AO Smith Pump Making Noise...

[aylad]

Screeching is usually rusting bearings. Mine sounded like a jet engine winding up for takeoff. Your pump might last a few days, might last a few months, if you can stand the noise--but unless you're able to replace/repack bearings, I'd start looking for a new motor for your pump. (Mine was an AO Smith motor on a Hayward pump, too). Mine was 1 HP and found exact replacement online for $189, delivered in 3 days....

[waterbear]

I'ts a good idea to replace the seals and o rings when you replace the motor.

[PoolDoc]

You might want to look at getting something like this:

Rebuild Kit for Hayward Super Pump - GO-KIT3 @ Amazon

before you open it up. That way, you can replace pretty much all the bits and pieces. This is NOT an OEM kit, but Aladdin is a long time pool parts company with a decent rep.

[waterbear]

You might want to look at getting something like this:

Rebuild Kit for Hayward Super Pump - GO-KIT3 @ Amazon

before you open it up. That way, you can replace pretty much all the bits and pieces. This is NOT an OEM kit, but Aladdin is a long time pool parts company with a decent rep.

And is exactly what I had in mind when suggesting replacing seals and o rings!

[rarely]

Would it be worthwhile to have the motor repaired after i get a new one. That way i would have a backup.

[waterbear]

Would it be worthwhile to have the motor repaired after i get a new one. That way i would have a backup.

Personally I would say no but others might disagree with me. My feeling is that a rebuilt motor MIGHT work flawlessly or might die very quickly so it's a gamble and it often costs almost as much to rebuilt a motor as buy a replacement. Also, not all people rebuilding motors have the same skill level so you really don't know how good a job was done.

[rarely]

Thanks for all the replies. You have been a big help.