The PoolCleaner White Suction Cleaner 2 Wheel Hayward W3PVS20JST

1. “The biggest thing I tell customers is don’t guess on wheel type—if your pool’s deeper than about seven feet, go four-wheel. That extra traction is what gets the cleaner out of the deep end instead of just spinning its tires.”
2. “Remember, suction cleaners only work when the pump and filter are running. If the system’s off, the cleaner’s off too—so run times matter.”
3. “If your pool was built with a dedicated suction line, that’s always your best hookup. It keeps the cleaner working without stealing flow from the skimmer.”
4. “When you plug a cleaner into the skimmer, it’ll clean the pool just fine, but you’re giving up surface skimming. That top layer isn’t getting pulled in like it normally would.”
5. “The best setup is adding a Vac Mate and a Leaf Vac. You get the cleaner and skimmer working together, and the leaves stay out of your pump basket—which can save you from some expensive repairs.”

Why You Can Trust This Advice

Dan Panfili has spent 25 years working with pool equipment. His experience covers how cleaners, pumps, and filtration systems perform. This advice comes from decades of troubleshooting suction cleaners across every pool setup.