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Long summer days are the perfect time for your whole family to enjoy your pool, but noisy pool pumps can distract from the fun. For over 50 years, Covington’s A-1 Electric Motor Service has been providing Tri-State area customers with expert electric motor repair services, top quality accessories, and replacement parts.

Whether you need new blades for the air moving components of your HVAC system or new gaskets to seal your pool pump, you can count on A-1 Electric Motor Service to have a wide range of parts from reputable manufacturers. Their repair technicians offer many valuable services, including winding and dynamic balancing, which get your electric motor up and running again.

Under normal circumstances, most pool pumps make a little bit of noise as they work to keep your pool clean. These normal sounds typically become part of your yard’s background noise. A pump that is suddenly louder than usual or emitting a screeching sound is a pump in need of immediate attention.

Pool pumpIn some cases, your pool pump will only need simple repairs such as adding a piece of carpet or rubber to prevent the pump from vibrating against its concrete pad or cleaning your skimmer baskets to make sure the pump is getting enough water. When the water level in your pool pump is too low, the internal parts of the pump will overheat and begin to rattle.

Pool pumps can also become noisy when debris is trapped in the impeller. To check this part of the pump, you will first need to cut off the power supply. This may be as simple as unplugging the unit, but some models may require you to turn off the pump’s circuit breaker. Remove the pump lid and strainer basket, and visually inspect the pump body.

Using a small hook made from a bent wire hanger, scrape around the impeller opening to remove any debris. Once you’re sure the area is clear, replace the pump lid and strainer basket. Then, restore the power supply.

If your pump is making a screeching noise, the problem is most likely related to the ball bearings. This issue requires professional service. Even though the replacement parts tend to be inexpensive, the repair process is labor intensive and requires specialty tools. Attempting this type of repair at home may even void the manufacturer’s warranty if you break the pump’s seal.

The staff at A-1 Electric Motor Service will be able to diagnose your pool pump’s issue and recommend the most appropriate repair or replacement services. Visit the experts online, or call (859) 291-1351 to learn more about their services and selection of replacement parts. Follow them on Google+ for updates.

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