Century ODP Threaded Replacement Motors - Blue Bottom Pools

Century ODP Threaded Replacement Motors

1 HP 115/230V
$395.00
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Century ODP Threaded Replacement Motors - Blue Bottom Pools
  • Century ODP Threaded Replacement Motors - Blue Bottom Pools
  • Century ODP Threaded Replacement Motors - Blue Bottom Pools
Century ODP Threaded Replacement Motors

Century ODP Threaded Replacement Motors
$395.00
Motor Size
Century (Formerly A.O. Smith) — Industry Standard Replacement Motor Century ODP Threaded Replacement Motor — 1 HP & 1.5 HP

The time-tested workhorse of pool pump motor replacements. Century ODP (Open Drip-Proof) threaded motors are built to the exact specifications of major pool pump brands — delivering the consistent torque, RPM, and reliability that keeps NEPA pools running season after season. A proven, cost-effective solution for restoring full filtration power without replacing the entire pump.

✅ Every Motor Includes New Gaskets & Motor Seal — Ready to Install
💨 Open Drip-Proof Ventilated Design 🔩 56J Threaded — Drop-In Fit 🔌 115 / 230V Dual Voltage ✅ OEM Specs for Major Pump Brands 🌡️ Auto Thermal Overload Protection 🏆 1-Year Limited Warranty
Key Features
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High-Start Torque

Engineered to handle the initial load required to prime the pump and move large water volumes — starts reliably even after sitting idle through a long NEPA winter.

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Aluminum End Bells

Corrosion-resistant aluminum end caps stand up to pool chemical exposure and outdoor moisture — preventing the rust and pitting that degrades cheaper motor housings over time.

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Automatic Thermal Overload Protection

Built-in thermal sensing shuts the motor down if it reaches unsafe operating temperatures — preventing permanent winding damage from running dry, restricted flow, or electrical faults.

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Serviceable Threaded Design

Easy-access terminals make wiring fast and straightforward. Standard 56J threaded shaft fits the most common impellers across Hayward, Pentair, and other major pump brands.

ODP vs. TEFC — Which Motor Is Right for You?
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Century ODP — Cost-Effective & Proven

Ventilated housing allows maximum airflow for cooling. Lower upfront cost — the smart choice for covered or protected equipment pads where moisture and debris exposure is limited. OEM-spec fit for most major pump brands. Decades of field history. Best value for straightforward motor replacements.

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Hayward TEFC — Maximum Protection

Fully sealed housing keeps pollen, humidity, insects, and salt air out of the windings. External fan cooling. Best choice for exposed outdoor pads, high-humidity environments, or pools where motor longevity is the top priority over upfront cost. See our Hayward TEFC Motor page for details.

Motor Selection Guide — Match by Total HP
Model Number Horsepower Frame / Voltage Total HP (Service Factor)
UST1102 1.00 HP 56J / 115–230V 1.10 THP
UST1152 1.50 HP 56J / 115–230V 1.50 THP
💡 How to Match the Right Motor: Always match by Total Horsepower (THP) — not just the HP rating on the pump label. THP accounts for the motor's service factor and is printed on the nameplate of your existing motor. Not sure which one you need? Call (570) 592-5988) — we'll look it up for you before you order.
🔧 Motor Replacement — Installation Options
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On-Site Service Call

$88 + Labor

We come to you — $88 dispatch fee plus our standard repair labor rate. Full motor swap at your equipment pad.

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Bring Pump In-Store

$100 Flat

Drop your pump off at the shop — $100 flat rate covers the complete motor swap and return. No dispatch, no hourly.

⚠️ Not sure the motor is the issue? A pump that hums but won't start, trips the breaker, or shuts off mid-cycle could be the motor — or it could be the capacitor, impeller, or seal. Call (570) 592-5988 and describe what it's doing. We can often diagnose over the phone and confirm the right fix before you order anything.
🏆 1-Year Limited Warranty — Every Century ODP replacement motor comes with a 1-Year Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects when purchased through an authorized dealer. Blue Bottom Pools is an authorized Century motor dealer serving Northeast Pennsylvania.
⚡ Get Your Pool Running Again — Today.

Order your Century ODP replacement motor today — or call us to confirm the right model for your pump. Installation available on-site or bring your pump in for our $100 flat-rate motor swap.

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