More often that not, we tend to waste electricity by running the swimming pool pump longer than necessary. It is not necessary that it runs everyday in order to remove debris and/or keep the water chemicals mixed.

If you aim to reduce the growth of algae by running your swimming pool pump long enough, then you are only doing this in vain. Having water chemicals is already one way of reducing algae growth, and scrubbing the walls of the pool occasionally can help lengthen the life span of your swimming pool pump.

Running your swimming pool pump three hours everyday should be good enough. A timer would also be a good investment, which allows the swimming pool pump to run only when it is needed and without human intervention save for setting the timer.

You should also constantly clean your pool filters, as clogged drains means that your swimming pool pump has to work double time, which can affect its performance easily. You will be pleased at the savings that you'll get once you follow the above tips.