Hi All, I have a Max-E-Pro 1-1/2HP Pump 2", installed August 2014. End of last summer it just started humming when I turned it on. I figured out how to access the back and hand spin it to start it up but obviously that's not ideal to do every time, didn't want to deal with it at that point. I just opened the pool and realize I need to tackle this issue. It's still running, I just need to hand spin it to start it each time I open.
Pool installer says he has the same one and it's lasted 14 years. He says it's $250(ish) for new motor and $150 for him to replace. I'm calling on the warranty today, I haven't checked what it is but I want to chat with them anyway and see if I'm missing something.
My main question for the forum is this... I don't think this is an energy efficient model, Instead of putting $400 into repairing this should I be looking at an energy efficient pump, variable speed, etc? I've been reading some other threads and seeing the savings others have calculated. I don't know much about all this, am learning on the fly right now, but I know you guys are quite knowledgeable and can probably help me get to where I need to go more quickly
Thx for the time to read and respond, I really appreciate it!
Pool installer says he has the same one and it's lasted 14 years. He says it's $250(ish) for new motor and $150 for him to replace. I'm calling on the warranty today, I haven't checked what it is but I want to chat with them anyway and see if I'm missing something.
My main question for the forum is this... I don't think this is an energy efficient model, Instead of putting $400 into repairing this should I be looking at an energy efficient pump, variable speed, etc? I've been reading some other threads and seeing the savings others have calculated. I don't know much about all this, am learning on the fly right now, but I know you guys are quite knowledgeable and can probably help me get to where I need to go more quickly
Thx for the time to read and respond, I really appreciate it!
