Pool Skimmers | Discount Pool Mart
A cracked skimmer body or a weir door that won't float means leaves and bugs stay in your pool. Discount Pool Mart carries in-ground and above-ground pool skimmer units, replacement skimmers, and pool skimmer parts for both. Not sure which pool skimmer fits? Our staff cross-reference it by pool brand and model year. Items marked in stock are ready for same-day pickup at our Los Angeles store.
Ask our staff to cross-reference your skimmer or find your store to get started.
How to Find the Right Pool Skimmer for Your Pool
A pool skimmer is the opening in your pool wall that pulls floating leaves, bugs, and pollen into a basket before they sink. Water spills over a hinged weir, the basket traps the debris, and the filtered water moves on to the pump. When the skimmer cracks or a part fails, that debris ends up on the floor instead.
Let's break it down. Answer these three questions in order:
- Is your pool in-ground or above-ground? The answer tells you which group to shop.
- Is the opening standard or wide-mouth? Measure the faceplate opening on the wall.
- Do you know the pool brand and model year? If you do, match the model name on the listing. If you don't, ask our staff.
Four factors decide fit:
- Pool type (in-ground gunite, vinyl liner, or above-ground)
- Mounting style (built into the wall, or thru-wall with a faceplate)
- Opening or throat size
- Pool brand and model year
Looking for a handheld net instead? Plenty of people type "pool skimmer" into a search bar when they really want a net on a pole. For everyday pool cleaning, try the Pooline heavy-duty leaf skimmer or the lighter Pooline two-piece leaf skimmer.
In-Ground Pool Skimmer Repairs Usually Start With One Worn Part
Builders set an in-ground pool skimmer into the wall and deck while they build the pool, so nobody wants to tear one out. Owners tend to visit us for one of two reasons: the skimmer body has cracked, or a component like the basket, lid, or weir has worn out. The second case is far more common. In my experience, a new part usually gets the skimmer working again without anyone touching the body. When the body itself is cracked, that's a bigger inground pool skimmer replacement job, and our repair team can take it on.
The Replacement Parts Buyers Ask for Most
- Pool skimmer basket: traps debris, and age and sun crack it eventually. We stock the Sta-Rite U-3 skimmer basket, the Pentair Bermuda skimmer basket, and a WPM non-clog skimmer basket.
- Skimmer weir: the floating door that stops debris from drifting back into the pool. Renegade owners can pick up the Waterway Renegade weir door.
- Skimmer lid: sits flush in the deck and takes foot traffic all summer. Admiral owners need the Pentair Admiral S15/S20 skimmer lid.
Our pool skimmer parts collection has the full breakdown of every component.
Matching an existing Pentair, Sta-Rite, or Waterway skimmer? Match the exact model name on the listing, then ask staff to confirm before you buy.
Above-Ground Pool Skimmers Swap Easily if the Opening Matches
An above-ground pool skimmer mounts over a cutout in the pool wall and clamps through the liner with a faceplate. Replacing one is usually simpler than an in-ground repair. The opening still has to match.
Wide-Mouth vs. Standard Openings
| Standard skimmer | Wide-mouth skimmer | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Fits the smaller, more common wall cutout | Fits a wider cutout and pulls in more surface water |
| Best for | Older and entry-level above ground pool skimmer setups | Pools under trees or with heavy leaf loads |
| Fit rule | Opening size decides it | Opening size decides it |
My honest take: if your yard sheds leaves all autumn and your wall already has a wide cutout, a wide-mouth skimmer is worth it. You can't turn a standard cutout into a wide one without changing the wall, so measure before you shop.
Solar Pool Skimmers Back Up Your Wall Skimmer
A solar pool skimmer is a freestanding floating unit. It runs off a solar panel and roams the surface picking up debris, and it works separately from your wall-mount skimmer. I'd treat it as backup, not a replacement. When we have a solar powered pool skimmer in stock, it shows up in the collection. When we don't, staff can suggest alternatives.
Any skimmer needs weekly upkeep to keep working. Our above ground pool maintenance checklist covers what to check each week.
Skimmer Compatibility: Matching by Pool Brand and Model Year
Here is why fit trips people up: two skimmers can look the same and still differ by a few millimeters at the lid ring. That's why we check pool skimmers skimmer by skimmer against the model, not by eye.
| Factor | Why it matters | How to check |
|---|---|---|
| Pool type | In-ground and above-ground units are not interchangeable | Look at the pool wall and deck |
| Mounting style | Built-in and thru-wall units attach differently | Check for a faceplate with screws |
| Throat/opening size | A mismatch leaks or will not seat | Measure the opening width |
| Skimmer brand and model | Parts follow the model, not the pool | Look for stamping under the lid |
| Pool brand and model year | Helps identify older or unmarked units | Check builder paperwork |
| Lid and ring style | Lids must seat flush in the deck | Measure the lid diameter |
Lid swaps show how this plays out. A U-3 skimmer lid and ring fits the U-3 line that Pentair supports through its Sta-Rite brand. Pentair is a large water treatment and pool equipment company, and it publishes its own product documentation, as does Waterway Plastics. Treat those manufacturer specs as the final word on named-model dimensions. We never guarantee fit until our staff verify it.
Hard-to-Find Skimmers for Older LA-Area Pools
Plenty of Los Angeles pools went in decades ago, and many of their original skimmers stopped selling widely long ago. I've watched owners lose whole weekends hunting online for a discontinued lid. We keep replacement pool skimmer units and pool skimmer parts for older LA-area models on our shelves, so that search often ends at our counter.
Bring or send us:
- Photos of the skimmer lid, top and underside
- Photos of the weir and basket
- Any model stamping or part numbers
- The pool builder or brand
- The approximate build year
- Opening measurements
Same-Day Pickup in Los Angeles
Next steps:
- Check stock. Look for the in-stock mark on the listing.
- Confirm fit with staff. Call or visit with your photos.
- Pick up today. Same-day pickup applies to items marked in stock.
Our Los Angeles store page lists current hours and directions. If you'd rather not do the swap yourself, our team also handles installation and repair.
Ask Our Staff to Cross-Reference Your Skimmer
Skip the guesswork. Send us your pool brand, model year, and photos, or bring the old part into the store. Our staff match it to in-stock inventory and confirm fit before you pay. You make one trip, leave with the right part, and your pool can be skimming clean by evening.
Once your skimmer works again, finish the job with our guide on how to vacuum a pool.