What is a Hayward Filter Pump?

With so many different pumps, it's kinda important to know what each one is, am I right?

If you have a pool or are thinking about getting one, you have probably come across the name Hayward. They are like the Toyota of the pool world: reliable, efficient, and everywhere. But what exactly is a Hayward filter pump, and why do so many people rave about it? Let us break it down in plain English.

What Does a Hayward Filter Pump Actually Do?

Think of a Hayward filter pump as the pool’s personal housekeeper. It is the thing that keeps your water from turning into a swamp. It pulls in the water, sends it through a filter to get rid of all the gross stuff (leaves, bugs, whatever your kids accidentally drop in there), and then sends it back, nice and clean.

Without a pump, your pool water would just sit there, getting cloudy, green, and super sketchy. Trust me, nobody is diving into that.

Why Are Hayward Pumps So Popular?

I did not really know much about pool pumps until ours broke a few years ago, right in the middle of summer, of course. Everyone I asked kept saying, “Just get a Hayward.” After doing some digging (and by digging, I mean Googling), I realized why.

Here is what I think makes Hayward pumps a solid choice:

• They Last Forever (Almost): These things are built like tanks. We have had ours for years now, and it just keeps going. A little cleaning here and there, and it is good as new.
• They Do Not Suck Up Your Electricity Bill: If you have ever been hit with a huge electric bill because of pool stuff, you know the struggle. Hayward’s variable-speed pumps are designed to use less power, so you do not feel like you are paying for a second air conditioner.
• They Are Easy to Figure Out: I am not the most mechanically inclined person, and I managed to set ours up without losing my mind. The instructions are straightforward, and most models are pretty intuitive to use.
• They Have Got Options for Everyone: Whether you have a little above-ground pool or a backyard lagoon (lucky you), Hayward makes a pump that will work for your setup.

How Does It Work?

Okay, so here is the simple version of how these pumps do their thing:

1. It Sucks: Water gets pulled in through the drains and skimmers.
2. It Filters: The pump sends the water through a filter to catch all the junk—leaves, dirt, you name it.
3. It Blows: Clean water gets pushed back into your pool, ready for cannonballs and lazy floats.

My Big Maintenance Lesson

I will be honest—when we first got our pump, I thought it was a “set it and forget it” kind of deal. Spoiler: it is not. After a couple of months of not checking it, the pump was working overtime, and our pool looked like something out of a swamp documentary.

Now, I clean the filter regularly and make sure the pump basket does not get clogged. It takes five minutes, tops, and it has saved us a ton of hassle.

Which Hayward Pump Should You Get?

Decision time! If you are shopping around, here are a few Hayward pumps that people swear by:

• Hayward Super Pump: This one is like the OG. Works great for most in-ground pools and lasts forever.
• Hayward MaxFlo VS: If you are all about saving energy (or just want to spend less on electricity), this variable-speed model is a no-brainer.
• Hayward PowerFlo: A solid option for above-ground pools. Simple, effective, and does not cost an arm and a leg.

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