Onga Imbalance / Mounting or Alignment Issue

Pump vibrates excessively, causing pipes to shake and the pump to move on its base.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Debris in impeller causing imbalance, misaligned motor to wet end, missing or perished rubber feet, rigid plumbing stressing pump

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power before touching the pump or plumbing.

  • Check mounting: Ensure the Onga pump is securely bolted to a solid base and that rubber feet or pads are intact.
  • Inspect plumbing: Look for rigid pipe runs that force the pump out of alignment. Add flexible unions or adjust supports if necessary.
  • Clean impeller: Open the wet end and remove any debris from the impeller that could cause imbalance.
  • Check coupling/alignment: On models with a separate motor and pump body, verify that the motor and wet end are correctly aligned and all bolts are tight.

After corrections, run the pump and observe. If vibration persists, the impeller or motor shaft may be bent and require replacement.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Onga pump mounting feet
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