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Why does my pool cleaner get stuck on the drain?

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Olivia House

Updated on March 06, 2026

Why does my pool cleaner get stuck on the drain?

This is usually caused by the angles of the cover being such it blocks the suction throat of the cleaner. The only solution is to keep the cleaner off the cover. The weighted hose is normally enough to do this.

Furthermore, why does my Polaris pool cleaner keep getting stuck?

A Polaris cleaner has water tubes inside that direct pressure throughout the cleaning unit. They can sometimes become disconnected, which reduces the internal pressure, which makes the cleaner stop moving. Open up the cleaner and make sure all the internal tubing is connected the way it's supposed to be.

Additionally, why does my creepy crawly gets stuck? The pool's bottom shape in the vicinity of your pool's main drain affects your Kreepy Krauly. Even the slightest change in the angle of the pool bottom can cause the cleaner to get stuck. It is a prevalent problem that tends to rise with your Kreepy Krauly when the pool is re-plastered.

Keeping this in consideration, where do I put the weight in my pool cleaner?

Hose weight placement depends on the depth of the pool. For pools 4′ deep or less, use 1 hose weight 4″ to 12″ from the cleaner. For pools of 4-7′ deep, use 2 weights, one 4″ to 12″ from the cleaner and one 6′ from the cleaner.

How do I reduce the suction on my pool vacuum?

Actually, if it was too much suction, that is easy to fix by simply restricting one of the ball valves on the pressure side of the pump. Your filter pressure will go up, and the flow thru the system will decrease resulting in less suction at the vac head.

Why is my pool vacuum not moving?

If you have a suction pool cleaner that is not moving, check the cleaner hose. It should be firmly attached to the suction line in the skimmer or the cleaner line. For these types of pool cleaners, the culprit is usually a problem with the hoses that are either clogged or not connected properly.

Why is my creepy crawly not moving?

If Kreepy Krauly is not moving or not pulsating. Check that the main drain and all suction lines are closed, except for the suction line to which Kreepy Krauly is attached (usually a skimmer). Check for debris in the filter or [pump basket]. Debris may prevent flapper movement.

Why is Polaris 360 floating?

Why is Polaris 360 floating? Leaks in the Polaris hose cause the cleaner to lose pressure, allowing it to float above the pool bottom. To check for leaks, turn the system on and pull the hose out of the water one section at a time, looking for bubbles or trickles of water.

Why is my Rebel pool cleaner going in circles?

If your Rebel is going in circles or not moving at all it is best to always disassemble the cleaner first and inspect what parts are damaged as most drive problems can be solved with the Tune Up Kit. The Rebel tune up kit is an extremely economical way to get your Rebel back into the best possible condition.

How do I know if my Polaris backup valve is bad?

These valves tend to fail often. To know if it is working properly, lift it out of the water when the Polaris is running. If water is continuously shooting out and never stops, it has failed and you need a new one, otherwise the Polaris will not run.

How do you adjust a pool cleaner?

The valve can be adjusted by: 1. Screwing the top in you will bypass less water, increasing the RPM (speed). If it is all the way in and you still are below 11 RPM adjust the 3-way valve for more suction and/or clean the filter.

Which pool vacuum is the best?

10 Best Automatic Pool Cleaners – Reviews 2021
  • Polaris F9550 In-Ground Pool Vacuum.
  • Hayward 'The Pool Cleaner' (Suction-Side)
  • Zodiac Baracuda G3 Suction Side Pool Vac.
  • Pentair Kreepy Krauly Automatic Pool Cleaner.
  • Zodiac Baracuda MX6 Automatic Pool Vacuum.
  • XtremepowerUS In-Ground Pool Cleaner (Automatic)

Where should the weight be on a creepy crawly?

The hose weight should be installed on the first hose that connects to the Kreepy Krauly Head, about one third of the way up the hose.

How long should a pool cleaner run?

Automatic Vacuum

You should allow the vacuum to run until it has cleaned the entire pool, including the bottom and the sides. This averages between two and six hours. The better your pool has been maintained -- for example, if you vacuum every week -- the less time it takes.

Why does my pool hose keep tangling?

Tangling in robotic pool cleaners is caused by the back and forth movement. Other times it is because of handling during storage. To be precise, some user fails to wind the cable well and store carefully.

How do pool creepy crawlers work?

A Kreepy Krauly draws water from the bottom, top and sides of your pool ensuring circulation of pool water and improving water quality. This helps remove biological particles and fine particles that can cause your pool to look cloudy.