Your swimming pool pump plays a vital role in ensuring that the entire system functions properly. It’s designed to filter and circulate water, so you can enjoy a safe, clean pool year-round. There are steps that pool owners can take to protect this component and safeguard the pool. Here’s what you need to know about using the pump effectively.

How to Use the Pool Pump

1. Check It Regularly

Regular inspections and maintenance are vital to protecting your pool pump’s life span and catching small problems before they become more troublesome and expensive. When checking the unit, watch and listen for signs of a problem. Noises could indicate something is disturbing the pump, while leakage or bubbling may suggest an issue with one of the pump’s parts. It’s best to have a pool maintenance professional inspect it because poor wiring or a jammed impeller requires an expert’s assistance.

2. Use It During Rainfall

The swimming pool pump is helpful during rainy seasons. It’s particularly important to encourage proper circulation both during and after a downpour. Since many pool maintenance professionals recommend adding algaecide to the water after it rains to prevent pollutants from harming the pool, running the pump can help the substance circulate it more thoroughly. It will also make it easier for you to clean out any minuscule pieces of debris that landed in the water during rain.

3. Avoid Running It at Night

Although some pool owners may feel it’s best to run the pool pump at night, it’s generally better to run it for the recommended eight hours during the daytime—or at least mostly during the daylight hours. It’s during that period that the pool is used most frequently and requires constant filtration of chlorine. If you’re trying to save money on your energy bills, you can split up the eight-hour cycles into sections and run it for an hour or so during off-peak hours.

Is your pool’s pump giving you trouble? Trust in the experts at All-American Pools of Cincinnati, OH, to assist. Offering more than 60 years of experience in swimming pool installation and repairs, these professionals work on both in- and above-ground pools. To learn more about their pool maintenance services, visit them online, and call (513) 522-7161 to schedule an appointment.