Hayward Heat Pro Heat Pump Trips the 50 amp breaker

[chessie6]

While running the heat pump it started making a loud noise then quit. It won't even run anymore - just trips the breaker as soon as it comes on. We are having a guy come out tomorrow to take a look at it, but he said it might be shot. It's only a few years old - how long do these usually last??
Thank you,
Jan

 

[Bama Rambler]

They normally last many years if they're not chemically abused. Since it made a noise it's probably not something in the water path. It may just be the fan.

 

[chessie6]

Thanks Dave - at least that sounds better than just blurting out that it sounds like it's shot. Well, I've been stood up by my second attempt at having someone come over to look at it so I don't have any updates yet on what the problem is.