Chad, Watched several of your videos. Very very thorough and I appreciate everything you do to support pool owners. Thank you

Truly a lifesaver. This video saved me so much money. A quick and easy fix but VERY effective. I am very thankful that you had a kind heart and shared your expertise with the rest of us. Thank you very much sir!

Thank you Chad for your HONEST help. I listened to another 45 sec. video from another pool tech. for the same problem before I found yours and he said you need your pump replaced and repeatedly gave his name and where he was located in the video. You, on the hand, were honest. We did what you told on the video and our pump now works thanks to you!!! You saved us hundreds of dollars. GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY AND HELP!!!!

Pumped stopped working but was humming, saw your video and 5 minutes later she is up and running, thanks!

I HAVE BEEN TRYING ALL DAY TO GET THIS THING STARTED I DID WHAT HE SAID AND IT WAS ON IN TWO MIN.... NO JOKE THIS JUST MADE MY DAY THANKS BRO

Was all set to go to the local pool store to purchase a new pump. Came across this video while doing research and decide to run outside and try it. Did not even have to use the "kick start" method. Twisted it a couple times with the screwdriver and could tell it loosened right up. Plugged it in, and the pump was running like a champ. Thanks so much- I really thought after 9 years that the pump was shot . You just saved me hundreds this year!

Worked a charm! Count me among the grateful masses who’ve thanked you for your tip. I’m not sure what prompted you to make the video years ago, but I’m so glad you took the time and made the effort. Thanks again.

I cant thank you enough for this video, I just fixed my pump by following your instructions. Before I did this i called a company to fix it but they didn't even try, they just straight up said i needed a new one that would cost 407$. You saved me a lot of money. Thanks

Works like a charm! I was initially suspicious that it wouldn't work, as I was able to easily turn the shaft when it was off with a drill, but when I plugged it in, it wouldn't start. Then I tried running the drill for 10 seconds and then turning it on, and it started right up! Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Let me know if I can get you a cup of coffee.

I know it’s been 5 years since you posted this but I just wanted to say thank you. Pump stopped working. Was just humming. I could spin the impeller freely so I though motor was bad. I did your “Jump Start” trick and it fired right up. Running 2 days now no problem. You saved me $. Thanks!

Fought my shallow well pump for 2 days, completely disassembled it. Watched 30 videos covering things I'd already tried. Realized after watching this that copper coil was frozen to casing as you suggested. Repaired in 20 minutes and can finally shower. Thank you so much!

Same experience, I’m sure, as most. Gave it a watch. Extremely well explained to the laymen. And solved my issue. Was already getting quotes over $200. Thank you! Like he said; it may not be your solution, but definitely worth a try!

This 7 year old video just saved my butt! Plugged in my pump for the first time this season and it was humming and not spinning, and I panicked. Found this video and gave it a little spin with a wrench (it's a Hayward Pump 2 style, so it's a little different and the screwdriver doesn't work, but I was able to get a wrench around the shaft and loosen it up) and it came to life! Thanks so much!

Thank you SO MUCH Chad! My pump just stopped working and after freaking out I would have to buy a new pump, I found your video. I was able to move the screwdriver quite easy, but I needed to spin and kickstart just like you said and it worked!! I really can't express my gratitude enough! Thank you for your time and knowledge!!

Brilliant! It works! I am an older woman and you explained it all so clearly that I could follow it through easily, and I now have a working pump again! Many many thanks! Pamela

Look at this guy, still saving people money !! Got the back off, and sure enough the plastic fan looking thing wasn't moving freely. Gave it a few spins, turned it off at the wall for ten minutes, and it's working like a charm. Love your work dude.

Dude!!! You just saved me from going out and buying a new pump!! Your troubleshoot worked flawlessly! Thanks!!!!!

Chad, I've work, serviced in-ground, above ground pools from 10k gallon to 220k gallon pools for over 25 years. Some of these videos make me laugh but, I have to say, your video's your knowledge is outstanding. Great job.

This video saved us today. My husband used the flathead on his drill to get the center piece moving. At first I thought it was a bust, but all of the sudden it worked. Thank you!

I thought I had to replace my pump. Stumbled on this video, tried it, now my pump is working again!! Thank you!!

I tried a screw driver and it didn't quite do it. The pumps breaker popped. I watched this vid afterwards and read the comments and someone stated to use a drill with a flat head tip. I did and voila! The shaft spun freely again. Thank you from another appreciative individual for helping life's toughness be easier.

