The INYOPools Podcast - Episode 9 - Suction Cleaners

Episode 9 – Should You Buy a Suction Cleaner? | The InyoPools Podcast

Welcome back to The InyoPools Podcast, your trusted resource for pool maintenance, equipment insights, and DIY tips. In this episode, Matt, Rob, Tyler, and Dan dive deep into the world of suction pool cleaners—the good, the bad, and the clogged.

💨 What are suction pool cleaners, and should you use one?
Whether you're new to pool ownership or deciding between suction, pressure, or robotic cleaners, this episode breaks it all down.

🧽 We cover:

What suction cleaners are and how they work

Pros: affordability, ease of setup, and low maintenance

Cons: clogging, hose issues, and performance with large debris

Best conditions for suction cleaners (hint: screened-in pools win)

Brand talk: Hayward Navigator, Zodiac MX8, Kreepy Krauly, PoolCleaner, and more

Which models we love—and which ones we don’t recommend

Why wall-climbing is overrated, and brushing is still king

The truth about diaphragms, broken pads, and brittle hoses

💡 Final verdict: Suction cleaners can be a great, budget-friendly solution—but they’re not one-size-fits-all. Learn what type of pool and debris conditions make them the right choice (and when to look elsewhere).

🧰 Need help choosing a cleaner that fits your pool’s needs? Visit https://www.inyopools.com
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