Jandy ePump 2.7 HP
Large-body variable-speed pump, 115/230 VAC, with a SpeedSet controller and two auxiliary relays built in. Suits bigger pools and pads with a spa or water features, and runs its own schedule where there is no automation panel.
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Pool equipment we install
We are not a pool store. Nothing here is sold over the counter — this is what goes on Los Angeles pool pads and what we keep running afterwards.
Licensed, insured and family-owned
Jandy and Pentair
Ten items, in the five categories that actually fail
If something has already stopped, start with a diagnosis: it costs less than a replacement and often ends there.
Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF
Variable speed and flow: it holds a flow rate rather than a fixed rpm, adjusting as the filter loads up. Suits in-floor cleaners, solar loops and spa jets, and pads already on Pentair automation.
Jandy JXiQ
Copper heat exchanger, auto-sensing dual voltage, and a low gas pressure switch that refuses to ignite without enough pressure behind it. Extra sensors turn “it will not fire” into a code a technician can act on.
Pentair MasterTemp
Gas heater for pool and spa with smart controls, plus an optional Smart Bypass Valve Kit that routes water around the heater when it is not firing. Suits a straight swap for an ageing heater on a Pentair pad.
Jandy AquaPure
Power pack with the PureLink 14-blade cell kit, sanitising at a rate set by the controller rather than by how much you last poured in. Suits Jandy pads, where one controller should run everything.
Pentair IntelliChlor
Makes chlorine from ordinary table salt, with cell life and output readable off the unit instead of guessed at. Suits owners done with storing liquid chlorine, and Pentair pads running EasyTouch.
Jandy CL Series, 340 sq. ft.
A large cartridge filter designed to use its whole surface area, which is what buys the long gap between cleans. Suits high flow rates and pools under heavy tree cover.
Pentair Clean & Clear Plus
Four polyester cartridges in a fiberglass-reinforced tank, no backwashing, load spread across four elements rather than one. Suits most standard pools, and any pad where the filter is undersized for the pump in front of it.
Jandy iAquaLink 3.0
Runs the pool, or pool and spa together, from a phone or any web-connected device. Suits Jandy pads, and anyone who would rather heat the spa on the drive home than on arrival.
Pentair EasyTouch
Circuitry and programmable controls in one load center near the equipment, which keeps the wiring — and the cost of it — contained. Suits a first automation system on a pad still on time clocks.
From the truck
Short clips from real visits
Nothing staged, nothing bought from a stock library — the same work, filmed while it happened.
Before anything is ordered
How a replacement gets chosen
Nobody should be sold a pump from a photograph. What goes on your pad is decided by what is already there — and in one case by the state of California.
- Diagnosis before quotationA pump that will not start is not automatically a pump that needs replacing, and a heater throwing a code is often one sensor. We find the failure first, then price repair against replacement.
- Fit to the plumbing and power already therePipe diameter, union spacing, footprint, 115 V or 230 V supply, breaker and bonding, gas line size for a heater. An oversized pump on undersized pipe is loud and no cheaper to run.
- The California variable-speed rule, on pumpsReplacement pool pump motors of 0.5 total horsepower or more, manufactured on or after 19 July 2021, must be variable speed — Title 20 CCR, section 1605.3(g)(6) of the Appliance Efficiency Regulations. The rule governs what may be sold in the state, not what you must own.
- Whether it has to talk to your controllerDifferent manufacturers share a pad happily; automation is where that stops. A pump driven by an existing controller needs the right communication between the two, or it quietly runs its own schedule while the panel says it is off.
Why these five
The categories that decide whether a pad keeps working
Two items in each, one from Jandy and one from Pentair. Physically they share a pad happily; only automation cares about badges.
- Pumps. The pump runs every day, so it is the biggest line on your electricity bill and the first part to wear out. Both are variable speed — in California that is no longer a preference.
- Heaters. A heater sits unused for months, then has to work on the first cold evening. Both are natural gas, which is why self-diagnostics matter more than the badge.
- Salt chlorine generators. A salt pool is still a chlorine pool; the cell just makes the chlorine on site. The cell is a wear part, so at replacement time the question is usually the cell, not the system.
