HaywardW3PHS41CST AquaNaut 400 Suction Pool Cleaner for In-Ground Pools up to 20 x 40 ft. (Automatic Pool Vacuum)

Very happy with our new vacuum. It picks everything up. Only issue we are having is it gets caught on the filters on the bottom of the pool.

Wish we had bought this years ago!!! Works very well and does a terrific job. Our concrete pool is roughly 30 X 15. Our pool cage is temporarily missing as it was torn down by Hurricane Ian and we have large trees and native woods a few feet away. We clean our filters weekly and skim debris that we deem too large for the cleaner. The cleaner just keeps running around and the bottom of the pool and the water are clean. Hayward, yes, we named him, doesn’t travel up the sides but we brush them every so often and they stay clean. Since Hayward operates on suction there aren’t any mechanical parts or motors to maintain or replace. We are extremely satisfied.

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After putting the tubes together and dropping this 4-wheel model in the pool without reading a thing, it worked well so I can say that it is almost me-proof. I only read the directions because it didn't climb the walls, which is why I purchased it over the 2-wheel model (reviews seemed to suggest the 4-wheel climbed better). The directions explained that the two floats weren't in the correct positions "out of the box" so I moved them up, and that the "throat" on the bottom can be replaced with larger or smaller ones, which I did (large for me).I'm not getting the ideal RPMs on the wheels and it still isn't climbing, but to be frank our pool equipment is about 20 years old and is pretty beat up. So, it may be time for a new pump, since this seems to be running perfectly. Our old Navigator stopped climbing walls, too, about five years ago.This one gets to every corner of the pool and does NOT fall on its side like others have complained. We have a normal semi-rectangular 15' x 30' pool with an 8' deep end, and of course all the tubes weren't necessary; I'm using all but four. It also climbs over the bottom drain covers although they do slow it down. So, it's working well except for the climb.I'm hoping that some general pump and system maintenance will improve the speed and climbing, but at least it works better than our four-year old Hayward Navigator - it is faster and doesn't get stuck on the bottom drains.Otherwise, I would recommend either product with the edge to the newer Aquanaut.I almost forgot - Hayward has ongoing $100 rebate cycles. Some reviews say the rebate is legit while others say it didn't work for one reason or another. I read the rules and didn't see any reason why they wouldn't honor it, so applied. YMMV.

Have not had an issue with it turning on its side. It does not climb the vertical walls no matter the settings but does climb the steep sides of the bowl. It does not sweep completely clean. I still have to brush dirt spots. It will NOT remove algae. You will have to brush everything loose. It takes about 5 to 6 hours for it to get everything covered. My pool is 16 x 32 and 5 feet at the deep end. It does climb onto the standard circular bottom drain and makes all 4 wheels free spin making it stuck so you have to watch it. While it does kind of free you from vacuuming, it does require tending to. I mean, I can vacuum the entire pool in about 20 minutes manually so this doesn't save any time, just saves a little muscle. Is it worth the price? Maybe a break even if it lasts more than 2 to 3 years, otherwise, it won't be worth it.