The robotic cleaners we carry in our store use a combination of brushes and wheels, tracks and drives to traverse the pool's floor and walls. These are designed to help the robot adapt to diverse surfaces and move around efficiently while ensuring a thorough cleaning is achieved.
As with any equipment in a pool, robotic cleaners are susceptible to wear and tear and will need routine maintenance to ensure their continued performance and longevity. The best robotic cleaners have built-in filters that can be easily accessed and rinsed to remove debris build-up which will improve the robot's performance. Keeping the track and wheel systems clean is also essential as they can get clogged with dirt which will affect the robot's movement and potentially damage it.
Similarly, the brushes, which resemble paint rollers located on the front and back of the robot (and sometimes the side) will be susceptible to becoming dirty over time as they remove contaminant particles from the pool floor, walls and in some cases the waterline and direct them to the internal filter bag. Cleaning the brushes regularly will keep them in good working condition and prevent any potential scratching of your pool surfaces. Likewise, the drives will need to be checked regularly for any signs of wear and tear that could affect the motor or drive belt. These can be assessed by removing the drive belt from the motor and inspecting it for any damage.
It is important to note that a robotic cleaner will only function properly if it is connected to a pool pump. A robotic cleaner with a damaged or non-functioning pump will not be able to operate and may result in your cleaner getting stuck on the bottom of the pool or simply flipping over and refusing to go into a cleaning cycle. If you are experiencing this problem then it is advisable to assess the filters for a possible clog, check the floatation settings (if applicable) and hose down the robot by removing the canister (if possible) and hosing it down from the outside until visually clean.
Finally, it is recommended that you store your robotic cleaner away from water when not in use and keep it in a safe place that will protect it from excessive heat, moisture and sunlight. This will not only prevent the device from malfunctioning but will prolong its lifespan.
