Questions & Answers for: Sta Rite heat pump stops and starts

Pump starts working once connected to a power source. My sprinkler water pump starts working when connected to an electrical outlet. Previously, I had to press "start" from the program panel for it to

pump starts and stops frequently . pump will start but not run. Sounds like it will not get up to speed before it stops. That sounds like the pump is cycling. Is there air in the pump basket or is it ...

stops. What could be the problem? Thank you for posting your question here on Fixya.com. It could be the pump is bound up but it is more likely the motor is failing. It may be a small part such as the

pump fried? Probably the heater. Turn the heat off and try it. There should be a flow switch to prove pump is on before the heater works, but sometimes if you're running low, it will work intermittent

...pump starts up again and continuine heating process? When the system shuts down the water inside the heater collects residual heat in the heater. For most systems that have intermatic timers (yellow ...

...pump is clogged, or failing and not providing adequate flow, or the heat exchanger has a hole in it. I would hope that it is just a flow issue as the exchangers are very expensive. Check the pump ...

...pool filter Worn motor bearings Lack of air flow around the motor Weak or damaged motor windings. A defective thermal limit switch will **** off the pump when the pump is within heat and load

I have a 13 year old water feature pump (Sta-Rite 3/4 HP MPRA6D-146L) which has stopped pumping. I removed the motor/impeller assembly from the housing because I thought that I would find the impeller

...pump stops. This cycle will occur a half dozen or more times but the pump does eventually start and will run fine for as long as the power is not turned off. As soon as the power is turned off to the ...

The hottub runs just a few seconds befor stoping when I try to start it I have an outdoor spa model SPA8028. It has not been used for a couple of years. When I tried to start it this spring I met some