The PA0613 water pump is one of Hoshizaki's most popular water pumps due to the number of models that the pump is used in. It can be easily replaced by a handy person who has diagnosed that the pump is the cause of the existing problem. Many times you can hear the bearings starting to go bad due to the high pitch noise it might make. It has been reported that the PA0613 water pump can run for a period of time before it shuts down completely. If you have any questions concerning your water pump or other ice machine related problems, please do not hesitate to contact us 800-913-0192