Restore Suction Control and Proper Debris Flow to Your Pool Cleaner

The Swimables Hayward® Style Cleaner Flaps (SW-61-434) are replacement suction flaps designed to restore proper water flow, debris intake, and directional movement in Hayward®-style suction pool cleaners. These flaps play a critical role in regulating suction pulses that drive cleaner movement and debris pickup.

When cleaner flaps become stiff, torn, or misshapen, suction cleaners often lose power, stall, or fail to move debris efficiently into the throat of the cleaner. Replacing worn flaps helps restore smooth operation and consistent cleaning performance.

This product is engineered strictly for swimming pool equipment use.

What Cleaner Flaps Do

Cleaner flaps act as flow-control valves inside suction-side pool cleaners. They help:

• Regulate suction pulses

• Control cleaner movement and direction

• Improve debris pickup efficiency

• Prevent backflow and loss of suction

Damaged or worn flaps reduce the cleaner’s ability to move properly and often cause weak suction or erratic motion.

Hayward® Style Compatibility

The SW-61-434 cleaner flaps are designed in a Hayward® style configuration commonly used on suction pool cleaners with flap-driven propulsion systems.

These flaps are frequently replaced alongside parts found in the POOL CLEANER PARTS COLLECTION, and they pair naturally with CLEANER SHOES, CLEANER WINGS, and CLEANER TIRES.

Always verify compatibility with your specific cleaner model before installation.

Common Signs Cleaner Flaps Need Replacement

If your suction cleaner is showing any of the following symptoms, worn flaps are often the cause:

• Weak or inconsistent movement

• Poor debris pickup

• Cleaner stalling or stopping

• Erratic direction changes

• Visible tearing or stiffening of flaps

Flap wear is one of the most common and most overlooked causes of suction cleaner performance issues.

Built for Continuous Pool Operation

Swimables cleaner flaps are manufactured using flexible, pool-grade rubber compounds designed to withstand:

• Continuous underwater use

• Chlorinated and saltwater environments

• Daily cleaner run cycles

• Repeated suction pressure changes

The material maintains flexibility over time to ensure consistent suction control without premature hardening.

Ideal for Preventive Maintenance and Cleaner Tune-Ups

Professional pool service technicians often replace cleaner flaps during:

• Routine cleaner inspections

• Seasonal tune-ups

• Cleaner performance troubleshooting

• Full cleaner rebuilds

Replacing flaps proactively helps restore movement and prevents excess wear on internal components.

These flaps are commonly serviced with SUCTION CLEANER WEAR ITEMS and POOL VACUUM REPLACEMENT PARTS.

Installation Notes

General installation guidelines include:

• Turn off the pool pump before servicing

• Remove worn or damaged flaps carefully

• Install new flaps in the correct orientation

• Verify free movement before restarting the system

Most installations require no special tools and can be completed quickly during a service visit.

Specifications & Details

Works With Hayward® Style Suction Cleaners

The Swimables SW-61-434 cleaner flaps are commonly used on Hayward®-style suction cleaners and compatible aftermarket units.

They integrate seamlessly with systems supported by the HAYWARD® STYLE CLEANER PARTS COLLECTION to restore proper suction flow and movement.

Buy with Confidence from Benchmark Pool Supply

At Benchmark Pool Supply, we stock service-proven pool cleaner replacement parts trusted by technicians and pool owners alike. The Swimables Hayward® Style Cleaner Flaps (SW-61-434) deliver reliable suction control at an affordable value.

When you buy from Benchmark Pool Supply, you get:

• Pool-specific product expertise

• Trusted aftermarket replacement parts

• Local inventory and fast fulfillment

• Support from real pool professionals