Humming, screeching, gurgling or rattling? What common pool pump noises usually mean, and which ones need a repair before the motor fails.
A pool pump that suddenly sounds different is usually telling you something. Catching the cause early can save the motor, which is the most expensive part to replace.
This often points to a seized impeller or a failed capacitor. Switch the pump off quickly, because running it like this can burn out the motor. It's a common call-out for our pool pump repairs.
A high-pitched screech usually means the motor bearings are wearing out. In Townsville's heat, pumps run long hours and bearings wear faster. Replacing bearings early is far cheaper than a new motor.
This usually means the pump is sucking air or running short of water. Check the water level, the pump basket and the lid seal. If the lid o-ring is cracked, air gets in and the pump struggles. Ongoing air leaks can also point to a problem in the suction line, which is covered by our pool plumbing work.
Water dripping from the pump shaft usually means the mechanical seal has failed. Left alone, water can get into the motor. A seal replacement is a quick job if it's caught early, and we cover it under pool leak repairs.
Once the equipment is running properly again, regular pool cleaning keeps everything working the way it should, because clean baskets and filters take strain off the pump.
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