Our pump was running for a couple days with low water levels and I'm sure air got in the pump. Pump was also on for a bit while lid to pump skimmer was not screed on. It is now making a very loud noise and seizes up. How can I tell if it is the pump motor or the bearings in the pump that need replaced?
Pump &/or motor needs replaced
- Thread starter Pbirkes
- Start date
Pump/motor
When buying a new pump does the motor come with it or do you have to buy that separately.
When buying a new pump does the motor come with it or do you have to buy that separately.
- May 3, 2007
- 16,901
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
First, the bearings are part of the motor. You can replace motor bearings if you have the tools and know how. You can also just replace the motor so you don't need to buy a new pump.
And yes, new pumps come with the motor.
And yes, new pumps come with the motor.
You could pull the motor and pump apart. You may have melted the seal and impeller. I would take it all apart and check those.