Whitehall Manufacturing P-15-S Podiatry Whirlpool
Whitehall Manufacturing · Model P-15-S Podiatry Whirlpool
UL and CSA Listed. A dual scale (Fahrenheit and Celcius) thermometer with adjustable calibration and a special anti-rattle retainer is included.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Significant loss of turbine pressure
MediumSymptoms: Weak agitation at the turbine.
Root cause: Blocked water inlet holes under the pump, or the pump body not fully submerged (low water level).
Turbine will not start when switched on
HighSymptoms: No turbine operation.
Root cause: Power-source fault, or a faulty switch, fuse, GFI cord or main circuit.
Turbine stops during use (thermal overload)
MediumSymptoms: Turbine shuts off, resumes after cooling.
Root cause: Blocked motor ventilation holes or excessive current load; the motor thermal overload protector has tripped.
Hard-water scale / tank or drain fault
LowSymptoms: Rising noise over months, water around the base, slow drain.
Root cause: Mineral build-up on turbine moving parts, or a worn drain valve / fittings.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Turbine motor and capacitor
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Impeller
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
On/off switch
Class Major service partRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
GFCI power cord
Class Major service partRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
Drain valve
Class Major service partRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbine motor and capacitor | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Impeller | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| On/off switch | Major service part | $ | Fairly easy |
| GFCI power cord | Major service part | $ | Fairly easy |
| Drain valve | Major service part | $ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Loss of turbine pressure
- Check the water inlet holes underneath the pump and clear any foreign material.
- Add water so the pump body is completely submerged.
- Restart and check agitation.
- Descale if mineral build-up is present.
- Confirm normal turbine pressure.
Symptom: Turbine will not start or stops
- Check the power source and reset the GFI.
- Have a qualified technician check the switch, fuses, GFI cord and main circuit.
- Clear the motor ventilation holes.
- Let an overheated motor cool - it restarts automatically.
- Confirm continuous operation.
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