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Ejector Pump Repair and Replacement in Ravenswood, Chicago
An alarm sounding in the garden unit, a basement toilet that won't drain or a sewer smell. We repair and replace ejector pumps in Ravenswood homes and two-flats. Our office is on Ravenswood Avenue. 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 into the main line. A float starts it and a check valve keeps water from falling back. If one part fails, the fixtures back up.
Signs Your Ejector Pump Is Failing
Call when:
The Alarm Sounds
The basin is too full.
Slow Basement Drains
The pump can't keep up.
Sewer Smell
A worn seal or vent issue.
Constant Running
A stuck float or bad valve.
Ejector Pumps in Ravenswood
Garden unit conversions and overhead sewers make ejector pumps common here.
Garden Unit Conversions
A new apartment below grade usually means a new ejector pump.
Overhead Sewer Systems
The pump handles every basement drain.
Wipes and Grease
The top causes of pump failure.
Working Alarms
Tested every visit.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Fix it and explain why.
1. Inspect the Basin
Pump, float, valve, seal and vent.
2. Repair or Replace
Flat price first.
3. Water-Test It
Before we leave.
Planning Plumbing for a Garden Unit Conversion
Turning a Ravenswood basement into a garden apartment usually means a bathroom, a kitchen and laundry below the sewer line. That plumbing needs an ejector pump, a sealed basin, proper venting and an alarm. We size the pump for every fixture it serves and plan where the basin goes, ideally where it can be reached for service. It's a lot easier to plan this before the drywall goes up.
What Affects the Price of Ejector Pump Work
Replacing just the pump is the simplest job. A new basin, check valve, vent work or an alarm adds to it. Access under a finished floor matters too. We inspect and quote a flat price.
Customer Stories
Ejector Pump Reviews
4.6 stars from 3,576 Google reviews for our Ravenswood office.
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"Andrew A and Andrew M were remarkable!!!! We were in such a panic - just moving into our new home that day and they were professional and so knowledgeable! They are amazing!!!"
★★★★★
"Outstanding Work on a Tough Basement Job! I can’t say enough good things about this plumbing team. They tackled a very challenging pipe replacement job in our basement, and from start to finish, they were professional, skilled, and incredibly thorough. The space was tight, the old piping was a mess, and there were unexpected complications along the way but they handled everything with confidence and expertise. [...]"
★★★★★
"We are SO impressed with our service from J Blanton. Jacob C. was incredibly professional and quickly diagnosed our sump pump issue. Being newer to the area we did not have a plumbing company- and we found our forever company for any future issues!"
Got Questions?
Ejector Pump Questions From Ravenswood Homeowners
Stop using basement fixtures and call us.
Stop using every fixture that drains to the basin and call us right away.
Often 7 to 10 years.
Often around 7 to 10 years.
Yes.
Yes. We install the basin, a pump sized for the fixtures and the venting.
A seal, vent or dry trap.
Usually a worn lid seal, a vent issue or a dry floor drain trap.
Yes.
Yes. We handle the plumbing as part of a larger conversion.
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.
Annual Protection Plan
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Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
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- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Ravenswood
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for frozen or burst pipes, from basement water lines to back porch spigots.
Water Testing & Filtration
Water testing and filtration systems, from under-sink filters to whole-house units.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Garbage Disposals
Repair and replacement for garbage disposals that jam, leak or just hum.
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 Ravenswood office is at 5126 N Ravenswood Ave, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Edgewater, North Center, Uptown, Albany Park, West Ridge and more.
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