Whenever you have a bathroom or kitchen in your basement, you most likely also have a sewage ejection pump installed. 

Sewage Ejection Pumps are devices that are used when toilets or sinks are located below the sewer line. When this happens, waste has to be elevated to the sewer line so it is discharged into the sewer. This is separate from a dewatering sump pump, which is used to pass spherical objects that are only up to ½” in diameter. In conclusion, these sewage ejector and grinder pumps are typically used in a home’s basement since the main sewage line is typically higher than the basement’s plumbing.

The benefits of ejector pumps is for bulky waste to get ground down to help it through more efficiently. Therefore, allowing it to be safely discharged into the main drain system without clogging up the pipes.

The most common sewage ejector pump problems are caused by pumps that are too small or improperly installed to cut corners. Common signs of a failing pump are (of course) flooding, bad odors, odd noises, etc.

Your sewage ejector pump is something you probably never think about. But if it stops working, it can cause real problems! Nevertheless, If your basement flooded from a clogged floor drain, shower drain or have a clogged toilet, don’t waste any time – pick up the phone and call Ready Plumbing for sewage ejector pumps repair or replacement today!