Swimming Pool Repair: Pumps and Filters
Unless your pump or filter breaks down entirely, it may not always be clear when one isn't working properly. Worse yet, it's possible both the filter and the pump are working fine, but the pool professional installed a system where the pump and filter don't work particularly well together. This is more common in older, above ground pools. On the other hand, a problem with your pump or filter can mean nothing more than a clogged or damaged hose. Even a properly working pump and filter system won't prevent water quality problems without the proper chemical treatments. Check the hoses and other easily accessible parts of your pool filtration system. If you can't identify the problem, you may need to call a pool professional, but be able to describe the exact symptoms and the model of your filtration system so Blue Ribbon Pool Service can efficiently work out the problem.

Safety Features
If a part of your pool system suddenly stops working, it may be a sign that a safety feature has disabled it to protect both swimmers in the pool and the pool system itself. Swimming pool repair can be a hassle, but it's a lot better than electrocution. Pool heaters and pool covers are two installations that often have safety shut-offs. Remember, though, that this sudden shut-off may be an effect of a relatively minor problem that can be easily fixed.

Repair or Replace?
Regardless of the nature of your swimming pool repair, you should always ask your pool professional what the condition of your pool will be after the repair. Older filters and pumps can be repaired only to break down again the following year. Ask how long the concrete patch can be expected to last. You don't want to spend a bunch of money to repair a piece of your pool when replacing it wouldn't cost significantly more.