Inspect Pool Equipment and Plumbing
Check pump, filter, heater, and plumbing for leaks or wear before peak swim season.
DIY Cost
$0
If Ignored
$3.5k
Frequency
Once a year
Difficulty
Moderate DIY
Some experience helpful. Plan 2–4 hours and watch a tutorial first.
How to do it — step by step
Inspect the pump for: vibration, unusual noise, air bubbles in the strainer basket (sign of suction leak), and shaft seal drips. Check the filter pressure gauge — if it won't hold pressure, the multiport valve O-rings need replacement. Inspect the heater for scale buildup on the heat exchanger. Check all unions and fittings for drips. Look for damp soil around underground plumbing as a sign of slow leaks. Equipment caught early costs $200–$500 to repair; ignored, it can mean replacing an entire $2,000+ pump and filter system.
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