Intex Thermal Overload Trip

Pump turns on but shuts off by itself after a few minutes without any error code.

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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

Overheating motor, Blocked ventilation, Pump running dry or with very low flow, Internal motor winding fault

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

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

  • Check water flow: Ensure the pool water level is adequate and that the suction and return lines are not blocked. Clean the filter cartridge or backwash the sand filter if equipped.
  • Clear vents: Inspect and clean the motor cooling vents.
  • Verify priming: Make sure the pump is fully primed and not drawing air.
  • Test runtime: After cooling and cleaning, run the pump and monitor. If it consistently shuts off after a short period, the internal thermal protector is likely reacting to a failing motor. Replace the pump motor assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Pump Motor Assembly
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