Try it yourself first — we'll be here if you get stuck
Plenty of pool equipment repair problems have a simple fix you can safely do yourself in a few minutes — and we'd rather save you a service call than sell you one. These free, step-by-step guides walk you through the quick checks the pros run first. Work through them, and if the problem is bigger than a DIY fix — or anything feels unsafe — a licensed local Houston pro is one free quote away.
Pool Pump Won’t Prime or Lost Suction? A Homeowner’s Fix List
Your pump runs but the basket won’t fill with water and there’s no flow. Here’s the safe order to hunt down the air leak or blockage that killed the prime.
Try the fix →Pool Pump Noisy or Won’t Start? Safe Checks Before You Call
A grinding, screeching, or humming pump — or one that won’t start at all — is telling you something. Here are the safe checks to make, and where to stop.
Try the fix →Salt System Reading Low or No Chlorine? How to Diagnose It
Your salt pool has cloudy or no chlorine and the generator is flashing a warning. Here’s how to tell whether it’s the salt level, a scaled-up cell, or the box itself.
Try the fix →Pool Heater Won’t Fire? Basic Checks Before You Call
Your pool heater won’t ignite or the water stays cold. Here are the safe checks a homeowner can make, and the clear line where gas and electrical work must stop.
Try the fix →Find the Source of an Equipment-Pad Leak Yourself
A puddle at the equipment pad doesn’t always mean a big repair. Here’s how to trace it to the exact fitting, o-ring, or seal that’s dripping.
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