Flowclear Overheating Motor

Pump motor housing is excessively hot to the touch during normal operation.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

High ambient temperature, Blocked cooling vents, Overloaded due to dirty filter, Failing motor bearings

Safety first: Unplug the pump and allow it to cool before touching the motor housing.

Steps:

1. Improve environment: Move the Flowclear pump out of direct sunlight and ensure good airflow around it.
2. Clean vents: Remove debris from motor cooling slots.
3. Reduce load: Clean/backwash the filter and ensure all valves are open.
4. Check bearings: Listen for bearing noise and feel for roughness when spinning the impeller by hand. Replace the motor assembly if bearings are failing.

Medium 3/5

Flowclear Pump Motor Assembly

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