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Ejector Pump Repair and Replacement in Geneva, IL
A basement bathroom that won't drain, an alarm that won't quit or a sewer smell downstairs. We repair and replace ejector pumps across Geneva, with a flat price you approve before we open the basin. From our office on Campbell Street, 24/7.
The Basics
What Does an Ejector Pump Do?
An ejector pump sits in a sealed basin in the basement floor. Basement fixtures below the sewer line, like a toilet, shower, laundry or bar sink, drain into it. When it fills, the pump lifts the wastewater up to the main sewer line. In a home with an overhead sewer system, every basement drain depends on it.
Is Your Geneva Ejector Pump Failing?
Stop using basement fixtures and call if:
A Beeping or Buzzing Alarm
The high-water alarm means wastewater is rising in the basin. Stop using basement fixtures until it's checked.
The Basement Shower Drains Slowly
Water backing up in the lowest fixture first is a classic sign the pump isn't emptying the basin.
A Thump After Every Cycle
A loud bang when the pump shuts off often means a worn check valve letting water slam back down.
Wet Floor Around the Lid
A failed gasket or a cracked basin can let sewage seep onto the floor.
Ejector Pumps in Geneva Basements
Two kinds of Geneva homes rely on ejector pumps the most.
Bathrooms Added to Old Stone Basements
Historic homes near the Fox River often got a basement bathroom decades after they were built. Breaking into an old foundation floor for a basin isn't easy, and some of those installs used pumps that were too small or vented poorly.
Lower Levels Built After 1990
More than 4 in 10 Geneva homes were built in 1990 or later, many with a finished lower level and a full bath. In many of those homes, the original ejector pump is now reaching the end.
Homes Converted to Overhead Sewers
After storms like September 2008, some homeowners converted to an overhead sewer system. In those homes, every basement drain depends on the ejector.
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. A Price You Approve
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 Geneva Homeowners
Usually a worn check valve.
A loud bang or thump when the pump stops usually means the check valve isn't closing smoothly. Replacing it is a common, quick repair.
Usually, yes. Upstairs fixtures typically drain by gravity.
Usually. In most homes, upstairs fixtures drain directly to the sewer by gravity. Basement fixtures drain to the basin, so stop using those. If you have an overhead sewer, ask us when you call.
Yes. We can install a properly sized pump and basin.
Yes. If your existing ejector is undersized or poorly vented, we replace it with a pump and basin sized for your fixtures.
Only toilet paper.
Only toilet paper. Wipes, paper towels and grease clog the pump and shorten its life.
It depends on the pump, basin and access. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the pump, the basin, the check valve and venting and how easy it is to reach. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we open the basin.
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Geneva
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
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 through heavy rain.
Leak Repair
Hidden leaks behind walls and ceilings, drips under the sink and leaking water lines.
Toilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
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 Geneva office is at 115 Campbell St, Suite 201C, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve St. Charles, Campton Hills, Sugar Grove, Lily Lake and more.
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