primo bottom load water dispenser pump not working

If you’re having trouble with your Primo bottom load water dispenser pump‚ don’t worry ‒ you’re not alone․ This is a common problem that can be easily fixed with a few simple steps․ Here’s what you need to do⁚

Check the Power Source

The first step is to check the power source․ Make sure that the dispenser is plugged into a working outlet and that the power cord is not damaged․ You can also try resetting the dispenser by unplugging it for 30 seconds and then plugging it back in․

If the dispenser still doesn’t work‚ you can try checking the fuse or circuit breaker․ If the fuse is blown or the circuit breaker has tripped‚ you will need to replace it․

Here are some additional tips for checking the power source⁚

• Make sure that the outlet is working by plugging in another appliance․
• Check the power cord for any damage‚ such as cuts or fraying;
• Reset the dispenser by unplugging it for 30 seconds and then plugging it back in․
• Check the fuse or circuit breaker․ If the fuse is blown or the circuit breaker has tripped‚ you will need to replace it․

If you have checked the power source and the dispenser still doesn’t work‚ you can move on to the next step․

Inspect the Pump

If the power source is working properly‚ the next step is to inspect the pump․ The pump is located at the bottom of the dispenser‚ and it is responsible for pumping the water up to the dispenser․ To inspect the pump‚ you will need to remove the bottom panel of the dispenser․

Once you have removed the bottom panel‚ you will be able to see the pump․ Check the pump for any damage‚ such as cracks or leaks․ You should also check the pump’s impeller to make sure that it is not clogged or damaged․

If you find any damage to the pump‚ you will need to replace it․ You can purchase a new pump from the manufacturer or from a home improvement store․

Here are some additional tips for inspecting the pump⁚

• Make sure that the pump is properly connected to the power source․
• Check the pump for any damage‚ such as cracks or leaks․
• Check the pump’s impeller to make sure that it is not clogged or damaged․
• If you find any damage to the pump‚ you will need to replace it․

If you have inspected the pump and it is not damaged‚ you can move on to the next step․

Reset the Dispenser

If you have inspected the pump and it is not damaged‚ the next step is to reset the dispenser․ Resetting the dispenser will clear any errors that may be causing the pump to malfunction․

To reset the dispenser‚ you will need to unplug it from the power source for at least 30 seconds․ After 30 seconds‚ plug the dispenser back in and turn it on․

Once the dispenser has been reset‚ it will start to pump water again․ If the dispenser does not start pumping water‚ you will need to contact customer support․

Here are some additional tips for resetting the dispenser⁚

• Make sure that the dispenser is unplugged from the power source for at least 30 seconds․
• After 30 seconds‚ plug the dispenser back in and turn it on․
• If the dispenser does not start pumping water‚ you will need to contact customer support․

If you have reset the dispenser and it is still not working‚ you can move on to the next step․

Replace the Water Bottle

If you have inspected the pump and it is not damaged‚ and you have reset the dispenser‚ the next step is to replace the water bottle․ It is possible that the water bottle is empty or that it is not properly inserted into the dispenser․

To replace the water bottle‚ follow these steps⁚

1. Locate the water bottle release button on the front of the dispenser․
2. Press the water bottle release button and pull the water bottle out of the dispenser․
3. Remove the cap from the new water bottle․
4. Insert the new water bottle into the dispenser․
5. Press the water bottle release button to lock the water bottle into place․

Once you have replaced the water bottle‚ the dispenser should start pumping water again․ If the dispenser does not start pumping water‚ you will need to contact customer support․

Here are some additional tips for replacing the water bottle⁚

• Make sure that the water bottle is full․
• Make sure that the water bottle is properly inserted into the dispenser․
• If the dispenser does not start pumping water‚ you will need to contact customer support․

If you have replaced the water bottle and the dispenser is still not working‚ you can move on to the next step․