The electric motor on the pool pump died. Just gets really hot, will not run. I disassembled the pump and the motor spins freely. Any recommendations on who could repair the motor or pump?
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The electric motor on the pool pump died. Just gets really hot, will not run. I disassembled the pump and the motor spins freely. Any recommendations on who could repair the motor or pump?
Leslie's might fix it, or it might be time for a new one.
I had that happen at my last house. The local shops tried to tell be I needed to buy a whole pump unit rather than just the motor and wanted my first born for it. I got a new motor online for < $200 and was up and running 30 minutes after UPS delivered it. While I waited for it, I threw a sump pump I had in there to keep the water circulating a little.
I have also had good customer service from Crown Pools in Allen, but YMMV.
Thanks. The pool and waterfall share the same model pump so I moved the waterfall pump to the pool for now. I looked at pumps motors and found them priced for $200 to $400. New pumps are $800+. How hard was it to get the impeller off the old pump? That is my only concern. Maybe I try to take it off before I order the motor.
I got a replacement pump for my spa off amazon for about half local price.
Found this video so I think I am going to order a motor and try it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpJLp3oWDGU
I took it apart first to inspect the pump side and make sure it wasn't damaged or seized. Came apart pretty easy and went back together just as easy once I had a new motor.Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
2 things...
1. That giant capacitor will knock you on ur ass if you're not careful.
2. Replace the impeller seal.
you may try changing the capacitor first. if you do replace the motor i would swap it out as a matter of course anyway.
Ken, IIRC your pool isn't that old (3 years?). Contact the builder and see if it's still under warranty. They're typically warrantied for 3-5 years depending on brand/etc.
Ditto patf. I swapped out the capacitor for $10 and that fixed the problem. Very very easy to do and soooo TCB. The alternative (new pump) in my case was about $600.
Pump is about 5 years old. Warranty is 1 year.
Found a guy that repairs motors. He will look at it for free. Sounds like he is inexpensive if it needs to be fixed. Plus I don't get the crap shocked out of me.
If you have to get a new motor, look into the two speed ones. can save the few added $'s pretty quickly. let us know how it goes. i have a booster pump with bearings that squeal - making all my neighbors fans i am sure.
What is the benefit of the 2 speed motor? How does it know when to cycle to a slower speed?
Slow in, fast out. Your waterfall should know how to apex by now.Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
Or spend a bit more and get a variable speed pump. I run mine super low in freeze guard, at a slow speed to get the number of turns needed to keep the water healthy and for a while @ a higher speed in order to run the sweeper. You've got to have the right kind of controller to do this (programmable/etc) but my electric bills are pretty low for what we have in the house and having a pool.
The controller is 5 years old too, so it probably cannot support a 2 speed pump.
Screw that. Then the waterfall will try to drive my M3 when I am at work.Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasStig
It can't do any worse ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
two speed motors just require a $30 switch attached to the motor. you run daily at low speed, high when you vacuum.
http://www.poolplaza.com/two-speed-pumps.shtml
Dropped it off to a repair shop. Guy had thousands of parts all over the place. I like that. $95 to replace the capacitor, new bearings, and a new seal kit. Seems like a fair price, mainly because I don't have time to screw with it. New motor is $400.
Ken,
Does your guy only work on pool motors, or is he a general repair guy? I need to find a guy that can diagnose/fix my air compressor motor.
Thanks.
Looks like a general electric motor guy. He had a bunch of vending machines and it looks like he runs a vending service. Best Electric Motors 972-225-8575, Robert.Quote:
Originally Posted by miataspeedracer
Got the motor back today. Will install it tonight. Guy cleaned it up, painted the case, new bearings, new seals, new capacitor (that was he problem), oiled and ready for service. Will know if it works tonight. Delivered as promised.
Left him a VM today. Haven't heard back yet.
Try Tolbert[/B] in garland off of dividend around Jupiter and miller. They are cheep as well.
Thread Resurrection here. Used Ken-O's 'Best Electric' on a polaris booster pump. Been installed a few weeks now and it is working like new. Good tip. I called Tolbert but they were about $35 higher for similar work.
The other pump died last month. I picked up the capacitor at Leslie's for $35, good as new. If anyone needs a Polaris quick connect I have 3 extra ones. They come in bags of 4. The first one lasted 6 years until it started to leak.