Condensate pump loud buzzing. Time to replace?
#1
03-11-18, 08:33 AM
Condensate pump loud buzzing. Time to replace?
Hi everyone. There's a small Beckett pump hooked up to my AC/Heater in my crawlspace. It's making a VERY loud buzzing sound and it appears that the condensation pipe from the ac/heater is connected to it, and it, in turn, has a tube running outside of the house. Is it time to replace this? If it is, what is the recommendation of what to replace it with?
#2
03-11-18, 09:42 AM
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They don't usually buzz. It could be full of mineral deposits and they are caught in the pump impeller. Depending upon how critical it's operation is.... I'd replace it. That means if it's in a location where if it failed it could cause water damage.... don't risk cleaning it out... replace it.
Little Giant makes good pumps and you'll find them at most home improvement stores.
Little Giant makes good pumps and you'll find them at most home improvement stores.
#3
03-11-18, 04:06 PM
Group Moderator
I have cleaned many condensate pumps. A snot like gunk seems to grow in them and clog the impeller. It cleans out pretty easily.
#5
03-11-18, 06:11 PM
Group Moderator
That has lived a long and useful life. Replace it. When you replace it.... make a note to clean it once a year as the newer ones won't last that long without routine cleaning.
#6
03-12-18, 03:57 AM
That's what I thought. It's not in a very level place. The concrete is rough there. Any suggestions on fixing that?
