Yes, Lowe's carries a variety of pool vacuums including manual, automatic, and robotic models both in-store and online. Their selection includes popular brands like Hayward, Pentair, and Dolphin with prices ranging from $30 for basic manual vacuums to $1,500+ for premium robotic cleaners.
Yes, Costco does carry pool vacuums both in-store and online, primarily during pool season (March-August). They typically stock robotic cleaners from brands like Dolphin and Polaris, plus manual vacuum heads and hoses.
Pool cleaners typically take 1-4 hours depending on type: robotic cleaners run 1-3 hours, suction cleaners operate continuously for 6-8 hours, and pressure cleaners work for 2-4 hours per cycle.
Whether you need a robotic pool cleaner depends on your pool size, debris levels, available cleaning time, and budget. Most pools over 20,000 gallons with heavy debris benefit significantly from robotic cleaners.
Pool cleaners typically last 2-8 years depending on type. Robotic cleaners have the longest lifespan at 5-8 years, pressure cleaners last 4-6 years, and suction cleaners last 2-4 years with proper maintenance.