This is a PERFECT video. Not only helpful but detailed, straight to the point and clear instructions adding to alternatives that people may have. You rock sir!!! Waiting for daylight to try this myself.

It was the night before Father's Day and we planned on having our dads over for a swim the next day to celebrate, and our nieces/nephews were coming into town the next week to spend with us. I noticed from the window that the pool was still, which is never the case because the pump runs at all times. I researched many possible cause and fixes online, but nothing worked. Thought I was going to have to get a new pump. Then, I came across this video and we were back up-and-running in no time! Thank you so much...you saved the day and our get-together!

You are now my favorite person on all of KZfaq! Thank you so much for this solution! My Sta-Rite had a bolt end on the back and I needed to use a wrench, but your video made the solution easy and I have a feeling I replaced a prior pump when this was the only issue! THANK YOU!

This worked exactly as advertised and was exactly what I needed to learn. Thank you for the easy to understand instructional and background information!!! Subscribed :)

Thanks Chad!! I was getting ready to order a replacement motor for our in-ground pool pump...which had the same symptoms as you described. I had already removed the motor from the pump and taken the pump diffuser and impeller off so I knew the motor shaft was 'frozen' - I couldn't budge it. Although I had no access to the motor shaft after removing the rear cover, I decided to use a pair of Vise-Grips on the exposed motor shaft, using some small pieces of wood to protect the shaft from damage. In 5 seconds, I had the shaft freely spinning. I just had to plug it in and it ran fine - no jump-starting needed! I have ordered a new seal kit which will arrive tomorrow and I hope to be back in business by tomorrow evening. Thank you so much - I owe you a 6-pack!

Thank you so much for this video! I simply took an open ended wrench and simply turned the shaft back and forth and it worked like a charm!! I am not working this summer and was worried about the cost to replace the pump, you saved me!

The pump was humming, but did not start. The service manual said to take it appart. I watched this video as i was about to take it entirely appart. This worked so well and saved me a service call. Thank you so much!

8 years later and this is still fixing pumps! Thank you!

Hey Chad, . . . Thank you so much for this video. You have save me from an expense I could not afford this week. I did exactly as you said in video and it worked !!. My pump is running once again. I was surprise because I put away my pump every season. I packed it and put it in a safe dry place. Anyhow glad I ran into your video and you have a new follower. . . Thank you !!

Tried you fix the first time and the spindle would not budge. No turn whatsoever. This left me discouraged thinking I would need a new pump. I thought through the corrosion issue around the coils. Copper turns green from corrosion and leaches out to surrounding area. I then went out with a 3lb. sledge and GENTLY tapped the housing. I then used a small chisel in place of screwdriver, that I then clamped to a crescent wrench for leverage and was able to begin to turn and break the corrosion! That did the trick!!! Pump working now like a champ! Thank you! I also used your Pool liner install series 2 years back to flawlessly install my new liner. This guy knows his craft. Highly recommend! Saved me thousands on liner installation and hundreds on new pump!

Thank you so much Chad!!! Me and my wife had given up on the pump and we're thinking of replacing it. I thought of searching just out of desperation to see if it could be salvaged. Your video was the first search result and it said exactly the problem our pump had. The solution worked like a charm!!! Thanks again! Cheers! :)

This was the cure! Thank you so much! It turned instantly and started right up. I almost bought a new pump. You are awesome. Thank you for doing this tutorial.

This tutorial helped me at least half the way. My problem was that we have a small pool and therefore a small, cheap pump (bestway Flowclear modell 58117 ), and it had a very thick cover molded on the underside so reaching the screw from that side is impossible. What I did was- 1) Remove the pump from the pool. 2) Screwed the motor off the pump and 3) Plugged the motor into the electricity (hearing it hum, but not spinning), then 4) reaching into the top fan (with a small computer screwdriver) of the now unattached pump and spinning it myself, giving it enough spin after a few times to now run by itself. After that, 5) I let the motor run by itself on the lawn under my supervision for about 15 minutes. Then I remounted it in the shell and voila- it works! Many thanks for the guide though- it gave me a push in the right direction!

