My Hayward Power Flo pump just hums when I turn it on. Was running fine less then 24 hours ago. Any suggestions?
Ellen
Answer:
Ellen,
Take a small hammer and tap the motor casing a few times, This can “free up” any dirt / rust on the motor armature,
If tapping the pump motor a few times does not get the pump to go, let me know and I can suggest something else.
You might also want to check out this video:
My Pool Pump Motor Is Humming
http://video.wetheadmedia.com/my-pool-pump-motor-is-humming
Let me know if you need more help.
Joseph
My pummp isn’t very old…and I was told I could cut the pump off at night and just run it during the day to save energy. My first attempt of this was last night…and now when I cut it on it just hummmmmms. The motor bearing/part is extremely HOT-I cut it off-and I’m wondering if this tap tap tapparoo will work on it. What else could it be?
My hayward Power Flo max is just humming, worked fine 2 days ago when I pumped my pool out now won’t turn over just hums. Motor is free and can turn.