Sump pump upgrade

[Guy48065]

I've gone through 3 sump pumps in the 25 years I've been in my house.
The last 2 have been Zoeller M53 cast iron pumps.
I'm on sandy soil & a slight slope so my pump doesn't run much, other than laundry which also dumps into the pit.
I don't know if I've had average service life, or lacking.
In shopping online I see I can get a stainless pump for the same $ as the M53--but is it really better or longer-lasting?

Discharge has about 6' lift, thru wall, then ~50 yards to daylight.

 

[Valveman]

Moving to plumbing where there are more experts with sump pumps.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Jadnashua]

25-years ago, it MIGHT have been allowed to dump laundry water outside, but that is likely no longer true.

The lint, detergents, softeners, bleach, etc. from laundry probably won't help the longevity of your sump pump. How deep and close to the bottom of the pit the pump is can affect how long it lasts if it is deep and can suck up some sand in the process, that will wear on the impeller and seals.

What is failing? The motor, the impeller, the float/switch?

 

[Guy48065]

Switch.
Time to replace this pump.
Is the Zoeller a superior pump for ~$200 or can I do better?

 

[Jadnashua]

A replacement switch would be much less money and the pump might last another 5-10 years.

 

[Guy48065]

Note to self:
Keep the question simple.
"Don't feed the bear"