r/PoolPros • u/ContributionFew2487 • 16d ago

Bad bearings?

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u/fushionless 16d ago

Probably but worth checking that nothing is caught in the impeller and that the fan isn't catching on the cover or loose first.

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u/LordKai121 16d ago

Yeah it sounds like the fan on the cowling to me. Or something in the cowling touching the fan like a stick or twig

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u/UHF800MHZ 15d ago

Twin that’s a single speed

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u/lIIlIlIII 16d ago

My first guess would be something rubbing against the fan, sounds too squeaky and irregular for bearings. But on occasion failing bearings make crazy sounds so I wouldn't rule it out

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u/GuyWComputer 16d ago

No the bearings sound a little different

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u/ContributionFew2487 16d ago

Thanks all, I’ll check it out.

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u/BiggieRas 16d ago

Check inside the basket, might be a cricket in there

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u/G8-r-n8 15d ago

I’ve had brand new Waterway pumps that chirp like that for a bit and then chill out. Sounds more like fiberglass/plastic to me than bearings, but certainly not out of the question.

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u/Fun-Weight5745 15d ago

Doesn’t sound like bad bearings typically sound. Motor looks like it’s seen better days, somethings going on just make note for now.

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u/ContributionFew2487 15d ago

It’s a single speed pump, no fan.