Both pump wastewater, but an ejector passes solids while a grinder shreds them. Here is the Chesapeake guide.
The ejector
A sewage ejector moves solid waste through a standard line without grinding.
The grinder
A grinder pump shreds solids to pump through small or uphill lines.
The choice
The pump type depends on the distance, lift, and line size to the sewer.
The call
Match the pump to the run. Call 888-217-3585 and Chesapeake Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Chesapeake pro.
Plumbing in Chesapeake: what to know
In Chesapeake, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Chesapeake city County — from Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Norfolk to ZIP codes like 23322, 23323, 23320 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Chesapeake?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Chesapeake Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Chesapeake.