How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Robot?

If you have a robot pool cleaner, then you know how easy it is to keep your pool clean. But, as with all man-made machinery, repairs might be required one day. Knowing the average cost to repair a pool robotic pool cleaner can help you plan and budget for a successful repair. Whether you have a Beatbot one of the most popular pool vacuum robot or Maytronics pool cleaner, repair prices will be different depending on the model and the problem.

Robot Pool Cleaner Typical Repair Costs

The way to repair a robot pool cleaner often depends on the cause of the problem themselves:

Battery Life: Cordless pool vacuum systems depend on battery life, which will require replacing after 2 to 4 years. Battery repairs or replacements could be between $100 and $200.

Motor or Drive Repairs – If you find that your pool cleaning robot can’t move or it no longer can climb walls like a wall climbing pool cleaner, the motor or drive needs to be fixed. This can be in the ballpark from $150 to $300 labor and part dependent.

Filter and Skimmer Problems: It may also be necessary to clean or replace filters and skimmers when clogged as these can affect suction. Filter replacements tend to run under $50 and can balloon for factory parts.

Electronic or Sensor Repairs: New swimming pool robot cleaners have sensors and software which can breakdown. Diagnosis and electronic repairs should run between $100 and $250.

Tips to Minimize Repair Costs

Completely maintaining your vacuum cleaner for pool with proper care is the best way to prevent it from needing to be repaired too often:

This will involve cleaning your skimmer and emptying your pool vacuum filters on a regular basis.

Keep water chemistry balanced and learn how to acid wash pool to avoid damage to fragile equipment.

Read on to find out how to drain an inground pool without a pump, safely, so you can avoid damaging your pool robot when cleaning your pool.

Look for thoroughly-tested models such as the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra, Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro, and Beatbot AquaSense 2, which come with long-lasting components and responsive customer service.

Can a Pool Robot Get Rid of Algae?

And if algae is an issue, make sure pool vacuum robot is designed to deal with it. Some cleaners that do very well removing algae from pool surfaces meaning less manual cleaning and need of chemicals.

Additional Considerations

Additionally knowing what a pool booster pump is and how it assists your pool’s filtering can help you to bring out the best in your robot. So what do you do if your pool vacuum robot isn’t getting the job done right? If it is a circulation problem, you might be able to correct it.

Conclusion

Below are some common robot pool cleaner issues and potential costs for repairs — ranging from battery replacements to motors and electronic repairs. You’re also reducing the frequency you’ll need to repair your robotic pool cleaner (if it ever needs a repair) by keeping it clean and by choosing high-quality models like Beatbot (including the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra, Beatbot AquaSense 2 Professional, and Beatbot AquaSense 2). Good maintenance is investments for your pool vacuum robot to keep your pool clean year-round.