Texas · Pool Repair & Equipment Service · Updated 2026
Compare 99 pool repair companies in the Dallas area for equipment repair and replacement. Ratings, review counts, contact details and 2026 planning prices for the most common jobs are below. 46 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are weekly service routes that routinely handle it. This page shows the top 20.
Ordered by customer rating and review count across the Dallas area. Listings include the available rating, contact details and location; confirm current credentials and scope directly.
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A diagnostic or service call in Dallas typically runs $75–$150, often credited against the repair. The common jobs:
| Job | Typical Dallas price |
|---|---|
| Service call / diagnostic | $75–$150 |
| Pump motor or seal replacement | $300–$800 |
| New variable-speed pump, installed | $800–$2,500 |
| Heater repair (igniter, sensor, board) | $150–$500 |
| Heater or heat pump replacement | $2,500–$6,500 |
| Filter rebuild (grids, cartridges, laterals) | $150–$500 |
| Salt cell replacement | $500–$1,100 |
| Automation / controller install | $1,500–$4,000 |
Texas 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.
Photograph the pump, filter, heater and controller labels (model and serial). It saves a diagnostic visit and lets the tech bring the right parts.
Dallas market
4.8 average customer rating · 2365 reviews · 99 companies · 46 specialists
See All on the Map →99 pool repair companies in the Dallas area. 46 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are weekly service routes that routinely handle it. The ranked companies average 4.8 stars across 2,365 customer reviews. PoolPad orders the list with a weighted score that combines customer rating and review count, so a long track record counts for more than a handful of scores.
Most Texas pools never close — weekly service runs year-round with a lighter winter cadence. Spring oak and pecan pollen loads up filters, summer heat pushes chlorine demand hard, and hard water across Central and West Texas creeps calcium up all season. A good tech watches scale and stabilizer, not just chlorine. With pools running year-round, pumps and salt cells here rack up hours faster than the national average; budget for a pump motor or cell every few years.
For statewide rankings, city counts and Texas prices, see the Texas pool repair directory, or check the nearby cities below.
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 Texas energy bills within a few seasons. Ask for both quotes and the expected life of the new unit.
A service call or diagnostic in Dallas, TX 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. Texas 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.
The prime outdoor season in Dallas runs March through October — roughly 7 months of comfortable unheated swimming — and pools stay open and running year-round rather than being winterized. Summers run 95–105° for weeks at a stretch, and most of the state swims from March into late October. Pools stay open and running through winter — the trade-off is that chlorine demand and evaporation in July and August are among the highest in the nation.
Fiberglass pool pros llc has the highest customer rating on this Dallas list at 5 stars across 61 reviews. Liquidus Pool Services has the largest review count (446 reviews at 4.9 stars). PoolPad orders the list with a weighted score that combines customer rating and review count, so a long track record counts for more than a handful of scores.
Texas has no statewide license for swimming pool contractors, so contractor checks fall on you: confirm general liability and workers' comp certificates, and make sure a licensed electrician pulls the electrical permit. Cities and counties enforce their own pool permits and barrier or fence ordinances, and since the 2021 freeze most builders specify freeze protection on equipment.
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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