Core Pool Repair Service
Pool Pump & Motor Repair
The pump is the heart of your circulation system. When it stops moving water correctly, sanitation, filtration and heating can all be affected. Pool Boy diagnoses pump and motor problems and repairs before replacing whenever a dependable repair makes sense.
Core Pool Repair Service
Pool Pump & Motor Repair
The pump is the heart of your circulation system. When it stops moving water correctly, sanitation, filtration and heating can all be affected. Pool Boy diagnoses pump and motor problems and repairs before replacing whenever a dependable repair makes sense.
Locally owned since 2006
No annual contracts
Licensed & insured
Charlotte & Sarasota Counties
Do not ignore a struggling pool pump
Pump will not start
Diagnosis may include power, controls, capacitors, motor condition, and related equipment.
Loud or unusual noise
Grinding, screeching, or humming can point to bearings, debris, motor, or electrical concerns.
Water leaks
Common sources include seals, lids, fittings, drain plugs, and plumbing connections.
Loss of prime
Air intrusion, water level, lids, valves, plumbing restrictions, and pump condition may contribute.
Weak circulation
The pump, filter, valves, plumbing, and suction conditions must be evaluated as a system.
Intermittent shutdowns
Overheating, controls, wiring, or a failing motor can cause unpredictable operation.
Call for pump service when you notice
- The pump does not start or repeatedly trips off
- The motor hums but the impeller does not move
- Water is leaking from the pump or nearby fittings
- The pump basket will not stay full
- Return flow is noticeably weaker
- A new grinding, rattling, or screeching sound at the equipment pad
What to expect from Pool Boy
- Confirm the symptom and inspect connected controls and equipment.
- Check accessible electrical, mechanical, seal, and flow-related causes.
- Explain whether repair or replacement is the more dependable option.
- Complete the approved repair or provide a replacement estimate.
- Restart the system and verify priming, circulation, and visible leaks.
Local service backed by accountability
Frequently asked questions
Sometimes. The answer depends on the motor, pump housing, seals, age, damage, and availability of compatible parts. We evaluate the full assembly before recommending a path.
Common causes include low water level, a loose lid or gasket, suction-side air leaks, valve problems, blockages, or a worn pump component.
Response time depends on scheduling, location, parts, and workload. Pool Boy aims to respond promptly and can often evaluate repair needs within one business day.
Replacement may make more sense when the equipment is obsolete, severely damaged, inefficient, repeatedly failing, or when repair cost is too close to the value of a new unit.
