What is the life expectancy of a pool motor?
How long do pool pumps last? Your pool pump should be replaced anywhere between 8 to 15 years depending on the quality, and a full replacement may cost over $800. Your pool pump is the “heart” of your swimming pool as it circulates water throughout, bringing water through the filtration and heating systems.
Can a pool pump be repaired at pool motor supply?
At Pool Pump Experts – Pool Motor Supply, we repair and replace all types of electric swimming pool motors. We keep your existing pool pump, and repair or replace only the affected pool pump part (s) – saving you hundreds of dollars on swimming pool pump replacement.
How does a pool pump and motor work?
1.) The PUMP, also known as the “wet-end”, is the plastic composite housing that handles the water, has the clear lid on top with a strainer basket that catches leaves, etc. 2.) The MOTOR is attached to the back half of the pump and provides locomotion, which drives the pump to circulate water throughout your pool.
What causes a pool motor to stop working?
If your motor stops cold in its tracks then it is likely overloading the circuit or tripping a thermal fuse. Both a big no-no and should be avoided if you want a long lasting motor.
When did pool motor supply come to DFW?
Pool Pump Experts – Pool Motor Supply has been serving the DFW area since 2012. We repair & replace swimming pool pumps and motors. Period! Your pool pump motor runs every day – 365 days a year.
Why is my pool pump motor not working?
A capacitor provides the torque that gets the pump motor up to speed. If you can get the motor to spin by manually pushing on its blades, then it’s very likely that a failed capacitor is the cause of your motor problems. A bad capacitor may lead to the motor running at a higher amperage than it should. The higher the amps, the higher the wattage.
What’s the purpose of a pool pump motor?
A pool pump motor is a mechanical device that is used to pump water from a pool through its filter and then circulate the water back into the pool, thereby making the pool clean and debris free.
What do you need to know about pool pump problems?
Pump Problems (wet end) includes all of the parts where the water moves through, such as the pump pot, pump basket, volute, impeller and diffuser; sealed up with several gaskets and o-rings, and a mechanical seal on the motor shaft.
Why does my pool have a dead motor?
It is that time of year when the pesky pool problems start to hit your filtering system: low pressure, hot motor, or a potentially dead motor. I know this because I have taken your phone calls, picking my brain on what to do next. Chances are, I referred you to one of our handy dandy How To Guides on the subject.
