Pool Pumps: How They Work and How to Maintain Them
How pool pumps circulate and filter water, with sizing, operation, and maintenance guidance.
12 Pool School articles cover pumps & circulation, grouped under Equipment & Systems. Pick the job, question, or symptom you need to handle next.
Browse the setup questions, maintenance jobs, and fixes filed under pumps & circulation.
How pool pumps circulate and filter water, with sizing, operation, and maintenance guidance.
Five ways to diagnose a noisy pool pump, reduce common sounds, and determine when equipment needs repair.
The best pool pumps of 2026 compared for flow, energy use, performance, price, and pool compatibility.
Pool skimmer operation, cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting for weak suction, clogs, and damaged parts.
Pool aerator operation, cooling and circulation effects, pH considerations, installation, and maintenance.
A four-step pool pump priming process covering water fill, valve position, startup, and checks for persistent air leaks.
Seven checks for diagnosing a pool pump that will not start, prime, circulate, or run normally.
How to find and fix air leaks in a pool pump system, restore prime, and verify normal circulation.
How pool return jets support circulation, how to aim them, and what to check when flow is weak.
How variable-speed pool pumps reduce energy use and noise, with speed-setting, sizing, and cost considerations.
How to set daily pool pump run time based on pool volume, flow rate, water conditions, and energy use.
Five pool fountain benefits, including water movement, cooling, appearance, and circulation considerations.