Well the shop's 135i had a water pump failure last week and I had the chance to open this one up.
I’ve gone through a couple pool pumps myself, so if you have questions about their lifespan or something else, feel free to drop a line in the comments section below and I’ll do my best to help out.So I've always wondered what the inside of our water pumps look like and when I first did mine, I threw the pump away not even thinking about looking at the internals. There’s a balance of having it on to keep the pool clean and leaving it off to save power and preserve the life of the unit.Ī timer is going to be the cheapest and most effective way to find that balance. If you only do one, I’d say go with the timer and have your pool pump running about half the time. Make sure you take the time to implement some of our suggestions. But if you start having problems after year six, it’s probably advisable to just replace the unit instead of trying to keep it going. In summary, your pool pump should last between 10 and 12 years. Keep these clean as much as possible to make life easier on your pool pump. The skimmers can be gross and annoying to clean out, but if these get too full, your pump is going to have a difficult time keeping up. If there is a clog somewhere, it’ll be harder to keep the water clean, which should tip you off that there’s a problem somewhere else. You can usually do this by checking on the water flowing through the pump. Make sure to check for clogs in the pipes and filter. A simple outdoor storage structure like this one from KETER Manor can be a great way to protect your pool pump. Just an outdoor storage container or area, like this one below, can go a long way in extending the life of your pool pump and keeping it safe from the elements. It doesn’t have to be a full-blown pool house or closet. Setting up a structure to cover your pump and filter is a good place to start. While I’ve already touched on some of the things that can be done to improve the life expectancy of your pool pump, I’ll cover those and a few others here specifically. What can I do to help my pool pump last longer? But just note that issues like this can either put unnecessary wear on your pool pump, or burn the motor out completely. This isn’t an issue of wear and tear, because it all happened at once. There was a clog in the filter that needed cleaned, but we didn’t notice it until the pump motor burned up from having to work too hard to push the water through. I found this out the hard way with my first pool pump. Electrical issues/motor burning upĪn issue that can dramatically cut your pool pump’s life short is electrical problems or the motor burning up. Pool pumps with a higher HP (motor power) and voltage rating re going to have an easier time pushing water through your filter and will, in many cases, last longer as a result.
If at all possible, make sure your pool pump is covered or enclosed in some kind of structure. While these cases are strong and generally won’t break or fail, the humidity and rain can simply wear the unit down over time. This gives the pump plenty of “off” time where it’s not only saving on my electrical bill, but also not unnecessarily aging the pump Weather and ClimateĬlimates that are humid or produce a lot of rain can be especially hard on a pool pump, particularly the external metal casing. One of the most practical factors to consider is simply, how often do you run your pool pump? My pool pump is on a timer, which I have set to start at 9 AM and run until 8:45 PM. How hard does it have to work/how often is it on? What are the factors that can impact the lifespan of a pool pump? I’ll go through the basics here. What can impact the lifespan of a pool pump? We’ll look at these factors in more detail, along with some of the things you can do to extend the lifespan of your pool pump. The local pool experts I bought my pump from said that if you start having problems at the six year mark or later, it’s best just to replace the unit and not worry about repairs or band-aid fixes.īut there are plenty of external factors that can impact the lifespan of your pool pump, including electrical issues, weather and climate, pool use, and type of pump/motor you’re using.
Most pool pumps will last somewhere in the neighborhood of 10-12 years before needing replaced from normal wear and tear. How long do pool pumps last? The short answer In this article I’m going to cover the simple answer regarding how long a pool pump lasts, along with some of the things you can do to help it last longer. They’re expensive and often a bit tricky to install, so when you buy a pool pump, it’s understandable that you would want it to last awhile and to get your money’s worth.