Even the finest pool equipment can encounter occasional hiccups. For our discerning clientele, we’ve compiled this comprehensive checklist to help identify and rectify common issues swiftly.
Pool Equipment Troubleshooting
Ensure the lid O-ring is in place and clean.
Tighten the pump lid securely.
Inspect the impeller for any obstructing debris.
Ensure all valves on the suction and return lines are open.
Backwash or clean the filter.
Check the impeller for debris.
Ensure the skimmer basket is clean and free from obstruction.
Ensure the pool water level isn’t too low.
Check if the weir door is stuck in the skimmer.
A suction line may be blocked.
Make sure all suction valves are closed, except the skimmer/vacuum line.
Ensure the pump is operating correctly.
Check for an open switch or disconnected wiring.
Inspect the power source, breaker, or fuse on the main electrical panel.
If the thermal overload device has tripped, let the pump cool down to reset.
Look for a seized shaft.
Check if the motor or starting switch has burned out.
Low voltage could be the issue.
Clear any shaft binding or impeller debris.
Check the voltage as it may be incorrect.
Clear any shaft binding or impeller debris.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
The pump might not be primed.
There might be air leaks in the suction line.
Suction or discharge might be plugged.
The water level may be too low.
The skimmer weir door could be stuck.
Check the setting of the dial valve on the filter.
The suction or discharge might be partially plugged.
The impeller could be clogged with grass or pine needles.
Check for excessive impeller clearance.
Inspect for a plugged basket in the pump or skimmer.
The filter might be dirty.
A valve on the suction might be partially closed.
The diffuser O-ring might be worn out.
Check the setting on the filter dial valve.
Impeller might be clogged with grass or pine needles.
There might be no eyeball restrictors in returns.
The filter might be dirty.
A discharge valve or inlet fitting might be closed.
Discharge might be plugged.
The basket in the pump or skimmer might be plugged.
The motor’s bearing might be worn.
The suction line could be plugged.
A valve on the suction valve might be partially closed.
The vacuum cleaner hose might be plugged or too small.
The impeller might be rubbing on the pump case.
There might be an excessive dirt load.
Make-up water might be dirty.
There might be algae growth.
The filter might not be backwashed properly.
There might be calcification of the filter medium.
There might be an excessive dirt load.
The filter medium might have calcification.
The filter medium might have channels.
Air might be accumulating in the filter.
Rinsing after backwashing might be inadequate.
Air might be accumulating in the filter.
There might be corrosion of heater or pool piping.
There might be a leak in the suction line.
The cover on the hair and lint strainer might be loose.
There might be a restriction in the suction line.
The water level in the pool could be low.
The skimmer weir door might be stuck.
The filter rate might be excessive.
There might be calcification of the filter medium.
The underdrain in the sand filter could be broken.
In cartridge filters: the filter medium might be incorrect, broken, or improperly seated.
