Why Is My Water Pump Not Working Properly?

Is the pump turning ON at all?

Is there any power outage/fluctuation in your area?

Is the power cable properly plugged into the socket?

Check the wire and the plug. Is it damaged or burnt from any where?

Touch the water pump's body. Is it irregularly hot?

Is there any burning smell coming from the pump?

Is the pump running but there is no water being pumped?

Check the inlet water tank. Is there an appropriate amount of water present in the tank to be pumped?

Check the water inlet/outlet pipe. Is it clogged due to any debris or garbage?

Is the inlet/outlet valve turned ON?

Is there any different or heavy noise coming from the motor or pump?

Is the pump running as normal but no water is being pumped?

Is the pump producing some grating sounds?

Is the water that is being pumped dirty?

The power malfunction may be the cause for the pump's malfunction. File a complaint with the local authorities.

First, turn the switch off, plug it in properly and then try again.

Due to power fluctuation the cable may have been damaged. Contact the original manufacturer and file a request for service or hire a technician.

The pump may have overheated due to usage. Wait a while for it to cool down then try again.

The motor in the pump or the internal circuit may have been damaged. Contact the original manufacturer and file a request for service or hire a technician and get the pump diagnosed and fixed.

Contact the original manufacturer and file a request for service or hire a technician and get the pump diagnosed.

First fill the tank with water to the specified/minimum level/height.

First clean the pipe by taking it off or passing pressurized air through it and then try again.

First turn the valve towards ON and then try again.

There might be a problem with the internal body of the motor as it may be under some pressure. Contact the local technician or the original manufacturer and file a request for service.

Your motor may be water locked. Contact the local technician or the original manufacturer and file a request for service.

For any other problem contact the local technician or the original manufacturer and file a request for service.

The sound may be due to some loose bolts/nuts or due to the rotor of the motor itself. Contact the local technician or the original manufacturer and file a request for service.

Check the water filter in the pump. If it is dirty clean it or replace it with a new one. Else check the intake water, if it is also dirty contact the local authorities and file a complaint.

For any further problems contact the local technician or the original manufacturer and file a request for service.