Why does my saltwater chlorinator show 'low salt' error even after adding salt?
Your saltwater chlorinator reads 'low salt' because the cell's conductivity sensor is dirty, the water temperature is too cold for accurate readings,…
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Pools & Spas
Practical, step-by-step fixes for pools & spas problems — 27 published so far.
Why does my variable speed pool pump not change speeds and stay on high?
A variable speed pump stuck on high usually means the control board lost its programming, the speed setting wasn't saved, or a…
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Why does my variable speed pool pump stay stuck on high speed and won't ramp down
A variable speed pump stuck on high speed usually means the controller lost communication with the motor, the programmed schedule was erased,…
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Why does my variable-speed pool pump keep shutting off at high speed?
Your variable-speed pump likely shuts off at high speed because the motor is overheating due to a clogged impeller, bad capacitor, or…
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Why does my variable-speed pool pump keep tripping the breaker at low speed?
Your variable-speed pump likely trips the breaker at low speed because the motor draws excessive inrush current during startup or the breaker…
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Why does my variable-speed pool pump run at high speed constantly?
A variable-speed pump stuck on high speed usually means the controller lost its programmed schedule, a wiring fault forces default high RPM,…
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Why does my variable-speed pool pump trip the breaker only when running at high speed?
Your variable-speed pump trips the breaker at high speed because the motor draws more amperage than the circuit can handle, often due…
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Why does my variable-speed pool pump trip the breaker when it ramps up to high speed?
Your variable-speed pump trips the breaker on high speed because the motor draws more amps than the breaker or wiring can handle,…
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Why is my pool heater not heating the water even though it turns on
Your pool heater likely isn't heating because of low water flow, a dirty filter, a faulty thermostat, or a failed heating element…
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Why is my pool pump causing a high electric bill?
A pool pump spikes your electric bill when it runs too long, is oversized, or has a failing motor that draws extra…
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Your pool pump spikes your electric bill because it runs too many hours, uses an old single-speed motor, or has a clogged…
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why is my pool pump making a loud humming noise but not starting
A loud humming pool pump that won't start usually means the start capacitor has failed or the motor shaft is seized. The…
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