- Filters. Both are cartridge filters, which is what most Los Angeles pools run: nothing to backwash, but cartridges that have to be pulled and washed several times a year.
- Pool and spa control systems. Fitted last, and then nobody goes back: valves, heater, lights and pump speeds on one schedule instead of four separate habits.
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- Items we install and then service
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- Categories that actually fail
- $1,100
- Maker's yearly saving claim for variable speed
- 0.5 HP
- Where the California pump rule starts
What people said after pump work
Collected from customers on the routes we run every week.
Kevin B.Verified review
15 December 2025
Our pump stopped working on a Friday afternoon and we were worried because we had family coming over that weekend. Robert came out, found the problem and got everything running again. Honest guy, and he explained everything before doing the repair.Read in fullCollapse
Rachel M.Verified review
17 October 2025
We thought we needed a completely new pool system. Turns out it was just a few issues with the pump and filter. They saved us a lot of money by fixing what actually needed fixing.
Carlos M.Verified review
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4 May 2025
The pump at one of my properties started making a terrible grinding noise and tenants were complaining. 🔧 Called Pool Care LA, they diagnosed it fast, worn bearings, had the parts on hand and fixed it the same week. Professional, efficient, no drama. 👍 Will definitely use them for all my properties going forward.Read in fullCollapse
Robert E.Verified review
8 March 2025
I'm retired and on a fixed income, so when my pool pump started making noise I was worried about what it would cost. 😰 Pool Care LA was upfront with me from the start. The technician came out, took the pump apart, cleaned the impeller which had debris jammed in it, and inspected the motor. He gave me an honest assessment - the pump was old but could keep running if we addressed the issue now, or I could replace it and avoid future problems. He laid out both options with real numbers and let me decide without any pressure. 🙏 I went with the repair for now and the pump has been quiet ever since. Really appreciated the honesty.Read in fullCollapse
Rachel G.Verified review
3 March 2026
Managing luxury residential properties means every detail reflects on you professionally. 🏡 The pools at my properties are a major selling point for tenants, and when they're not maintained properly I hear about it right away. My previous vendor had been declining in quality to the point where tenants at two of my three properties were complaining about cloudy water and equipment that seemed to run constantly. I reached out to Pool Care LA after seeing them mentioned in a local property management group. They came out and did an initial audit on all three properties before I committed to anything. I appreciated that approach. At one property a Pentair pump was running hot due to a clogged impeller. At another, the filter pressure had been elevated for months and the media needed replacement. Neither had been addressed by my previous company. 😤 They started service on all three properties within a week. Same day every week, without fail. Brief report after every visit, repairs quoted before performed. 📋 In eight months I have had zero complaints from tenants about pool conditions. That alone tells you everything.Read in fullCollapse
Marcus H.Verified review
18 October 2025
I bought my house in Encino last spring and the listing mentioned a pool, but the home inspector gave it only a very basic look. 🏠 That wasn't enough information for me to really know what I was inheriting. I called Pool Care LA before we officially closed and asked if they could do a proper inspection during my final walkthrough. They were flexible about the timing and came right out. The inspection was thorough. They tested the water chemistry, which was way off. 😬 They checked the pump and heard bearing noise suggesting it wasn't far from failing. The filter had an unreliable pressure gauge. The skimmer basket was cracked and partially missing. On the positive side, the pool shell was in decent shape and the plaster was intact. They gave me a clear picture with cost ranges for each item so I could factor it into negotiations with the seller. After closing, they handled everything. Replaced the filter, deep cleaned the pool, corrected the chemistry over a few weeks, and replaced the skimmer basket. About three months later the pump failed and we replaced it with a Pentair variable speed unit, which has noticeably reduced my electricity costs. 💡 Starting with accurate information from people who actually know what they're looking at made the whole experience manageable. Really glad I called them when I did. ⭐Read in fullCollapse
Sandra T.Verified review
2 reviews
17 April 2026