Like many other comments left after watching this video, I couldn't get the pump to manually spin so I switched to a drill with a flathead bit, cleaned the basket out to release the blocked suction (very important), and follow the easy instructions in the video. The mission was quickly accomplished on a 2 year old pump that locked up. THANK YOU!!!!!! Can't express my gratitude enough for getting me out of a pinch on a hot weekend with a family pool and bbq party set to go tomorrow. Thanks again!!!!

I emptied my pool for about two weeks while we were doing a big job in the yard. When i refilled the pool and wanted to start the pump again it started humming. Immediately the dollar sign went off on my head thinking about buying a new pump. This video saved me time and money!!! Definitely giving you a thumbs up and sub!

Hi mate, your video may be 9 years old but you have just saved me a few hundred pounds on a new pump. Thanks.

Chad, thank you so much for the great tip on jump starting my pump. I did it and the pump was trying to kick start , but didn't. Was so pissed off went inside so I can cool off , because I saw $$$$$ signs on my mental mind! After eating, talking, thinking to myself I had mentally cooling off. Went back for one more heartache to try again! Much to my surprise bah, bah bam!!!!!! Was the happiest women alive... Thank you soooo much , for your knowledge helped this girl save $ 300..00 bucks or more................

I have been trying to fix this pump for days watching all types of videos. When I saw this I had low expectations that it would work. I wish I had a picture of my face when I spun that screwdriver and the pump fired right up! Thank you for the help

I tried this and it worked perfectly. I'm so glad the pool repair guy couldn't come check it out today. He was going to charge me to come over and look at it tomorrow.Then I found this video. Thank goodness for Chad and his video. Awesome!

Many many thanks to you . my pump doesn't work and I spent few hours to fix it ,but it is still not working , Finally i watch your video and just take me 5 minutes . Wow exactly what you show to us on KZfaq , my pump works like before . Thank you and have a great day .

6 yrs later and you are still doing gods work. saved me $700 on a new sand pump. Thank you

Looked through numerous videos gave up, thought I would look at one more before heading out to buy a new pump, so glad I came across your video. Five minutes tops and now I have a working pump. Thank you so much for saving me time and money.

Please accept my most sincere thank you for your video. I followed your directions to the letter and it worked like a charm. You , sir, are a generous person for sharing this and it is deeply appreciated!

STUCK SOLID AND WILL NOT BUDGE? TRY LUBRICATING THE SHAFT END. I tried using my largest flathead screwdriver on the shaft end as he shows in the video. Not only would it not budge, but I actually managed to snap the end off of the screwdriver by applying the maximum torque that I could manage. After staring at it for a while, I decided to spray it with some lubricant to see if that would free the end of the shaft. I sprayed it and about 30 seconds later, it turned easily with a screwdriver (no effort at all). The lubricant I used was PB Blaster, but WD40 or similar would likely work as well. I hooked up the power to test and the motor worked great. Reinstalled it and it's pumping my pool water right now. THANK YOU, Above Ground Pool Pros for this video. The new pump will be here in 3 days, but I can now consider that a backup for when this pump eventually fails. I am subscribing to your channel!

Man so glad I watch your video. I had this issue and been looking around for a new motor but not anymore after watching your video. Thank you very much for posting! You earned my thumb up and a subscribe.

you are The Man! Removed a bit of grass/bug debris, spun it by hand for a moment (different model/style), and boom, back to life! Thanks so much!!!!!

Thank you so much for this video!I opened my pump(totally different than the one you opened) by the foundation remained the same. Loose up that rusty motor! Saved me time at the pool shop and probably lots of money!!

Great video! Thanks so much! After I figured my pump was dead and I was irritably researching new pumps, I found this tip and on my 3rd try it started working flawlessly. Mine was very easy to spin with the screwdriver, so limited corrosion I guess. I couldn’t plug and spin simultaneously, so had about a 2-3 second delay from plugging in to spinning the screw, but all in all a great success! Thanks again for the insight and $$$ saved!!!!

Thank you dude you just saved 450 quid....! Blessings be upon you, your children and your children's children....🙏

My wife found your video and you just saved us a couple of hundred at least! I did exactly as you said, but the shaft wouldn't budge, but after a whack on the end of my large screwdriver with a mallet, it broke loose. After a couple of full, but crunchy rotations by hand, it freed up enough that I didn't even need to kickstart it. Thank you!

