Why is Water Not Flowing Through My Pool Skimmer?

If you've discovered that your pool skimmer has dry rot, finding the problem as soon as possible is important. Your pool skimmer is essential for keeping your pool clean, and when it's not functioning, debris can build up in your pool, and the water quality may become poor. This problem can also affect your robot pool cleaner, as it can have a lot of difficulties in cleaning. This blog discusses common reasons for the lack of water flow through the skimmer and how a robotic pool cleaner like Beatbot AquaSense 2 can enhance your pool cleaning.

Why Is There No Water Flow in Your Swimming Pool Skimmer?

Here are a few reasons water may stop coming through the skimmer. Here'sHere's a list of the most common issues:

Full Skimmer Basket: One of the most straightforward causes to fix is a full or clogged skimmer basket. As debris accumulates in the basket, it may impede the flow of water and thus prevent the skimmer from doing its job effectively.

Pump Problems: If your pool pump is not running at peak performance, it will not generate enough suction to pull water through the skimmer. This can be caused by a failing pump or some obstruction in the system.

Low water levels can cause the skimmer not to work correctly. Without enough water, there will not be enough suction. Keep your pool's water level where it needs to be.

Air in the System: If the air is trapped in the plumbing lines, it can stop the suction required for proper flow through the skimmer. If not, check for air leaks and bleed the system to eliminate the air pockets.

This can be clogged with debris or even algae build-up. To avoid this issue, the valve should be cleaned and maintained regularly.

Why You Need A Robot Pool Cleaner

If your skimmer isn't doing its job or isn't doing enough, a robot pool cleaner can plug the gap. These pool cleaning robots are made to clean your pool's floor, walls, and water surface, so your pool will always be clean. Your skimmer may be out of commission, but your robot pool cleaner will keep chugging along, collecting debris, and preventing algae growth.

Skimmer issues? The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro and Beatbot iSkim Ultra are both solid choices. These swimming pool robot cleaners are designed with advanced filtration systems to remove debris from your pool, not just your skimmer. There is a lot of dirt and other debris, so you need to get the Beatbot AquaSense 2 for optimal suction. While your skimmer is down, it can clean the dirt from the floor and the pool wall.

Common Water Flow Issues in Your Skimmer: A Guide

Here are a few troubleshooting steps to help your pool skimmer work properly again:

Vacuum the Skimmer Basket: Empty debris from the skimmer basket and clear out clogs restricting water flow.

Inspect the Pool Pump: Look for problems like clogs or wear and tear. Make sure it's running at full capacity to create enough suction.

1) Maintain Proper Water Levels: Ensure enough water in your pool to provide proper flow to the skimmer.

Bleed the System: If air is caught in the plumbing lines, open the air bleed valve to bleed the air and regain suction.

Skimmer Valve Cleaning: Inspect the valve for blockages and remove debris that could interfere with water passage.

Benefits Of Using A Pool Vacuum Robot To Clean Your Pool

Aside from keeping your skimmer clean, using a pool vacuum robot, like the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro, can further benefit your pool cleaning process. Since these high-tech devices are designed with killer suction, they can get the job done (sweep and scrub!) with the pool floor and walls included, something skimming can't do when the pool is dirty. A float vacuum is a better alternative to effectively remove algae compared to a regular brush for pools that are prone to organic growth like pools, as the organic growth can decay and increase organic matter in the pool.

Models such as the Maytronics pool cleaner even provide added cleaning capabilities, making them suitable for every pool type. These models excel at picking up acceptable debris, such as algae, so they thoroughly clean.

Conclusion

If you are experiencing problems with water not flowing through your pool skimmer, it is essential to troubleshoot the issue and fix the cause. Quick action can keep your skimmer working, whether it is a clogged basket, pump problems, or air in the system. Another option to keep your pool clean is a robot pool cleaner like the Beatbot AquaSense 2. With a pool cleaning robot, your pool will stay squeaky clean, plus you will be more relaxed about pool maintenance.