How to quiet a pool pump?

The best pool pump is much needed, however, it can still be loud sometimes, especially after being used for a while. What makes the situation worse is that it needs to run for quite a long time to do its job. If the noise is not your concern, you wouldn’t come here. As there are different reasons that make the pool pump so loud, you can quiet it in several ways. Read on to learn effective ways about how to quiet a pool pump.

Increase the water level in your pool

If your pool pump is noisy because of the pool pump cavitation, it is easy to fix. The main reason for it is the low level of water in the pool. Therefore, you need to make sure that the water in your pool at least reaches the openings on the skimming baskets. Only from that level, water can make it into the pump system and supply the pump.

Replace worn out bearings

Your pool pump is able to run smoothly thanks to its bearings. However, these bearings will lose their lubrication over time and that’s when you know they are worn out. The solution for you is to replace them as they are not costly and you can easily find and buy them.

However, it is quite tough to replace them. My advice for you is to look for specialized tools such as the bearing pullers to get them out, or to pay a professional to do the job.

Clean the skimmer baskets and pump basket

The job of the skimmer baskets is to keep the pool clean by collecting debris and it also prevents debris from getting into the pool pump. However, the baskets can be clogged, resulting in the problem that water can’t reach the pump. That’s when cavitation happens.

To avoid this from happening, you should empty your skimmer baskets often. Or if it already causes problems to your pump, get rid of any debris in the baskets and your pool pump should work again.

In addition to skimmer baskets in the pool, you need to empty your pump basket too. This basket is there to ensure that no debris can get into the pump. In case the basket gets clogged, it can’t do its job anymore. Debris will go into your pump and might cause some severe damage.

It’s important to empty your skimmer baskets

With that being said, you need to not only clean out your skimmer baskets, but also your pump filter basket as well. Depending on how quickly your pool collects debris, you can decide how often you should clean out these baskets. Besides, it is always good to keep the pool pump system clean.

Level the pool pump and filter

The noise can be caused by an unevenly installed pool pump. So how to quiet a pool pump in this situation? First you have to unbolt it and then reinstall the level.

As long as you are used to a few DIY projects and you have needed tools, you can do it on your own. If you are not confident with your DIY experience, it is important to call the professional help.

Install vibration pads

You can reduce the noise from your running pool pump by installing an anti-vibration pad under the motor. The materials of these pads should be thick rubber so that they can prevent the vibrations from getting into your deck or pool base.

It is not difficult to install these pads. All you need to do is to unbolt the pool pump motor, then slide the anti-vibration pad into place under the motor. Afterwards, put the motor back in on top of the pad. Don’t forget to reinstall the bolts when you finish.

Once you know why your pool pump is so loud, it is easier to fix. With a few tips in this article, I hope you know how to quiet a pool pump on your own!