Hey all, getting ready to open my pool for the season and the cover won't open. I hit the switch and it just buzzes/hums. Any idea what could be going on? Is the water level maybe too low?
Thought I would bump this post to see if you ever got your cover issue resolved. I personally don't have a cover so I can't really contribute to the specifics, but didn't want you to think we didn't see your post. I wouldn't see why the water level would matter though. A buzz/hum tells me you're getting power, but perhaps the motor itself is frozen (grit, rust, or mechanically - not cold), so perhaps there's a manual override or disengagement/release option? Again, not my specific area of expertise, but wanted to check on your anyways.
Did you raise the roller-ends to summer level?
While attempting to move the cover, can you visually look at where the motor connects to the shaft of the cover reel? Remove the cover over the motor if necessary to see this. Is the motor shaft engaged with the reel shaft? Is the motor spinning or just humming in place?
I guessed you went to SCSU by the user name. [emoji6] I live west of St. Cloud about 20 miles. The Alex area has some great lakes and is certainly central MN!Got it going! Was just way underfilled. Where in Central MN are you? I went to school in St. Cloud and our cabin is in Alexandria. Not sure if those count as central or not ha.