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TROUBLESHOOTING
Drain pump problems
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
The pump
does not run.
No power to the pump.
Make sure the pump is plugged in and
there is power to the receptacle.
Drain lines or vents
restricted.
Check that the drain and vent lines are
free of kinks and restrictions.
Inlet blocked with debris.
Remove clamps and inlet tube from drain
pump and check for debris. Clean as
needed.
Not enough water.
Check that there is enough water to
activate the drain pump — it will take at
least 1qt (950ml) of water to activate.
Pump runs but
no water is
being pumped
out.
Drain lines or vents
restricted.
Check that the drain and vent lines are
free of kinks and restrictions.
Discharge tubing
exceeded lift or run.
Make sure that the discharge tubing has
not exceeded the maximum lift of 8ft
(2.44m) and the horizontal run is not
greater than 20ft (6.1m).
Pump runs
and turns off
repeatedly.
Drain pump is not level.
Check to make sure the drain pump is
level.
Drain lines or vents
restricted.
Check that the drain and vent lines are
free of kinks and restrictions.
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