Preparing For The Spring Melt
How To Test Your Sump Pump
During the spring melt, it’s common for Canadian homes to flood.
Every year, countless homes will deal with water damage and pay thousands of dollars in damages and repairs.
Many of these homeowners have sump pumps and feel safe, not realizing that they’re in for an unpleasant surprise.
But if they have a sump pump, how do their homes flood?
Unfortunately, sump pumps don’t last forever. At one point or another, every sump pump will need a repair or a replacement. But many people only realize this when it’s too late.
How To Check Your Sump Pump
We recommend testing your sump pump periodically throughout the year. Ideally, you will test it before a wet season begins. We recommend testing before the spring melt and during summer and fall.
After lifting the float valve, you should hear a noise like a hum. This hum means that your sump pump has kicked on.
If it doesn’t kick on, we recommend checking the circuit breaker. If the sump pump has power and is failing to kick on, you likely need a sump pump service or replacement.
If your sump pump kicks on and water flows out of the discharge line, your sump pump system is working!
Remember to keep the sump pit free of debris to avoid clogging the discharge line. If you see anything floating, you can skim it from the top and throw it out.
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