5 Signs It’s Time to Replace a Pool Pump Motor

The motor hums but won’t spin This means the start capacitor or motor windings have failed. Replacing the capacitor is a temporary fix—the motor is near the end of its life.

You hear loud screeching or grinding That noise comes from bad bearings. Once bearings fail, the motor will only get worse and eventually seize.

The breaker trips every time the pump tries to run A tripping breaker indicates an electrical short or overload inside the motor. This is a safety hazard and requires replacement.

Water leaks from the motor housing A blown shaft seal lets water into the motor. If water has already entered, the motor is ruined and cannot be repaired.

The motor is over 7 years old or repair costs exceed half the price of a new motor Older motors are less efficient and more prone to failure. Replacing it now avoids a mid-summer breakdown.