If you are going to have an above ground pool installed in your yard and are going to be using an automatic pool cleaner then one thing is for certain and that is that you won't be needing a robotic automatic pool cleaner. They really are deigned for cement built in pools.

Suction Side and Pressure Side Automatic Pool Cleaners

So it's suction side and pressure side automatic pool cleaners that you have to choose from. The size of your pool, amount of use and amount of debris entering your pool will determine the type that you need.

The Simplest and Cheapest

The simplest and cheapest are the suction side above ground pool automatic pool cleaners. In fact, if you check online you can pick one up new for less than $100. If you have a smaller pool and good conditions this might do for you.

Above Ground Pool Kits

In fact, you may even want to consider purchasing a complete above ground pool kit. It will come with everything that you need including an above ground pool automatic pol cleaner and everything including the cleaner will come at a discount.

Pressure Side Automatic Pool Cleaners

Pressure side above ground pool automatic pool cleaners do a better job of cleaning a larger above ground pool or one that is receiving heavy use or subject to debris issues. They also are more expensive as well and do need to be checked from time to time to insure that they aren't getting clogged.

Remember the Hose

Make sure when you purchase your above ground pool automatic pool cleaner that you also buy enough hose, so it has enough slack to traverse the pool properly. Also, you will still need to keep an eye out for larger chunks of debris such as large leaves that may blow into your pool from time to time.