Hamilton Sump Pump Installation

John The Plumber offers the best plumbing warranty in town!

Whether you’re buying a new sump pump, faucet installation, toilet, or anything else in the world of plumbing, we offer a 2-year warranty on everything we supply.

Sump pumps often last around a decade.

If your sump pump is getting up there, we recommend purchasing a backup sump pump to be on the safe side!

Has your basement flooded before? Has your neighbourhood experienced flooding in the past?

While flooding has occurred in unexpected places in the past, generally speaking, you’ll only need a sump pump if your house is in an area susceptible to flooding.

A sump pump is properly placed in the lowest part of your basement. In theory, your sump pump can pump water leaking from a burst pipe, however, you certainly don’t want to rely on a sump pump to protect you from water damage from broken pipes.

If you’re concerned about water damage from damaged pipes, you may want to consider a water leak detector.

A continuously running sump pump is usually caused by a stuck float switch.

Unplug the sump pump, clear the pit, and test the float switch to see if it can move up and down.

Once you’ve tested it to satisfaction, plug the sump pump back in and test it.

If it continues to inexplicably run, we advise you to call someone for plumber repairs.

Basements can flood for countless reasons.

In Hamilton, the spring thaw and heavy rainstorms are often the cause. During periods of extreme wetness, the water table can rise and water can find its way into your home’s foundation.

In most cases it’s the motor that failed which can be either electrical, mechanical or a mechanical that turned into an electrical issue.

Power failure

This is an obvious one, if the power goes out, your pump stops working. This is exactly why our plumbers recommend a battery back up!

Improper maintenance

Like having a car out in your yard without using it regularly, your sump pump is also required to start up every couple of months even if not using it to make sure it is still functioning properly and test all the lines. Make sure the pumps float has not been obstructed.

Incorrect installation or wrong size

Having the wrong size means it has to work even harder to produce the proper function, which means it can also burn out quickly. It may also not be able to produce enough water if it’s too small. Having it installed correctly seems like another obvious one, but manufacturers require different things, and your home makes it unique too. Make sure you go with a qualified and licensed plumber like John the Plumber to ensure you have the right pump for your home and have it installed correctly.

Voltage Surges

Lightening may have hit nearby and overloaded the powerlines. A good submergible motor would have a built in arrestor so it can handle a voltage overload multiple times.

Clogging

Debris can be an easy culprit, but so can frozen pipes. If water cannot discharge, your system will not work! We can offer a few solutions to prevent this, ask us how!

1) Regularly clean the sump pit. Remove any solids.

2) Clean the sump pump inlet screen

3) Fill a bucket of water and pour it into the pit to test that the sump pump is working.

4) Check the discharge line to ensure water is going where it’s intended.

5) Once a year, remove the sump pump and clean it.

6) Follow manufacturer instructions for greasing and oil.

We’d recommend testing your sump pump every quarter of the year.

Make sure you test it before extremely wet periods, such as spring and autumn.