Dolphin Sigma Robotic Pool Cleaner with Gyroscope Navigation and Triple Motor System for In-Ground Pools up to 60 ft FILTER-DAMAGE Error Fix: Filter Basket or Bag Torn

Error code FILTER-DAMAGE on the Dolphin Sigma Robotic Pool Cleaner with Gyroscope Navigation and Triple Motor System for In-Ground Pools up to 60 ft means: Filter Basket or Bag Torn. The filter mesh has torn or developed holes, allowing fine debris to pass through and recirculate in the pool — inspect the filter closely for tears at seams and edges and replace the filter if any damage is found

The most successful fix is "Replace the Torn Filter Basket or Bag" (medium difficulty, ~30 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $20-$35. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace the Torn Filter Basket or Bag") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 30 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, Garden hose.

DIY cost: $20-$35. Professional repair typically costs $100-$150. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Dolphin Sigma Robotic Pool Cleaner with Gyroscope Navigation and Triple Motor System for In-Ground Pools up to 60 ft has 8 other known error codes, including: APP-CONNECT (App Connection Failure), BRUSH-STOP (Brushes Not Spinning), BRUSH-WORN (Worn Scrubbing Brushes), CABLE-CORROSION (Cable Connector Corrosion), CABLE-DAMAGE (Cable Deterioration), and 3 more.

Error code FILTER-DAMAGE also appears on 8 other Dolphin models: E10 Automatic Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner with Active Scrubber Brush and Top Load Filters for Above-Ground Pools up to 30 ft, EON 120d Robotic Pool Cleaner with DebrisLock Backwash Filter and SmartMap Navigation for In-Ground Pools up to 50 ft, Liberty Cordless Battery-Powered Robotic Pool Cleaner with Multi-Layer Filtration for In-Ground Pools up to 40 ft, Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner with Wall Climbing and Scrubber Brush for In-Ground Pools up to 40 ft, Nautilus CC Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner with Scrubber Brush for In-Ground Pools up to 33 ft, Premier Robotic Pool Cleaner with Smart Navigation and Multi-Media Filtration for In-Ground Pools up to 50 ft, and 2 more. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.