Grinder & Sewage Ejector Pumps in Montgomery County, PA
Basement bathrooms, laundry rooms and some homes on low-pressure sewer systems rely on a pump to move waste up to the sewer. When it fails, wastewater has nowhere to go. We repair, replace and install grinder and sewage ejector pumps across Montgomery County.
- Repair, replacement and new installs
- Alarms, check valves and basins
- 24/7 emergency service
1. Stop Using Water
Stop running toilets, showers, the washer and dishwasher that drain to the pump.
2. Check the Breaker
Make sure the pump's breaker is on. Do not open a sewage basin yourself.
3. Call (610) 489-2717
Call us any time. A pump alarm means the basin is filling and needs attention.
Sewage Ejector Pumps
A sewage ejector pump sits in a sealed basin below a basement bathroom, laundry or bar sink. When the basin fills, the pump lifts the wastewater up into the main sewer line.
We repair and replace ejector pumps, floats, check valves, alarms and basin seals, and make sure the system is vented and sealed correctly.
Pump Will Not Run
Motor, float or power problems.
Alarm Sounding
Basin filling faster than it empties.
Sewage Odors
Failed basin seal or venting.
Constant Running
Stuck float or failed check valve.
Never flush wipes, paper towels or grease into a drain that runs to an ejector pump. They are the most common cause of pump failure.
Grinder Pumps
Grinder pumps cut waste into a fine slurry and pump it under pressure, often to a low-pressure sewer main or a line far from the house. They are common where homes sit below the sewer or far from it.
We service and replace residential grinder pumps and their controls and alarms. If your system is owned or maintained by a sewer authority, we will help you check who is responsible before work starts.
Grinder Replacement
New pumps sized to your system.
Controls & Alarms
Control panels, floats and alarms.
Check Valves
Stops backflow into the basin.
New Installations
Pumps for new basement bathrooms.
Some townships own or maintain grinder pumps on low-pressure sewer systems. Check your sewer authority’s rules before replacing one.
Signs Your Pump Needs Service
Ejector and grinder pumps work out of sight until something goes wrong. These signs mean it needs attention soon.
Call us if you notice any of these.
Stop using water that drains to the pump and call (610) 489-2717 right away.
Warning Signs
- The high-water alarm is sounding
- Sewage odor near the basin
- The pump runs constantly or cycles often
- Gurgling or slow drains in the basement
- Humming with no water moving
- A pump that is 10 or more years old
What Our Customers Say
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“The job was completed quickly, professionally and the communication was superb!”
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Grinder & Ejector Pump FAQs
An ejector pump moves wastewater and soft solids up to a gravity sewer line. A grinder pump cuts waste into a fine slurry first and can pump it under higher pressure and over longer distances.
Many last around 7 to 10 years or more, depending on use and what goes down the drains.
The basin is filling faster than the pump empties it, usually because of a failed pump, a stuck float, a tripped breaker or a clog. Stop using water that drains to it and call us.
Yes. If the basement is below the sewer line, an ejector pump system lets you add a bathroom, laundry or bar sink.
In some low-pressure sewer systems, the sewer authority owns or maintains the pump. Check with your sewer authority, and we can help you sort it out.
Call Avanti Plumbing & Drains Inc for Pump Service
For grinder or sewage ejector pump service anywhere in Montgomery County, call Avanti Plumbing & Drains Inc at (610) 489-2717. We answer 24/7.