Cleaned the filter. Put the filter back together and now when you turn it on, it hums or buzzes but won't turn on.
It sounds like the motor has seized. if not seized, there may be something blocking the impeller. disconnect the power and try to spin the impeller
SOURCE: Pool pump will not fill back up
It sounds like you are sucking air into the pump. Make sure strainer baskets and pump baskets are clear, and the valves are in the right position. Also check the water level in the pool, and make sure that the pump is not sucking the skimmer dry. Next try lubricating the gasket on the pump lid, or if it is in bad shape (flattened/cracking) replace it. If this does not solve the problem put silicone around the inlet to the pump (silicone is a temporary fix that could last days or months--for best results replumb with teflon tape and sealant). If all that fails you could have debris stuck in the impeller.
SOURCE: my polaris booster pump will not come on. when i
Does it have a century motor? If so, remove the shaft cover plate at the rear and try rotating the shaft with a very thick slotted screwdriver or substitute until it turns fairly easily. Often some mild oxide develops around components that just needs to be disturbed.
SOURCE: we have a spa quip 2.5 maxi flow spa pump,tried to
Hopefully you have not fried the motor. To free a stuck motor: try to reach past the strainer to the impeller and turn it. If you can't do that, remove the electric end cover and find a double flat for a wrench where the shaft goes into the motor. Or maybe you can remove the spring thing from the end of the motor and move the shaft with a pair of vise grips or pliers. Don't damage the place where the spring thing mounts. Don't try to move the motor with the plastic fan thing near the pump, you'll just break it, and then you really have problems.
To keep a motor from sticking, thru off season occasionaly spin the pump, just a few seconds will do, don't need water.
SOURCE: USQ1102 pump gets power, buzzes, trips breaker
The motor-start capacitor is bad. This is a very common problem. It can be easily and cheaply fixed by replacing the capacitor. Replacements are usually less than $10.
See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEIv5ClLqXg for a step=by=step guide.
When you have the capacitor in hand, check the model# which is printed on it. Alternatively, you can Google the motor brand & model to find the parts list which will identify the right one. Then Google the part number, to find a seller.
SOURCE: I turned on my pump today and it made a huming
Your Motor is either "Bound Up" stuck, jammed, whatever, or the motor has burnt out, or the controller is. You need to use the manual, & sites below to try and troubleshoot your problem.
www.electricmotorwarehouse.com/PDF/polaris_manual.pdf
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www.epoolshop.com/polaris_booster_pump_pb-4_parts.aspx
These above links are the manual and troubleshooting links.
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