Hello guys, my pool pump just stopped working this week. I cleaned out all the filters, and everything seems okay, but the pump isn’t running. It’s making a soft humming sound instead of the usual loud noise. It’s a saltwater system with a cartridge filter and is about 12 years old. Is the pump completely gone, or is there something else I can try? No video allowed, but it’s like a quiet ‘mmm’ instead of the usual ‘gshgshgsh’ pump sound. Any advice?
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If the power is sufficient, I would look inside the pump case to make sure the impeller is free to move. Not many that I’ve seen pack them in. If that’s okay, I would check the capacitor—it’s a simple fix. If the mechanical seal leaks within the motor and is not visible, it can fail sometimes. If that occurs, you will need to replace the motor and seal. I just changed my pump with one from Amazon after this occurred to me this year. I need to patch up my old one this winter. My bearings were noisy, and upon disassembly, I discovered that a seal was seeping into the motor. I was pleasantly delighted to find that the Amazon china pump is silent.
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It seems like the device is plugged into the wall. To determine whether the GFCI breaker tripped, examine another device in the same circuit.
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The start-up cap most likely broke. When the pump is operating, is it noisy? such as grinding, squeaking, etc.?
It may likely be restarted for thirty dollars by replacing the start-up cap. How long will it roll for after is the question. The caps that exit the device often just say, “nah, I’m done,” haha.
A new Mentor variable speed pump or a replacement cap are the options. A new single speed is available, but because they are illegal, it’s possible that stock won’t be available online. Typically, they are less than 600 dollars. Approximately 1200 rpm will be the variable speed, plus labor installation.
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Seems like the capacitor is the issue.
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@CurrentCraze Yes, that’s what concerned me. But I’ll attempt to remove the lid and give the fan concept a shot.
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A new pump is needed. Twelve years is not a terrible run for a pump.