Pool Repair by City
Browse 2,756 pool repair and equipment companies across 653 US cities. Compare customer ratings, review counts and 2026 prices for pump, filter, heater, salt cell and automation repairs. Every company here is also ranked in the pool service directory; this list narrows it to repair.
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These city lists are ordered by customer rating and review count. If your city is not shown, browse by state for all 653 city directories.
Each state guide includes a statewide shortlist, local 2026 prices and every city list in the state.
Planning ranges for the two most common calls: a pump motor or seal repair and a heater repair. Diagnostic fees are usually credited toward the work.
| State | Pump motor / seal | Heater repair | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $350–$925 | $175–$575 | 801 pros → |
| Florida | $300–$775 | $150–$500 | 424 pros → |
| Texas | $300–$800 | $150–$500 | 312 pros → |
| Arizona | $300–$775 | $150–$500 | 151 pros → |
| New Jersey | $350–$900 | $175–$575 | 78 pros → |
| Tennessee | $300–$775 | $150–$500 | 67 pros → |
| Georgia | $300–$775 | $150–$500 | 57 pros → |
| Massachusetts | $350–$900 | $175–$575 | 49 pros → |
| Virginia | $300–$825 | $150–$525 | 48 pros → |
| Illinois | $325–$850 | $150–$525 | 45 pros → |
| New York | $350–$925 | $175–$575 | 45 pros → |
| Louisiana | $300–$775 | $150–$500 | 44 pros → |
| North Carolina | $300–$775 | $150–$500 | 41 pros → |
| Connecticut | $325–$875 | $175–$550 | 39 pros → |
| Nevada | $300–$825 | $150–$525 | 37 pros → |
the United States labor rates are close to the national baseline used for these estimates. Parts are priced nationally, so the spread between quotes usually comes from labor, brand and whether a repair or a replacement is recommended — ask for both numbers when a component is more than ten years old.
Repair a component under about eight years old with a single failed part. Replace when the unit is older than ten years, when the repair is more than half the cost of a new one, or when a more efficient model — a variable-speed pump or a heat pump — pays back through lower the United States energy bills within a few seasons. Ask for both quotes and the expected life of the new unit.
Photograph the pump, filter, heater and controller labels (model and serial). It saves a diagnostic visit and lets the tech bring the right parts.
Narrow the options to your city, then confirm the scope and the price before anyone comes out.
Companies are ordered by a weighted mix of customer rating and review count; specialists for this work are listed ahead of the companies that routinely handle it.
Review rating, review count and contact details, then ask the questions above so every quote covers the same job.
Share the pool size, equipment and current condition so each company prices the same scope, and compare at least two.
A service call or diagnostic in your area, the United States typically runs $75–$150, often credited against the repair. Pump motor or seal work runs $300–$800; a new variable-speed pump installed $800–$2,500; heater repairs $150–$500 and a heater replacement $2,500–$6,500; filter rebuilds $150–$500; a new salt cell $500–$1,100. the United States labor is close to the national baseline used for these estimates. Get the repair and replacement price when equipment is more than ten years old.
Repair when the pump is under about eight years old and one part failed — a shaft seal, capacitor or lid o-ring is a $300-class fix. Replace when the motor is more than ten years old, the repair is more than half the cost of a new unit, or you are still running a single-speed pump: a variable-speed model typically cuts pump electricity by 50–80% and is required for most new installs under federal efficiency rules.
The most common causes are low water flow (dirty filter, closed valve or a failed pressure switch), a failed igniter or thermistor, a tripped high-limit switch, gas supply problems or a control board fault. Check filter pressure and valves first; if flow is fine, a heater technician can test the switches and board in one visit. Repairs typically run $150–$500, and units past 12–15 years are usually replacement candidates at $2,500–$6,500.
Pump motors typically last 8–12 years, filter cartridges 2–4 years, DE grids 5–10 years and filter tanks 15–25 years. Gas heaters last 10–15 years and heat pumps 10–20 with clean water and steady flow. Salt cells run 3–7 years depending on runtime and calcium scaling. Balanced water and clean filters are the cheapest way to reach the long end of those ranges.
Licensing varies by state and city. Confirm any required contractor or electrical license, general liability and workers' compensation certificates, and ask whether a heater or pump replacement needs a permit in your municipality.
Often, yes. Most manufacturers give a longer warranty — commonly three years instead of one — when equipment is bought and installed through a qualified pool professional, and some void coverage for online purchases installed by the owner. Ask the repair company whether it is a warranty station for your brand and keep the installation invoice with the serial number.
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