for myself, July 11, 2009
By Dat47

Pros: No more aching back from vacuuming the pool.
Cons: none so far

"The Critter was reccommended to me by a friend who knows I suffer with lower back pain. She has one and loves it. I have been using it for weeks now and it does a fantastic job. My pool stays crystal clear and I can enjoy it more than ever. It is easy to hook up and remove from the pool. I have a Doughboy pool and it hooks up to its special through the wall vacuum attachment perfectly."

Review 18 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Works great for flat floors, July 11, 2009
By KyMom from KY

Pros: Works!! Runs of pump
Cons: Does not work great on uneven floors

"Our sand was not real smooth so it does get stuck in a few places....But if you do not have this problem then its perfect!! I still have been pleased with our purchase"

Review 19 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Works better than advertised, June 18, 2009
By DocWyeth from SE Penna.

Pros: It WORKS!!
Cons: None

"I LOVE this product.
It has cut down on the algae problems because it keeps the pool cleaner than if I did it everyday.
I watched my neighbor for years try so many different above ground cleaners and he never did find one that worked. Then last year for Father's Day my wife gave this to me. She saw the disappointed look and promptly told me it was fully returnable but asked me to try it. She did her research. IT WORKED. I spend more time playing with the kids\ grandkids than cleaning now. I toss it in with the morning coffee and let it run till they show up a few hours later. Once I week I get in a do a full scrub because I feel I should, not because I have too. It runs in the rain and I never did that before. This year it helped open the pool which I hate cause the water is so cold. NO PROBLEM. It got the junk off the bottom.
"


Review 20 for Hayward Aqua Critter Automatic Pool Cleaner

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Works Wonders, June 17, 2009
By DWyatt from Illinois

Pros: Easy set up
Cons: No attachment to fit my filter

"This product is wonderful. I bought it last year and didn't use it much because my filter is an older one and the "critter" didn't come with an attachment to fit it's hose in the strainer. This year I'm using it and it's cleaning the pool wonderfully - I don't think I'll have to hand sweep it again! It's taking a little longer than it normally would because I'm using my old hose and I think it's a little too heavy for the critter - but we just put it in when we get home from work and take it out a few hours later with a clean pool!"

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