I manage four residential properties in Glendale and the surrounding area, each with a pool. Keeping them all maintained sounds straightforward until your dealing with vendors who dont communicate, dont show up consistantly, or quietly defer maintenance to avoid the conversation about extra costs. I went through two pool companies over about three years. The first was cheap but unreliable. The second was more professional on the surface but issues never seemed to get addressed unless I pushed. I interviewed Pool Care LA along with two other companies before making a decision. What stood out was that they proactively asked about my reporting requirements as a property manager. Most pool service companies are setup for homeowners. Pool Care LA understood immediately that my situation was different, multiple properties, tenant-occupied homes, authorization requirements for repairs, documentation needs. They came out and assessed all four properties before starting work. At two of them they found issues my previous company had been sitting on, a filter needing media replacement and a pump with developing bearing wear. Both were flagged clearly with options and pricing. Since switching the experience has been what I always needed. Consistent schedule, service summaries after every visit, repairs communicated and quoted before being performed. The pools are in good condition. Tenant complaints about pool quality have essentially disappeared. I've recommended Pool Care LA to two other property managers I know in the area. For anyone managing multiple homes who needs a pool company that operates with real accountability, these are the people to call.Read in fullCollapse
David C.Verified review
22 December 2024
For about four years I thought I was saving money by managing my own pool. I watched the YouTube videos, bought a decent test kit, and had a weekly routine. It was fine for the first couple of years. But somewhere along the way things started going sideways. I was constantly chasing chemistry numbers that wouldn't stabilize. My salt cell was running on high output all the time. I had a recurring algae problem on the pool steps every few weeks that I could never fully eliminate. The water never looked quite right. I kept thinking I just needed to adjust one more thing. Finally my wife convinced me to stop and call a professional. I called Pool Care LA and explained my situation. The technician was straightforward and not judgmental at all, just started testing methodically. What he found was essentially years of compounding minor errors. My cyanuric acid level was way too high from using stabilized chlorine tablets before I converted to saltwater, which I had never properly diluted out when I made the switch. My calcium hardness was elevated and starting to affect the plaster. My salt cell was working harder than it needed to because the stabilizer imbalance was reducing chlorine effectiveness. He walked me through each finding and showed me the actual numbers. The correction involved a partial drain and refill to bring the cyanuric acid down, followed by a full chemistry reset. They came out three times over two weeks to monitor progress and adjust. They also serviced the Hayward filter which had significant buildup, and corrected my Pentair pump settings which had been configured incorrectly for my pool size. Since then I have had Pool Care LA on weekly service. The water is cleaner and clearer than at any point in the past four years. My salt cell runs at normal output. The algae on the steps has not come back once. The peace of mind of knowing someone who actually understands this is managing it is worth more than whatever I thought I was saving.Read in fullCollapse
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Family owned, based in Studio City
Equipment inspected weekly gets replaced on a schedule, not on the hottest weekend of the year.
Office · Studio City
Pool Care LA
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Tell us what is on the pad before anything is ordered — badges matter to controllers, not to plumbing.
4121 Radford Ave, Ste. #214, Studio City, CA 91604More on a repair
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Questions about the equipment we install
Do you sell pool equipment on its own?
No. We install equipment and then service it; those are the same job as far as we are concerned. If you only want a box delivered, a pool supply shop is the better call.
Do I have to replace the whole pump if it fails?
Often not. Seals, capacitors, impellers, lids and unions are all replaceable, and a pump that is noisy or losing prime is usually one of those, not a dead motor.
Can I mix Jandy and Pentair equipment on one pad?
Physically yes — plumbing and power do not care about badges. Automation is the complication: a controller from one manufacturer will not necessarily drive a pump or salt cell from another. Tell us what you have before anything is ordered.
Does California require me to replace my single-speed pump?
No. Title 20 sets what may be sold in the state, not what must be in your back garden. The practical effect is that when the pump or its motor does need replacing, the replacement will be variable speed.
More on the equipment we install
A diagnosis costs less than a replacement, and equipment on a weekly route gets replaced on a schedule.
Family owned, based in Studio City
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Tell us what is on the pad today — make, age, voltage, and whether a controller has to drive it.