3 Reasons to Turn Off Your Pool Pump During a Thunderstorm

Lightning surges can destroy the pump A lightning strike near your power line or equipment can send a surge that fries the motor or control board, leading to an expensive repair.

Running the pump offers no benefit in a storm The pump won’t keep the pool cleaner during heavy rain, and debris will wash in anyway. Power flickers can also stress the system on restart.

The only exception isn’t worth the risk Skimming debris during a storm might prevent clogs, but losing water quality is far cheaper than replacing a pump. Turn it off, unplug if safe, and wait until the storm passes.