The Upper Peninsula is known for cold and snowy winters. Now that spring is here and the snow is melting, it’s important to make sure your home is prepared to deal with the spring thaw and flooding which can occur. Protect your home this spring by making sure you have a working sump pump. If your existing sump pump hasn’t been checked in some time, there’s a chance it may need maintenance or repairs. Call our team at Swick Home Services for a check-up in Marquette, MI and throughout the Upper Peninsula. We’re here to make sure your home is protected!
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Faulty Sump Pumps Cause Most Basement Flooding
Although power outages can contribute to flooding, the truth is that most basement flooding can be attributed to sump pump failure. A good way to prevent water from entering your foundation is to clear your gutters and drains in the fall. Also, check your sump pump to avoid the following:
- Switch blocked by debris: Don’t sweep dirt into the sump pump pit. Keep toys and other items out of the pit to ensure the sump pump switch is not blocked.
- Tripped circuit breaker: The sump pump should have a dedicated circuit. Other items connected to that same circuit could cause it to trip.
- Mechanical failure: A discharge pipe that is too small or a faulty valve can cause a sump pump to fail. Swick Home Services can inspect your sump pump drainage system to make sure it’s working properly.
- Clogged intake strainer: If the sump pump’s intake strainer is clogged, water won’t flow through the drain properly and can result in flooding.
- Frozen discharge line: If your sump pump’s discharge pipe is blocked it can cause water to back up into your basement.
Melting snow and rainstorms can cause flooding. Make sure your basement is protected by scheduling a sump pump check-up with our pros at Swick Home Services!
Contact us today and rest easy knowing your home is in safe hands.
When to Consider Sump Pump Replacement
If your sump pump has been properly maintained, it should work for up to ten years. If you’re not sure how old your sump pump is, replacement might be a good idea to avoid sump pump failure. A two-pump system is a good idea to ensure that there’s always a backup sump pump if one fails. These two-pump models also have an alarm which will alert you should the pump fail.
Why Plumbing Inspections Are a Good Idea
Scheduling routine thorough plumbing inspections can spot problems in your plumbing before they become emergencies or costly repairs. Spring is a great time to do plumbing inspections as well as sump pump maintenance to get your entire system in check!
