Best Polaris Pool Cleaner Reviews 2018 – Top Picks

Polaris is one of the leading pool-cleaning brands in the industry that provides great quality products and that’s the reason they’re loved by many. Finding the best pool cleaners can be difficult when you’re faced with various reviews and opinions of others, sometimes your outlook can be blurred by biased reviews and you can be left wondering why one best suits your needs. Pool cleaners are something that must be personal to you and your pool which may sound pretty deep, but we mean it in a non-romantic way (unless of course, you want to be with your pool romantically which we totally understand but would not recommend!). Polaris pool cleaner reviews can be very varied as some models are loved a lot more than others, that’s exactly why we have put together an in-depth list of some of the best Polaris pool cleaner models and ranked them in order starting from the best.

We’ve listed our top 3 best Polaris pool cleaners below followed by a short description of what the pool cleaner is like and then ended each ranking with some short pros and cons that you can use to help you decide which one to choose for yourself.

A Comparison of our Top 3 Picks

Model	Price	Weight	Editor Rating
Polaris F9550 (Top Pick)	Check Price	44 lbs	4.9/5
Polaris Vac-Sweep 360 (Best for the Money)	Check Price	15 lbs	4.6/5
Polaris Vac-Sweep 3900	Check Price	23 lbs	4.4/5

3 Best Polaris Pool Cleaners – Our Reviews:

1. Polaris F9550 Pool Cleaner – Top Pick

This 4-wheeled robotic cleaner allows your pool to stay so much cleaner for longer using ActivMotion sensor technology, making your pool as clean as it can possibly be. If you’re wanting a pool cleaner that is compact and discrete then this model is perfect for you. Despite being on the more expensive side, the money is well spent when you see the results it gives and how much it successfully cleans your pool. It is regularly considered one of the most superior robotic pool cleaners for various reasons including the fact that you can program it to do certain parts of your pool more (if they get particularly dirty) or you can use the remote control yourself when the cleaner is in the water and make it do what you think is necessary. If your pool is an irregular shaped one, then this pool cleaner is sure to be your new best friend simply because of how smoothly it deals with unique curves and angles. For those pools which are regularly used and tend to gather a lot of leaves and twigs (especially during the winter) then the Polaris F9550 may be something you should invest your money into.

2. Polaris Vac-Sweep 360 Pool Cleaner – Best for the Money

In terms of a Polaris pool cleaner that is best for the money, the Polaris Vac-Sweep 360 might be your money-saving model that works wonders for your pool and allows for a perfect summer pool party.  Powered by triple jets and advanced cleaning technology, this model can sweep, scrub, and vacuum any size or shape pool you could think of for a much lower price than its counterparts. For those people who are looking for a model that is sturdy and has a long life that will serve your pool for years or even decades (depending on how long you want it too). If you’re someone who wants to run your pool cleaner constantly or quite a lot, then you need something that will last a long time and will be able to cope with high amounts of usage. There is nothing worse than buying a product and wanting to use it then it breaks after a few weeks because it has been run too often. If you decide to buy this model, then you won ‘t have this problem at all. However, there are limited instructions to help you set it up and if it isn’t assembled properly it can break easily. We would recommend watching a YouTube tutorial on how to get it set up to have no problems.

3. Polaris Vac-Sweep 3900 Pressure Pool Cleaner

This model works in all in-ground pools and has a 31-foot feed hose which is where its advantages and good features seem to end. It’s one of the most expensive on the market and the use of the model doesn’t seem to reflect its high price point. For a Polaris model of pool cleaner, it was one that many people were disappointed by (including us!) It often gets stuck and customers have complained about the fact that the cleaner doesn’t turn itself around, and for the money you have to pay for this model, you would think it turns around by itself. Despite being not worth the money and lacking the quality of other Polaris pool cleaners, the Vac-Sweep 3900 still has good qualities, such as it’s easy instructions and it’s smooth running wheels. If you’re looking for a pool cleaner that is worth the money and good quality, then we definitely would not recommend this as so many customers and viewers have shown that it isn’t worth the price you have to pay. There are so many other models out there that are available for a cheaper price, it’s worth considering something else.

