When your pool pump becomes noisy, stops circulating water properly, leaks, or fails completely, the right solution is not always simply replacing the motor. At Mike the Poolman, we provide pool pump repair and replacement in Folsom, El Dorado Hills and surrounding communities, and we look for the reason the pump failed so we can recommend the right long-term solution.
We have been repairing and replacing swimming pool equipment since 1995. Whether your existing pump can be repaired or it makes more sense to upgrade to a modern variable-speed pool pump, we will evaluate your equipment and explain your options.
CONTACT US FOR POOL PUMP REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
Noisy bearings and failed motors are among the most common pool pump problems we see. Other symptoms can include poor water circulation, leaking around the pump, difficulty priming, overheating, intermittent operation, or a pump that will not start at all.
Before recommending a replacement, we evaluate the condition of the pump, motor and surrounding pool equipment. In many cases, a repair may still make sense. In other situations, putting money into an older or improperly sized pump may not be the best long-term choice.
The answer depends on the age and condition of the pump, the type of failure, the cost of the repair and whether the existing pump is properly matched to your swimming pool.
We will give you practical options rather than automatically recommending the most expensive solution. If repairing the existing pump makes sense, we will tell you. If replacement is the better investment, we can help you select a properly sized and efficient replacement pump.
Older single-speed pumps can also be expensive to operate. When replacement is necessary, upgrading to a variable-speed pool pump can provide quieter operation, improved efficiency and greater control over water circulation.
A failed motor does not always mean the motor itself was the original problem. Pool pumps can fail prematurely because of improper sizing, restricted water flow, air leaks, plumbing problems, incorrect operating conditions or problems that began when the original pool equipment was installed.
That is why we do more than simply replace failed parts. We look at the complete equipment setup and try to determine why the pool pump failed. Correcting the underlying problem can help protect the replacement equipment and reduce the chance of another premature failure.
A pool pump should be matched to the swimming pool, plumbing, filter and other equipment. Bigger is not automatically better.
An improperly sized pump can create unnecessary pressure, waste energy and contribute to equipment problems. When we recommend a replacement pump, we consider the specific requirements of your pool instead of simply installing the same horsepower motor that was there before.
Variable-speed pool pumps allow the motor to operate at different speeds depending on what the pool needs. Instead of running at full speed every time the pump operates, the pump can run at lower speeds for normal filtration and higher speeds when additional water flow is required.
This can significantly reduce electrical consumption while also providing quieter operation. Variable-speed pumps can also give us greater flexibility when operating pool cleaners, heaters, water features and other equipment.
Mike the Poolman has installed hundreds of variable-speed pool pumps throughout the Folsom and El Dorado Hills area. We can evaluate your existing system and recommend a pump that fits your pool rather than simply selling you a one-size-fits-all replacement.
California has energy-efficiency requirements that affect many swimming pool pump replacements. If your older pump fails, replacing it with another traditional single-speed pump may not be appropriate or permitted depending on the application.
We can explain the available replacement options and help you select equipment that meets current requirements. You can also read more on our California Title 20 Energy Law Information page.
Choosing the right pump is only part of the job. Proper installation, programming and setup are also important to getting the performance and energy savings you expect from a modern pool pump.
Our experience with pool equipment repair allows us to look at the entire circulation system rather than treating the pump as an isolated component. We want the replacement pump to work correctly with your filter, plumbing, heater and other pool equipment.
Mike the Poolman provides pool pump repair, replacement and variable-speed pump installation throughout Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Orangevale, Fair Oaks, Granite Bay, Cameron Park and Rescue.
If your pool pump is making noise, leaking, losing prime, failing to circulate water or has stopped working completely, contact us before assuming you need an entirely new system. We can evaluate the equipment and help you determine whether repair or replacement makes the most sense.
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