Pool Maintenance: The Importance of Motor & Pump Function

If you are considering the purchase of a home equipped with a pool, or if you already own a home with a pool, you probably already know the level of entertainment value the home can bring to your family. As a homeowner with a pool, there are considerations that must be made to the maintenance and care of the pool to ensure your family enjoys this asset for many years to come.

With the core of the pool located in the motor and pump, it is important to keep them in proper working order so as to ensure your pool is running efficiently and properly all year round. For the most part, your eyes and ears will provide the best source of indication when the pump and motor are not functioning properly.

To keep the pump and motor healthy and running efficiently, be certain the units are dry, free of debris and clutter and there are no obvious signs of leaks. In addition, if you hear the sound of abnormal humming or grinding within the motor or pump, be sure to have the units checked by a pool professional immediately.

In addition to the pool pump and pool motor, the strainer baskets are also a key element of your pool’s efficiency. While the strainer baskets are not the most pleasant to keep clean, it is essential that they be checked often to ensure the baskets are not clogged, are free of algae growth and there is no evidence of cracking. Should there be any evidence of cracking, O-ring damage or damage to the pot cover, this may be an indication the pool’s core units, the motor and pump, are damaged.

In contrast, if the home is equipped with a Jacuzzi or spa, the issues involving pump, filters, motor and strainer baskets will be quite different. With either type of home amenity, consider hiring the services of a pool professional to keep the home’s pool is proper working order and to monitor for any complications before they damage other components of your home pool.

When considering the purchase of a home, equipped with a pool, Jacuzzi or spa, there are many issues and concerns to be addressed beyond that of increased utility expenses. Because pools require regular and consistent maintenance, it is important to become well educated in the core systems, including the pump, motor and strainer baskets, to ensure your pool stays in working order. Because these components, when damaged, can lead to chronic complications in your pool, hiring a professional to not only maintains the pool but also to repair the pool when needed, is an important consideration as a homeowner.