This is the best KZfaq video. I had similar issue with other pump, the service charged me 750 for motor plus 150 for replacement. With your video, I got it fixed for zero. Thank you. Thank you

I thought that I would need a new motor/pump for my pool. The set-up I have is 20 years old ,so I'm thinking that's a good life for this motor. Just for S&G I tried UTube ,can't hurt to look and maybe I would find something. Boy oh boy did I ever. This is one of the best tips that I've received , ever.....EVER! I even went so far as to spin the motor shaft with my cordless drill. This backyard fix worked great. Squeelin',... grindin...',soundin' like a squirrel caught in a blender, Some gawdawful noise comin' outta that pump, but , it worked . After about 25-30 minutes ,runnin smooth and quiet as day one. Thank you saved me a bunch of time and ...AND...a lot of money. Keep on giving us these tips. Joe

Sir I truly apperciate the help, my pump did exactly what you described. I followed your instructions and the pump came right on. I really appreciate this video. Thanks again, Martin

Thank God I decided to look up pump humming but not filtering....I followed your advice and did the screwdriver to kick start the motor...and viola! Worked ... motor running again...you saved me 400$ plus $$ ...i was ready to run out and buy a new motor...Thanks for taking the time to show people that it could be a easy fix.

This is exactly what mine was doing, humming. Did exactly what you said in the video and it worked like a charm! You saved me from buying another motor in the morning. Thank you!!!

Thanks brother. Mine would not restart after Harvey. Tried your trick, shaft was very tight and utilized additional torque (channel locks on the screwdriver), it broke loose and finally spun freely by hand. Hit the go button and walla, we have pump. Thanks again. Looks like you are looking at near 450k views. Good information.

And here we are 9 years later and it worked for me too. Not exactly the same. I took the cover off and it spun fine. Thought it was probably the starter capacitor. Took the hose off, detached the inlet and tipped it up to get a better look. Decided to plug it in for the 4th time and it started right up. Put it all back together and it's running fine now...Thank you in case you are still reading these notes.

Thank you so much for the tip! I had to replace my filter because of damage, then just when everything was getting better my electric went off and pump just hummed when the electric kicked on again. No money and disappointed kids and their friends! Went out and your tip worked right away! Thank you very much!

What a life saver!! Thank you so much. As soon as I turned that knob in back, the pump kicked back on. This saved us so much money. Thanks again.

Even though my pump spun freely, it still only hummed and got hot when turned on. I was skeptical but this worked! Thanks a million!

I was just getting ready to order a new overpriced pump when I thought, let me check for a fix first, 10 minutes later my pump is running once again!

I have to mirror what everybody else is saying here. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! You just saved me a bunch of money. Turned the shaft, didn’t feel much crunching, kickstarted it and turned on the power and it works! Can’t thank you enough sir! Awesome video!

Awesome and simple tutorial. My pump is one year old and was humming and not spinning. I knew it wasn’t bad. This video shows you how to fix it in 3 minutes, with a standard(flat head) screwdriver. Awesome!!!

holy shit, I was able to get my Pentair pump going by doing this..saved 500 bucks, almost pulled the trigger on a new one. thanks much for the video.

Thanks a billion Chad!!! This video save me big bucks. Your explainations and directions are so perfect, I got my pump running in no time.

WOW...thanks Chad, best KZfaq tip ever! My pump was humming but wouldn't pump, tried your tip to jump start the pump by spinning the shaft...SUCCESS! THANK YOU!

THANK YOU...Was just about to hit the purchase button for a new $268.00 pump.. Motor was humming, impeller would not spin. Actually put screw driver into impeller side and un-lodged it. Looks like sand from the rocks deteriorating on my waterfall. This pump is used for my waterfall. Thanks again. Motor running great.

Thank you so much dude. Was really bummed until I tried your trick!

Great video. Screwdriver didn't work for me so I used a drill with a flat head chucked up. Spun it up to speed and then hit the switch. Fired right up.

Hey Chad - Many thanks to you for this video. It is a simple solution that worked! Saved me from buying a new pool pump. Very valuable advice with clear instructions. You know your stuff!

THANKS! For my Intex above-ground tiny little pump, I took this idea and opened the top, put in a crab-picker and spun the black mechanism a couple times...OH YEAH!!!! Your video saved me $40, not much compared to other pumps, but it's still $40!!!! And SO SIMPLE!

Thank you, you saved my Memorial Day Pool opening!

