Your Guide to Pool Light Repairs

You know the feeling that you go through when your pool lights are misbehaving. Even after installing new ones, they burn out completely before their time. Sometimes they're dim. What could be causing all this? To figure it out, you need to turn to experienced pool professionals. With years of tending to pool lights under their belts, they can help you get your lights into tip-top shape, which will allow you to use your pool more effectively.

In order to contact pool professionals, however, you should understand the importance of their services and the basics of what could be causing the issues. Let's take a look at some of the essential information you should know about pool lights.

Why Do You Need Pool Light Repair?

Broken lights and water are a dangerous combination. Once you notice that your pool lights aren't working, you don't want to leave them broken for a long time.

You may also think that replacing or fixing pool lights is the same as replacing an ordinary home bulb, but that's far from the truth. If you try DIY and do it incorrectly, you're putting your safety at risk. It's the work of pool light repair specialists. They know how to repair pool lights safely and can do it efficiently.

Call for a pool professional to handle your pool light repair and save you the headache of electrical wires. Remember that contacting a specialist to fix your broken lights is a priority.

Why Are Your Pool Lights Dim or Faulty?

There are a few key reasons why your pool lights may be malfunctioning. While the repair specialist will be able to diagnose the exact problem, it can be helpful if you have an understanding of what is happening too. This can give the pool professionals the information they need before they visit your home so that they bring the right tools and resources.

1. Loose Fixtures

A common reason that pool lights malfunction is because the fixtures are loose. Your pool lights may be dim because of many activities around the pool. People jumping in and out and kids playing near the pool will cause the screws to become loose. A pool professional will know how to replace the screws properly with the corresponding O-ring that acts as a gasket.

2. Leaky Housing

Leaky housing can also cause issues. You'll find your pool lights behind the lens in a housing gasket, keeping the waterproof seal. As you use your pool, chlorine and other chemicals can break down the gasket's heavy rubber. The chemical substances eat away the seal, causing water to enter the housing. As a result, the pool lights will short out. A licensed expert will figure out where the leak is and then make repairs.

A leak can give you a hard time in keeping your inground pool water level at the right level. You can tell that your pool light is leaking if your pool water drops to the deck around the light's top.

3. Burn-Out Bulbs

Just as lightbulbs in your home burn out, so do your pool lights. If you install new bulbs and ultimately burn them out, you need to call a specialist to look into the problem. You can tell your pool lights have a significant problem if they burn out before their recommended time. A power surge or faulty wiring could be the culprits for your new bulbs to burn out before their time. No matter the exact cause, you need to contact a professional to sort out the pool light repair.

4. An Overcrowded Circuit

Your circuit breaker may also be stopping the electrical flow if it's overcrowded and overtaxed. If you think that continued 'tripping' is causing the issue, call a professional without delay. The reason is that the breaker is connected to your household wiring so it will require far more expertise than what you have.

5. GFCI or Shock Hazard

The person or company that installed your pool wiring equipped it with a Ground Fault Circuit Interpreter. GFCI comes into play when it senses an above-average shock risk. If there is a shock hazard, it'll alert GFCI, shutting down the circuit to that line. You'll need a professional to determine why the system believes there are shock hazards and how to stop it from shutting off your pool lights.

6. Irregular Supply of Electricity



Broken lines and power surges can cut off the supply of electricity to your pool light. Finding the interruption point requires a skilled person as you can't repair it yourself.

All in all, you should always contact your local pool repair company if you notice issues with your pool lights or any other part of your pool. If you have a hunch as to why systems in your pool aren't working, you can share that with your repair specialists so they can better diagnose the issue. Call SwimHappy Pool Service and Repair whenever you need professional help to keep your pool in perfect shape.