Tennessee · Pool Repair & Equipment Service · Updated 2026
Pump won't prime, heater won't fire, filter pressure climbing? 21 pool repair companies in the Memphis area, ranked by rating and review count, with what common repairs cost in Memphis this year. This page shows the top 20.
Ordered by customer rating and review count across the Memphis area. Listings include the available rating, contact details and location; confirm current credentials and scope directly.
Companies in the second group are listed for cleaning routes; most handle equipment repairs for their route customers and many for walk-in calls — ask.
Looking for weekly service in general? The Memphis pool service directory ranks all 22 maintenance companies in the area.
A diagnostic or service call in Memphis typically runs $75–$145, often credited against the repair. The common jobs:
| Job | Typical Memphis price |
|---|---|
| Service call / diagnostic | $75–$145 |
| Pump motor or seal replacement | $300–$775 |
| New variable-speed pump, installed | $800–$2,450 |
| Heater repair (igniter, sensor, board) | $150–$500 |
| Heater or heat pump replacement | $2,400–$6,300 |
| Filter rebuild (grids, cartridges, laterals) | $150–$500 |
| Salt cell replacement | $500–$1,050 |
| Automation / controller install | $1,500–$3,900 |
Tennessee 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.
5 stars from 83 reviews
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4.5 average customer rating · 631 reviews · 21 companies · 12 specialists
See All on the Map →21 pool repair companies in the Memphis area. 12 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are weekly service routes that routinely handle it. The ranked companies average 4.5 stars across 631 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.
The classic close-and-open rhythm: winterize in late October, open in April, with heavy spring pollen and cottonwood cleanup and a humid summer of weekly chemistry. Green-to-clean recoveries spike every May from pools that sat uncovered all winter — a proper close pays for itself. Shoulder-season freezes catch equipment that was never fully winterized, so freeze protection on the automation and a pump that runs during hard freezes are worth confirming.
For statewide rankings, city counts and Tennessee prices, see the Tennessee 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 Tennessee energy bills within a few seasons. Ask for both quotes and the expected life of the new unit.
A service call or diagnostic in Memphis, TN typically runs $75–$145, often credited against the repair. Pump motor or seal work runs $300–$775; a new variable-speed pump installed $800–$2,450; heater repairs $150–$500 and a heater replacement $2,400–$6,300; filter rebuilds $150–$500; a new salt cell $500–$1,050. Tennessee 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 $2,400–$6,300.
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 outdoor season in Memphis runs May through September — about 5 months unheated, with a heater adding several weeks on each end. Winters are mild enough that many owners idle equipment with a partial close instead of a full winterization. Tennessee swims May through September, with humid 90° summers and high algae pressure. Colder weather sends most pools into a full or partial close by early November, and spring storms add debris cleanup to the opening schedule.
Smith Pools & Spas - Service Department has the highest customer rating on this Memphis list at 5 stars across 83 reviews. Pool Scouts of the Mid-South has the largest review count (147 reviews at 4.5 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.
Tennessee requires a state contractor license for larger residential projects — most full pool builds qualify, so verify the license and its monetary limit along with insurance. Local codes govern pool permits and barrier fencing, and Nashville-area HOAs frequently add architectural review.
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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