Pool Pump Repair & Replacement in Pasadena, CA

Pool pump repair in Pasadena comes down to a question we answer on every call: is this pump worth fixing, or is it time for a variable-speed replacement that costs less to run? We test the motor and the wet end, repair what failed and give you a straight answer on the rest.

Our owner handles the diagnosis and the repair personally. Pumps are one part of a wider service list you can find on the Pool Cleaning Los Angeles homepage.

Pool Pump Repair in Pasadena: What Makes It Different

Pasadena homes buy electricity from the city's own utility, and Pasadena Water and Power pays a rebate on efficient pool pumps. Residential PWP electric customers can get $200 back for a qualifying variable-speed or variable-flow pump and motor of 1 horsepower or more on an in-ground pool, applied for within 180 days of purchase and limited to one rebate every 7 years. (Source: Pasadena Water and Power) Spas, ponds and fountains are excluded.

The climate makes efficiency worth chasing. NOAA's Pasadena station averages about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter, with July, August and September the three warmest months. (Source: NOAA NCEI) Long filtration runs through that stretch magnify the cost of an old single-speed motor, which the Department of Energy says can use 3,000 to more than 5,000 kWh a year. (Source: U.S. Department of Energy) Cutting pump speed in half drops energy use to about one-eighth, according to ENERGY STAR. (Source: ENERGY STAR)

What's Included in Pasadena Pump Service

• Electrical and mechanical diagnosis. Voltage, amp draw, capacitor and shaft checked before any part is ordered.
• Seal and bearing repairs. Shaft seals, O-rings and bearings replaced on pumps worth keeping.
• Air leak fixes. Lids, unions, valves and above-ground suction plumbing sealed so the pump holds prime.
• Replacement pumps and motors. Variable-speed units matched to your plumbing and filter. California requires replacement pool pump motors of 0.5 horsepower or more made since July 19, 2021 to be variable-speed. (Source: California Energy Commission)
• Programming. Low-speed schedules set so the savings actually reach your PWP bill.

For more on pool pump repair in Pasadena and how we weigh repair against replacement, see our pool pump repair service page.

Getting the Most From the PWP Pump Rebate

1. Confirm eligibility firstThe rebate covers in-ground pool pumps of 1 horsepower or more for residential PWP electric customers, and the model must be on the utility's qualifying list.
2. Keep the paperworkYou need a detailed receipt or invoice, and ours lists the model and horsepower.
3. Apply within 180 daysThe window starts on the purchase date, so submitting right after installation is simplest.
4. Program the pumpA variable-speed pump left on high saves little, so we set speeds and run times before we leave.

Rebate terms can change, so check PWP's pool pump rebate page before you buy. If your pump only needs a seal or capacitor, pool pump repair in Pasadena is usually the better value, and we will say so.

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