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Clogged kitchen sinks, slow bathroom drains and backed-up basement floor drains.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Ejector Pump Repair and Replacement in Lincoln Park, Chicago
An alarm going off in the garden unit, a basement toilet that won't flush or a sewer smell near the basin. We repair and replace ejector pumps in Lincoln Park homes and buildings. Our office is on Diversey Parkway. Open 24/7.
The Basics
What an Ejector Pump Does
Fixtures below the sewer line, like a garden unit bathroom or a basement laundry, drain into a sealed basin. The ejector pump lifts that wastewater up into the building's main line. A float starts the pump, and a check valve keeps water from flowing back. If any part fails, the basin fills and the fixtures back up.
Signs Your Ejector Pump Is Failing
Call when:
The Alarm Is On
The basin is too full.
Garden Unit Drains Are Slow
The pump can't keep up.
Sewer Smell Near the Basin
A worn seal or vent problem.
The Pump Runs All the Time
A stuck float or bad check valve.
Ejector Pumps in Lincoln Park
Garden units and finished basements are common here, and many depend on an ejector pump.
Garden Unit Kitchens and Baths
Grease and wipes are hard on pumps. Good habits help them last.
Overhead Sewer Systems
In a converted basement, the pump handles every basement drain.
Shared Responsibility
In a condo building, the pump may be a common element. We document what we find.
Alarms That Work
We test the alarm every visit.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We fix the pump and explain why it failed.
1. Inspect the Basin
Pump, float, valve, seal and vent.
2. Repair or Replace
Flat price first.
3. Test With Water
Before we leave.
Ejector Pumps in Finished Garden Units
In finished garden units, the ejector basin is often hidden under a floor panel or in a closet. That's fine, as long as it can be reached for service. When we replace a pump, we check that the lid seals tightly, the vent is clear and the alarm can be heard from the living space. If the basin is buried under flooring, we'll talk about adding an access panel.
Customer Stories
Ejector Pump Reviews
4.7 stars from 425 Google reviews for our Lincoln Park office.
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"Excellent! Got here at the tone stated, called with an estimated time of arrival."
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"Updating to also call out Emanuel and Gio, who worked on lining our 110 year old sewer for the past two days. They were flexible, friendly, and professional. No one wants to deal with plumbing issues so we’re thanking for the people who do! 5 stars for Shane Waychoff! He rescued us from a small sewage issue in our basement. [...]"
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"Both technicians, Thomas Maloney and John Hogan, were very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would recommend J. Blandon Plumbing. Services Sump pump installation"
Got Questions?
Ejector Pump Questions From Lincoln Park Homeowners
Stop using the basement fixtures and call us.
Stop using every fixture that drains to the basin, including the garden unit's sinks, toilet and laundry, and call us.
Often 7 to 10 years.
Often around 7 to 10 years, depending on use.
A worn seal, vent or dry trap.
Usually a worn lid seal, a vent issue or a dry floor drain trap.
Sometimes.
Some basins can hold two pumps. We'll check yours.
Sometimes.
Sometimes. It's easiest to plan before the floor goes in.
It depends on the pump and basin. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the pump, the basin and access. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Lincoln Park
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Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair and replacement for the sump and ejector pumps that keep garden units and finished basements dry.
Sewer Repair
Cracked clay and cast iron sewer lines, roots and repeat backups under older buildings.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst in exterior walls, crawl spaces and unheated rooms.
Gas Lines & Fireplaces
Gas fireplace repair, gas line work and leak checks.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Garden Unit Backed Up? Call Us.
Our Lincoln Park office is at 800 W Diversey Pkwy, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Old Town, Gold Coast, Lake View, Lake View East, Wrigleyville, Bucktown, North Halsted and more.
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