Pool Pump Won't Start and Making Noise? Do This...

06/03/24 • 4 min

Is your pool pump not working? Is it making a humming sound or a loud squealing noise? Well, before you call in a professional, there are 5 things you can do to troubleshoot it on your own. And one method actually involves hitting it with a shoe. No joke.

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Pool School - Pool Pump Won't Start and Making Noise? Do This...

Transcript

Matt Giovanisci00:00:00.160

Everyone, and welcome to Pool School by Swim University, where we help you keep your pool clean and clear all year. My name is Matt, and I'm the founder of swimuniversity.com. And on this episode, we're talking about troubleshooting your pool pump. Let's dive in. Real quick, if you want more help taking care of your pool, be sure to grab our free pool care cheat sheet at swimu.com/cheat sheet. Now is your pool pump not working? Is it making