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188+ Google ReviewsCPO Licensed ยท C-10537740+ Years
Repair work, done right

Pool Repairs & Troubleshooting

Diagnosis from us. Repair work performed by our trusted licensed partners. When a specialist is needed, we send a specialist. We don't cut corners โ€” ever.

How it works
We diagnose ยท You approve ยท Licensed contractor performs the work
One point of accountability. Manufacturer warranties intact. License numbers on every invoice.
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 188+ Google Reviews ยท CPO C-105377 ยท 40+ years of combined founder experience
Reviewed by Matt Balog, Certified Pool Operator (CPO C-105377)
Florida's Best Pools technician vacuuming a pool during a service visit in South Florida

Why we work this way

The South Florida pool industry is full of route guys pretending to be electricians and pool guys pretending to be contractors. Result: half-done work, voided warranties, and homeowners holding the bag when it fails again 90 days later.

Diagnosis comes from us. Our techs watch your equipment, chemistry log, and early-warning signals every visit. Repair goes to our trusted licensed partners โ€” specialists in pumps, heaters, salt systems, plumbing, electrical, plaster, and automation. One point of accountability. Manufacturer warranties intact. Permits pulled where required. Nothing gets done by someone unqualified.

The right specialist for the job โ€” every time

Pool work splits into trades. Each one has its own license, its own warranty rules, and its own failure modes. Our network covers every one.

Pump & Motor Specialists
Variable-speed and single-speed pump replacement, motor service, mechanical seal rebuilds, impeller swaps, mount repair. Pentair IntelliFlo, Hayward TriStar / MaxFlo, Jandy ePump, Sta-Rite.
Heater Specialists
Heat-pump diagnosis and repair, gas heater service, heat-exchanger rebuilds, ignition systems, control boards. Raypak, AquaCal, Pentair MasterTemp, Hayward H-Series. Manufacturer-authorized for warranty work.
Salt System Specialists
Salt cell replacement and right-sizing, control-board diagnosis, electrolytic plate rebuilds, sacrificial-anode systems, salinity calibration. Pentair IntelliChlor, Hayward AquaRite, Jandy AquaPure.
Plumbing & Leak Detection
Suction-side and pressure-side leak detection, valve rebuilds, union and seal replacement, skimmer-line repair, main-drain work. Specialty acoustic and dye-test methods for hidden leaks.
Pool Electrical (Licensed Electricians)
Pool light replacement, GFCI work, transformer replacement, panel upgrades, bonding and grounding. Anything that touches water and electricity goes to a Florida-licensed electrician โ€” never us, never a pool route.
Filter Specialists
Cartridge replacement, DE grid rebuilds, sand-bed replacement, manifold and lateral repair, filter-tank crack inspection, full filter swap-outs.
Automation Specialists
Pentair ScreenLogic, Hayward OmniLogic, Jandy iAquaLink โ€” system setup, app pairing, sensor calibration, freeze-protect logic, schedule audits, firmware updates.
Plaster, Tile, & Coping
Re-plaster (Diamond Brite, pebble, quartz, white plaster), tile replacement and bead-blast cleaning, coping repair, acid wash, structural concrete repair. Coordinated through our remodel partners.

How a repair actually goes, start to finish

  1. 1
    Diagnosis on-site (us)
    We come out โ€” included in your weekly service if you're a client, $150 diagnostic fee for non-clients (applied toward the repair if you proceed). We document the problem with photos, run any tests required, and identify the right specialist for the job.
  2. 2
    Written quote (us, with the contractor)
    You receive a written, itemized quote with parts, labor, timeline, and the contractor's name and license number. Manufacturer warranty implications are flagged up front. No verbal agreements, no surprise add-ons.
  3. 3
    You approve in writing
    Nothing is ordered, scheduled, or started until you approve in writing. You can decline, get a second opinion, or wait โ€” no pressure.
  4. 4
    Licensed contractor performs the work
    The licensed specialist installs the part, performs the rebuild, or completes the repair. Manufacturer-authorized when warranty is involved. Permits pulled where required. We verify the work.
  5. 5
    Verification + warranty registration (us)
    We come back, verify the repair is correct, register manufacturer warranties on your behalf, and resume your weekly service. The repair becomes part of your service log so we know what was changed and when.

