04/28/2026
Your pool pump is out there working hard every single day. The least it asks for is a clean path to do its job. 🙏
Two of the most common — and most preventable — equipment problems we see:
𝟭. Clogged skimmer and pump baskets.
This one seems obvious but gets ignored constantly. When baskets are full of leaves and debris, your pump has to work harder to pull water through. Over time, that strain adds up. Motors wear out faster, impellers clog, and you end up with a repair bill that a 5-minute basket cleaning would have prevented. Check your baskets weekly. Seriously.
𝟮. Filter cleaning every 3-4 months.
Whether you have a cartridge filter or a DE filter, it needs to be cleaned on a regular schedule — not just when your flow looks low, and not just once a season. A dirty filter makes your pump work against resistance it was never designed to handle. We recommend every 3 to 4 months as a baseline, and more often if you've had a green pool event, a big storm, or heavy use.
Your pump and filter are the heart of your pool. Neglecting them doesn't just affect water quality — it affects how long that equipment lasts and what it costs you to replace it.
🏊 Aqua Pearl Pools handles filter cleaning as part of our service schedule so you never have to think about it. If you're not on a maintenance plan and want to know when your filter was last cleaned — that's probably a sign it's time to call.
737-701-4443 to get on the schedule.
