Common Causes of Pool & Spa Leaks

If you find that your pool or spa needs to be topped up with water on a fairly regular basis, this may be a sign of a possible leak. There are a few different areas where a leak can occur in a pool or spa, all of which require immediate attention. In some cases, a drop in the water level of your pool or spa isn't always caused by a leak. The sun's heat can evaporate water at an accelerated rate during the hottest times of the summer. You can also cause a minor drop in the water level by back-washing your filter, which can pump a significant amount of water out of the pool at one time. A water level drop can also be caused by simple splashing. To determine whether or not there is actually a leak in your pool or spa, it is important to know where to look for a leak.

Pool & Spa Equipment
One area that may have sprung a leak is the filtration equipment connected to your pool or spa. Things like skimmers, drains and water supply lines are sometimes prone to leakage, especially if the pool equipment is older, or hasn't been properly connected. At Pool Problems? our team of pool and spa experts can quickly track down a leak in any of these components. Once we have isolated the cause of the leak, we can get right to work on repairing it to prevent further water waste. Our pool and spa leak detection and repair services cover all areas of your pool and spa. If the leak isn't in your pool or spa equipment, we will be able to track it down elsewhere.

Pool & Spa Plumbing
Some leaks can be a little more difficult to track down compared to others. Every pool and spa has a significant number of water lines included in its plumbing system, all of which are possible causes of a major or minor leak that leads to regular water loss. When it comes to pool and spa leak detection and repair of a plumbing system, you will almost always need the help of a professional pool service like Pool Problems?. We can perform a pressure test on your waterlines to pinpoint the exact location of the leak, and in most cases, we will be able to provide same-day repairs.

Pool & Spa Structure
The final common area prone to leakage in pools and spas is the structure of the pool or spa itself. These days, many swimming pools and spas feature things like lights, steps or ornate liners made of different materials like pebbles, tiles, or waterproof fabric. In some cases, the watertight seal on these structural features becomes compromised. Whether due to age, improper installation or misuse, leaks can occur and continue to expand if not detected and repaired in a timely fashion. Fortunately, the experts at Pool Problems? can provide you with a reliable pool and spa leak detection and repair service for all areas of your pool or spa's structure, no matter how elusive the structural leak may happen to be.


To get started on tracking down and repairing any and all leaks in your pool or spa, contact Pool Problems? today! We can provide you with a free estimate on our pool and spa leak detection and repair service, as well as any of our other top quality pool and spa maintenance services. 

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