When Your Pump Stops Moving Water

A pool pump that runs constantly but barely circulates water, makes grinding or squealing noises, or trips the breaker every time it starts usually means the motor or impeller has worn out past the point of simple repair. Homeowners in Phenix City often wait until the pump stops entirely, but by then the water has gone cloudy and algae has started forming on the walls because filtration stopped days earlier.

Summer Pools by Ray Carden installs new pool pumps, filters, heaters, and automation systems that replace outdated or broken components with properly sized equipment matched to your pool volume and plumbing layout. Variable-speed pumps reduce energy use by running at lower speeds during filtration cycles, and automation panels let you control pump schedules, lighting, and heating from a single interface instead of manually adjusting timers and valves at the equipment pad.

Contact us to go over what equipment needs replacing and how the installation process works in Phenix City.

Installation begins with shutting down the system, draining the lines around the equipment being replaced, and disconnecting plumbing and electrical connections at the old unit. In Phenix City, older installations sometimes lack proper bonding or have undersized breakers, so those get corrected during the swap to meet current code.

Once the new pump is in place and plumbing is reconnected, you will notice stronger water flow through the returns, quieter operation, and shorter run times needed to keep the water clear. A properly sized pump moves the entire pool volume through the filter in eight hours or less, which means you can set shorter daily cycles and still maintain balanced water chemistry.

Filter replacements typically happen at the same time if the old unit is undersized or damaged, and cartridge filters require less backwashing than sand filters while still trapping fine debris. Heater installations involve gas line or electrical work depending on the unit type, and automation setups require running control cables from the panel to each device. Most single-equipment installations finish in one day, while full system upgrades with multiple components can take two to three days depending on the scope and any necessary repairs to the plumbing or pad.

Most questions focus on sizing, energy savings, and whether existing plumbing and electrical will work with the new equipment.

Summer Pools by Ray Carden sizes and installs equipment that matches your pool and how you use it, so the system runs efficiently without constant adjustments. Get in touch to schedule an equipment evaluation and go over what needs upgrading at your Phenix City property.