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Hayward 900 Wanda the Whale Suction Above Ground Pool Cleaner Automatic Pool Vacuum
Last Updated: May 15, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.0
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Water Resistance
151ground, wanda, intex, hose, pump
+75%
-25%
" ... Awesome vacuum for our above ground pool! ... After opening the pool it worked wonderfully to clean the bottom. ... "
" ... Works great on my 18 foot round pool. ... "
" ... my sister bought this for her pool and absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... This pool suction pool cleaner works fantastic. ... Easy to set up, put in pool and let her run on her own. ... Couple hours in pool, and pool ends up sparkling clean . ... "
" ... Gives me one less job to do and keeps the pool beautiful. ... "
" ... hook it up and let her clean the pool . ... "
" ... This is a new must have for my permanent above ground pool and would highly recommend for anyone looking for a simple, cost effective way to keep your pool looking fantastic during the summer! ... "
" ... This is a true timesaver and did a excellent job cleaning our pool. ... "
Cleaning
108cleaner, vacuum, cleans, wanda, ground
+81%
-19%
" ... After two expensive robo-cleaners that died after a a year or so, I am very happy with this cleaner. ... "
" ... You let it run and come back in a few hours and pulls up all dirt and most leaves (i say most because it did clog once when i first opened the pool, lots of leaves). ... "
" ... Had my 15 foot pool clean and clear in 2 hours. ... "
" ... Cleans our 16' X 24' above ground pool in about an hour or so! ... "
" ... I've been cleaning the pool myself for 18 years but no more! ... "
" ... Keeps the pool floor free of leaves & dirt. ... "
" ... I love this Whale lol it saves me so much time cleaning my pool. ... I have a 24 ft above ground pool and it cleans the whole thing. ... "
" ... We didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a poll cleaner and took a chance on this one. ... "
Product Reliability
48working, worked great, wanda, stopped, quit
+27%
-73%
" ... I have had it less than a year and it stopped working . ... "
" ... Had to have gotten a defected one. ... "
" ... Stopped working after two months. ... "
" ... This product is poorly made and doesn’t work! ... "
" ... Worked for 15 minutes then stopped. ... "
" ... It worked twice last year and just opened the pool and of course, it doesn't work! ... "
" ... Junk, junk and one more time, JUNK! ... "
" ... Tail broke off within the first few days. ... "
Suction
40suction, pool, pump, little vacuum, hose
+65%
-35%
" ... As silly as the whale face is this vacuum really works. ... "
" ... Currently using the vacuum without the attactment. ... "
" ... We have a larger sand filter and it provides plenty of suction. ... The filter's suction holds it in place and Wanda is better able to do her thing. ... "
" ... great suction on the bottom of unit. ... "
" ... Works perfectly, replaced an $450 old pool vacuum with this and this does a better job. ... "
" ... This pool suction pool cleaner works fantastic. ... "
" ... I really like this little vacuum. ... "
" ... Tail did fall off but the vacuum works perfectly without it. ... "
Price
26waste of money, price, money, worth every penny, wanda
+54%
-46%
" ... Half the price of the one intended for inground pools! ... "
" ... Not to mention Hayward how could you go wrong there three times the price, not . ... "
" ... Well worth the money. ... "
" ... Pretty darn good for the price. ... "
" ... He has been worth every penny ... "
" ... it worth the money . ... "
" ... She was worth every penny and we are ordering another Wanda today. ... A great price for Wanda. ... "
" ... Definitely worth the money I have only had it this summer but I’m extremely happy with it. ... "
Ease of Use
20easy, wanda, simple, operate, easy to put
+90%
-10%
" ... It is easy to operate and store when finished. ... "
" ... Easy to put together and a dream come true. ... "
" ... Love that there are no electronic aspects and easy to use. ... "
" ... Wanda make vacuuming a breeze. ... Assembly and use is easier than I expected. ... "
" ... So easy to use ... "
" ... Did a great job and easy to use! ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... Works great and easy to use. ... "
Fit
20whale, stay, fin, wanda, tail falls
+20%
-80%
" ... The “fin” doesn’t stay on. ... "
" ... The tail falls off every time I use it. ... "
" ... Worked for half the summer then it either keeps circling the same area or keeps tilting towards the side. ... "
" ... I have to constantly monitor Wanda the Whale because the vacumn flips sideways, stops moving or gets stuck in the ladder. ... "
" ... I even ordered the cork style pieces to replace the rubber ones as was recommended. ... "
" ... Gets stuck in the same place constantly ... "
" ... Item just falls to one side and doesn’t work. ... "
" ... My only complaint is the whale tail does not stay attached. ... "
Build Quality
20tail falls, tail, pool, liner, hoses
+20%
-80%
" ... The tail falls off every time I use it. ... "
" ... The black plastic piece that helps it to move, broke already. ... "
" ... I even ordered the cork style pieces to replace the rubber ones as was recommended. ... "
" ... I used it a couple of times and it the bottom wheel broke ... "
" ... Also a hose cracked after two uses. ... "
" ... When I got it out this summer and put it in (using all the same hose and ends I used last year). ... "
" ... Not worth the money returned because on of the wheels broke off and got the replacement tried it for a month not impressed. ... "
" ... First off the detachable tubing is kind of a pain to put together eat time (it's not hard, just takes time) and you aren't supposed to store it together and cool it. ... "
