PRIMING FAILURE
Hayward · Super Pump VS Variable Speed Pool Pump
Pump unable to prime — the pump cannot draw water and establish flow, check for air leaks at lid O-ring, union connections, or suction-side plumbing, verify water level is above skimmer intake
Error PRIMING FAILURE on the Hayward Super Pump VS Variable Speed Pool Pump means: Pump Unable to Prime. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace Pump Lid O-Ring and Inspect Suction Plumbing” (medium difficulty, ~30 min, DIY cost: $10-$20). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · pool pump
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While many pool pump repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $120-$180.
The Hayward Super Pump VS Variable Speed Pool Pump has 7 other known error codes:
Error code PRIMING FAILURE also appears on 1 other Hayward model:
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