| Sump pumps are great at protecting your basement | | | | wear and tear. To fix a valve problem, first, assure |
| from floods and water damage when they are | | | | yourself that it is not clogged with debris, and then |
| installed correctly and function properly. However, if | | | | verify that the arrow on the valve is pointing away |
| your pump breaks down, your top priority should be to | | | | from the sump pump and not towards it. |
| fix it, given that a dysfunctional sump pump can lead to | | | | The ImpellerThe next typical problem that may require |
| devastating consequences. | | | | sump pump repair involves the impeller. If the impeller |
| Most of the time, a sump pump repair task can be | | | | jams or starts to make a strange buzzing noise, it |
| accomplished by the homeowner. Before buying a | | | | should be fixed immediately as the pump may stop |
| new sump pump or hiring a professional to fix the old | | | | working. Again, most likely, some debris has |
| one, try to locate the problem and attempt to fix it | | | | accumulated inside and needs to be discarded. |
| yourself. And, if you still have additional questions | | | | Remove the impeller, and thoroughly clean out the |
| regarding sump pumps, check our the FAQ page. | | | | interior. To avoid obstruction of the impeller again, a |
| Typical Sump Pump Problems and How to Solve | | | | filter can be installed to trap debris. |
| ThemKnow that the lifespan of a sump pump is about | | | | Electrical WiringAfter making certain that the problem |
| 10 years, and so they do eventually wear out. | | | | is not the float, valve, or impeller, the trouble at hand |
| However, inspecting and maintaining the sump pump | | | | might be an electrical one. Check to see if there are |
| on a regular basis can minimize the need for sump | | | | any glitches with the circuit breakers, fuses, power |
| pump repair. | | | | supplies, or if there are any broken wires or faulty |
| The FloatThe most common problem associated with | | | | connections. If you are certain that all is secure and the |
| a malfunctioning sump pump is the float. This device, in | | | | sump pump has been thoroughly cleaned of debris, |
| the shape of a ball, is designed to rise with the | | | | and it is still not performing properly, your last resort is |
| incoming water and automatically turn on the sump | | | | to call a professional for a sump pump repair job, or |
| pump when the water reaches a certain level. If the | | | | consider purchasing a new one. |
| float is defective, the sump pump will not be triggered | | | | Purchase and InstallationOne last thing or two - before |
| and an overflow of water will occur. So, examine the | | | | buying a sump pump, there are two important factors |
| float and check that there is no debris obstructing its | | | | to consider: how much water can the basin hold, and |
| rise and fall. To avoid potential water damage in your | | | | how quickly can it be pumped out (that is, the rate at |
| basement, check it on a regular basis to ensure proper | | | | which the valve eliminates the water from the pit). This |
| performance. | | | | will help you determine which sump pump you want to |
| The ValveThe check valve could be another possible | | | | buy. It is crucial to install the sump pump properly in |
| problem. When a valve is installed incorrectly, water will | | | | order to ensure its good function and that it will last its |
| go back into the basin after the pump has shut off, | | | | average lifespan. |
| causing extra work for your sump pump and additional | | | | |