Generally speaking, pump and filter maintenance should be done on a weekly basis, but there are a few factors to consider when establishing a regular maintenance routine. The filter basket of your pool pump prevents dirt from clogging the vital working parts of the pump. Therefore, it is important to clean this basket regularly to prevent dirt build-up and eventual damage to the pump sump. As you might expect, the smaller filter baskets fill up with dirt faster than the larger ones, and therefore require more frequent cleaning. For outdoor pools, the season and location of the pool can also affect the amount of debris that ends up in the filter.

If your pool is surrounded by plants and trees, then pollen , leaves as well as other natural debris are likelyy to quickly accumulate in the basket and may need to be removed daily. So while once a week is a reasonable cleaning frequency for most pools, it’s a good idea to monitor your filters regularly until you’ve established an ideal cleaning schedule.