How Long Should My Sewage Pump Last?
September 19, 2018
By: Shopify API
The average life expectancy is 5 to 7 years for a residential sewage pump and 5 to 15 years for a commercial sewage pump. Life expectancy of the pump depends on many different factors, some of which are the quality of the pump, how often the pump has to run, and the electrical supply to the pump.
The table below lists common troubleshooting symptoms, probable causes, and corrective actions.
Symptom
Probable Cause(s)
Corrective Action
Pump won't start or run
Blown fuse
Replace with proper size fuse
Defective float switch
Replace the float switch.
Defective motor
Replace pump
Pump runs but does not deliver flow
Anti-airlock hole is plugged.
Turn off the pump, clean out the anti-airlock hole, and restart pump
Check valve installed backward
Re-install correctly
Shut-off valve closed
Open valve
Vertical elevation is too much for pump
Replace with properly sized pump
Pump inlet plugged
Remove pump and clean inlet
Float is obstructed.
Remove the obstruction.
Click the links below for more Sewage Pump info on our YouTube Channel:
How to Select a Sewage Pump
8 Things Sewage Pump Owners NEED to Know
Do you still have questions or concerns about your sewage pump? Call us today at RC Worst & Company for any of your sewage pump questions.
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