How much does pool equipment repair cost?

Diagnostic visits start at $199 (standard), $299 (same-day), or $399 (after-hours/weekend). The first 60 minutes on-site is included. Replacement labor ranges from $399 (booster pump) to $1,499+ (heater). Parts are billed at retail. Premium and Lux plan members get parts coverage up to $50 and $500 respectively.

Do I pay the dispatch fee even if you can't fix it?

Yes, the dispatch fee covers the visit and diagnosis regardless of outcome. If we can't fix it on the first visit, we credit the dispatch fee toward the eventual repair as long as you proceed within 30 days.

What brands do you service?

All major brands: Pentair, Hayward, Jandy, Sta-Rite, Polaris, Dolphin, Aqua Cal, Raypak, MasterTemp, IntelliFlo, and others. Our technicians are CPO-certified and brand-trained.

How quickly can you get out for a repair?

Standard diagnostic ($199) is next business day. Same-day ($299) is today during business hours. After-hours and weekend ($399) is best-effort within 4 to 6 hours. Premium and Lux plan members get priority dispatch.

What's the warranty on repairs?

All repair labor carries a 90-day warranty. Same-issue callbacks within 90 days are covered at no labor charge. Parts carry the manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 3 years).

Pool Equipment Repair, $199 Diagnostic

Pumps, heaters, filters, automation, and salt systems. CPO-certified diagnosis with transparent dispatch and replacement pricing. See the full rate card.

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At a Glance

BlueLux pool equipment repair in San Diego: $199 standard diagnostic, $299 same-day, $399 after-hours. Replacement labor from $399 (booster pump) to $1,499+ (heater). Parts at retail, 90-day labor warranty. Premium plan covers parts under $50, Lux covers parts under $500/repair.

When You Need Equipment Repair

Common signals that something at the pad needs attention. For full failures or safety concerns, see emergency service.

Pump won't start or runs loud

Bearings, capacitor, motor, or seals. Most pump issues are diagnosable in one visit.

Heater won't fire or holds temp

Ignition, gas valve, flow sensors, or scaled heat exchanger. We service gas and electric.

Filter pressure climbing

Cartridges loaded, sand channeling, or DE grids torn. Cleaning vs replacement is a quick on-site call.

Automation acting up

Schedules not running, valves stuck, app offline. Pentair, Hayward, Jandy, all supported.

What We Repair

All major brands. Pentair, Hayward, Jandy, Sta-Rite, Polaris, Raypak, and more.

Pumps

Variable-speed and single-speed pumps from Pentair, Hayward, Jandy, Sta-Rite, and others.

Motor and capacitor replacement
Mechanical seal repair
Impeller cleaning
Rewire & re-prime

Heaters

Gas heaters (Raypak, MasterTemp) and electric heat pumps. Diagnosis and parts.

Ignition system repair
Heat exchanger cleaning
Thermostat replacement
Gas pressure check

Filters

Cartridge, DE, and sand filter service, repair, and full replacement.

Deep cleaning
Cartridge / grid / sand replacement
Multi-port valve repair
Pressure testing

Automation & Salt Systems

Controls, valves, salt cells, and chemical feeders.

Control board repair
Actuator / valve replacement
Salt cell diagnosis
App & WiFi setup

Brands serviced: Pentair, Hayward, Jandy, Sta-Rite, Polaris, Dolphin, Aqua Cal, Raypak, IntelliFlo, MasterTemp.

Pricing

Two parts to every repair: dispatch (we show up and diagnose) plus replacement (parts and labor if you proceed). All numbers below are starting prices.

Dispatch Fees

Most Common

Standard Diagnostic

$199

Next available business day

Mon to Sat, 8am to 6pm. First 60 minutes on-site included.

Same-Day

$299

Today, business hours

Priority slot in today's route. First 60 minutes on-site included.

After-Hours / Weekend

$399

Evenings & weekends

Outside business hours. Best-effort within 4 to 6 hours.

Replacement Labor (Starting)

Equipment	Labor From	Notes
Variable-speed pump	$749+	Labor only. Pump at retail.
Booster / cleaner pump	$399+	Labor only. Pump at retail.
Gas / electric heater	$1,499+	Labor only. Heater + gas/electrical at retail.
Filter tank (cartridge / DE / sand)	$599+	Labor only. Tank + media at retail.
Salt cell	$199+	Labor only. Cell at retail. Cleaning is $50.
Automation control board	$349+	Labor only. Board at retail.

Parts billed at retail. 90-day labor warranty on all repair work. Full breakdown in the equipment replacement section of the rate card.

Premium ($350/mo)

Parts under $50 per repair are included.

Capacitors, gaskets, o-rings, pressure gauges, basket lids, and most small fittings ship with the visit at no extra charge.

Lux ($580/mo)

Parts under $500 per repair are included.

Most pump motors, heater igniters, salt cells, and DE grids are covered. Major equipment replacements (pumps, heaters, filter tanks) remain billable at the labor + parts rates above.

Compare weekly plans to see if monthly is cheaper than per-repair for your pool.