Pool Equipment Repair in Scottsdale, AZ
One failing piece puts strain on everything else. We diagnose ASAP, quote upfront, and fix the root cause.
Trusted by 1,000+ Homes in the Valley
"We treat our customers like family, and every pool as if it were our own. Serving Arizona homeowners since 1998."
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Tell us what's going on. We come out, look at your equipment, and write you a clear quote. No diagnostic fee, no obligation.
Serving Arizona homeowners since 1998
Your Pool Is an Interconnected System:
One Problem Becomes Three
A failing pump strains your filter. A clogged filter overworks your motor. A restricted heater builds scale inside the exchanger. In Arizona (110° summers, monsoon debris, hard water), equipment wears out fast, and one neglected problem quickly becomes three.
Most issues are repairable: a worn seal, a dirty sensor, a failing capacitor, a scaled cell. We diagnose the actual root cause, show you the price before work starts, and only fix what genuinely needs fixing.
Equipment We Repair & Service
- ✓Pool Pumps
- ✓Pool Filters
- ✓Pool Heaters
- ✓Automation & Controls
- ✓Salt Chlorinators
- ✓Pool Lights & Plumbing
What to Expect When You Call
Common Problems We See Every Week
- Pump won't start, grinds, or squeals: bearing or motor failure that worsens fast
- Filter pressure too high or too low, straining the pump and starving the heater
- Heater not heating: ignition failure, error codes, or hard-water scale buildup
- Salt cell not producing chlorine: scaled plates, low flow, or control board failure
- Automation errors or unresponsive controls from communication faults
- Leaking pump housing, valves, or fittings (water damage compounds quickly)
- Circuit breakers tripping repeatedly, signaling an electrical issue
- Valve actuators stuck or not rotating, disrupting flow to heaters and features
Why Homeowners Trust Us With Their Equipment
Since 1998, we've repaired pool equipment across Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree. We service every major brand (Pentair, Hayward, Jandy, Raypak, Zodiac, Sta-Rite) and offer a 3-year warranty on qualifying Pentair equipment as a Certified Dealer. No unnecessary replacements, no surprise add-ons. Just honest diagnosis and equipment that works.
About Pool Equipment Repair in Arizona
Mako Pool Solutions has been doing pool equipment repair in Arizona since 1998. We're a small, owner-operated company built around proper diagnosis, fair pricing, and not replacing parts that don't need replacing. When something on your equipment pad fails, the rest of the system starts failing with it.
A leaking pump shaft seal lets water reach the motor windings. A clogged filter starves the pump and overheats the motor. A scaled heat exchanger drops gas heater efficiency to 60% or worse. The longer any one of these goes unaddressed, the more it costs to fix.
We diagnose first. That means voltmeter on the motor, amp clamp on the wiring, manifold pressure on gas heaters, and actual flow rates measured at the pump.
Most equipment problems trace back to a single failed component: a capacitor, a flow switch, a salt cell electrode, an ignition module, a sensor. Replacing that one part is usually the right call. We tell you the cost, the timeline, and exactly what we're fixing before we touch anything.
What We Repair on the Equipment Pad
We service the full pool equipment pad: pool pumps (variable-speed and single-speed, motor and wet-end work, shaft seals, capacitors, bearings, impellers), pool filters (cartridge, sand, and DE, including multiport valve rebuilds and tank replacements), gas pool heaters (ignition systems, gas valves, pressure switches, heat exchanger and burner service), salt chlorine generators (cell replacement, flow switch and control board work), automation systems (Pentair IntelliCenter and EasyTouch, Hayward OmniLogic, Jandy AquaLink), valve actuators, pool lights (LED upgrades and replacements), and leak detection.
For new equipment, we handle installations as well: pump install, filter install, and heater install. As a Pentair Certified Dealer, we offer a 3-year parts-and-labor warranty on qualifying Pentair products we install (variable-speed pumps, salt cells, heaters, automation panels). For other brands we honor the manufacturer warranty and back the install with our own 1-year labor guarantee.
