Intex
Motor Overheating / Electrical Failure
Pump emits a burning smell or visible smoke during operation.
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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
Shorted motor windings, Blocked ventilation, Running pump with locked rotor, Internal wiring fault
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Immediately unplug the pump. Do not touch the motor housing until it cools. Do not attempt to restart the pump.
- Inspect for visible damage: After cooling, check the motor and control housing for burn marks or melted plastic.
- Check for mechanical seizure: With power disconnected, attempt to spin the impeller by hand. If it is stiff or seized, the motor has likely failed.
- Do not reuse: A pump that has smoked or emitted a strong burning smell should not be reused.
- Replace unit: Replace the complete pump motor assembly or pump and filter unit as appropriate for your Intex system.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Pump Motor Assembly
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