Hurlcon Failed Start Capacitor / Stalled Rotor

Pump hums loudly but does not start; may trip the breaker after a few seconds.

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Safety Warning

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.

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Possible Causes

Open-circuit start capacitor in Hurlcon motor, Seized motor bearings, Jammed impeller, Low supply voltage

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power and wait for all moving parts to stop. Capacitors can hold charge; do not touch terminals.

  • Check shaft rotation: With power off, remove the rear motor cover and try to spin the cooling fan by hand. It should turn freely.
  • Inspect for jam: Remove pump lid and basket, then check impeller for obstructions.
  • Capacitor replacement (technician recommended): The start capacitor is usually in a cylindrical housing on the motor. It must be discharged and replaced with an identical µF and voltage rating component.

Running a humming pump can overheat and damage the motor. If you are not experienced with capacitors, have a technician replace the Hurlcon motor capacitor.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Hurlcon motor start capacitor
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