Quote Originally Posted by jfkassner View Post
We recently had our pump motor replaced. The new one is a Century/Centurion B848 after about a week, it started making a noise, almost like a bearing.Pool store repairman came by and listened to it. He agreed that it was noisy, but didn't think it was a bearing. We took motor back to pool store, where it was hooked up and did not make the noise. Therefore, they said there was nothing wrong with the pump and maybe it was a problem with our wiring. Any advice? The warranty only lasts for a pool season, which will end soon. We don't want to be stuck with buying another motor next year.
My new, this season, Hayward SuperPump started making a loud whiring noise. The front seal leaked and contaminated the lubricant for the front bearing. It seems that Hayward no longer reinforces the seals with Silicone. My previous Hayward pump lasted over 18 years.