6 Signs That You Should Repair Your Pool Pump

The key to a clean and clear swimming pool is its pool pump. When a pool's pump doesn't function optimally, it takes much longer to fulfil its duties. A swimming pool pump is often the biggest consumer of electricity in the 1.1 million Australian homes with swimming pools. This is why you need to keep your pool pump in good condition.

If your pool pump shows any of the following signs, then you might need to repair it soon.

Your pool pump works by sucking in pool water and then pushing that water through a filtration system. This keeps your pool clean and at a constant level while doing so. But if you have noticed that your pool's water level has begun to drop while you run your pool pump, you could have a pool pump problem.

Sometimes, debris clogs a pool pump's impeller, which rotates much like a propeller as it pushes water through to the filter. In this case, you'll need to remove the debris from within the impeller.

If you have noticed water pooling around your pump, then this is a sure sign that your pump is in need of urgent repair. A number of issues can cause leaks to occur in the proximity of your pool pump:

• A broken pump seal or O-ring will cause water to spray from one of the pipes connected to a pump.
• A damaged motor shaft will lead to water pooling underneath your pool pump.

When a leak occurs near a pool pump, you need to fix the problem fast, before the water gets into the motor and damages it beyond repair.

Has your pump started to make unusual noises whenever you turn it on? Then you probably need to repair it. A pump that needs repair often makes a variety of noises depending on the cause of the problem:

• If your pump hums, then this means the capacitor has overheated. Without the capacitor, your pump will not run as consistently as it should.
• If your pump screeches, rust or oxidation might have affected your motor's bearings. The bearings might also be worn out and need replacement.
• If your pump rattles, then stones or even loose bolts might have gotten into the impeller.

Whatever the cause, strange noises indicate the need for urgent repairs.

When a pool pump sucks in air, this can lower the water level of a swimming pool and affect water circulation. If you are inexperienced with pool pumps, you could struggle to find the cause of an air leak on your own. You need a professional to help you locate the break in your plumbing system.

A sluggish pool pump usually means that a foreign object, such as dog hair or even algae, has gotten into the filter or impeller. This will slow your pump down and lower your pool's water level. When this happens, you'll see the water moving through your pump at a much slower rate than usual.

When your pump runs, do you frequently suffer power outages? Or does your pump suddenly stop working at times? Then you probably have a problem with water or condensation getting into your pool's pump. But the cause could be something else. You'll likely need a professional to help you locate the cause.

Is your pool pump in need of urgent repair ? Then contact the professionals. Call Shenton Pumps today, and we'll help you diagnose and fix your pool pump problem quickly and efficiently.