In today’s episode, we’re here again with Mark Lilley, the owner of Lilley Pad Ponds. He is a YouTuber and pool maintenance expert and has been working in this industry for over 13 years.

In this segment, we will be talking about something completely out of general pool maintenance. We’ll be discussing pool repairing, what to do when something in the pool breaks down.

For this episode, we will discuss the top 3 most common repairs every pool owner will encounter, the pool vacuum, filtration, and pump. Throughout the episode, Mark talks with us about what parts within these systems get broken, how much it will cost you and whether, as a pool owner, you should take a shot a fixing it or If you should call a professional.

[1:22] The Pool Sweep – A discussion on the most common repair on a pool, the pool sweep. What parts breakdown and whether you should call a professional.

[3:24] Estimating Costs - The costs involved in repairing or replacement of the pool sweep.

[5:05] The Filtration System - We talk about the next most common repair, the filtration system. The main types of filters, why, and what breaks down.

[8:14] Getting Professional Help - Why it’s better to call a professional to fix a pool filter.

[9:51] The Pump – What you can do to be prepared for pump breakdowns.

[16:39] Other Items – We discuss in detail about other items in a pool that will need repairs eventually.

[20:30] Replacing a Fiberglass Pool - Why you should replace the whole pool instead of resurfacing if you have a fiberglass pool.

Resources:

Lilley Pad Ponds website: lilleypadpools.com