How hard is it to replace a pool pump motor?
The task of replacing a pool pump motor can be difficult, but we’re here to make sure you get it done as quickly, easily, and successfully as possible. Make sure the power to the pump is turned off before beginning the replacement. Make sure you’ve got the correct tools to disassemble and reassemble the parts involved.
How many horsepower does a Hayward pool pump need?
At The Pool Guy Store, we offer a variety of Hayward swimming pool pump motors that range in strength from 1/2 to 1 1/2 horsepower. If you don’t need a full replacement motor, we also carry many Hayward pool pump motor parts so you can fix just the part that is broken or worn out.
Why is the Hayward pool pump brand important?
The Hayward name brand is a top-draw in the pool industry because of their dependable products and years of industry experience. Every Hayward pool pump motor is meant to run cool and quiet, so it will last for years to come.
Why does my Hayward pool pump keep leaking?
Leaks can also come from loose drain plugs or loose on bolts on the seal plate, connecting the motor to the pump. If the water is running down between the pump and motor, determine if it’s dripping out of the plumbing fitting on top or the shaft seal on the bottom.
What happens when you change the motor on a pool pump?
If you use the 1 HP uprated on a pool pump that has a 1.5 HP uprated motor, you are going to kill the new motor as well. The 1.5 pump is going to have a larger impeller, that the smaller motor is going to have trouble spinning, causing it to overwork and eventually die.
At The Pool Guy Store, we offer a variety of Hayward swimming pool pump motors that range in strength from 1/2 to 1 1/2 horsepower. If you don’t need a full replacement motor, we also carry many Hayward pool pump motor parts so you can fix just the part that is broken or worn out.
The Hayward name brand is a top-draw in the pool industry because of their dependable products and years of industry experience. Every Hayward pool pump motor is meant to run cool and quiet, so it will last for years to come.
Where is the centrifugal switch on a Hayward pool pump?
You will find the shaft slotted to accept the wrench. The centrifugal switch will be on the end of the shaft, you will be inserting the wrench behind the switch, and then simply propping the wrench handle up against the motor body to hold the shaft stationary, while you grab the impeller firmly and turn counter-clockwise to remove.
What’s the best way to replace a Hayward pool pump?
A strap wrench is a useful tool for impeller removal, but the key is to secure the shaft. A few pumps have a reverse threaded impeller screw (Challenger, Hydro). After pulling the pump, look into the center of the impeller. If you see a screw head, use a good fit screwdriver to remove the reverse threaded screw, clockwise.
