check it frequently to make sure it's working properly. make sure it's plugged in and motor functions when rising water level makes the float turn the motor on and that float returns to proper position to turn water off. All functions are easy to check on and parts easy to repair.
form_title=Sump Pump Installation form_header=11503 What is it you need a sump pump for?*= () Water leaks through walls () Basement floods during storms () Basement floods due to rising water table () In case pipe bursts or basement drain is clogged () Other () Don't Know Does the new pump location have electricity close-by?*= () Yes () No () Don't Know
You would need a sump pump repair if the sump pump in your basement is not pumping out water. The purpose of a sump pump is to drain excess water that is part of your waterproofing system.
Your sump pump is a normal expected homeowners maintenance issue. They will occasionally break down and need repair or replacement. Much the same as any other appliance in your home. Washers dryers refrigerators and even toasters occasionally die and need replacement. However, Should the sump failure result in a water loss and you have the appropriate coverage, the resulting damage would be covered once you have replaced the faulty pump. Contact your insurance agent to determine if you have the appropriate coverage.
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form_title=Sump Pump Repair form_header=11513 How would you best describe the problem?*= () "Bad odors () Motor sounds, but not discharging water () No power to sump pump unit () Water in sump overflowing () Needs general servicing () Other"
Yes it will power a small sump pump.
The pipe coming off of sump pump that goes outside or if allowable, a drain line.
The oil pump is the the sump.
A sump pump discharge line should run as far from the foundation walls as possible.
Yes. Check local electric codes to see if a disconnect is required at the sump pump. One way is to wire a single 15A circuit to an outlet for sump pump. Then the disconnect is just to unplug the pump for service.
A sump pump is submerged in a pit. It keeps house from flooding. A utiliity pump is used to pump water out of already flooded house, boat, pool, tank, etc....
It keeps the water that is pumped out from flowing back into the sump when the pump shuts off. Most sumps discharge several feet above the hole the pump sits in. If there was not a check valve the sump would just refill and pump out the water over and over.