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Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner

"Kreepy Krauly pool cleaners deliver maximized cleaning results while providing convenience, simplicity, reliability and durability. Ideal for use in vinyl, fibreglass and gunite swimming pools."
Average Customer Rating:
4.452 out of 5
4.5
 out of 
5
(62 Reviews) 61
57 of 62(92%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Review 1 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Skeptical,
Date:September 10, 2011
By SunGAGirl
from Statesboro, GA
from Statesboro, GA
Pros: Does the job! (K)leans very well. Easy to operate. Basically trouble-free.
Cons: Longevity - only 4 seasons????? Gets stuck on ladder and sometimes at steps
"I am wondering how long the average unit lasts. We purchased May 2008 and this year, it quit working. We have avg sized pool and take very good care of the unit (don't use it during winter, dismantle hose and store well). Very disappointed that it quit working at the end of this season (4th season).
Disappointed that the replacement part needed is $ 289!! But, in defense this is the story on most repairs these days.
Our KK kept our pool sparkling clean but got stuck on the ladder repeatedly. When we installed the leaf canister, it completely took care of this issue.
$100 per year is not bad to spend considering the time saved by having the pool cleaned for us, but I like things to last longer than this. I will research other brands prior to replacing.
"
Review 2 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
GREAT SUCCESS,
Date:November 8, 2010
By HAMBONE1
from CHECOTAH, OK
from CHECOTAH, OK
Pros: LOW COST, EASY TO USE AND INSTALL
Cons: NOTHING
"I AM A NEW POOL OWNER AND HAVE STRUGGLED KEEPING THE POOL CLEAN BY HAND. SO, I RESEARCHED AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANERS AND SPOKE TO FRIENDS WHO ARE POOL OWNERS. MOST OF THEM REFERRED ME TO POLARIS BUT I REALLY HAD A PROBLEM SPEND CLOSE TO A THOUSAND DOLLARS. I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THE KREEPY KRAULY AND ITS PERFORMANCE!!! I CAN IMAGINE OTHER POOL CLEANERS FOR 3 TIMES THE PRICE DOING ANY BETTER OF A JOB."
Review 3 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
works well given enough time,
Date:June 27, 2010
By greg01
from gregk in new jersey
from gregk in new jersey
Pros: cleans well
Cons: didnt receive enough hose+weights
"The kreepy works well given enough time, but i didnt receive enough hose and weights to cover my 16X32 pool,which i gave dimensions for. Haven't been able to get that info to purchase them. Have seen other reviews stating they were able to get for free...I am willing to buy more-just not the whole set for $150.00!"
Review 4 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Good for the money!,
Date:April 28, 2010
By Pezz78
Pros: Cleans well; good price
Cons: Doesn't clean steps; knocks pool light out of wall
"I've used my Kreepy for going on the 3rd season and it does a great job. It occasionally gets stuck on the pool ladder and slowly jostles the pool light enough to break the clamp holding it in the wall once a summer. But overall, I'm happy. It cleans every inch of my pool (except the steps). For the price, it's a good choice!"
Review 5 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Best so far!,
Date:February 2, 2010
By paikan
from El Dorado Hills, CA
from El Dorado Hills, CA
Pros: Excellent cleaning
Cons: Not so nice looking
"This one came with the pool 2002. It lasted for 7 years. Only had to get a couple of wingsets, about $23 worth. Excellent cleaning! even under the heating blanket. It also cleaned the walls and the 2 lower stairs. Compared to the ATV, that's in the pool right now, it didn't get stuck as much, and there was never any spots on the bottom of the pool, the Kreepy really sucked it clean. Our next one's going to be another Kreepy, we don't want to spend our time scrubbing the pool."
Review 6 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Works Great,
Date:September 15, 2009
By Sidekick
from Virginia Beach, VA
from Virginia Beach, VA
Pros: No more vaccuming the pool manually.
Cons: See below
"This works great!!! I too had to get a third wieght before I could use it as my pool is too deep for only two wieghts although I didn't have to pay a dime for the extra wieght. You have to make sure your filter is back washed before stating and it does get stuck on the drain sometimes. Other than that I'm very happy with this product."