Returns
19returned, refund, wish i could, date, wanda
+16%
-84%
" ... Absolute garbage, fortunately I purchased this from Amazon and am able to return it! ... "
" ... I ordered this item a second time because the first Wanda failed to move at all and I missed the return date by 3 days. ... "
" ... Wish I could send it back. ... "
" ... I am returning it ... "
" ... Wish I could return it. ... "
" ... Returned and was charged 50% restocking fee because it was used. ... "
" ... Returned it and got a new one. ... "
" ... I can't return because I miss the return date stuck with it now ... "
Overall performance
14wanda, gets, takes, speed, running
+93%
-7%
" ... She has been running on and off for two days and is doing a great job. ... "
" ... Takes it a while but does a great job. ... "
" ... So far Wanda the Whale is doing a Great Job. ... "
" ... Does a pretty good job. ... "
" ... We are happy with the job “ Whaley “ does! ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... I was pleasantly surprised that it does the job quite well. ... "
" ... does a great job ... "
Comfort
10stay, pain, tail falls, fell, fall
+10%
-90%
" ... Soooo disappointing, so now I have to do it’s work myself and that’s time consuming, back breaking and shoulder/neck hurting! ... "
" ... The tail falls off every time I use it. ... "
" ... I even ordered the cork style pieces to replace the rubber ones as was recommended. ... "
" ... I used it a couple of times and it the bottom wheel broke ... "
" ... First off the detachable tubing is kind of a pain to put together eat time (it's not hard, just takes time) and you aren't supposed to store it together and cool it. ... "
" ... I didn't even bother with her tail because every review said it just falls off. ... "
" ... First off tail won't stay on. ... "
" ... Hope this review saves someone the pain and embarrassment of this critter! ... "
Setup
9follow, easy, directions, set, easy to assemble
+89%
-11%
" ... Great product and very easy to assemble! ... "
" ... Setup was easy and once I figured out how to hook up the hoses, she started cruising/walking around the the bottom of the pool. ... "
" ... Recieved Wanda today, directions were easy to follow. ... "
" ... This is a simple to set up, easy to use product. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, put in pool and let her run on her own. ... "
" ... Works Great, easy setup, cleans pool well ... "
" ... Set up was super easy. ... "
Marketplace
9today, thank, company, wanda, sell
+67%
-33%
" ... Thanks Amazon for all your help. ... "
" ... I would order again. ... "
" ... I AM GIVING THIS ITEM AND THE COMPANY THAT MAKES IT A POSITIVE REVIEW . ... I AM NOW VERY HAPPY WITH ITEM .THANK YOU, ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon for your fast service. ... "
" ... One of the best purchase that I have ever made on Amazon. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
5air, vacuum, pump, pool
+40%
-60%
" ... I’d never be able to leave it running unattended for fear the hose would come apart and my pump would be sucking air for god knows how long. ... "
" ... Seems to me it would be better to just have a long hose. ... "
" ... It sucks in air, probably due to the multiple connections of hose. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
5clean, well, crystal, clear, cleans
+80%
-20%
" ... The combination of good chemicals and this cleaner you can see it is crystal clear and sparkling clean. ... "
" ... You'll need to become familiar with how to disassemble it to clean it out. ... "
For Running
4pool, set, let her run, run, job
+100%
" ... Running like crazy on the pool ... "
" ... She has been running on and off for two days and is doing a great job. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, put in pool and let her run on her own. ... "
" ... After 12 hours of running, the difference was unbelievable! ... And that was without running her continuously. ... "
For Kids
4watching, pool, love, enjoy, bottom
+100%
" ... It definitely holds up to the Hayward name, so we're happy with the purchase and the kids love the fun character at the bottom of the pool! ... "
" ... Kids and adults alike enjoy watching Wanda sweep the bottom of the pool. ... "
" ... Kids love swimming around him while he’s working. ... "
" ... The kids enjoy watching it work. ... "
For Fun
4fun to watch, fun, pool, kids, bottom
+100%
" ... she scoots along having fun . ... "
" ... It definitely holds up to the Hayward name, so we're happy with the purchase and the kids love the fun character at the bottom of the pool! ... "
" ... I love it, and can be fun to watch. ... "
Capacity
4move, wanda, stuck, ground, floor
+50%
-50%
" ... I had to move her when she got stuck somewhere, and all I did was gently nudge her over the bump in the pool floor. ... "
" ... just wouldn't move across the bottom of the floor . ... "
Pedometer
4walk, stuck, pool, near, around
+25%
-75%
" ... When she doesn't and I have to go through multiple steps to get her going again, she drives me insane. ... "
" ... She did get stuck once near the steps, but a quick reset and off she went. ... "
Design
4cute, bug
+75%
-25%
" ... The BUG is too cute. ... "
" ... Wanda’s cute but hubby had to tweek it to suck better ... "
" ... look at that smile . ... "
Defective Delivery
3defective, product
-100%
" ... This product was defective straight out of the box. ... "
" ... Thought I bought a defective unit and exchanged it for a new one. ... "
" ... Had to have gotten a defected one. ... "
Battery Life
3hours, stops, returned, restocking, fee
+33%
-67%
" ... Stops after a few hours. ... "
" ... Returned and was charged 50% restocking fee because it was used. ... "
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