Unclog Your Pool Pump with This One Simple Trick!

In this video, Mark goes over the most common causes for a clogged pump, how to diagnose it, and how to unclog it!

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Video Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:11 - How does a pump get clogged?
01:10 - Tests and checks
03:10 - Separating the motor
06:20 - Unclogging the impeller

Music: zachs_tape

[spikesmundranos]

The clearest, most precise and informative videos I've seen on the internet. This guy is an excellent instructor on pool supply and maintenance. Thank you so much!!

[jbmann]

As has been said before Mark is one of the best instructors on YouTube. I have gotten so much knowledge from his videos which equates to money saved because I can DIY instead of waiting on a service company. Thanks Mark and Hallmark

[charliek]

This gentleman is absolutely fantastic. I've watched many of his videos and have learned so much. I definitely appreciate the effort that goes into this. I believe I live just over an hour away fr5om his shop and I'd be inclined to drive over vs. using a local pool store. Keep up the great work!

[Gabywild]

I thought I was going to have to buy a new pump!
Instead, I learned a new skill! Thank you!

[billallert]

This was so helpful. I can't thank you enough. Pump was making a gurgling sound, no pressure, hardly any water coming out of the return pipes. I took apart our pump and cleaned a very clogged impeller. Saved hundreds of dollars of pool servicing thanks to you!

[melewis]

Two years later and your still making a big impact. Thank you. Much appreciated.

[fifthrider]

I love your videos because you shoot them under controlled circumstances with clear visuals. Thank you. I can't get over how many other pond repair videos whip out a camera phone in the field, try to record with gurgling background noise, a wet and blurry lens, you can't really see what they're doing, etc. Thank you. I'm currently trying to figure out how to unclog an impeller whose debris ( pine needles ) is stuck in the sides of the impeller wheel, not the wheel itself. At least this video gave me a good idea of the size and shapes.

[giroadster]

Thank you for this, boy was that helpful. My impeller was loaded was all kinds of stuff from acorns to pool grout. My pump now shoots water stronger than ever!

[Marie-kjxf]

Great video, simple and straightforward…no stupid music and half hour introductions. Thanks

[pltcxkc]

Thanks for showing and not just explaining. Great instructor.
Wonderful instructions. Thanks for showing as you are saying what you're doing because some of us need that. If you could though, include putting that pump back together because some of us have poor memories and are not mechanical and need it.😅😂 I appreciate your video. I'll be looking forward to more of your videos for maintaining and troubleshooting my pool. Thank you so much!

[halawala]

Thank you so much Mark for your valuable tips. I'd unclogged the pump successfully. You'd probably saved me hundreds of dollars.

[Goldstar]

Mark....

I have watched quite a few of your DIY videos in the last few days, and I wish to extend a 'warm thank you' for your personal knowledge and your willingness to "share" with others..

In a prior life.. (Career in Law Enforcement)... I had number of professional administrative duties... and I would like to commend you for how clear, and precise your information is... while still keeping it 'non-technical' for the 'average Joe' out here in the DIY World...

Thanks again..
George.

[troyyee]

Great video ! It gave me the motivation to open up the case and look. My pump had wood chips in the impeller. psi was at 5, cleared obstructions and now back up to 15. Thanks !!!

[drummerdonny]

Love the video and the work bench with a sink ! also your screw driver assortment . As a retired electrician, I love screwdrivers . Thank you for the video.

[petemichalski]

I watched a few of your vids. Trouble shooted leaks and blockages. I was 95% sure I had an air leak until I tried unblocking the impeller. Cleaned out the impeller with a coat hanger and dragged out a few leaves. Now running amazing and have the vacuum cleaning again. Thanks so much!

[lcagee]

Awesome video. I was able to feel inside my pump inlet and felt a bunch of debris. I was able to remove most of it with one of those 3 prong graspers and my fingers. Took about 5 minutes. Now it’s running great.

[JeffMinnichbach]

This is seriously an amazingly educational video guys. I have a brand new pool and the pump isn't working, it's making a loud grinding noise. I looked in the filter by the pump and no water is going through so something seems clogged. I'm going to use your tips to try to diagnose it myself but just wanted to say thank you for such a detailed and easy to follow video.

[coldparanoia]

These videos have been absolutely fantastic. Thank you guys so much for this. This is the first year I've owned a pool and your tutorials have been invaluable!

[rgrbrggs]

Thanks for this. How you described the problem let me diagnose what I was dealing with and clean the pump out quickly. Saved me a lot of hassle and money.

[David-jnfx]

That was great Mark! You make it look so easy 👍Thanks!