PLEASE TAKE TIME OUT OF YOUR DAY AND CHECK YOUR SUMP PUMP BEFORE A STORM youtu.be/8P9b72wW8OQ Finding and Testing Your Sump Pump Different manufacturers have different recommendations for testing and maintaining your pump. Some recommend running the pump every two to three months, others recommend a yearly test. Follow any recommendations provided by the manufacturer. The pump should be located in a shallow pit (or sump) at the lowest point in your basement. Once you’ve located the pump, you can perform a simple 3-step test to ensure the pump is working properly: 1. Check to make sure power is running to the pump circuit. 2. Pour enough water into the pump well for the pump to begin working. 3. Check the outside pump pipe to ensure that water is fl owing out from the discharge line outside your home. In some cases, the pump may run but not pump any water. If you test the pump and it is not working properly: • Check for debris blocking the suction intake. • Listen for strange noises coming from the motor. • Check for oil in the sump well (may indicate a failed pump seal). • If the activating switch for the pump works on a fl oat, check that the fl oat is not restricted. Depending on the problems you encounter you may want to consider getting your sump pump serviced or replaced. *Caution: maintenance should be done by a qualifi ed technician.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:17:48 +0000
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