Where to store a pool robot
Pick a place that is dry, shaded and doesn't freeze. That one sentence covers most of it.
Maytronics says to keep the robot in a protected area, away from direct sun, rain and frost, at 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F).1 A second page from the same maker repeats the range.2
Your own manual may give different figures. Follow it if so.
The usual choices
Dreame, another maker, says pool owners usually store their robots in "a garage, shed, or covered patio area".3 Here is how those places compare against the advice above.
| Place | What to watch |
|---|---|
| Heated or insulated garage | Check it stays above the lowest temperature in your manual. |
| Basement | Look for damp. Dry air matters more than space. |
| Utility room | Keep it dry and out of sunny windows.4 |
| Garden shed | Moisture and temperature swings. Maytronics says to check these regularly.2 |
| Covered patio | Exposed to the weather. Needs a good cover. |
One maker's guide says indoor spaces "like a garage, basement, or dry utility room work well".4 The same guide adds that a space that swings between hot and cold each day stresses seals and batteries.4
Sheds and outdoor spots
If the robot lives in a shed or outdoors, Maytronics says to "check regularly for signs of moisture or temperature fluctuations".2 Pick a regular day and stick to it.
A caddy cover helps. The maker says to protect the robot "from sun, wind, humidity and dust, by using a caddy cover".1
Sun, even indoors
Direct sun is the other thing to dodge. One guide says to "avoid direct sunlight even through a window".4 A shelf by a south-facing window is a poor spot.
Upright or upside down?
Makers differ. One says a caddy made for the robot "allows for upright storage, which is easier on its parts".2 Another Maytronics page says to store the cleaner upside down.5 Which is right depends on the model, so read your manual.
What to keep out of the spot
Whatever room you choose, keep the robot clear of the things the makers name: direct sun, rain, frost and humidity.1 Keep it off any floor that gets wet, too.
If you can't give it a spot like that, ask the maker's support line what they advise for your model. They'll know its limits better than a general page like this one.
Keep the power supply separate
On corded models, the power supply needs a dry spot too. Maytronics says it is "splash-proof but cannot withstand immersion in water".1 Don't leave it on a garage floor that can flood.
Before it goes in
The robot should be rinsed, drained, dry and unplugged, as the earlier pages describe. Coil the cable with no kinks.2
Wondering about spare parts? A simple habit is to keep the manual with the robot, so it's to hand in spring. The manual also tells you what your model's maker wants for storage.
If your winters freeze
Then the "stays above frost" test is the one that counts. The next page in this set goes through it.
Cited material
Keep reading
Why store a pool robot for winterDo 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.
When to stop using your robot for the seasonHow cold is too cold for a robotic pool cleaner, and when should you take it out for the winter? What makers and guides say.
Cleaning and rinsing a pool robot before storageWhat to do the day the robot comes out of the water. Rinse the filter, wash off chlorine, check the parts and drain it.