5 Signs Your Pool Pump Motor Is Dead

Loud hum but no spin If the pump hums loudly but the motor doesn’t turn, the start capacitor or motor itself is likely shot. This is the most common failure mode.

Trips the breaker immediately A motor that instantly trips the breaker when turned on is dead or shorted. Don’t keep resetting it.

Water leaking from motor housing Water leaking from the motor housing means the seal has failed. That’s usually the end for the motor.

Grinding, screeching, or whining noises Strange noises like grinding or screeching mean the bearings are gone. Replace the motor before it damages the impeller.

Runs hot enough to burn your hand If the motor is too hot to touch after five minutes, it’s failing. A seized motor can also damage the pump housing, so replace it promptly.