I just installed this motor.It ran quiet and productive briefly, but became very very hot.It shut itself off..Let cool and I did restart. Defective?
1434970
I had it for one year and then I had to buy a new Hayward, in my opinion not worth buying.
1434971
It might be. My motor still works. The orginal motor burnt out because the canister was full of leaves. You might want to check that everything is put back and working correctly. The motor might be working too hard.
1434972
could be a bad barring ? how long did it run?? mine is 1 year old still working well. Let the know they should replace it !Harry J
1485737
I asked the same question to manufacturer; they said yes it was normal. Sometimes my fan would not even start until there was enough heat generated for it kick in. I can only surmise that the machine is smarter than me!
1049711
Did it get too hot and electrically shut down. Contact the Manufacturer, they have "troubleshooters", who could give you an answer, once they get "all" the facts from you. I can't offer much more. Sometimes there are answers, if you "google" the problem. It works with auto and plumbing problems. Good luck!
956373
Same thing here also. I was concerned that mine might be defective. Probably should not say this, BUT, I just had to open it up, very carefully, and check it out. The motor wasn't hot or anything. The motor was an open face, made completely of metal, and was not hot to the touch. Looks like it should last for a while. The smokey residue was from the brushes. I have used it 2 times afterwards, with no apparent problems, and the smoking part is not as much. Works fine for me!!!
15959
Mine has shut off when it has overheated. It would not start again until it had cooled to a completely-off temperature, which at least once took an hour or more.
1112209
I notice that my machine gets a bit hot but has never shut down as a result. I have not had it on for more than a minute - usually much less.
1457026
I think it has a small fan. i am using it at present and can heard a very quiet motor that is not the hard drive. If I leave it running for some hours it gets comfortably warm.
1531451
My car would start and run and when the enging got warm, the engine would shut off automatically. If you are trying to remotely cool your car, you dont want the enging shutting off.
1250268
Mine is doing the same thing. But it does run strong for the few seconds it does run. Suspect the printed circuit board. It is a two speed motor, so if you tap the button a second time quickly before it turns off, it runs in the "low" mode.
257637
Runs pretty silent, even under load. I haven't noticed it going above 45 degrees C with speed fan running.
699846
Mine is hot too since I started to use it. I have to unplug it when I don't use it.
1205550
I'd say it's more low/high heat. The whirring of the fan and engine motor didn't seem to register any differently. Though, I'd invest a bit more cash in a different brand/model.
569102
It was only a few weeks, and I couldn't figure out why sometimes I would plug it in and motor wouldn't start. Once I started taking apart the motor it rarely happens. Good luck
1467304
Yes, just be aware the motor gets hot while in use and may shut itself off until it cools off with extended use.
229946
Maybe I got a bad part, but mine did not work. The AC didnt even blow hard, it was just a slight breeze. Hope it works for you. I ended up trying several replacement parts before buying the original, shorter heat sink, part and soldering my connections. 03 jeep grand Cherokee 4.7L H.O. motor.
2012965
I remember the idle screw being set too slow on mine. After a quick adjustment it ran all day just fine. Never shut off unless I shut it off.
316461
I don't think it's normal. That is why I returned mine. Would not run for more than a few minuets before overheating and the safety would shut it off. I know of people who have had success with it but not me and looks like not you either. I'd return it because overheating that quickly could lead to blown fuses or fire.