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Is it necessary to run the pump in my pool everyday?

Top Answer: Yes (91% of 24 votes).
Is it necessary to run the pump in my pool everyday?
Yes
91%
No
8%

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Updated on December 18, 2014

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Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes it is very important to get adequate circulation of your pool water.
Blue Diamond Oasis Pool Cleaning Services
Answer: Yes
Explanation: To keep water filtered and always flowing is key to keeping your water in the best possibly condition and algae free, running your pump a minimum 3-4 hours a day is needed
Kyles pools
Answer: Yes
Explanation: You must run your pump daily to help avoid algae growth
Pool Girl Maintenance
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: You want to run your pump an average of 8 hours a day to circulate the chemicles and keep your pool clean.
Shaka Pool and Spa Cleaning, LLC
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Just answered this on last page...
PoolMasters, Inc.
Answer: No
Explanation: It is not necessary but to keep the pool clean and well sanitized it should be run daily
Precision Pools and Construction WV
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: Every pool is different what may be good for one will not be for the next. Some pools can get away with operating 3 or 4 hours, most though will require 1 hour per 10°F above 0.
WaterBender Pools
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Pump should run at least 8 to 12 hours per day depending on size of system u have to ensure water is turned over at least once per day
Fun In The Sun Swimming Pools
Answer: Yes
Explanation: You can get away with reducing the amount of time you run your pump daily but you should run it some.
Affordable Pool Pro
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Answer: No
Explanation: Ever other day is fine. Unless you have a big usage every day. Lots of kids in the pool.
DIG-M-INSTALLERS, INC
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Timer
SDPOOLMASTER
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Your swimming pool water needs to be circulated through your filter and possibly through a salt water chlorination system.
NorCal Pool Builders