pump hums

[poolhelp101]

Just opening the pool and i primed the pump, but it just hums. same thing happened last year when i first opened the pool, the pump just hummed and i followed the advise of this forum in explaining to me how to get the impreller to start, which it did and the pump worked all last summer without any problems. now it's doing just as last year, the pump just hums.... my pump is 15 years old, it is a hayward superpump, self priming. i have an inground 21,000 gallons. my question is, should i do as you guys instructed last year with the impreller and try to get the pump running or do i just need to go ahead and buy a new pump since this one is 15 years old and it done this last year? please advise me as to what to do. i really need your help. thank you

[mbar]

I would try what you did last year first, you have nothing to lose, if it doesn't work, then buy a new pump

[markphin]

15 years from a pump. Pretty good. That pump owes you nothing. replace it.

[Poconos]

Yeah...it ows you nothing but if it is a simple fix then save some $$$. Check this thread:
http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=4800
Could be something as simple and cheap as a crummy starter switch or bad starting capacitor.
Al

[poolhelp101]

it was a simple fix of just spinning the impeller and i have had no problems since. but i am concerned of the pumps age and wanted your opinion as to whether you think i should think of replacing it after this year. looks like my liner is also on its way out as it is also 15 years old also and i am now getting tears above water level.

[Poconos]

If it would give you peace of mind then replace it. At least do your homework and figure what you want and where to get it when the time comes. I'd milk the old one for all you can. Then again, some people say I'm a packrat and never replace anything unless I have to.
Al

[jhm]

it was a simple fix of just spinning the impeller and i have had no problems since...

I've got the hum on one of my pumps too. I tried spinning the impeller and it won't spin at all. Is this a sign that the pump motor is dead?

Jim