A few day's ago I noticed that we had major rust on a heat pool pump fan motor. Note that the pump was installed slightly off of a gutter downspout. Unfortunately the warranty does not cover water damage, although we are in FL. and the unit is under a soffit and always exposed to the elements. We have major downpours which only seemed to effect this motor housing. The unit is only 2.5years old and I wonder if the anodized process wasn't properly applied since the damage cosmetically is extensive.
The heat pump manufacturer wants to charge me $96 for their technician to come out and ascertain that it is rust damage, but no feedback as to what is the purpose. The warranty indicates that water damage therefore rust isn't a warranted item . I have requested the manufacturer to supply the actual motor manufacturer to discuss the issue but haven't received any information to date.
I would like to clean the motor housing, apply rust remover and paint, but again wonder if I am violating the warranty. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. My initial thoughts though are why would water damage leading to rust not be part of a warranty for an item that is constantly outside in the elements.
The heat pump manufacturer wants to charge me $96 for their technician to come out and ascertain that it is rust damage, but no feedback as to what is the purpose. The warranty indicates that water damage therefore rust isn't a warranted item . I have requested the manufacturer to supply the actual motor manufacturer to discuss the issue but haven't received any information to date.
I would like to clean the motor housing, apply rust remover and paint, but again wonder if I am violating the warranty. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. My initial thoughts though are why would water damage leading to rust not be part of a warranty for an item that is constantly outside in the elements.
