Repairs ((free)): Saniflo Macerator

Blocked or jammed macerator blades. This is often caused by non-dissolvable items being flushed.

✅ ✅ Run a cleaning cycle once a month: Fill a sink with hot soapy water, let it drain through the unit (e.g., from a shower or basin connected to the same macerator). ✅ Use a dedicated macerator cleaner (e.g., Saniflo Descaler or WC Clean) every 3 months. ✅ Never pour grease, oil, or coffee grounds down any fixture connected to the unit. ✅ If leaving the property for more than 2 weeks, pour a liter of water mixed with mineral oil down the toilet to keep seals lubricated. Cost of Saniflo Repairs vs. Replacement | Repair Type | Typical Cost (USD/GBP/EUR) | | --- | --- | | Clearing a simple jam (DIY) | $0 | | Engineer call-out + unblock | $150–$250 | | Replace pressure switch | $200–$350 | | Replace motor or blades | $350–$600 | | New Saniflo unit (installed) | $800–$1,500 | saniflo macerator repairs

The pressure switch has failed or there is a slow leak from the toilet bowl into the macerator (water is seeping in, tricking the unit into thinking it needs to pump). Blocked or jammed macerator blades