SHAFT SEAL LEAK
Hayward · Super Pump VS Variable Speed Pool Pump
Shaft seal leak — water is dripping from the bottom of the pump housing near the motor, the mechanical shaft seal between the wet end and motor has failed and needs replacement
Error SHAFT SEAL LEAK on the Hayward Super Pump VS Variable Speed Pool Pump means: Shaft Seal Water Leak. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace the Mechanical Shaft Seal” (hard difficulty, ~90 min, DIY cost: $15-$25). 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: $150-$250.
The Hayward Super Pump VS Variable Speed Pool Pump has 7 other known error codes:
Error code SHAFT SEAL LEAK also appears on 1 other Hayward model:
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