Common Pool Problems and Repairs
Green water, a noisy pump, a leak you cannot find. Look up the problem, see what it usually costs, and learn whether it is a DIY fix or a job for a pro.
26 problems shown
- circulationPump Motor Failure / Not PrimingmajorPro $200–$300DIY: yes
- circulationPump Motor Wear / Bearings FailuremajorPro $250–$500Call a pro
- circulationPump Shaft Seal LeakagemajorPro $100–$250Call a pro
- filtrationFilter Clogging / High PressuremoderatePro $60–$150DIY: yes
- filtrationCartridge Filter Degradation / TearsmoderatePro $200–$500DIY: yes
- filtrationDE Filter Powder Return / LeakagemoderatePro $75–$300DIY: partially
- filtrationPressure Gauge Failure / Stuck ReadingminorPro $50–$150DIY: yes
- circulationMain Drain BlockagemoderatePro $150–$400DIY: yes
- circulationSkimmer Basket Damage / MissingminorPro $50–$100DIY: yes
- circulationSkimmer Leak / Cracked HousingmoderatePro $100–$300DIY: yes
- structuralPool Leak (Shell Crack/Liner)majorPro $300–$3,500DIY: partially
- structuralPlumbing Line Leak (Buried)majorPro $350–$2,700Call a pro
- chemistryCloudy Water / Poor FiltrationmoderateDIY $15–$100DIY: yes
- chemistrySaltwater System Corrosion (Salt Cell/Equipment)moderatePro $300–$900Call a pro
- chemistrySalt Cell Failure / Low Chlorine ProductionmajorPro $300–$900Call a pro
- heatingHeater Ignition Failure / No HeatmoderatePro $350–$600Call a pro
- heatingHeater Heat Exchanger Corrosion / CrackedmajorPro $500–$1,200Call a pro
- circulationReturn Line / Plumbing BlockagemoderatePro $150–$400DIY: partially
- electricalEquipment Pad Electrical IssuesmajorPro $200–$500Call a pro
- electricalMotor Capacitor FailuremajorPro $50–$150Call a pro
- chemistryCalcium Buildup / ScalingminorDIY $20–$100DIY: yes
- chemistryAlgae Growth / Green WatermajorPro $200–$600DIY: yes
- chemistryLow Free Chlorine / Sanitizer IssuesmoderateDIY $10–$50DIY: yes
- filtrationFilter Backwash Valve Bypass / LeakagemoderatePro $100–$300Call a pro
- circulationPump Running But No Suction / Air in SystemmoderatePro $50–$200DIY: yes
- electricalPump Breaker Repeatedly TrippingmajorPro $200–$600Call a pro