Motor just hums, won't turn - Lakewood HV 18-c Floor / Box Fan

In a safe manor, when the motor is humming, give one of the pulleys a push to help get the motor started. If the motor runs OK with the help push, the start capacitor is bad. If not the next thing to check is the tank check valve.

If the motor just hums and it will not rotate the drum, you will need to replace the motor. Here is the motor to order.

GIVE IT TIME SO THE THE SYSTEM COULD STABILIZE IT SYSTEM FOR A FRESH STARTUP. OR HAVE CHECK TO ITS OVERLOAD UNIT THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR.

Hi,
Most problems with humming motors are with the power input TO the motor (Not enough power to turn the motor)
I'm guessing it is a single phase compressor? If you have it connected to an extension lead, then, if you can, try plugging it directly into the wall, (you can lose vital power through the long lead itself) Second the capacitor attached to the motor could be on its way out or shot. You would need to get it tested, or if you notice anything bulging out of it, then you know it needs replacing. If all the above are ok, then you would need to get the motor itself checked out by an electrician, the bushes or coils are probably gone

Hope that helps

If your motor is turned on and just hums then it is bad and will need to be replaced.

Rod
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888-521-6183

Remove the air out line and the motor. Try to turn the motor and the compressor by hand. You have a seized bearing somewhere. Bearings are available at any power transmission shop for a few dollars.

3 THINGS QUICK.. RUN CAPACITOR THIS IS LOCATED ON TOP OF MOTOR HAVE IT CHECKED. OR START SWITCH DIRTY OR STAR CAPACITOR BAD.. SEARCH YOUR AREA FOR YOUR LOCAL POOL PUMP MOTOR REPAIR GUY WITH FREE TESTING.. WARNING THESE CAPACITORS HOLD HIGH VOLTAGE AND WILL NEED TO BE SHORTED ! USE A DRY RAG AND COVER CAPACITOR THEN SHORT WITH SCREWDRIVER

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Something is locked in the transmission--can you turn the inner tub manually? Also, try to turn the driven pulley (the motor and belt driven). The problem could be anything from a seized bearing to a broken gear. Don't keep trying the motor while things are locked up, you could burn it out.