How To Tell If Your Sump Pump Needs Maintenance

Is your sump pump running up to speed?

 

A sump pump is a way that water can be diverted away from a house in order to prevent flooding in the basement. During heavy rain the water is sent off into other locations so that the basement of the house can be protected. Without one, the basement will flood, ruining everything in it.

The main way that a person can tell their sump pump needs maintenance is that there will be a noticeable amount of rising water present. The pump could be damaged in some way or it could be broken. It is definitely a sign of a problem.

Another way to identify a problem is if you hear odd noises. Keep in mind that with this particular sign, you should contact a plumber immediately because it is often a very serious problem that should be resolved by a professional as quickly as possible. One noise that people often hear is a gurgling sound. This means it is simply clogged. It can sometimes be very loud and other times it can barely be noticeable. Either way, it should be looked at by a plumber upon hearing it. Another sound can be knocking. Once again, it can be either loud or soft knocking, either way it should be taken seriously. Many times, the knocking does not happen until at the end of a cycle.

Odd smells are also signs of problems. They can be mild or go all the way up to be very unpleasant at times. If the smell is extremely strong, contact a plumber right away to fix this problem because there could be major blockage in the pump system. Sometimes these smells can even be caused by nearby mold in the area of the sump pump.

Know these signs so that you can tell if your sump pump needs maintenance and you can get the right professionals to fix the problem.

Having your sump pump not working correctly is a serious issue, if your sump pump needs maintenance call us at 404-753-9191 immediately.