Category: Pool Pump Leaking
Pool pump leaks come from five places: the shaft seal, the lid O-ring, the unions, the drain plugs, and the housing itself. Where the water appears tells you what’s leaking. This section covers all five sources with specific diagnosis steps, part costs, and repair procedures for the most common pump brands.
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Read the Guide →: Pool Pump Discharge Union Leaking — How to Fix It
Water leaking specifically at the discharge union rather than the pump body itself? Here’s how to diagnose and fix a leaking union without replacing the whole pump. Read the Guide →
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Read the Guide →: Pool Pump Seal Plate Replacement — When and How to Do It
Pool pump seal plate cracked or leaking at the shaft? Here’s what the seal plate does, how to tell it from the shaft seal, and how I replace the two… Read the Guide →
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Read the Guide →: Pool Pump Leaking Water — Find the Source and Fix It
Where the water is coming from tells you almost everything. Dripping from under the motor means a shaft seal — a $20 fix. Leaking around the strainer lid means a… Read the Guide →
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Read the Guide →: Pool Pump Leaking From the Shaft Seal — How to Diagnose and Replace It
Water dripping from below the pool pump motor almost always means a shaft seal failure. Here’s how to confirm it, what the repair costs, and how to replace it yourself… Read the Guide →