No matter where you reside or the level of flooding that exists in your neighborhood, your sump pump is responsible for protecting items inside your home from being water damaged and maintaining the integrity of the foundation. Therefore, it’s crucial that it works correctly; therefore it should be regularly tested. If it stops operating or performs subpar, professional replacement Orange services such as Bill Metzger Plumbing should be considered to assist with installation or repair needs.
Older homes may contain sump pumps that discharge directly into the sanitary sewer, which is unacceptable as this practice can overburden sewage treatment plants and lead to fines from your municipality. If this applies to you, it might be time for an upgrade: one with an alternative discharge method such as dry well or drain.
Installing a sump pump requires careful consideration to connect it correctly to its drainage pipe. Most discharge pipes consist of 1″-2″ PVC that extends several feet above your sump pit; its discharge pipe should be straight with no bends or joints and should also be insulated to reduce noise generated while running your pump.
An inoperable sump pump can do extensive damage to your property and even flood the basement, so regular pump maintenance should include clearing away debris that accumulates in its basin in order to protect both blades and pump from potential wear and tear damage. Rinsing off and cleaning out its basin regularly is also recommended to prevent further complications with their blades or the pump itself in time.
Sump pumps can add value to your home by reducing risk in your basement and increasing prospective buyer confidence in paying higher prices for it.
For anyone in search of a new sump pump or hoping to ensure their existing one is functioning correctly, professional plumbers offer sump pump tests. In these exams, a lid must be removed from your sump pit before pouring a small amount of water in. When this has been done correctly, the float switch should rise, trigger the pump, and click off when water levels subside – all without becoming jammed or entangled with wires or debris.
