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My Izzi whirlpool bathtub pump motor, just hums, and kicks the breaker in my garage. What would cause this?

April 26, 2017Bathtub breaker cause garage hums izzi kicks motor pump whirlpool

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My Izzi whirlpool bathtub pump motor, just hums, and kicks the breaker in my garage. What would cause this?

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It is possible that the pump was run dry and is damaged. If the motor is run without water for 15 minute or more, the pump wet end will over heat and seize the motor. If this is the case, the motor will hum and kick the breaker. You may also have a defective motor.