There are two types of swimming pool pumps--heat pumps and filter pumps. All pools must have a filter pump. The filter pump works to circulate water through the pool. As the water passes through the filter, it is cleaned. A quality filter, such as those manufactured by American Titan, will help keep your water clean.

Each pool, depending on its size, will have specifications for the size and type of filter you should use. It is important to follow these recommendations. If you feel that the pool filter is not doing its job, then you may consider changing the cartridges that are inside the filter.

These cartridges, which do the job of filtering and cleaning the water, can become clogged and inefficient just like the an air or fuel filter in a automobile. If this does not do the trick, make sure that you are following a regular cleaning schedule. Although the pool filter works to clean the water, to have a sparkling pool, you also have to clean the surfaces. There are a variety of pool cleaners available that can clear any accumulated debris off of the bottoms and sides of your pool.

A pool heat pump is a relatively new method of heating your pool. Unlike traditional gas heaters, a heat pump uses the outside air to heat your pool water. A pool heat pump is a more economical method of heating your pool. The heat pump uses a chemical reaction that occurs when the warm air mixes with the Freon in the heat pump (this is what heats the gas). As the water from your pool passes through the heat pump, it is warmed by three to five degrees. Another pool pump, called a 'booster pump,' refers to a special pump that is used to 'boost' the cleaning power of an suction pool cleaner.