Product review (2 stars): Better Pumps Available
I bought this pump 11 months ago to replace the original pump, which lasted 10 years, and it has failed already.  There was nothing in the strainer or any objects that got through the strainer to the impeller to cause a failure.  When I took the pump out to look at it, I found the impeller was out of place.  The impeller shaft was fine but the plastic seating mechanism was damaged and would not keep the shaft seated correctly.  Also, from the start this pump did not continuously pump water out, it surged; unlike the OEM pump and consequently the pump I just purchased to replace the failed pump.  So, short story long, if you want a pump that kind of works for about a year, this is the one.  Also, save money and don't buy the combined pump/strainer.  98% chance the strainer is just fine.  Remove the power plug and 3 screws and the pump is out.  No need to take the hoses off, just take the screw out from the strainer base and slide and twist the strainer body and it will free up the 2  rubber anti-vibration mounting grommets attached to the machine.