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The filter may be clogged, dirty and need backwashing. The lint bucket may need cleaning out. I have a cedar tree and the needles of this tree go thru the skimmer into the lint bucket and clog it, cutting down the circulation. What does your pressure gauge show?

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Use a drain flusher like this http://webstore.petersenresources.com/df.aspx you should be able to pick one up at your local pool/Plumbing supply store

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Typically, You rent a "snake" at a do it yourself rental store. It is a cable that is inserted it the pipe and twisted and removes any foreign matter.

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