Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us! To help keep your fountain beautiful, we recommend keeping it indoors during freezing temperatures and out of direct sunlight during the summer months. We are pleased to know that your experience with our team was one to remember and we do apologize for any inconvenience the damaged pump may have caused. If you have any questions for us, we're only a phone call away! We're available at 1.866.771.2663 Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PST, or by email at Happy2Help@Bondmfg.com. Happy Spring!