Buyer’s Guide

Things to Consider Before Buying a Polaris

Before taking the plunge (quite literally) and buying your dream Polaris pool cleaner, you have to think of all possible outcomes that could happen because of your purchase. You may of thinking of buying a pool cleaner due to many problems in the past with the dirt in your pool, and in this case, then a pool cleaner is ideal. However, you have to assess your situation before you invest your hard-earned cash into a pool cleaner that might not be worth it. We’ve compiled a list of things you may want to consider before buying a pool cleaner.

• How often you will use the pool cleaner is something you definitely must think about before you buy one, there are some models which are made for long usage and others which are better for those people who won’t use them as much. If it’s going to be more of a seasonal clean, then you will have look at models that suit your needs. It’s all about realizing what sort of product you need that will do what you want and isn’t too expensive. There is no point spending a lot of money on a pool cleaner that doesn’t do what you want it too.
• Do you want a manual or a robotic pool cleaner? Is something else you may want to think about. Both have their advantages and similarly their disadvantages, manual pool cleaners are more for the perfectionist who likes to do a lot of the worth themselves. The pool cleaner doesn’t do any of the work and you’re responsible for covering every inch of the pool yourself. Whereas robotic pool cleaners will roll around on their wheels around the bottom and sides of your pool making sure every single piece of dirt or debris is cleaned up, a lot of them also have a remote control that you can use if they fail to catch some dirt or you want to ensure everything is sparkling clean. However, robotic pool cleaners tend to be a lot more expensive and manual are more affordable, so it could all come down to your budget when you’re comparing the two.
• The size and shape of your pool will also be a factor to think about before you buy yourself a pool cleaner as a lot of them have a limited amount of area they can cover. The more expensive pool cleaners tend to be able to cover bigger surface areas, but this isn’t always the case, therefore, before you buy a certain model you should measure your pool size and then see what sorts of pool cleaners would suit work.
• Also, consider if it has to be a Polaris pool cleaner. We’ve also written a buying guide on Dolphin pool cleaners, that you may find interesting.

Tips for Buying

Buying a pool cleaner isn’t easy and there are some top tips you have to think about before buying your pool cleaner that is essential. If you consider these tips you’re sure to find the perfect pool cleaner that will suit everything you need.

1. Find a pool cleaner that not only fits in your budget but exceeds your expectations, instead of going online straight away and finding the best priced pool cleaners, go instore and try them out, then you can shop online (when you know what you’re looking for!) Shopping online is bound to save you money but doing this method will allow you to see the product and model before you actually spend a lot of money on it.
2. Don’t always opt for the most popular model of pool cleaner, when products get good reviews then its obvious that they must be working well for a vast amount of people, but that doesn’t mean to say there aren’t hundreds more out there that have just as good reviews but aren’t marketed by large companies. If you’re willing to do some in-depth research then you might be able to find really good models for cheaper prices and that work the same as the expensive ones, thus saving you a lot more money in the long term.
3. Invest in an automatic pool cleaner if you have a large pool that will need to be regularly cleaned, despite cleaning the pool not being a major job on a hot summers day, when the winter rolls around and you need to keep the pool looking relatively tidy you won’t want to go out with your manual pool cleaner and spend hours making sure every inch of dirt and debris has gone, and that’s exactly why we would recommend putting a little bit more money towards a pool cleaner and getting an automatic one.

Conclusion

It is clear from everything recollected in this guide (in particular the reviews of the Polaris pool cleaners) that the Polaris F9550 is the best model to choose if you’re wanting a robotic pool cleaner for your household. However, the Polaris Vac-Sweep 360 is the best value for money as you’re getting the quality product for a lot less of a high price point. In terms of concluding, we would say that despite the price range and various models to choose from, the Polaris brand is still a good name that is trustworthy and if you go for a model by Polaris you can almost be sure that it will be the right thing for you. Just ensure you read the reviews (even the brutally honest ones!) to find out what could possibly go wrong with the model before you buy it.

Hopefully, we have made the process of buying your Polaris pool cleaner a lot easy and that now you can finally decide on the model you like the best!

Related pages:

• A closer look at our favorite Dolphin pool vacuums
• https://poolcleanerhub.com/best-robotic-pool-cleaners-for-vinyl-pools/