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Skimmer Leak / Cracked Housing

moderate severityoccasionalDIY: yes
Pro repair$100–$300LA-area, parts and labor
DIY cost$10–$100parts and supplies
Typical time1 hrfor a pro
Difficulty2 / 51 is easiest

What you'll notice

  • Water leaking around skimmer
  • reduced suction
  • water loss at equipment area

Likely causes

  • Crack from freeze damage or settling
  • worn skimmer weir door seal
  • deteriorated caulk around skimmer

How to keep it from coming back

  • Properly winterize pool
  • seal skimmer cracks with pool putty
  • maintain skimmer cover during off-season

Ranges are estimates; see How We Estimate. Affects: in-ground.

Equipment involved

Maintenance that prevents it

Related costs

  • Annual Pump Operation (Variable-Speed, 1.5HP, 8 hrs/day): $400–$600
  • Annual Heat Pump Operation (electric heating, 6 months): $300–$600
  • Pump Replacement (variable-speed, 1.5-2.5 HP): $1,200–$2,500
  • Pump Motor Repair (capacitor, seal, bearing): $50–$600

See full ownership costs

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