{"id":1469,"date":"2016-01-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wplaw.splashclients.com\/troubleshooting-3-common-sump-pump-issues"},"modified":"2022-09-08T14:34:43","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T18:34:43","slug":"troubleshooting-3-common-sump-pump-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wplawinc.com\/troubleshooting-3-common-sump-pump-issues","title":{"rendered":"Troubleshooting: 3 Common Sump Pump Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It is happening again – your basement is backing up and there’s water coming in from the walls. It could be due to a failure with your sump pump. This system works to remove water from the drain tiles surrounding a home and moves it out into a sewer system or otherwise away from the home. In some homes, it is critical to keeping the home dry. Consider these common causes of sump pump failures.<\/p>\n

1. Power Failures<\/h4>\n

The most common cause of a sump pump failing to work is a power failure. If your power goes off in a storm, it’s important to get it restored quickly to ensure your sump pump is operational. Secondary options for homes with significant drainage problems include using a battery back-up or using a generator.<\/p>\n

2. Poor Installation<\/h4>\n

Sump pumps can be troublesome to install and maintain because they need to be just right. If the sump pump is the wrong size, such as being too small for the area, it cannot meet demand and will not perform as it should. Second, if the pump is not installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, even small mistakes can lead to significant complications. A check valve installed, for example, is easily overlooked by many homeowners. However, most manufacturers recommend this to ensure that back-flow of water doesn’t cause the pump impeller to rotate in the wrong direction.<\/p>\n

3. Poor Maintenance<\/h4>\n

You do need to maintain your system. To do that, consider these tips:<\/p>\n