Zodiac CX35

Died after two years – This robot pool cleaner was good whilst it lasted, but 2 months after the warranty ran out, it stopped working. For a device that cost $1300 when new, this is woeful. Not recommended due to bad build quality. My experience with Pool and Spa Warehouse trying to get them to care was similarly sad. Pool and Spa Warehouse where the unit was purchased, refused to provide any help. I went to the manufacturer - Fluidra they were also unhelpful and didn't answer emails for two weeks. I have now bought another robot from a different brand and a different shop.

CX35 was sent for repair 3 times now the latest is it just does not move I also must say pool and spa warehouse very happy to sell the product but could not give two hoots after the sale, 3 times had to purchase boxes to send it to a repairer Fix my dolphin and came back worked for a couple of weeks then stopped again. would not recommend the CX35 at all spend a bit more and get a dolphin Show details

Zodiac CX35Robotic Cleaner – I just made the switch from a Zodiac AX10 to my first robotic cleaner. I cleans really well and picks up fine sand even with the standard basket. Its a bit of a pain to have to drop in and remove the cleaner after use but on the other hand, the pool looks much nicer then having the suction cleaner stay in the pool full time. I am happy with my decision to go robotic Show details ·  1

Fabulous cleaning results in comparison to other competitors – It is with pleasure we share this 5 Star rating of our 2nd time purchase of the Zodiac CX35 Robotic Pool Cleaner. We were impressed the first time we purchased your Zodiac product a few years ago, but then tried a different 1 -3 years ago, but it was nowhere as good and this year we decided to once again purchase your product and the difference is remarkable with fabulous results. thankyou for creating such a good product. Show details ·  1

Way better then having the old baracuda flaping around in the pool all day – The CX35 has acumeilated more deadbrie in 2 hours of operation then the old Baracuda did. So much more economical !! Show details

Brilliant Pool cleaner – The pool has never looked better and being robotic it has saved me time and energy. Show details

Terrible Design Zodiac CX-35 Robot Pool Cleaner – Do not buy this product. Poor design with cable connect to robot. Huge number breaking plus leaking in motor casing is common. Circuit board is humisealed which is good but circuit design fails with SCR rating switching on pool motor. Bang another fail. Suggest go wireless. Not worth $1399 avg buy price June 2024 Show details

Best Decision to buy a robot pool cleaner – I felt it was time to upgrade to a robotic pool cleaner and bought the zodiac cx 35 on black Friday sales Nov 2019 for $1159 from pool and spa warehouse. Best thing I ever did. We have a 12m by 6m by 2.2m deep pebblecrete pool,surrounded by Turpentine Trees which drop those annoying nuts and during spring the fine white hairs when they flower.… Read more ·  1

This robot took all the work out of cleaning the pool. Virtually No more brushing , no more manual vacuuming (threw it out). Having the robot be completely independent of the pool filtration system reduced all my workload , push a button and let it go. Sucks up all the debris including the turpentine nuts and just about anything that can fit up the opening. Love this Thing.......

THEN my heart was nearly broken ... in September 2021 the love affair almost ended ,my robot would start , drive ahead for a few metres and sit there(2 months out from end of warranty!!). I contacted P&SW who organised a warranty call with Fluidra. The robot was couriered in and repaired under warranty. By the time I got the robot back the pool was a mess, I dropped it in and let it go. Made short work of the debris and pool back to crystal...phew tragedy averted. I was told that the electric motor in them do go. I was lucky that mine went in the warranty period. The new motor should last another couple of years.

Both Pool and spa warehouse and Fluidra were great with communication and covering the replacement motor under warranty.

I have had no problems with tracks or the brushes ,The only thing that has disapointed me with this unit is the longevity on the motor as mentioned by others in the reviews and my own experience. I will be buying another robot down the track and will do my homework a little deeper on the next purchase. I feel the manufacturer should probably back these units with a bit longer warranty than 2 years if it is known that these units fail early. Apolos for the long read I do recommend the Zodiac cx35 cleaner but want others to be aware of my experience.

