Q: I just purchased a new home with a pool. One of my neighbors mentioned that I will need to empty the skimmers every day, but I don’t even know what those are or what they do. What is a pool skimmer ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A pool skimmer is a vital tool for maintaining a clean and swim-ready pool. Whether you ...

Wybot’s solar skimmer does a surprisingly good job of grabbing leaves off the surface of the pool, but its loud operation and poor power management knock it down a peg. Solar-powered pool skimmers ...

Whether you have an inground or above-ground swimming pool, you need to know how to winterize it for cold weather. By safeguarding a pool against the cold early, expensive maintenance and repairs can ...

This sub-$200 skimmer looks funny and feels flimsy, but it gets the job done better than most, even without having any smarts to speak of. As a category, pool skimmers aren’t the most effective at ...

Doctors are calling for warnings about pool skimmer boxes to be included in national pool safety education campaigns. Pool skimmers use a huge amount of suction force to filter the water. Doctors warn ...

Q: I have a big problem with my swimming pool. I came home from work and noticed that lots of leaves and debris were floating on it. I lifted off the top of the skimmer and noticed that the water was ...