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Home / Symptoms / Pump Motor Humming

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Pump Motor Humming

Pool pump motor hums but the impeller won't spin? Find error codes for capacitor, seized bearing, stuck impeller, and motor winding issues.

49

Error Codes

3

Brands

98

DIY Fixes

89%

Avg Success

Hayward

8 codes

All Hayward codes

Excessive Motor Noise

🏊 TriStar VS 950 Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Motor Bearings and Inspect Motor Assembly

SHAFT SEAL LEAK

Shaft Seal Water Leak

🏊 TriStar VS 950 Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Mechanical Shaft Seal

Critical Drive Failure

🏊 TriStar VS 950 Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Motor and Drive Assembly or Entire Pump

Drive Assembly Failure

🏊 TriStar VS 950 Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Drive Assembly

Excessive Motor Noise

🏊 Super Pump VS Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Motor Bearings and Inspect Motor Assembly

SHAFT SEAL LEAK

Shaft Seal Water Leak

🏊 Super Pump VS Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Mechanical Shaft Seal

Critical Drive Failure

🏊 Super Pump VS Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Motor and Drive Assembly or Entire Pump

Drive Assembly Failure

🏊 Super Pump VS Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Drive Assembly

Jandy

14 codes

All Jandy codes

Drive Board Condensation or Water Damage

🏊 VS FloPro 1.85 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drive Board and Apply Conformal Coating for Moisture Protection

Motor Bearing Noise

🏊 VS FloPro 1.85 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Motor Bearings or Motor Assembly

Mechanical Seal Leak

🏊 VS FloPro 1.85 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Mechanical Shaft Seal Assembly

Under Voltage — Input Voltage Too Low

🏊 VS FloPro 1.85 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Voltage Under Load and Upgrade Wiring or Connections

Over Temperature — Motor or Drive Overheated

🏊 VS FloPro 1.85 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Motor Bearings to Reduce Friction Heat

Overcurrent — Motor Drawing Excessive Amperage

🏊 VS FloPro 1.85 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor Windings and Replace Damaged Components

Pump Vibration or Resonance at Certain Speeds

🏊 ePump 2.7 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump with Digital Control· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Motor Bearings or Impeller

Capacitor Failure — Motor Hums But Will Not Start

🏊 ePump 2.7 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump with Digital Control· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Run Capacitor with Exact Match

Drive Board Condensation or Water Damage

🏊 ePump 2.7 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump with Digital Control· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drive Board and Apply Conformal Coating for Moisture Protection

Motor Bearing Noise

🏊 ePump 2.7 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump with Digital Control· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Motor Bearings or Motor Assembly

Mechanical Seal Leak

🏊 ePump 2.7 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump with Digital Control· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Mechanical Shaft Seal Assembly

Under Voltage — Input Voltage Too Low

🏊 ePump 2.7 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump with Digital Control· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Voltage Under Load and Upgrade Wiring or Connections

Over Temperature — Motor or Drive Overheated

🏊 ePump 2.7 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump with Digital Control· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Motor Bearings to Reduce Friction Heat

Overcurrent — Motor Drawing Excessive Amperage

🏊 ePump 2.7 THP Variable Speed Pool Pump with Digital Control· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor Windings and Replace Damaged Components

Pentair

27 codes

All Pentair codes

Motor Overheating

🏊 Pentair WhisperFlo Single Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Replace Worn Motor Bearings to Prevent Overheating

Motor Capacitor Failure

🏊 Pentair WhisperFlo Single Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Motor Capacitor

MOTOR BEARING WEAR

Motor Bearing Wear

🏊 Pentair WhisperFlo Single Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Motor Bearings via Motor Rebuild or Motor Replacement

Impeller Obstruction

🏊 Pentair WhisperFlo Single Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 85% success

Remove Volute and Clear Impeller Obstruction

SHAFT SEAL LEAK

Shaft Seal Leak

🏊 Pentair WhisperFlo Single Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Mechanical Shaft Seal

Capacitor Failure

🏊 Pentair SuperFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Motor Capacitor

MOTOR BEARING WEAR

Motor Bearing Wear

🏊 Pentair SuperFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Motor Bearings via Motor Rebuild or Motor Replacement

SHAFT SEAL LEAK

Shaft Seal Leak

🏊 Pentair SuperFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Mechanical Shaft Seal

Motor Fault — LED On but Not Running

🏊 Pentair SuperFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Motor Capacitor or Motor Assembly

SPEED LED FLASH

Underspeed Fault

🏊 Pentair SuperFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test Voltage and Inspect Impeller for Blockage

Overcurrent / Motor Protection

🏊 Pentair SuperFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor Windings and Replace Capacitor if Needed

Motor Capacitor Failure

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Motor Capacitor

MOTOR BEARING WEAR

Motor Bearing Wear

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Motor Bearings via Motor Rebuild or Motor Replacement

Impeller Obstruction

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 85% success

Remove Volute and Clear Impeller Obstruction

SHAFT SEAL LEAK

Shaft Seal Leak

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Mechanical Shaft Seal

Dry Run Protection

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Repair Suction Piping or Seal Replacement

Phase Current Exceeded

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Measure Motor Winding Resistance and Replace Faulty Components

Overtemperature

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Worn Motor Bearings

Overcurrent Fault

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Motor or Drive Board Components

Motor Capacitor Failure

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Motor Capacitor

MOTOR BEARING WEAR

Motor Bearing Wear

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Motor Bearings via Motor Rebuild or Motor Replacement

Impeller Obstruction

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 85% success

Remove Volute and Clear Impeller Obstruction

SHAFT SEAL LEAK

Shaft Seal Leak

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Mechanical Shaft Seal

Dry Run Protection

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Repair Suction Piping or Seal Replacement

Phase Current Exceeded

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Measure Motor Winding Resistance and Replace Faulty Components

Overtemperature

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Worn Motor Bearings

Overcurrent Fault

🏊 Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Variable Speed Pool Pump· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Motor or Drive Board Components

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