A mixed bag, but does work well – Initially, a good cleaner does its job with minimum fuss. But close to the warranty then the controller starts to fail. Mine has died now, on a week where I really needed it to work. - Kudos to the company - they honoured warranty and fixed the unit. It still survives but needed a new motor last year (2023). If I am honest it does work well . . . Show details ·  2

Known fault with control panel – Had this machine 12 months and control panel stopped working , under warranty control panel was replaced now just under 12 months from replacement control panel went again , zodiac have arranged for new control panel , hopefully this one lasts as machine is a good solid machine. Show details

Initially great – Our zodiac is now 6 yrs old. However being pool owners for over 30 yrs we have had many pool cleaners. When we bought our Zodiak CX 20 it was expensive in comparison to some, but we were well pleased with its performance. Our pool is covered and gets little use so the main debris is the few leaves that sneak under the edges of the cover and sand… Read more

blown in by our easterleas. Last year it required repair. Taking into account the costs for a new one we paid out the $800 to replace motor block and both tracks and cleaning rollers. This season put into pool and stops after 5 mins or so. Advised it is probably the controll unit, which will be around $400 . In hindsight we probably should have replaced said same cleaner last time. We worked out the approx use this cleaner has had over 6 years I am not sure it has been value for money. I will probably look at other cleaners to compare before buying another Zodiac.

Completely failed after just 3 years - $1,200 to repair now. Not happening – Quote for cost to repair - $1,195 Cost to purchase - $1,400 Used for 6 months per year, once per week. Kept washed with tap water after (every) use. Didn't haul out of pool with cord etc. - Motor plus cord failed simultaneously. Was warned by 2 independent pool shops "These are a really expensive brand to repair. I'll warn you" Honestly - avoid.… Read more

2 stars, not one - It worked apart from replacing tracks. Cheaper and more effective models from Dolphin or there.

Waste of money! – Tried CX35 for our tiled pool(tiled pool version which has the foam roller). It got stuck in corners. Returned it got another one same issue. Zodiac said looks like it doesn't have enough torque to go up the wall which was not really the case because I was using floor only program!! Ended up returning it! Show details

From new, not what we expected – Have had trouble from day dot but thought will give it a fair trial. Was told it is suitable for our sized pool but seems to do half the pool only. Spends most of the time trying to climb the walls when it's set for floor only. I'm wondering how many hours does it take to do a 12mx4.5m pool. 3 hours and it had only cleaned half the pool. Basically we have to pick it up and physically move it. Show details

Good clean - Don't last long enough for value though – The cleaner was purchased in June 2019. Some of the high wearing parts (tyres) were replaced after 2 years, which I consider normal wear and tear. My pool is a pebblecrete surface which could account for the wear on the tyres. After three years of once per week use it is worn out and not working, the drive gears appear to have failed. I have tried… Read more

to keep it very well looked after but now the machine looks old and tired so I can't imagine that anyone would get one to work for much longer than three years. The impeller still works, but it faults out once it tries to move. The seals around the basket are looking tired now (they do not appear to be a replaceable item). As a cleaner it worked quite well, cleaning the waterline and removing the finer dust with the fine filter.

Died 3 months after warranty – I had this Robot cleaner for just over 2 years. This was my first Robot pool cleaner and I was extremely happy. The cleaner was picking everything. I could find small things such as my daughter's earrings to massive pool cleaning after house renovation. Suddenly one day the robot stop moving and the "i" light was flashing. I rang the manufacturer… Read more

immediately. They showed no any interest after the they found out the robot was out of warranty. I went online and I found out that this was a common problem. People were trying to fix the issue by themself. I was wondering why? I spoke to the local pool shop and they said that would cost $ 1,200 to repair it. Very very disappointing. The repair costs were the same as I bought it new. How could I take another risk reading through the similar experience other people had. Yes, it is a good machine but is not acceptable that after 2 years dies.

Historical problem – Did all my research 3 years ago when purchasing the CX35 and had glowing reviews. Like most bad reviews here I have suffered the same fate as most with the unit dying at the 3 year mark, 1 year out of warranty. Has internal corrosion due to poor motor housing seal. Time for a manufacturer with a better warranty. Show details