The Best Pool Suction Cleaner

The swimming pool is the iconic symbol of summer and luxury.Swimming pool and pool house image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.com

The swimming pool is the iconic symbol of a California summer. One of the most famous Hollywood residential pools was The Garden of Allah on Sunset Boulevard, shaped like the Black Sea. California swimming pools depicted in artist David Hockney's famous painting series showcase carefree swimmers and dazzling sunlit water. Keeping these waters clean takes a lot of maintenance, but is easier with a pool suction cleaner. The best suction cleaners eliminate dirt while you relax and enjoy the water.

Navigator Pro

Hayward is one of the best selling pool equipment and vacuum companies, and the Navigator Pro quietly cleans your pool with circular motions at the bottom surface. Rather than cleaning randomly selected areas, this suction cleaner uses Intelligent Programmed Steering, to clean quickly and efficiently. It sucks up debris and algae without an extra booster pump, and is energy efficient. It works in all types of in-ground pools on all surfaces, and comes with a 2-year warranty.

Hayward's KingRay suction cleaner is economical and an exemplary product. It uses diaphragm technology, which utilizes an extra filter, allowing for efficient suction power. A low maintenance model, the KingRay uses a canister to deposit debris such as twigs and dirt. It also uses a swivel foot pad to navigate into tight corners. It works quietly and comes with a 2-year warranty.

The Baracuda X7 Quattro's unique design offers high-performance and efficient cleaning. Able to climb 90 degree walls, this suction cleaner is agile in tight corners. It uses the pool's existing pump filtration system, and has 4 flexible cleaning discs. The Baracuda X7 Quattro is also made of long-lasting materials that are designed for harsh chemicals and constant use.

Dirt Devil, a popular household vacuum manufacturer, also sells a selection of suction pool cleaners. The Dirt Devil Whisper Vac is their top-of-the-line suction pool cleaner. Easy to install, the Dirt Devil Whisper Vac can pick up anything from larger twigs to small insects. Quiet and efficient, it cleans side walls and in tight spaces. Its Unifram technology has no wheels or gears to maintain. It comes with a 39 foot hose and it has a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.

The Kreepy Krauly Classic is a reliable and popular suction pool cleaner. According to their brochure, over 3 million pool owners use this model. It has a water regulating valve to move through the water with increased speed and efficiency. Easy to install, this cleaner turns on when the pool pump is running. The Kreepy Krauly Classic uses a special swivel design and a directional system to clean tiled walls and the pool floor. The Kreepy Krauly Classic comes with a 40 foot hose and a free installation DVD.