Pool pump and filter repair in Tampa
The pump is the only thing standing between a clear pool and a green one. When it hums, screams, leaks or won't prime, turn it off and call, because a pump running dry does more damage in an afternoon than most people expect.
Pump and filter problems we fix
- The pump hums but won't start
- A grinding or screaming noise from the motor
- Water dripping under the pump or from the lid
- The pump won't hold prime or the basket has air in it
- Filter pressure far above normal, or no pressure at all
- Sand or DE powder blowing back into the pool
What a repair visit covers
Motor and capacitor
Capacitors, bearings and motors replaced, or the whole wet end when the housing has cracked.
Seals and o-rings
Shaft seals, lid o-rings and unions that let air in or water out.
Priming and suction leaks
Finding the cracked fitting or valve that keeps the pump from pulling water.
Variable-speed replacement
Replacing a failed single-speed pump with a variable-speed model that runs quieter and cheaper.
Filter service
Cartridge cleaning or replacement, sand changes, DE grid replacement and multiport valve repair.
Timers and automation
Mechanical timers, pump controls and automation panels that stopped switching the pump on.
What affects the price
- Repair versus replacement, and the motor's horsepower.
- Single-speed or variable-speed replacement.
- Filter type and size if media or grids are replaced.
- Plumbing changes if fittings or valves have failed.
You get the price for your job before any work starts.
Pumps in Tampa run hard
A pool pump here runs year round, often eight hours a day in summer, so bearings and seals wear out faster than the manufacturer's numbers suggest. Lightning season is hard on motors and automation boards, and a pump that runs dry after a storm knocks out power and loses prime can cook its own seal.
Most pump replacements in Florida now go to variable-speed models. Federal efficiency rules since 2021 mean new pumps above a certain size are variable-speed anyway, and Tampa Electric has offered rebates on them in past years, which is worth asking about when you get the quote.
Common questions
Why does my pump hum but not start?
Almost always a failed capacitor or a seized motor. A capacitor is a quick repair; a seized motor is usually a replacement.
Is it worth repairing an old single-speed pump?
For a capacitor or a seal, yes. For a motor, a variable-speed replacement often pays back the difference in electricity within a couple of years.
How often should the filter be cleaned?
Cartridges every four to six weeks in summer, less in winter. Sand should be changed every five to seven years, and DE grids inspected yearly.
Why is there air in the pump basket?
A suction-side leak: a lid o-ring, a cracked fitting, a loose union or a low water level. The technician finds which.
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Areas we serve
Pump and filter repair across Tampa and these nearby communities: