Troubleshooting Pool Skimmer Issues

For a pool to remain clean with crystal clear water at all times, it is vitally important to have a properly functioning pool skimmer. When it comes to water circulation and filtration, it all starts with the pool skimmer. As your pool pump runs, it generates a suction at the pool skimmer. The skimmer is usually located on the side of the pool relatively close to the are where your pump and pool filter is housed. The pool skimmer intakes water and filters out larger debris in a skimmer basket. The water continues to move through your pool plumbing and into the filter before it is pumped back into the pool. Since an adequate amount of suction is required to properly circulate the pool water, it is important to make sure your skimmer basket is regularly cleaned and emptied.

In some cases, you may find that even though your skimmer basket is clear of debris, the pool skimmer suction pressure is insufficient. If water is not being pumped through your pool system at a proper rate, you may run into bigger issues with your filtration. Before you enlist an expert to help you with the problem, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the issue.

Check the Water Level
If the water level around your pool skimmer is too low, you will likely run into some pressure issues with your pool pump and circulation. Water should always be raised at least one third to one half of the height of the skimmer opening. Anything less than this level and your skimmer will begin to intake air, causing the suction pressure to drop, and thus compromising your pool water filtration.

High or Low Pressure?
Another thing you can check to see if there is a problem with your pool skimmer is the pressure gauge on top of your filter. Whether or not the pressure is too low or too high will be a good indicator of the type of issue with your pool skimmer. High pressure means there might be a clog somewhere between your skimmer and your filter, or perhaps in the filter itself. Low pressure on the other hand means there might be a leak in or around your pool skimmer.

An issue with your pool skimmer is something that should always be promptly addressed. At Pool Problems? we specialize in troubleshooting both major and minor issues with all types of pool equipment, including pool skimmers, pumps, and filters. To find out more about our pool skimmer repair and replacement services, or any of our other quality services, be sure to contact Doug at Pool Problems? today!



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