Why Arizona Pools Run Through Equipment Faster
A few factors drive the higher failure rate here. Heat: pump motors typically run 12 hours a day in summer to keep up with chlorine demand at 100°F+ water temperatures. That's a lot of bearing rotations and capacitor cycles compared to a Midwestern pool that runs 6 hours.
Hard water: CAP-sourced municipal water is high in calcium and total dissolved solids, which builds scale on heater elements, salt cell plates, and plumbing internals. Unmanaged calcium will reduce a heat pump or gas heater's efficiency by 20–40% within a couple of years. Dust loads: monsoon storms and routine desert dust push filter pressure up faster, which strains pumps if cleaning is skipped.
The best preventive measure for all of this is weekly pool service with proper water chemistry. When that's been neglected, recovery (chemistry plus equipment cleanup) often costs more than the missed weekly visits would have. We do green pool recovery too, and equipment inspection is built into every recovery so we're not just fixing the water and leaving you with a pump that's about to fail.
Service Calls, Quotes, and Scheduling
We don't charge a diagnostic fee. We come out, look at the equipment, and write you a clear quote on what it'll take to fix it. If it's not worth fixing (pumps over 12 years old with a failed motor, scaled heaters past their useful life), we'll tell you honestly and walk you through the replacement options instead. Service hours are Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, and we operate across Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, and the surrounding north Valley communities.
What Our Clients Say
“Amazing fast service with great pricing!”
“Amazing job. Responded immediately. Great communication. Have been a customer for over 20 years.”
“I'm grateful for their expertise in automation systems! It gives me real peace of mind knowing my multiple water features and upgraded functions are handled seamlessly. Their deep knowledge of all the systems makes everything completely stress-free. Pool is always sparkling clean and I get a report every week of where my levels are at as well. Couldn't be happier!”
“Switched to Mako Pool Solutions bc I was unhappy with our prior service provider - they overcharged and underperformed. Mako is great - the pool has never been cleaner and they are so thorough, priced very reasonably, and professional. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a pool cleaning and/or repair service!”
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Pool Equipment Repair
Common Questions
Common signs your pump needs attention include grinding or screeching noises, failure to prime, low flow, visible leaks around the pump housing, or a tripped circuit breaker. Whether repair or replacement is more cost-effective depends on the pump's age and what's failed. Our technicians will give you an honest assessment. If it's a seal or capacitor issue, repair is typically far cheaper. If the motor is failing on an older pump, upgrading to a Pentair variable-speed pump often pays for itself in energy savings within 1-2 years.
High filter pressure (typically anything nearing 30 PSI or 8-10 PSI above the clean baseline) almost always means the filter media is clogged and needs cleaning or replacement. For cartridge filters this means pulling and hosing off the cartridges. For sand filters it means backwashing. For DE filters it means backwashing and adding fresh DE. Ignoring high pressure puts unnecessary strain on your pump and reduces water circulation throughout the pool. We check pressure at every service visit.
We do our best to schedule repairs promptly. We provide a clear diagnosis before any work begins, and will give you an honest assessment of what's needed. Call us directly at (623) 388-7069 and we'll get a technician out as quickly as our schedule allows.
Yes. As a Pentair Certified Dealer, we offer a 3-year warranty on qualifying Pentair products that we install. This covers parts and labor and is backed directly through Pentair's certification program, one of the strongest equipment warranties available in the pool industry. We recommend Pentair equipment not just for the warranty, but for its proven reliability and energy efficiency in Arizona's demanding climate.
Most standard repairs (motor replacements, seal kits, filter valve repairs, salt cell replacement) take 1-2 hours and are completed in a single visit. More complex work like full equipment pad overhauls or automation system installations may require a scheduled return visit. We always give you a realistic timeline upfront so there are no surprises.
We service all major pool equipment brands including Pentair, Hayward, Jandy, Zodiac, Raypak, Sta-Rite, Polaris, and more. Our technicians receive ongoing training to stay current with the latest equipment and automation systems. While we're a Pentair Certified Dealer, we'll always service whatever equipment you have and give you an honest recommendation if a replacement or upgrade makes more sense.
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