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Do you really need to take a robotic pool cleaner out of the pool at season's end? What the makers say, and what goes wrong if you don't.

How cold is too cold for a robotic pool cleaner, and when should you take it out for the winter? What makers and guides say.

What to do the day the robot comes out of the water. Rinse the filter, wash off chlorine, check the parts and drain it.

How long a pool robot should dry before storage, where to dry it, and why sun and sealed bags can cause trouble. Check your own manual too.

Garage, shed or basement? Where a robotic pool cleaner can sit out the winter, the temperature range makers give, and what to keep it away from.

Can freezing weather damage a robotic pool cleaner? What makers say about frost, trapped water and cold storage, and where to read your own manual's rules.

Is it all right to leave a robotic pool cleaner in the water if you keep the pool open? What makers say about sun, chemicals and winter covers.