Sump Pump, changing a check valve

[@antar5500]

Great video, thank you Joe. I just paid a plumber $100 for this exact fix. I feel like I got Rob after watching this video.

[@Doityourselfwithjoe]

No you didn't get robbed. His time is worth something. Just think of it as paying for education.

[@antar5500]

@@Doityourselfwithjoe That's a great way at looking at he. Mikey Deserves to make a living too! Thanks Joe, for your positivity and taking the time to reply!

[@nottthereyet4872]

Think of it as making us feel SO much better about our DIY project today. Thank you! 😉🪣

[@bend4852]

​@@DoityourselfwithjoeExactly. People don't realize that when you're paying someone to come do work at your house you're also paying for their gas to drive there, having to run to home depot to get supplies, the insurance that theyre supposed to carry, as well as years of experience and the fact that if something does go wrong a reputable contractor will typically fix it at little to no charge. People complain that it costs too much for someone to come do an "easy" repair but yet they're not willing to or don't have the knowledge to do it themselves and think it should be dirt cheap to hire someone to do the work 100% correctly and are quick to complain when something goes wrong

[@preciseprice13]

Maybe also consider a shutoff valve installed above the check valve. That way for you or the next person needing to replace the check valve, they have a way to keep everything from falling back on them.

[@truenorthmuskoka9077]

I have a flapper style check valve just upstream of my septic effluent tank pump. I was told to remove the check valve because in winter the effluent in the pipe upstream of the check valve can freeze. The volume in this piping is not enough to cycle the pump after the effluent drains back into the tank. Anyone have opinions on this?

[@nottthereyet4872]

We just replaced our valve to sump pump. There is now an extremely quiet light thump. It's okay with us - is that a good sign? Feeling a little proud today - but let us know if there should be no effect. Thanks SO much.

[@Doityourselfwithjoe]

Should be fine. That is probably the water in the line that falls back and closes the check valve.

[@melanieh2274]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I’m going to change mine out ASAP.

[@Doityourselfwithjoe]

If you notice its leaking change it. Mine is in a crawl space. When i woke up and went down stairs ( i live in a two story) I heard this loud gushing noise. I was Trying to figure out where it was coming from, then i opened the door to the crawl space. I knew what it was right away. What a mess!

[@Letitbe-g6d]

Do you need me unplug the sum pump before installing?

[@Doityourselfwithjoe]

Yes make sure its unplugged.

[@johnhoward3042]

If you like surprises, I recommend you keep the sump pump plugged in.

[@ranger1959ful]

My check valve sounds like a machine gun at the end of the pump cycle. It says silent on it. I've had it since before the sump pump I've had for six years. Time to change it.

[@Sjrick]

i have a check valve that is on my utility pump under my sink. My issue is that every minute it keeps running and stopping. Even if there is nothing on, the sink or the washer. it just keeps cycling. Im guessing the check valve is bad. Am i right ?

[@Doityourselfwithjoe]

Yes it is letting the water back into the pump or if there is a float on the pump it may need an adjustment or could be stuck or bad. I would check that first. Another thing it could be is something is stuck in the check valve and it is stuck open

[@Sjrick]

@@Doityourselfwithjoe I went to Home Depot today and bought a new check valve and that fixed it. Thx for the feedback. Now i just have to get rid of those noisy crickets. lol

[@Doityourselfwithjoe]

@@Sjrick Glad it worked out for you!

[@lwing77]

Thank you helpful simple fix

[@tormentor400]

where at in nwi? im in cedar lake

[@Doityourselfwithjoe]

Merrillville

[@MatteBlack2024]

Thank you!

[@Doityourselfwithjoe]

You're welcome!

[@maheshmadapalli8419]

How much should i pay a plumber for replacing check valve

[@ronscopes]

There’s no such thing as a 1 1/2” check valve. It’s called a 1 1/4”-1 1/2” valve and is supplied with reducer couplers on the check valve from the manufacturer. Next size up is 2”. Correct me if I’m wrong.

[@truenorthmuskoka9077]

my check valve is labeled 1-1/2 inch.