Why does my pool pump hum but not start
A humming pool pump that won't start usually means the motor's start capacitor has failed or the impeller is jammed with debris.…
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Pools & Spas
Practical, step-by-step fixes for pools & spas problems — 13 published so far.
Why does my pool pump keep losing prime and running dry?
A pool pump loses prime when air enters the suction line through a loose lid, cracked hose, or low water level, breaking…
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Why does my pool pump lose prime every morning
Your pool pump loses prime overnight because air is entering the suction line through a leaky pump lid O-ring, a cracked suction…
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Why does my pool pump lose prime every time I turn it off?
Your pool pump loses prime because air is entering the suction line through a leaky lid o-ring, a cracked pump basket, or…
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Why does my pool pump run but no water comes out of returns
Your pump is running dry because air is leaking into the suction line, preventing it from pulling water. Check the pump lid…
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Why does my variable-speed pool pump randomly switch to high speed in the middle of the night?
Your variable-speed pump is likely switching to high speed because a scheduled cleaning cycle, freeze protection, or a faulty control board is…
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Why does my variable-speed pool pump stay on high speed and never switch to low speed?
Your variable-speed pump likely stays on high speed because it lacks a programmed schedule, lost settings after a power outage, or has…
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Why is my pool pump losing prime
Your pool pump loses prime when air enters the suction line, breaking the vacuum needed to pull water — check for loose…
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Why is my pool pump running but not moving water?
Your pool pump is running but not moving water because it has lost prime — air is trapped in the suction line…
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Why is my pool pump running up my electric bill
Your pool pump is probably the biggest energy hog in your backyard because it runs 8–12 hours a day and has a…
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Why is my variable speed pool pump running at high speed all the time?
Your variable-speed pump likely stays on high speed because its schedule is misconfigured, the control panel lost its programming, or a wiring…
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Why is my variable-speed pool pump not saving money on my electric bill
Your variable-speed pump likely runs at too high a speed for too long, or the schedule doesn't match your pool's actual turnover…
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