Review 7 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Great Idea with poor execution,
Date:September 13, 2009
By RobertB
from Great Mills, MD
from Great Mills, MD
Pros: Cleans Well
Cons: Gets stuck on everything & expensive for injection molded plastic
"I used the KK for the entire summer and I can tell you for certain that it's just not worth it. We have a 20x40 rectangle with stairs in the shallow and 1 drop in set in the deep end. It's as cookie cutter as can be. The KK would constantly get hung on the deep end ladder or do a perpetual rotation around the bottom drain. As a bonus (sarcastic) when it would get hung up on the ladder, the ladder would vibrate so I just noticed the print on the liner behind the ladder legs is worn off. That means the liner is now thinner right in those 2 spots. I really appreciate that one! To sum it up, the engineers who designed this didn't go far enough. When it doesn't get stuck it's random properties are weak. It will follow the same paths so be prepared to vacuum anyway. Also, the only reason I gave it 2 stars because it does clean well (when it's not stuck) and it doesn't use a booster pump like my Polaris."
Review 8 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love It...,
Date:August 6, 2009
By poolgirls
from WV
from WV
Pros: Saves me hours, easy to put together.
Cons: Doesn't do stairs but that's not a issue.
"This is the best product out. Saves me so much time not having to clean it myself now. Only have to give the stairs a quick brush and that's it. I let it run everyday when the pool is on. Looks so much better ALL the time now. A good price with the $100 rebate."
Review 9 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
KREEPY KRAWLY,
Date:August 5, 2009
By MIKEYK
Pros: EASY TO SET UP, MAKES CLEANING EASY, DO NOT HAVE TO SET UP VACUM FOR WEEKLY CLEANING
Cons: MANUFACTURER SHOULD PROVIDE ALL PARTS, EXTRA WEIGHTS FITTINGS ETC. WITH INITIAL ORDER
"FOR THE PRICE IT IS A GOOD UNIT AND DOES WHAT IT SAYS IT WILL DO."
Review 10 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
This product AWESOME,
Date:August 3, 2009
By jnrrnj1229
from Woburn, MA
from Woburn, MA
Pros: Cleans EVERY inch of my pool
Cons: Nothing anymore
"OK yes, when we first installed we did have a problem with the unit getting caught near the ladder. This was due to the weight positioning and unfortunately, Pentair changed what they included with this product. They used to include 3 weights, now only 2 weights come with the unit. So if you have a normal sized pool you will be forced to buy at least 1 more weight. BUT since we figured out that problem, LIFE IS GREAT!! No more vacumming for me!!!! I love this product! I would recomend it to everyone."
Review 11 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Hands Down the Best Above Pool Cleaner,
Date:July 26, 2009
By Happenindad
from Nazareth, PA
from Nazareth, PA
Pros: Cleans pool floor and sides of above ground
Cons: None so far
"I purchased this Kreepy Krauly to replace two (2) Robo Kleen units I have purchased. The other reviews about the break downs on the Robo Kleen are right on.
I have run this new Kreep Krauly unit in my pool for two weeks @ 24/7 and this unit rocks.
Learned that moving the supplied "diverter" ever so slightly to different positions over the course of a day or two actually does change the cleaning path big time. I have a 33' above ground pool, so maybe the powerfull motor exhausts too much water into the pool that prevents the unit to clean all areas when the diverter is left in only one place. Knowing that, this unit will clean better than anything I know with only one moving part to break. On the fence - buy it!
"
Review 12 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Best investment I made in the pool,
Date:July 25, 2009
By poolguy3955
from Moss Point, MS
from Moss Point, MS
Pros: keeps me from having to vacuum, pool is low maintenance now
Cons: takes days to make a complete run, gets caught on steps and drain
"This thing simply works. You may not think it is, but when you do not have to vacuum for 2 months at all, and the filter gets full of dirt in just 3 days then you know it is working."
Review 13 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Beautiful Clean Pool,
Date:July 20, 2009
By Wacky
from Turlock, CA
from Turlock, CA
Pros: It is the Best Vacuum I have ever had, it does an outstanding job.
Cons: NONE
"I replaced an older Kreepy Krauly Automatic Pool Cleaner and I do like the design of the newer one. It does an outstanding job cleaning the walls and floor of my pool. It is so easy to use. I also bought and used the scrubbing pad with the Kreepy Krauly and it works great. I am so pleased with this Pool Cleaner that I have told friends and family who have pools how great it is."
Review 14 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Handiest Pool Accessory,
Date:July 18, 2009
By 53kitten
from Cana, VA
from Cana, VA
Pros: Ease of installation and use
Cons: Can be annoying while swimming
"Before ordering our Kreepy Krauly it was a chore to clean our pool every day. Now we just turn "Kreepy" on and it does all the work, giving us much more time to enjoy our pool. I would absolutely recommend this handy accessory to every pool owner. It does a great job."
Review 15 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
After 36 years of pool vacuming, what a relief,
Date:July 14, 2009
By Fizzie
from Austintown, Ohio
from Austintown, Ohio
Pros: Kreepy Krauly really works well, the Great Grsndchildren like to watch it as they swim.
Cons: I have a five foot wide step and I am going to put in a temporary divider to keep the hose moving.
"I built my pool in 1973. I am now 82 yrs old and not able to vacum as easy as then, my children and grandchildren are no longer at home to help, so I decided to make the job easy and the Kreepy krauly did th trick."
Review 16 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Good Buy,
Date:July 13, 2009
By bonniek
from Belle Mead, NJ
from Belle Mead, NJ
Pros: not many parts, easy to use, does a decent job
Cons: not so good at picking up worms and big leaves
"We like this vaccuum alot. It doesn't have many parts, so its simple to use. We let it run each day just to keep the bottom and sides fairly clean. If there are bigger issues like worms or big leaves, we have to vaccuum manually. It needs a little bit of monitoring to make sure the hose isn't coiled up or its stuck on the stairs, but this doesn't happen very often. I would definitely recommend this as a good buy."
Review 17 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Kreepy Krauly Automatic Pool Cleaner,
Date:July 11, 2009
By Lilbell
from Tennessee
from Tennessee
Pros: Vaccuums up the pool wonderfully while I sit in the airconditioned house.
Cons: Haven't discovered any and this is my second seson!
"For three seasons I used the standard vacuum and would spend a couple of hours doing manual labor
cleaning my above ground pool.
I Purchased the Automatic Kreepy Krauly and life has been easy. I go out early in the morning and hook it up and it does the work for me. It operates on the pump pressure, so there is no motor to break.
By the time the kids are up and ready to swim the pool is completely vacuumed. I love it and would recommend it to all.
"
Review 18 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Very reliable,
Date:July 11, 2009
By Pennsyl
Pros: Makes life so much easier.
Cons: Can get stuck on ladders.
"This is our second one, our first Kreepy Krauly lasted 7 years. Once you have one you are spoiled and can't live without it. It can get stuck in corners or ladders so I don't leave it on and leave the house. But it does an awesome job."
Review 19 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Great Buy,
Date:December 15, 2008
By Robin
from LaGrange, GA
from LaGrange, GA
Pros: Works as stated
Cons: none
"This product worked as stated. I was delighted."
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Review 20 for Kreepy KraulyAutomatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
LAST KREEPY LASTED OVER 10 YEARS !,
Date:December 14, 2008
By golfgal1
from OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY
from OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY
Pros: VERY DURABLE-COST ALMOST NOTHING WHEN THE COST IS SPREAD OVER THE LIFE OF THIS CLEANER-AND-REQUIRES VERY LITTLE ATTENTIO
Cons: IT NEVER ANSWERS ME WHEN I PRAISE IT; JUST KEEPS ON KEEPING MY POOL CLEAN; EVEN WHILE I AM SLEEPING(DAY & NIGHT).
"WE GOT OUR FIRST KREEPY KRAULY OVER TEN(10) YEARS AGO-MAYBE NOT SUPPOSE TO LAST THAT LONG BUT OURS DID. JUST BOUGHT A REPLACMENT UNIT BUT THE ORIGINAL ONE STILL WORKS...JUST A BIT UNSIGHTLY DUE TO AGE. A REAL BARGAIN WHEN YOU DIVIDE THE COST BY THE NUMBER OF YEARS TROUBLE-FREE SERVICE IT PROVIDED. OH WELL, I'LL NOT WORRY ABOUT THIS AGAIN FOR MANY YEARS FROM NOW."
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