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Shower pump not working
Our shower pump has completely stopped running. There's no sound from it at all when the shower is turned on. Is this likely to be the pump itself or could it be something else?
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"Turn the shower on, and run a magnet around the outside of the pump, it will sometimes kick it into life
It’s worth a try, I’ve fixed some like this before. Jake"
It’s worth a try, I’ve fixed some like this before. Jake"
Answered on 4th Jun 2026 - Member since May 2025 -
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"Hi , it’s worth trying use a magnet to reset it but most of the time is pump that’s knackered, other issues may be fuse has broken, you can replace and test or blockages in the strainer . If the pump is old most probably it’s knackered."
Answered on 4th Jun 2026 - Member since Feb 2023 -
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"1. An Electrical Supply Issue
The pump simply isn't getting power. This is usually caused by a blown fuse in the wall switch (fused spur), a tripped breaker at your main electrical panel, or the isolation switch accidentally being turned off.
2. A Fatal Pump Failure
If you confirm the power is on but the unit remains dead quiet, the pump itself has likely failed. This generally means the internal circuit board (PCB) has fried or the motor has completely burnt out, meaning the entire unit will need to be replaced."
The pump simply isn't getting power. This is usually caused by a blown fuse in the wall switch (fused spur), a tripped breaker at your main electrical panel, or the isolation switch accidentally being turned off.
2. A Fatal Pump Failure
If you confirm the power is on but the unit remains dead quiet, the pump itself has likely failed. This generally means the internal circuit board (PCB) has fried or the motor has completely burnt out, meaning the entire unit will need to be replaced."
Answered on 4th Jun 2026 - Member since Mar 2026 -
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"This is usually an electric fault rather then faulty pump"
Answered on 4th Jun 2026 - Member since Apr 2026 -
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