The average life expectancy is 6 to 10 years for a residential low head effluent pump and 3 to 15 years for residential high head effluent 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 |
Low line voltage | If the voltage is under the recommended minimum, check the size of the wiring from the main switch on the property. If OK, contact power company. |
Defective float switch | Replace the float switch. |
Defective motor | Replace pump |
Pump starts and stops too often | Backflow of water from piping | Install or replace the check valve |
Faulty float switch | Replace the float switch. |
Pump won't shut off | Defective float switch | Replace the float switch. |
Restricted discharge | Remove the pump and clean the pump and piping |
Float obstructed | Remove the obstruction |
Pump runs but delivers little to no water | Anti-airlock hole is plugged. | Turn off the pump, clean out the anti-airlock hole, and restart pump |
Something is caught in impeller | Clean out the impeller |
Low line voltage | If the voltage is under the recommended minimum, check the size of the wiring from the main switch on the property. If OK, contact power company. |
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