Pool & Hot Tub

REVIEW Cal Spas sells eight base models of swim spa: Fitness, Swim Pro, Freestyle, Champion, Commander and Olympian. This is the second-highest number of models we found on the swim spa websites we evaluated.

Pentair is a go-to brand for pool cleaning equipment, and its Kreepy Krauly line is a well-known for all varieties of automated pool cleaners. Pentair pressure pool cleaners are helpful maintenance tools for homeowners who need a lot of suction power from their pool vacuums.

The Vac-Sweep 180 pressure pool cleaner is the original single-jet pool vacuum from Polaris. The 180 has a single jet so it’s best suited for small pools.

A pressure pool cleaner can clean your pool in the fraction of the time of a suction cleaner.

Polaris is known for creating innovative pool maintenance and cleaning equipment. The company offers an array of pool vacuums, including robotic and pressure-side cleaners.

The Polaris Vac-Sweep 165 is one of the smallest machines from Polaris, offering a cost-effective solution for the homeowner who wants the convenience and efficiency of a pressure cleaner without making only a modest investment.

Pentair has been servicing the home and commercial pool market for decades. Its Kreepy Krauly cleaner line offers a full range of robotic, suction and pressure pool cleaners. The Legend is designed with a large intake valve for pools that are surrounded by landscaping.

Pentair is a well-known brand in pool equipment and pool maintenance with a 40-year history.

A superb company with a great range of tubs, and with clear pricing so you can get a rough idea of cost instantly.

The Raypak 207A is a low NOx (nitrogen oxide) natural gas heater. It puts out 199,500 Btu (British thermal units) of pool-heating power and meets emissions standards in all U.S. low NOx areas, including Los Angeles and the San Joaquin Valley.

The EcoSmart SmartPOOL 27 differs from other products we reviewed in that it is an electric tankless water heater, not a heat pump or gas heater. It is advertised as an alternative or enhancement to a heat pump like the Hayward HeatPro. There are two size options: the 18 and the 27.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it is no longer available.

The Pentair Sta-Rite Max-E-Therm is a gas pool heater that can use either natural gas or propane. It is small and lightweight and suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it is no longer available.

The HP21104T is part of the Hayward HeatPro line of electric heat pumps designed for inground pools.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been discontinued.