Grinder Pump Problems

A grinder pump or sump pump is a waste management device designed to be used with toilets washing machines dishwashers showers and other devices that produce waste water the grinder pump turns all of this water carried waste into a kind of slurry which is then transported to local sewer systems.

Grinder pump problems.

When your grinder pump stops working that could mean some serious problems for your home septic system. Do not flush the toilets run the dishwater use a washing machine or have a shower because this could cause the septic tank to fill up and send wastewater back up through. The first thing that you should do is stop using water in your home. Professionals can solve the problem and bury the pump deeper.

However some chemicals and substances can adversely impact a grinder pump and may cause safety hazards. A properly maintained grinder pump should be able to handle wastewater from the kitchen bathroom laundry etc. They can damage or cause premature problems parts wearing out with your pump or build up in the tank and block your pump from working properly. However a frozen pump can still occur for a pump that wasn t placed deep enough.

This will freeze the waste inside and stop the pump from working. Grease and dirt can build up in the grinder pump and create blockage. Please check the labels on all chemicals before using or disposing. Never connect a sump pump to the grinder pump.

These pumps are often buried underground and can be difficult to access by those who are not. It can also inflict serious damage to the pipes.