Have You Ever Opened Up a Waste Pump...?

[ferengi]

Hi

Looking for obstructions, I've opened up the pump from my dishwasher and taken out the impeller to make sure it's clear and I've found that there is a greasy coating over most of the recess with a lump of it at the bottom.

Now I thought that this type of pump was "lubricated" by the water running through it so, before I go and clean it all out, I wanted to check whether or not these should actually have grease in them.

Anybody ever opened up a new one before or know for sure?

Cheers

D

 

[Leccy758]

The 'Grease' is usually congealed fat etc that has not been flushed through, it builds up and blocks pipes and pumps so does need cleaning out.

 

[ferengi]

Thought that might be the case. Pump didn't seem to have enough oomph to spin the washer arms so that makes perfect sense.

I'll give her a little clean with alcohol and hopefully she'll give me a whirl!

D