Water pump prime

[Car Guy]

One year old 3230CK. When I winterized it seemed a long time for the pump to pick up the antifreeze. Now, getting it ready for summer, I’m trying to flush the lines. I can’t get the pump to pick up. City water works fine. No visible leaks. Is there a way to prime the pump or is another problem suspected?

[Todd & Mary]

Turn on the pump and open all of the faucets, these pumps are self-priming. If it doesn't prime there could be several issues, low water tank level, faucets not open, you have to give the air somewhere to escape to. The pump is damaged or was frozen. These are a few that come to mind. You could also open the low point drains. Good luck, let us know how you make out with this.

[Lee-CI]

Probably silly observation here, but in addition to needing water in the fresh water tank, the valve in your convenience center (i.e. wet bay) should not be left in the fill position.