Keep Your Sump Pump Pumping With These Simple Tips

4/17/2018 (Permalink)

A sump pump is an essential appliance for many homes. Although it’s likely not used every day like the refrigerator, when it is in use, it can be just as important if not more so. While it may be easy to adopt the “get it and forget it” mentality with these pumps, you should implement some very basic maintenance practices.

Maintenance Tips

Frequent and heavy rains in Billings, MT, means most residences likely have a sump pump. This pump can be the last line of defense between your belongings and flood water. Therefore, keep your pump functioning properly. These simple pump maintenance tips can help ensure a long life for your system:

• First off, you want to make sure the pump is still standing upright. If it has been activated recently, it may have tilted slightly.
• Make sure the pump has power. Check where the pump is plugged in and try plugging in another appliance to ensure the outlet is functional.
• Check the inlet screen of the pump. This is where water will enter from your basement to be pumped outside. It is important to check this every few months as it’s simple to do and can be very difficult if the area is already flooded.
• Make sure the pump functions normally. This can be done by pouring water into the pump to ensure it activates.
• Check that the outlet pipes that deliver the water outside are properly sealed and are releasing the water the appropriate distance from your home without leaking along the way.

Help From Experts

Ideally, these tips will help keep you and your belongings safe, but it is always a good idea to contact your local water damage restoration experts in the event of a disaster or if you need any additional maintenance tips. If you do not have a sump pump and are looking to install one, check with your insurance to see what options are available to you. For more information, visit http://www.SERVPRObillings.com/.