How to Tell If Your Pool Pump Is Broken
The pool pump is the heart of your pool, the
component that keeps the water moving to get cleaned and filtered and that
ensures the comfort and the safety of the pool users. To maintain your pool in
good condition, it is essential to pay attention to any sign that indicates a
fault of the pump – According to various pool pump repair Plano TX techs, here are some of the signs that indicate pump failure:
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Pump not starting or starting
and stopping after a few seconds – the symptom is usually caused by an electrical
problem, such as an imperfect contact or an issue in the breaker box or with
the fuses. If the pump starts up, but stops soon, the issue is probably caused
by the pump’s capacitors;
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Pump starting and running, but
not delivering any power – the problem might be caused by clogged filters or
obstructions that are blocking the pump;
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A weak pump – pumps may lose
pressure if one or more of the sealing components, such as the O-rings, have
become worn and lets pressure escape;
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A noisy pump – the problem can
be caused either by cavitation (when there isn’t enough water around the pump,
the unit starts sucking in air) or by worn or otherwise damaged bearings.