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Sump Pump Maintenance
When is the last time you performed sump pump maintenance?
No one wants to come home after heavy rains or an unexpected storm to find their basement floor completely covered with standing water. Now, not only is the room itself destroyed, but your personal and sentimental belongings may be at risk of being ruined.
Basement flooding is a primary concern for many homeowners, and several pre-emptive defense tactics can be deployed to avoid this huge headache in your own home, including:
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Repairing foundational cracks
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Installing window well covers
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Investing in a seamless gutter system
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Clearing out downspouts
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And making sure your sump pump and Backup pump is in working condition.
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A SUMP PUMP?
Experiencing basement flooding is every homeowner’s worst nightmare, but that’s where a sump pump can help. Sump pumps have a check valve that acts as a sensor, reacting when pressure or water levels start to escalate.
When groundwater gets high enough within the “sump pit” or subterranean basin in your basement, a sump pump (if equipped with a functioning check valve) should automatically start pumping out any excess water. A discharge pipe will safely move the water away from the basement area and your property, saving you from the nightmare and expense of basement flooding.
HOW OFTEN SUMP PUMP NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED?
Not every sump pump is the same, so there is no straight answer to this question. A high-quality model might require less maintenance than an outdated or water-powered pump to keep your property dry. In general, most sump pumps should be serviced once a year at the very least, along with an annual professional inspection of the system itself. However, to guarantee your sump pump is functioning properly at the highest capacity, it’s wise to complete monthly cleaning and quarterly assessments as well.
ANNUAL CLEANING
Even if your sump pump isn’t the kind that needs monthly cleaning, it’s still crucial to keep up with yearly maintenance. You want your sump pump to be working properly no matter what, so prioritizing yearly check-ins and deep cleans can keep things running smoothly year-round. Four times a year, or with each changing season, you should:
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Unplug the pump from its power supply and empty any standing water in the sump basin.
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Dislodge any debris in the sump basin and ensure the sump pump inlet screen is clear and completely unobstructed.
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Reconnect the sump pump to the power source and pour water inside to verify that your fl oat switch is still turning the pump on and off properly.
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Ensure your sump pump connects to a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet, otherwise known as a ground fault circuit breaker or GFCI breaker.
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Check that the cord to your sump pump is in good working condition— so the breaker doesn’t trip down the line.
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Confi rm that all outlet drainage pipes are still working correctly. Your discharge pipe should dispose of water at least 20 feet from your home.
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Make sure fl oat switch of your sump pump works correctly
MAINTENANCE PLAN
We are introducing our new SumpPump maintenance plan
The plan is a simple and inexpensive plan to make sure your sump pump is always running at its peak effi ciency. This way you can have the Adam Basement team by your side to make sure your home is in top shape, not only today but for years to come!
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Yearly 10-point sump pump inspection and cleaning
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One free visit per year
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10% discount on all future service
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Priority Scheduling for repairs
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Satisfaction guaranteed for your peace of mind
One year plan $189 per year for one sump Pit $89 for second
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