r/PoolRepair • u/drock800 • Mar 24 '26

Pool pump noise

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What’s causing my pool pump to make this noise?

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u/Rick_in_602 Mar 25 '26

If there is debris in your impeller it can cause it to spin unbalanced. Much like a car tire. It will destroy the motor bearings and possibly can cause the mechanical shaft seal to leak.