5 Things to Know About Pool Pump Runtime
- Most pools only need 4–6 hours of filtration per day once the water is clear, not the common 8–12 hours.
- Run your pump during off-peak electric hours to save money, and use a timer to automate it.
- Single-speed pumps are energy hogs; a variable-speed pump pays for itself in a year or two and uses far less power.
- You can safely cut runtime in half without issues—skipping filtration entirely leads to green water and algae.
- Reducing pump runtime will noticeably lower your electric bill.