Pump problems
- Won't start, hums, or trips the breaker (often capacitor, bearings or wiring)
- Loud grinding or screeching (worn bearings)
- Leaking from the pump body (shaft seal or o-rings)
- Losing prime or air in the basket (suction-side air leak or low water)
- Upgrading a single-speed pump to a variable-speed pump
Filter types we service
- Cartridge: remove and hose-clean or replace worn cartridges
- Sand: backwash, check for channeling, replace sand when it no longer filters
- DE: backwash, recharge with DE, tear down and clean grids, replace torn grids
Reading your filter pressure gauge
Note the pressure right after a clean filter. When it reads about 8–10 PSI above that clean baseline, it's time to clean or backwash. Very low pressure can mean a clogged basket, an air leak, or low water.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I repair or replace my pump?
If the motor is old or the fix is a large share of a new pump's cost, replacement often makes sense. We'll lay out both options.
How often should a cartridge filter be cleaned?
It varies with debris and bather load; your pressure gauge is the best guide rather than a fixed calendar.
Are variable-speed pumps worth it?
They typically use far less electricity than single-speed pumps when run at lower speeds, so many owners recover the cost over time.
Can you replace filter sand or DE grids?
Yes, both are standard filter service jobs.