Thanks for all the response. If I do go with a new pump 1/2hp should be sufficient? The filter says 35-40gpm. I think right now the pump is putting in around 80gpm. Does the pump need to be the same brand as the filter?

I bought this whole pool, filter, pump from a pool store and we installed ourselves. Not sure why they would give such a high powered pump for our size pool and size filter.

Based on info on this forum I calculated the turnover rate for my pool is around 1.6hrs and I run the filter 3hrs in the am and 3hrs in the pm. Can I cut that down a little bit to save some energy consumption?