Thank you, i had an older 1 speed pump and was popping circuit breaker, so i did what you said, but mine had a plastic cap with odd shape underneath it, either way i took a wrench to it and spun it around a few times and now it is fixed, Thank you for saving me money

Add another member of the no need to buy a pool pump this year club! Used a screwdriver on my Hayward unit, spun it around a few times and plugged it in and instant money saving results, thanks OP and subscribed.

Saw this video when looking for a way to repair my pool pump. Worked great! I used a big adjustable wrench instead of a screwdriver to get the shaft loose. Then I just turned it on and it started right up. Thank you!

Tip of the year right here, THANKS!

Good Work! I followed your instructions, my pump is back alive. Thank you for posting

Thanks... saved me from spending a day disconnecting, trip to shop, reconnecting. Just did as you described while everything still hooked up. Took about 15 minutes and worked like a charm.

Hey man. You just saved a busy father hours of time (and money) trying to fix a corroded pump. Thanks a lot.

Great instruction - got it working perfectly.

Got 'er done. Thanks. My wife was ready to buy a new system!

Worked like a charm! Pump 16 years old and just started up. Will monitor for a while but you saved me a lot of time and frustration! Thanks

I Googled my pump problem and your video came up. I tried what you said and also used a cordless drill to help break it loose . It worked great. I was about to order a new pump but now I don't have to. Thank you very much for your help. A big thumbs up to you.

Worked like a charm. I couldn't get it going with just the screwdriver, but resorted to using my cordless power drill instead. At a few attempts it worked! Absolutely brilliant!

Just saved me from buying a new pump. So glad I found this video!

Thanks Chad! Haven't tried this trick yet but I'm confident it will work. This was one of the best explanation videos I've ever seen on KZfaq. Nicely done!

Works great! Pumped worked just fine to start the year. Then one day just wouldn’t come on, took a look at this video and we worked the fan and cleared some debris. Much more relieved now. Thanks!

Worked like a charm. Wish I knew this many motors ago lol

Pool pump inexplicably wouldn’t work one day, was humming, tried this, had no corrosion, but still spun the motor. Started working almost immediately, like a charm👍🏻

And another happy viewer! I couldn't wait until morning to see if this worked so I donned my headlamp and crocs at 11:30p and headed out to the back yard. I unscrewed the end cover to find that the capacitor shaft extended through the casing and had a plastic fan blade on the end (which I'm guessing is for passive cooling). I just turned the fan blade gently by hand and a felt it break free. A few more turns just to be sure and I plugged in the pump only to hear the sweet sound of moving water immediately. Thank you soooo much for your honest approach to remedying the issue! You save me $$$!

This saved my pump! I ended up using a drill with a standard bit to “jump start” the pump. I couldn’t get enough torque just using the screw driver but the drill did the trick. I sprayed some lubricating oil inside the pump as well and now it starts up with no problems. I hope this tip helps someone resurrected their pump in the future!

You’re the man!! Thank you

thank you. worked for me!

You just saved me hundreds of dollars. Mine is a little different where I had to remove some parts in front of the shaft and turn it with pliers but the knowledge you gave me made it all possible!!! Do remind people there are live electrical components exposed when you take the cap off and plug in the motor so they should make sure they don't touch anything. Also, if there is a capacitor (round plastic cylinder with wires on one end), it can hold a charge even when the motor is unplugged.

I just got my pool last year - I’m a newbie. I didn’t run it all winter and tried to run it today and would only hum. Tried your trick and now it’s working!! You’re a life saver thank you!!!

Whew....saved my ass from having to pay someone to come out and take a look. Thank you so much!!!!!

Awesome worked great thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our Hayward pool pump was humming and blew a fuse in the house. Watching this video saved us $$$. But, instead of opening the back of the motor we could see the shaft (corroded) that was between the impeller and the motor and used a open channel lock and turned it left and right which was hard at first but eventually it turned. We plugged it in and presto ! Thank you for this tutorial!

THIS IS THE BEST AND MOST INFORMATIVE PUMP VIDEO ON KZfaq!!! THANK YOU SOO MUCH !! i now dont have to pay the pool store 25$ or more to clean my impeller out or perform maintenance on my pump anymore because i now know how this thing operates and its simple.....thank you again for this video . i came here because my wife and daughter vacuumed the pool because it got sand in it and now the pump is running hot so i assume sand in impeller .