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Wowvacpro VS Robotic Pool Cleaners.

There are a number of recurring complaints about pool robotic cleaners, based on user reviews, testing sites, and forums. Some are smaller inconveniences; others are more serious design or reliability issues. Here’s a breakdown of the most commonly reported problems, plus what seems to underlie them.
Key Complaints & Issues
• Battery performance & degradation
• Many users report that the actual run time is well below what is advertised. For example, units claiming ~90 minutes often drop much lower (45-60 minutes or less, especially after some months of use).
• The battery often loses capacity relatively quickly (after a few weeks/months).
• Poor cleaning performance
• Trouble picking up fine debris (sand, silt) or heavier debris like leaves. Filters are sometimes too coarse or inefficient.
• Inconsistent coverage: some parts of the pool are over-cleaned, others left dirty. The navigation seems weak or random.
• Weak suction or motor performance in many models.
• Design / mechanical issues
• Flat surfaces only: many units struggle with slopes, hills, inclined surfaces, or textured walls. They often can’t climb walls or even stay on slopes.
• Fragile build quality: cheap plastic parts, clips, wheels, etc., breaking or wearing out quickly.
• Leakage / water ingress issues that lead to electronic failures. Some users say water leaks onto the motherboard & causes shorts.
• Charging / power issues
• Long charging times relative to cleaned duration. Some models require many hours of charging just for short cleaning cycles.
• After a while, either the unit fails to charge properly, or stops holding charge.
• Warranty, customer service, and reliability
• Many users say they needed multiple replacements under warranty. Some report that units fail just outside the warranty or repeatedly for the same issues.
• Response times, getting parts (e.g. replacement filter baskets), or dealing with returns are often cited as painful.
• Some serious safety concerns: fires or overheating in certain models.
• Overhyped specs / misleading marketing vs real world
• Promised features such as wall climbing, full pool coverage, fine filtration, etc., don’t always perform in real conditions. Pool shape, slope, debris type, etc., seem to expose the weaknesses.
• Some reviews suggest that the sales materials exaggerate performance (long run times, ability to handle slopes, etc.).
Underlying Causes (Why These Problems Seem Common)
Pulling together what people are saying, here are some likely root causes:
• Trade-offs of cordless battery design: Batteries add weight, cost, and complexity. To keep price and weight down, some models use cheaper batteries, smaller capacity, or less robust protection. This can lead to short run times, fast degradation, overheating, etc.
• Cost of materials and parts: To hit a certain price point, some manufacturers to use less durable plastics, simpler mechanical designs, coarser filtration mesh etc. This reduces manufacturing costs but hurts durability and performance.
• Navigation & traction tech seems underdeveloped: Many complaints about robot getting stuck, not handling slopes, not climbing walls suggest the sensors, motors/tracks, grip, and algorithms aren’t as advanced or well tuned as in higher-end brands.
• Quality control / consistency issues: Because many units seem to fail early (leaks, power failure, etc.), there may be issues in manufacturing consistency or component quality.
• Unrealistic expectations from marketing / buyers: Buyers often expect a “set it and forget it” device that handles everything (all slopes, all debris sizes, long battery, etc.). But in practice, many models are optimized for specific conditions (flat pools, light debris, etc.). When used outside those conditions, performance suffers.
Bottom Line
Robotic pool cleaners are appealing in terms of features and price, but many users find that in real-use they fall short of expectations in durability, battery life, cleaning ability, and safety. If your pool is simple (flat bottom, not very steep, moderate debris), some of the cheaper models may do adequately. But for heavier use, demanding conditions, or longer lifespan, many people seem to conclude that it's not for them.

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