One of the most misunderstood pieces of plumbing equipment is the sump pump. However, when you fully understand how a sump pump works, as well as how to avoid these sump pump mistakes, you can be proud of your newfound knowledge. When something does go wrong with your sump pump, you will have a very good idea of how to fix it. Here are some common sump pump mistakes and what you can do about them: 1. Improper Hose PlacementWhen using a sump pump, your hose needs positioning in a place that can suck up most of the water and pump it out to a safe area. It's a good idea to place the hose in the lowest part of your basement and the exit hose at least 10-15 feet away from the home. 2. Setting the Pump Level ImproperlyWhile you might need your sump multiple times throughout the year, you're mostly going to need it in the early spring and parts of the winter. These are when heavy precipitation is more likely. Make sure it's at the highest level during these times and the lowest when water isn't as big of a problem. 3. No Battery BackupWhile it might not seem essential to have a battery backup for your sump, it can lead to a disaster in some situations. For example, failure during a heavy rainstorm could cause your basement to flood, which obviously leads to serious problems that will take a long time to fix. 4. Poor MaintenanceA sump pump is just like any tool in your home in that it requires regular maintenance. Make sure the motor has a regular tune-up and that the hoses aren't leaking any water. You might also need to lubricate the pump at least once a year. Avoiding These MistakesIt should be pretty simple for you to avoid making these sump pump mistakes. However, if you have already made a few and worry that they will affect your home, don't hesitate to contact us. Our professional plumbing services at Smoak's can provide you with the high-quality system your home deserves.
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10/3/2019 01:14:07 pm
I'm glad you said that I should lubricate the pump once a year to keep it nice and maintained. I haven't even looked at my pump for a few years. Maybe I should go down there and do maintenance right now.
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11/11/2019 01:38:39 am
Such a informative article. i'm not a professional plumber i have tried to install sump pump but i failed but today i got the best mistakes mostly plumbers do while installing sump pump.. i really thanks for you for sharing such great article thanks guys...
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10/22/2020 06:16:53 am
I did lot of mistakes when i install the sump pump in my home basement. But after reading your this post i will try to consider your tips when i install sump pump next time.
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1/29/2021 06:55:13 pm
My brother has been thinking about taking better care of his water well by getting the right pumps. He would really like to get one from a professional in order to be more effective. I liked what you said about how he should have a backup battery to prevent flooding during a rainstorm.
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2/5/2021 12:59:11 am
I definitely agree with you that following a sump pump installation, it is important for us to know how to properly maintain the pump to prevent damages. My wife and I just had new pumps installed. I will definitely speak with the contractor to know how to properly maintain the pumps.
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2/10/2021 09:05:22 am
I'm glad you mentioned it's important to give maintenance to your water pump to avoid malfunction. My wife and I want to start building our house, and we've heard installing a water pump it's a good option, so we're researching it. We want to know what care it needs to avoid costly repairs in the future, so we think your piece will help us. We appreciate you helping us learn more about how to keep your pump working for a long time.
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3/5/2021 09:46:13 am
I want to make sure that my septic system works properly. It makes sense that getting the right pump systems would be important. I'll be sure to work with a professional to help me out with this to ensure that I do things problem.
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3/24/2021 04:22:05 pm
Thanks for warning people about having a battery backup. I don't want my pump to stop working just because we have a power outage. I'll see if I can get one with a backup battery just to be safe.
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3/29/2021 03:04:13 pm
Thanks for the plumbing info. I am not getting any water. I'll look for a plumber who can help me out.
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