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New Jersey weather is hard on exposed pool equipment

Most pool pads sit fully exposed: no roof, no shade, nothing between the motor and the sky. In a state that swings from July humidity to January ice storms, that takes a toll faster than most homeowners expect.

47.6 in

Average yearly precipitation across New Jersey, about 3.7 in above the long-term average over the last 15 years.

Source: NOAA / NCICS, NJ State Climate Summary
+50%

Increase in heavy (2"+) rain events during 2010–2014 compared to the long-term average, a trend that's continued since.

Source: NOAA / NCICS, NJ State Climate Summary
5–10

Coastal storm events some years bring to New Jersey, each pushing wind-driven rain and salt air onto exposed equipment.

Source: NOAA / NCICS, NJ State Climate Summary
8–10 yrs

Typical service life of a pool pump, often cut short when seals, wiring and housings are left exposed to sun and moisture.

Source: Industry pool-equipment lifespan data

Sun, rain, and freeze-thaw hit the same weak points every year

  • UV breaks down plastic housings and cracks rubber gaskets and seals.
  • Rain and humidity accelerate corrosion on motors, wiring and connections.
  • Freeze-thaw cycles stress pipe joints, fittings and cabinet seams.
  • Coastal salt air (common near the Jersey Shore) speeds corrosion further.
EquipmentTypical Lifespan
Pool pump8–10 years
Pool heater8–12 years
Filter cartridge~2,000 hrs (1–3 yrs)
Pool liner10–15 years

Figures are general industry averages; unprotected outdoor exposure tends to push equipment toward the lower end of these ranges.

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