Troubleshooting
Something's wrong with the pool or the robot. Start here, fix the actual cause, and skip the random chemical souffle.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
How to Get Rid of Mustard (Yellow) Algae in a Pool
Mustard (yellow) algae resists normal chlorine and keeps coming back. Here's how to clear it: brush, raise chlorine, decontaminate everything that touched the water, and prevent a relapse.
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Troubleshooting
How to Kill Black Algae in a Pool (and Keep It Gone)
Black algae digs roots into plaster and shrugs off normal chlorine. Here's how to actually kill it: break the protective heads, shock hard, scrub the roots, and stop it coming back.
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Troubleshooting
Why Is My Pool Green When Chlorine Is High?
Green water with high chlorine usually isn't what it looks like. Here's the fast way to tell algae from metals from over-stabilized water — and fix the real cause.
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Troubleshooting
Why Your Robotic Pool Cleaner Won’t Climb Walls: 12 Common Reasons and What to Do
Robotic pool cleaner not climbing walls? Learn common causes including dirty filters, worn brushes, slick walls, low battery, wrong mode, and model limitations.
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Robotic Pool Cleaners
Pool Robot Cord Tangling: Fixes Before You Buy a New One
Pool robot cord tangling again? Try these practical fixes for cable memory, starting position, storage, water temperature, swivel wear, and cord length before replacing the cleaner.
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