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

Loud screeching or grinding If your pump sounds like a dying blender, the bearings are shot. Replace the motor—don’t bother repairing it.

Motor hums but won’t spin A dead start capacitor can cause this, but if the motor is over five years old, just swap it instead of fixing it.

Water leaks from the shaft A leaking seal will eventually kill the motor. Replace the motor or pump before the leak causes more damage.

Breaker trips when pump starts This indicates a winding short. The motor is unsafe and needs to be replaced immediately.

Motor is more than five years old Even if repairable, an old motor is not worth fixing. A new motor costs $150–$300 and will save you headaches and energy costs.