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I’m sure that most people would be absolutely flabbergasted if I were to ask what they know about swimming pool pump repair; and with good reason. It’s not an everyday activity. There are specific things you should know about your swimming pool pump; details like the size of the nozzle, the suction power of the motor and so forth. If you check your local DIY stores you may find parts are available at affordable prices.
The parts that would probably be more expensive would be the swimming pool pump itself and the filter. So why can’t we do this repair ourselves? The biggest reason is because we don’t know how. So today, we’re going to look at some basics of swimming pool pump repair. Before we get to the technical bits, let’s start with the basics.
Ensure that your pool pump is properly maintained.
This one action alone will alleviate the need for many pool pump repairs, and save you money along the way. Ensure that there are no leaves or objects floating loose in and around the pump area. The kids’ toys, marbles, stones and such should all be cleared out from the pump area.
Ensure that your pool pump is always clean…
and all the little parts are dust free. Periodically inspect your pump yourself. Look for worn or broken handles, leaky seals and other signs of deterioration. Replace those right away. Once in a while, have a pool equipment professional out to make sure that everything is still running smoothly. Take good care of your pool pump and it will take care good care of your swimming pool.
Make sure that you ask plenty of questions…
about your pool pump when you have it installed. You should thoroughly understand the way the pump works and how to operate all the features. Make sure you have the Owners Manual and, if possible, a parts list and exploded diagram so you can identify parts that might need to be replaced and ensure that you are purchasing exactly the right thing. Research and learn all you can about your model of pool pump and the best ways to maintain it.
What To Do Should Your Pump Seize
If you’ve done all you can do to prevent damage to your pump and it still seizes on you, what do you do? You are in urgent need of a swimming pool pump repair technician. Go to your directory and call a few services to compare prices, warranties and experience. You should choose your pool pump repair technician as carefully as you would an auto mechanic or appliance repair person.
