Grinder Pump Repair in Kansas City

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There’s a saying in the plumbing business that crap flows downhill, and payday is on Friday.

Except “crap flows downhill” is not valid anymore with the septic sewer system inventions of effluent pumps, specifically sewage pumps and grinder pumps. It’s possible for homeowners and business owners alike to build structures in locations that were impossible to build on because of the lack of the ability to connect the sewer line to a gravity sewer system.

Sewage grinder pumps are a cost-effective way to pump sewage (both solids and wastewater) uphill until it reaches a conventional gravity system, which leads to a septic tank or other septic services. These sewage grinder pump systems can handle the wastewater of a whole home or business. The pumps may have been installed in the home or a basement bathroom or laundry and added later after the home or business was built.

Regardless of your plumbing issues—drain cleaning, emergency service, leaking pipes, or grinder pump repair—call A-1 to get the job done!

What is the Difference Between a Sewage Pump and a Grinder Pump?

The difference between sewage pumps and grinder pumps is sewage pumps will eject soft waste such as toilet paper, feces, and water. Grinder pumps have blades around the impellers that will chop up the solid and wastewater material, so if something else goes down the drain, it will not damage the pump or cause clogging. Items such as latex, wipes, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, and more can hopefully be handled by the pump station, assuming the plumbing company that installed the system was able to correctly spec out the grinder pump for the sewer system needs, based on the demand that will be placed on the system when in full service. These are also sometimes referred to as low-pressure or high-pressure sewer systems, depending on the application and style of plumbing service.

This is especially important in Commercial businesses where the risk of foreign objects being flushed down the line is more significant. Do not mistake sewage ejector pumps for grinder pumps or sump pumps or underestimate the complexity of today’s modern grinder pumps. These pumps run frequently and need to have properly sized pits or basins, properly sized horsepower, and a pump curve that needs to be calculated based on the size of the pipe, and the distance the slurry needs to be moved is all key to keeping the pump from short cycling and burning the pump up.

Signs Your Grinder Pump Needs to Be Replaced

A failing grinder pump can cause serious plumbing issues, so knowing when to replace it can save you from costly damage. If you’re experiencing frequent sewage backups, odd gurgling noises, or slow drainage in multiple fixtures, your pump may be on its last leg, and you might need a plumbing service for grinder pump repair. Unpleasant odors around your yard or inside your home can also signal trouble, as a failing pump may not be processing waste effectively. If your pump is constantly running or tripping the circuit breaker, it’s likely working harder than it should—another sign of imminent failure. Replacing your grinder pump might be the smarter, long-term solution when repairs start piling up. If you’re unsure, A-1 Sewer & Septic can inspect your system and give you options.

Full-Service Grinder Pump Replacement

Some homeowners feel trapped when their grinder pump fails because they believe there are no alternatives available. Locally, in Kansas City, homeowners may have an Environment One Grinder Pump (aka E/One®*, E-one pump, E-1 Pumps, E1 Pump), of which Haynes Equipment is the distributor and commonly provides.

We have an ALTERNATIVE TO ENVIRONMENT ONE GRINDER PUMPS and can replace lift stations with new equipment.

We can offer you service and replacement sewage systems if you have Liberty, Zoeller, Gould, Pentair, or other sewage grinder pumps. We also service float systems and Simplex control panels or Duplex control panels.

Professional Grinder Pump Service

A-1 Sewer & Septic Service can offer grinder pump repair service and replacement for much of the greater Kansas City metro area.

We serve areas such as Prairie Village, Lenexa, and Overland Park, as well as Shawnee, Olathe, Bonner Springs, North Kansas City, Belton, Blue Springs, Grandview, Independence, Leawood, Raytown, and Lee’s Summit, as well as the greater Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas areas.

Our plumbers and drain technicians have years of experience in the Kansas City area, being based in Merriam, Kansas. One service call can get you drainage help with almost any drain, from your mainline, kitchen faucets, sinks, and french drains to your air conditioning/HVAC drains or garbage disposals. Ask about our 30-day warranty.

We also specialize in water heater repair and water heater replacements/water heater upgrades to tankless and other new, high-efficiency water heater options.

We have experience with submersible pumps, grinder pumps, sewage pumps, and sump pumps – and that high-quality experience will work for you today.

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*E/One® is a registered trademark of Environment One Corporation and is not affiliated with Liberty Pumps