6 Things Sump Pump Owners NEED to Know

Learn the top 6 must-know tips and tricks for your sump pump system!

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Tips For Sump Pumps

1. Test your sump pump regularly. How? Pour a sufficient supply water into the sump pit to engage the pump. The pump should turn on, remove the water from the pit and shut itself off in a matter of seconds. Ensure that the float and the check valve move freely.

2. While you are at it be sure to remove any other material left behind such as grease or other solid material. A wet/dry shop vac works well for this.

3. Give it a once over. Clean your sump pit, remove any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump’s efficiency and prolong its life. Ensure that the discharge line opening is free of obstructions so that water can be pumped through the line and out of your basement or crawlspace.

4. Back it up. If your home experiences a power outage for an extended period, frequent power outages or if your primary sump pump fails, it’s good to have a battery backup. There are a couple of different kinds. One uses a marine-grade battery that can power it for up to 12 hours. Another uses water pressure from your home's water supply lines to force flood water out of your sump pit. Give us a call, chat or email and we’ll explain the different backup options. Don’t forget to check your battery often.
Realize that nothing lasts forever. Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will wear out over time and will need to be replaced. Be prepared. The more critical the more prepared you need to be.

5. Be proactive with ownership of your system, ask questions and learn how it works, know who you are going to call when things are not working as they should ahead of time. Knowing your system inside and out will help you save money and stay away from “Emergency Situations”.

6. Installing a battery backup alarm system will alert you when the pump stops working even during a power outage.

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