Danny Yoerges
Member
Hi all-
I moved into a house about 18 months ago, and the sump pump went out my first winter. The pipe exits the house above ground, and water froze at the point of exit, causing a stoppage, which I'm guessing burnt out the motor.
I replaced it with a WAYNE 3/4 HP Submersible Sump Pump (CDU980E), and it has gotten increasingly louder. It doesn't run all that often, but when it does, it only runs for 3-5 seconds. It makes a loud sound when it starts up, and a loud clunking sound when it shuts off.
I suspect the problem is one of the following:
1) The pump is mechanically malfunctioning.
2) The pump is too powerful (though I don't imagine Wayne manufactures pumps that get unreasonably loud as they get more powerful.)
3) The orientation of the PVC pipe layout between the pump and the exiting wall is not ideal. Pictures attached.
4) The pump is resting on a piece of cinderblock (propped up on bricks) in the bottom of the basin. Without this, the pump would not reach the PVC pipes extending downward into the basin. It is securely nested between bricks around it so that it cannot move.
I am willing to pay a plumber, though I'm handy and could likely take care of something pretty basic myself. I installed the pump myself, but didn't alter the existing PVC pipe, which very well may be the culprit. Honestly If it's the pipe, I think I should get a professional, as it seems like one of those jobs that would look easy on paper, but is difficult in practice.
Any ideas are welcome!
Thanks,
Danny
I moved into a house about 18 months ago, and the sump pump went out my first winter. The pipe exits the house above ground, and water froze at the point of exit, causing a stoppage, which I'm guessing burnt out the motor.
I replaced it with a WAYNE 3/4 HP Submersible Sump Pump (CDU980E), and it has gotten increasingly louder. It doesn't run all that often, but when it does, it only runs for 3-5 seconds. It makes a loud sound when it starts up, and a loud clunking sound when it shuts off.
I suspect the problem is one of the following:
1) The pump is mechanically malfunctioning.
2) The pump is too powerful (though I don't imagine Wayne manufactures pumps that get unreasonably loud as they get more powerful.)
3) The orientation of the PVC pipe layout between the pump and the exiting wall is not ideal. Pictures attached.
4) The pump is resting on a piece of cinderblock (propped up on bricks) in the bottom of the basin. Without this, the pump would not reach the PVC pipes extending downward into the basin. It is securely nested between bricks around it so that it cannot move.
I am willing to pay a plumber, though I'm handy and could likely take care of something pretty basic myself. I installed the pump myself, but didn't alter the existing PVC pipe, which very well may be the culprit. Honestly If it's the pipe, I think I should get a professional, as it seems like one of those jobs that would look easy on paper, but is difficult in practice.
Any ideas are welcome!
Thanks,
Danny