Maintenance Guides / Plumbing & Water

Service sewage ejector pump

Difficulty: call_a_proTime: 60 minsEst. Cost: $150 - $300

Why it matters

Below-grade bathroom pumps fail without warning, causing basement sewage backup.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Schedule service with licensed plumber.

  • 2

    Have tech inspect pump motor and impeller.

  • 3

    Test float switch operation.

  • 4

    Clean pump basin of silt.

  • 5

    Verify check valve opens/closes.

  • 6

    Document service date.