How To VACUUM A POOL (Above Ground and Inground)

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A manual pool vacuum is a must-have for regular pool maintenance and pool cleaning. And it’s especially necessary when your pool is full of debris or algae. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to vacuum a pool (both an inground and above ground pool).

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00​ - Introduction to How To Vacuum A Pool
00:18 - Pool Vacuuming Supplies
00:43 - Check Your Pool Filter Settings
01:31 - Step #1. Set Up Your Pool Vacuum
02:52 - Pool Care Video Course
03:38 - Step #2. Vacuum Your Pool
04:27 - Step #3. Clean Your Equipment And Test Your Water

[drperky]

My wife and I literally inherited a pool, and I'm a complete rookie when it comes to pool maintenance, so I just have to sincerely thank you for this video.

[SuperExTINCTGAMING]

Recently got a job as a pool tech. My jaw dropped when I saw you put the hose in front of the return jet to fill the hose. It’s literally the definition of work smarter not harder!

[Jaysin]

This was lovely as we just moved to a new house where the previous home owners left some of the pool kit for us but left out the vacuum. And the whole process was very much needed

[v.n]

What if you don't have any of those filter pumps and just have the one that came with the pool

[craigzilla]

Isn't it best to go through the basket in the skimmer to catch the debris? I worry about leaves and what not clogging up the lines..

[EthanMiller-hg]

Vacuuming a pool properly is an underrated skill! 😂 I had Backyard and Home take care of my pool setup and maintenance, and their tips were a lifesaver.

[moonbunny]

Please make a video about how to vacuume to waste for above ground pools with no skimmers.

[a]

Tried 20x today and couldn't get any suction out of the end of the vacuum. Help!?

[adamthefallnone]

Only suggestion, explain to us newbies what the "return jet" is. For anyone that doesn't know, if you are using a sand filter, the "return jet" is the "pool jet" that is what is normally pushing the water out into the pool while the pump is normally running, not the normal suction inlets. It's the same for cartridge filters, if you haven't upgraded to a sand filter.... DO THAT FIRST!! LOL

[michellesager]

I have a 16' × 32' above ground pool that my husband always maintained and he passed away on 10-17-2021 so I'm having a hard time trying to figure this all out until I came across this video I hope this weekend I can do...wish me luck, thank you

[ivanfelizpeguero]

I'd like to hear the pros and cons of using Pool RX units to reduce chemical demands in pools

[Ortiz]

Elbow grease is an understatement. I tried it when my pool vacuum wasn't working right and gave up within minutes lol.

[Elisadventures]

What if my pool doesn’t have a skimmer? How can I hook up the vacuum?

[bw]

Wait when u hook up the vacuum, u said to make sure pool pump is running, do we have it on waste? Or filter?

[jawsparkyfourfive]

A couple of things to add: 1) turn off your pumps before changing positions on your filter valve. Turn off pump, change valve position, turn pump back on etc. 2) turn off the main drain and only use the skimmer drain while vacuuming or else you will lose half of your pool water to waste.

[kacesq]

Would be nice if you included visuals for above ground pools.

[jgarci]

Love the tip with the pool jets, thanks!!

[DraconianRain]

We had to help my mum clean her 4yr neglected pool. Following advice we did everything successfully flocked and when we went to vac no matter the setting it kept coming out the jets. Turns out there’s no to waste. Now we are using a sump. Have not been able to get a proper pool cleaner to help at all so it’s been extremely difficult and then the recent storms we keep getting set back. And it’s a salt water pool. These videos have helped a lot. Currently we have been doing what feels like mission impossible. We are slowly getting somewhere

[reginaharrell]

Thank you!! You guys have the best videos for first time pool owners!!

[KinGDGaminG]

The pool stuff i bought vacuum hose. Identical to one's in thumbnail won't fit my small pool pump connections. I think it's a intex or something like that.