Polaris 280 Booster Pump Problems

[nutmegax]

My Polaris 280 was working great when I closed the pool in November. Now that I opened last week the booster pump turns on for about 20 seconds and then clicks off and just humms. The polaris part in the pool never moves. Local pool company wants $525 to replace booster pump!! Any suggestions? Thanks.

[nutmegax]

I will answer my own question for the rest of you. My local independent pool fix it man came by to check out my pump today. He popped off a disc shaped cover in the center of the back of the Polaris booster pump. He took a wrench and loosened the big silver looking screw. He then put some aqua lube on it and that was all that was needed. The Polaris is working better than ever. He says that sometimes over the winter the pump (propeller inside maybe?) just freezes up. Wow, I just saved $525!