Help replacing bearings on Pentair need shop recommendation

[fcienfuegos]

My pump works but is making a lot of noise and vibration, I took it apart and is not clogged or anything. After reading different posts in the forum, I realized that it is probably the bearings. Can someone recommend a shop around the inland empire area (ontario) where I can get my motor refurbished with new bearings?

Thank you

Francisco

 

[poolsupplysales]

Re: Help replacing bearings on Pentair need shop recommendat

You would be better off to replace the motor if the bearings are bad the windings will be next

 

[fcienfuegos]

Re: Help replacing bearings on Pentair need shop recommendat

You would be better off to replace the motor if the bearings are bad the windings will be next

I was hoping that getting the motor refurbished would be cheaper than getting a new motor/pump.

 

[Qwaxalot]

Re: Help replacing bearings on Pentair need shop recommendat

You would be better off to replace the motor if the bearings are bad the windings will be next

I was hoping that getting the motor refurbished would be cheaper than getting a new motor/pump.

I'm with poolsupplysales, if you can even find a rebuilder, I'd guess a rebuild would be north of $150.00, a new motor $230.00 to $300.00.
We've occasionally replaced bearings on pump motors; but only rarely.

 

[jblizzle]

Re: Help replacing bearings on Pentair need shop recommendat

And since you need to deal with the motor, maybe now would be the time to consider upgrading to a 2-speed motor on your existing pump. May cost a little more up front, but running on low will save you a considerable amount of money on electricity in the future.

Just some food for thought ... although at this point we do not know anything about your pool setup and flow requirements to offer any suggestions.