11/08/2026
🍂 Wondering what summer did to your pool equipment? 🍂
Most pool owners think of fall as the easy season, but your pool pump and filter just ran through the hardest months of the year. The wear and tear they picked up during the summer usually doesn't show until the weather changes!
Before the temperature drops completely, here is a quick guide on what you need to check and adjust on your pool pad:
🔧 Inspect & Deep-Clean Your Filter
Your filter is packed with a summer's worth of dust, sunscreen, and oils. Do a full teardown and deep clean now—not just a rinse—to get back to your baseline pressure. Don't forget to check and lubricate your tank O-rings!
🍂 Adjust Your Variable Speed Pump Schedule
Pools need less circulation in the cooler months, which means you could be wasting electricity on a July schedule. Lower your pump speed gradually in small steps to save on energy.
🛑 The Most Common Fall Pump Mistake: Make sure you don't go too low! Your salt cells, heaters, and cleaners need a minimum amount of flow to function. Scheduled a higher-speed window for these during the day instead of cranking up the whole schedule.
✅ Stay On Top of Fall Upkeep
Keep those skimmer and pump baskets empty during heavy leaf drop!
Be on the lookout for air leaks, low water levels, or wear on the pump’s shaft seal.
Phoenix might be safe, but if you’re in Las Vegas, make sure you turn on your freeze protection before the first cold night.
👉 Read our full checklist to get your pool pad prepped and running efficiently this fall:Fall Pool Care: What Summer Did to Your Filter & Pump
Summer is hard on pool filters and pumps. What to check this fall, common problems, and how to set your variable speed pump without starving your salt cell.
