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Ejector Pump Repair and Replacement in Algonquin, IL
Lots of Algonquin homes have a basement bathroom, and every one of them depends on an ejector pump. When it fails, you know fast. We repair and replace ejector pumps with a flat price first. From our office on Esplanade Drive, 24/7.
The Basics
What Does an Ejector Pump Do?
An ejector pump sits in a sealed basin under the basement floor. A basement toilet, shower, laundry or wet bar drains into it because those fixtures sit below the sewer line. When the basin fills, the pump pushes the wastewater up to the main line. In a home with an overhead sewer system, every basement drain goes through it.
Ejector Pump Warning Signs
Stop using basement fixtures and call if:
The Alarm Is Sounding
The basin is filling and the pump isn't keeping up.
The Basement Toilet Won't Flush Right
The pump or check valve may have failed.
A Smell Near the Basin
The lid seal or vent has a problem.
It Never Stops Running
A stuck float or failing check valve.
Ejector Pumps in Algonquin Homes
Basement bathrooms are everywhere in Algonquin's 1990s and 2000s homes.
Original Pumps Are Due
Ejector pumps in homes from those decades are now 17 years old or more. Many are near the end.
Finished Lower Levels
A basement bathroom next to a family room means a failure affects living space.
Wipes Are the Enemy
Kids' bathrooms in the basement see a lot of wipes, which wrap around the impeller and burn out the motor.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
An ejector failure is a sewage problem.
1. Call Any Time
Our line is open 24/7.
2. Repair or Replace
Float or check valve, repair. Motor, a new pump.
3. Flat Price First
Before we open the basin.
Customer Stories
Ejector Pump Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"Professional and on time. Did a good job replacing an ejector pump and a sump pump. Highly recommend and Derek was great to work with!"
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"Greg did an outstanding job replacing our sump pumps. Always professional and courteous. Well done😃"
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"I had water backing up in the basement on a Sunday. I called them and he came an hour later. John figured out the problem quickly-ejector pump, and what to do if it happens again. I did get an estimate for a new one if it needs replacing."
Got Questions?
Ejector Pump Questions From Algonquin Homeowners
If you have a basement bathroom, look for a sealed lid in the floor.
If your basement has a toilet, shower or laundry, look for a sealed lid in the floor with pipes and a vent. That's the basin.
Stop using basement fixtures and call.
Stop using everything that drains to the basin and keep the lid sealed. Then call us.
Often 7 to 10 years or more.
Many last somewhere between 7 and 10 years or more. Wipes and grease shorten that.
Yes.
Yes. Even flushable wipes wrap around the impeller and overload the motor. Only toilet paper should go down.
Often a lid seal or vent problem at the basin.
Often. A worn lid gasket, a loose vent connection or a dry floor drain trap nearby can let sewer gas into the room. We check the basin and the vent first.
It depends on the pump and basin. The price comes first.
It depends on the pump, the basin, the check valve and venting and access. We quote a flat rate before we start.
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Algonquin
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Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry when the Fox River runs high.
Water Testing & Filtration
Water testing and filtration systems for homes on Algonquin's village well water.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, leaky shower valves and new fixture installs.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ejector Alarm Going Off? Call Us.
Our Algonquin office is at 2390 Esplanade Dr, Suite 200F, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake, Cary, Huntley, Barrington Hills, Prairie Grove and more.
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