Ejector Pump Repair & Installation
Ejector Pump Repair & Installation on the North Shore
If you have a bathroom, laundry room, or wet bar in the basement, it probably sits below your main sewer line. Water doesn’t run uphill, so a sewage ejector pump collects that wastewater in a sealed pit and pushes it up and out to the sewer. When the pump quits, you know it immediately: the alarm goes off, the basement toilet won’t flush, or water starts coming up through the floor drain.
Biagi Plumbing has been fixing and replacing ejector pumps in North Shore basements since 1989. Plenty of homes from Evanston to Lake Forest had their basements finished years after they were built, meaning the ejector setup was retrofitted later. Sometimes the pump is undersized or the pit was never vented right. We look at the whole system, not just the pump.
Signs Your Ejector Pump Needs Attention
- The high-water alarm is sounding.
- The pump runs nonstop or kicks on every few minutes.
- You hear grinding, humming, or rattling from the pit.
- There’s a persistent sewer smell around the pit lid.
- Drains are running slow, or the basement bathroom is backing up.
What We Do
Repairs: We test the pump, float switch, check valve, and alarm; clear the discharge line; and reseal the pit lid so odors stay where they belong.
Replacement & New Installs: We size the pump to match your basement fixtures, set the basin, connect the discharge line and vent to code, and test the entire system before we clean up and leave. Planning a basement bathroom? Bring us in before the drywall goes up so we can lay out the ejector system right alongside your framing.
Schedule Service: Call (847) 512-8921 to schedule ejector pump service.
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Ejector Pump FAQs
What’s the difference between a sump pump and an ejector pump?
A sump pump only moves groundwater out of your basement. An ejector pump handles wastewater from basement toilets, sinks, and washing machines, lifting it up to the main sewer line. They might look similar, but they aren’t interchangeable.
My ejector pump alarm is going off. What should I do?
Stop using your basement plumbing immediately. Hold off on flushing, running laundry, or taking showers downstairs. The alarm means the pit is filling faster than it’s emptying, and a backup is usually right around the corner. Call us at (847) 512-8921.
How long does an ejector pump last?
Most last about 7 to 10 years. Units that run constantly, or ones subjected to wet wipes and other things that shouldn’t be flushed, will wear out much sooner.
Why does it smell like sewage near my ejector pump?
The pit is designed to be completely sealed and vented. If you smell gas, it usually points to a worn lid gasket or a venting issue. Sewer gas doesn’t belong in your basement, so it’s worth having us take a look.
Ejector Pump Service From Biagi Plumbing
Biagi Plumbing is a licensed, locally owned plumber based in Lake Forest. We serve Highland Park, Glencoe, Winnetka, Lake Bluff, Highwood, and the rest of the North Shore. Our phones are answered live 24/7 at (847) 512-8921.