Why Homeowners Choose Florida's Best Pools

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
License C-105377
FSPA Member
Florida Swimming Pool Association โ€” Member #77999
40+ Years Combined Experience
Founders with deep South Florida pool expertise
10,000+ Pools Serviced
Across South Florida
Fully Licensed & Insured
Florida-registered
Consistent, Reliable Techs
Same tech, same day, every week
Clear Communication
Notes and photos after every visit

Common pool repairs we coordinate

Pump making noise / not priming
Bearing service, mechanical seal, or full replacement. Repair-or-replace decision based on age, brand, and condition.
Filter pressure climbing
Cartridge replacement, DE grid rebuild, sand-bed replacement, or full filter swap. Diagnosis tells us which.
Heater not firing or weak heat
Ignition diagnosis, gas-pressure check (gas heaters), heat-pump compressor and refrigerant work, heat-exchanger inspection, control board.
Salt cell errors / low chlorine output
Output test, scale/acid clean, plate inspection, sacrificial-anode service, or replacement when warranted.
Visible leaks (pool, equipment pad, plumbing)
Acoustic and dye-test leak detection, plumbing repair, main-drain and skimmer-line work.
Pool light out or flickering
Niche inspection, GFCI test, LED retrofit, or transformer replacement โ€” coordinated through our licensed electrician network.
Automation acting up
ScreenLogic / OmniLogic / iAquaLink diagnosis, sensor calibration, schedule audit, firmware update.
Structural cracks, plaster issues, tile damage
Coordinated through plaster and remodel partners โ€” assessment, scope, and quote.
Free for homeowners
Want to troubleshoot it yourself first?

Our complete pool troubleshooting library covers green water, algae, leak detection, heater error codes, and pump problems โ€” written by our techs. If it's past DIY, that's when we step in. Want a number for your pool? Run yours through our pool service cost calculator.

By problem type: pool losing water โ€” leak vs. evaporation (the 24-hour bucket test), algae types decoded (green, mustard, black, pink), and cloudy water โ€” 7 causes. Deep technical references: pool leak detection, green algae, and mustard yellow algae.

What โ€œno corners cutโ€ means in practice

Licensed contractor on every job
License numbers on every invoice. Verifiable in the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation database. No exceptions.
Manufacturer warranties stay intact
Pentair, Hayward, Jandy, Raypak warranties require authorized service centers. We coordinate through manufacturer-authorized contractors so your warranty isn't voided.
Written quotes before any work
Nothing is started until you approve in writing. No verbal estimates, no surprise add-ons, no “while we were in there” charges.
Permits pulled where required
Heater swaps, panel upgrades, structural plaster, and certain plumbing repairs require Florida permits. Permits get pulled. No permit-skipping cost-cutting.
We verify the repair
After the contractor finishes, we come back and confirm the repair is correct before we resume normal service. If something is off, we coordinate the fix on the contractor's dime.
Specialist when needed, every time
We don't pretend we can do every trade. The job we won't do is the one we can't do correctly. Pump bearing or heater rebuild โ€” both go to the right licensed specialist.

Pool repairs โ€” frequently asked

Diagnosis-by-us, repair-by-licensed-partner model โ€” one point of accountability, manufacturer warranties remain intact; Diagnostic fee is $150 for non-clients (included for active weekly clients), applied toward the repair if you proceed; Pump replacement $1,400โ€“$2,400; salt cell replacement $800โ€“$2,100; Heater pressure switch / flame sensor $150โ€“$450 (or $1,400โ€“$3,200 if heater core damaged); Plaster crack repair $450โ€“$1,500; underground plumbing $800โ€“$2,800; light niche conduit $350โ€“$900; License numbers on every invoice.

Diagnosis from us. Repair by licensed specialists. No corners cut.

Book a diagnostic visit โ€” we come out, identify the problem, send you a written quote with the contractor's license number, and you decide. One point of accountability. Manufacturer warranties intact.

Available in every city we serve