Sump pumps serve to keep the basement of your home or business dry and protect valuable items stored there from floodwater damage, but when one fails, the results could be devastating – with extensive water damage leading to expensive repair costs.
If your sump pump shuts off before all the water has been pumped out, chances are its float switch has either become out of adjustment or broken. Or perhaps the pump has overheated due to excessive electrical use – in which case upgrading to a more powerful battery would ensure longer operations without overheating.
Under heavy rainfall conditions, pump may produce loud noises or grinding sounds that indicate it is working too hard. Clogs or debris accumulation could also clog or jam up its mechanism causing issues if unchecked regularly – regular inspection of your pump can prevent these problems from arising.
An annual replacement is recommended to keep a battery-powered sump pump operating optimally, ensuring both backup batteries can recharge while also supporting primary pump function. Marine deep cycle or long-life standby batteries should be used; standard automobile batteries do not suit this application.
Sump pumps can become clogged with debris like dirt, gravel and leaves that reduce performance and shorten its lifespan. Regularly inspecting and cleaning out the discharge line opening is recommended in order to prevent such obstructions, while installing a check valve is also highly advised in order to prevent backflow of sewage through its discharge pipe.
Bill Metzger Plumbing provides sump pump installation Orange. Our licensed plumbers will ensure your sump pump is sized properly to handle 24×7 pumping demands, without failure or overloading.
Sump pumps are often installed in pits filled with gravel or crushed rock, acting as filters to filter out contaminants that could clog their operation and lead to improper functioning of the pump. Therefore, for optimal operation of this type of sump pump installation it is advisable to line this pit with an effective heavy-duty liner.
Some older sump pumps may have an obsolete configuration that allows them to discharge directly into a sanitary sewer, something municipalities discourage due to potential overload of the system and costly repairs for homeowners. Checking your pit and redirecting discharge if necessary are simple and affordable ways of mitigating this problem.
Sump pumps are vital to keeping your home or business dry during heavy rainstorms, yet it is important to remember they are mechanical devices and may eventually fail. Regular maintenance may help extend their lifespan, but if your sump pump has become outdated and nearing its end of its useful lifespan, replacing it with one more energy efficient could save money over time. Get in touch with us now to arrange for a free estimate for replacement – you won’t regret calling!
