ServicesPool Repair
Pool Repair in Guadalupe
We repair the equipment that keeps your pool running: pumps, motors, valves, filter tanks and the plumbing between them. We find the cause, show you what failed, and fit the new part with correct seals, lubricant and support so it does not fail again next season.
Repairs that fix the cause, not just the symptom
Most pool equipment fails at small parts: a $10 shaft seal, a cracked O-ring on a pump lid, a union that was hand-tightened over dry threads. Replace the part without asking why it failed and you often see the same problem again in a few months. We look at what wore the part out, such as a pump running dry, a clogged impeller pushing heat into the seal, or unsupported pipe putting strain on a fitting.
Our technicians are CPO certified, so we read the system as a whole. Water chemistry, flow rate and run time all affect how long seals, heater parts and filter components last, and we factor them into the repair.
If a repair costs more than the part is worth, we say so. Sometimes a 15-year-old single-speed pump makes more sense to replace, and our Equipment Installation page covers that work.
What our pool repair covers
- Pump seals and motors
- We replace shaft seals, bearings, impellers, diffusers and lid O-rings. New seals go in clean and dry on the ceramic face, because a fingerprint of grease there is enough to start a drip.
- Valves and unions
- We rebuild or replace diverter valves, multiport valve spider gaskets, check valves and threaded unions. O-rings get silicone-based lubricant, never petroleum grease, which swells rubber.
- Equipment-pad plumbing
- Cracked or sun-brittle PVC at the pad gets cut out and replaced with primed, solvent-welded joints given the full cure time. We add support where long runs sag, so the weight does not sit on the pump unions.
- Filter tanks and parts
- We replace tank O-rings, bulkhead fittings, air relief valves, pressure gauges and broken laterals or grids. For routine media cleaning, see Filter Cleaning.
- Skimmers and fittings
- We swap broken skimmer weir doors, baskets, lids and return eyeball fittings so circulation works the way the pool was designed.
- Timers and controls
- We repair mechanical timers, trippers and basic control wiring at the pad so the pump runs the hours you set.
Signs your pool needs a repair
Water dripping under the pump
A steady drip between the motor and the pump housing usually points to a failed shaft seal. Left alone, the water reaches the motor bearings.
Grinding or screeching motor
Loud, rough running means worn bearings. The motor will keep getting hotter until it trips or seizes.
Air in the pump basket
Bubbles in the lid or spurts from the returns usually mean a cracked lid O-ring, a loose union or a suction-side crack drawing air.
Pressure gauge reading off
A gauge pinned high after a cleaning, or reading near zero while the pump runs, points to a blockage, a stuck valve or a dead gauge.
Pump hums but will not start
On many single-speed motors this is a failed start capacitor or a jammed impeller, both fixable without replacing the motor.
How a repair visit runs
- 1
Phone conversation
You describe what you are seeing and hearing, and we ask about the equipment brand and age. That gives us a free quote range and lets us bring likely parts.
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Diagnosis at the pad
We check pressure, flow, amp draw on the motor and every fitting on the suction and return sides. We show you the failed part and explain why it went.
- 3
Written price before work
You get the parts and labor in writing before we open anything up. If we find a second problem, we stop and ask first.
- 4
Repair and test
We fit the part, prime the pump, bleed air from the filter and run the system until pressure settles and the joints stay dry. We leave the pad clean and take the old parts with us unless you want them.
What affects the cost of a pool repair
Most repairs come down to the part and the time it takes to reach it. We price each job after seeing the equipment, and you approve the number before we start.
- The part itself
- An O-ring or capacitor is inexpensive. A motor, filter tank or variable-speed drive board is not, and some brands only take their own parts.
- Age and availability
- Older or discontinued equipment may need an adapter kit or a substitute part, which adds time to the fitting.
- Access at the pad
- Equipment packed tight against a wall, or plumbing run through a block wall, takes longer to cut out and replace.
- Related damage
- A leaking seal that ran for weeks can ruin the motor bearings too. We point out that kind of secondary damage so you can decide.
Pool repair questions
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Should I repair my pump or replace it?
If the motor and housing are sound, a seal or bearing replacement is usually the better value. When the motor is old, the housing is cracked, or several parts are failing at once, replacing it can make more sense. We give you both numbers and our honest opinion.
Why does my pump lid keep sucking air after I cleaned the basket?
The lid O-ring often gets dirty, dry or twisted when the basket is cleaned. Cleaning and lubricating it fixes many cases. If the O-ring is flattened or cracked, it needs replacing, and we also check the lid for hairline cracks.
Can you work on any brand of equipment?
We repair the common residential pumps, filters and valves from the major manufacturers. If your equipment needs a part we cannot source, we tell you during the call or diagnosis rather than after.
Do I need to be home for the repair?
Not always. We need access to the equipment pad and power to the pump. Many customers like to be there for the diagnosis so we can show them the failed part, then leave us to finish.
Will the repair affect my water chemistry?
A short shutdown rarely matters. If the pool was off for days while the pump was down, we check the water before leaving. Pools that have turned green may need our Green to Clean Recovery service.
Get the pump running right again
Tell us what the equipment is doing and how old it is. We will talk through the likely cause and give you a free quote before anything is taken apart.