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Sump pumps are the life vests for people who live in areas that receive a lot of areas. When a storm hits the area, sump pumps try to keep the water away from the basement and avoid any flooding by moving the water far from our homes. This act saves you from expensive repairs and foundational damage and therefore is a very smart investment. But if it stops working, in case of any heavy rain or storm, you may end up with a basement flood and a house that needs lots of repairs. So, ensuring the sump pump is functional is quite important. In this article, we’ll go over some of the maintenance tips.
You should know a set of certain information regarding the sump pump. These include the age of the unit (or an estimation if you don’t know the exact age because the older pumps tend to have more problems with their functionality) and any current issues the unit has. If you recently bought a sump pump, keep the instructions in a safe place and take pictures of them in case of an emergency.
Do this by first unplugging the device. Then, check inside the pump by using a flashlight. By using a garden hose, clean the pump from any dirt or debris. If there are parts that can’t be rinsed off with a garden hose, use a small scraper to get rid of the rest. When the pump is dry again, you can reattach it and turn it off again. Cleaning the pump is essential to ensure the flow is good once the storm hits.
Sometimes during storms, the power also goes off. In this case, your sump pump may stop working as well, which would be a double nightmare for the homeowner. In order to avoid this, install a battery backup system. This way, even when there’s a power outage, your pump will still work. After getting it installed, make sure to test it regularly.
