Sump Pump Repair Services San Bernardino, CA
A sump pump plays a vital role in your home; it’s often your first line of defense against flooding. Sump pumps are especially important in split-level homes or homes with basements. A sump pump becomes necessary in these sorts of spaces to protect against water penetration. Most houses with below-grade living space already include a sump pump.
It’s important to test your sump pump on a monthly basis to verify that it’s working properly. This is easy to do; you simply fill the pump well with water and wait to see if the pump engages thanks to its automatic switch or float. If your sump pump doesn’t respond, get in touch with our sump pump repair and installation team in San Bernardino.
How to Operate a Sump Pump
The default way to operate a sump pump is to hook it into the home’s main electrical system. Most good pumps also have a battery backup so they can operate even in the event of a power failure. Without power, a sump pump stops working and could thus cause an overflow in a flooding situation. There are a few models of sump pump that need to be plugged into a wall socket in order to operate. If this is the way your own pump works, make sure that the power connection goes through a functional ground fault circuit interrupter (aka GFCI).
All sump pumps have to have an outlet for the water they remove. This is usually a storm drain or the municipal sewer system. Sump pumps take two basic forms. They are either pedestal mounted (elevating the pump equipment above the level of possible flooding) or submersible. In submersible pumps, all of the pump’s electrical circuits are sealed to prevent water intrusion. If you’re trying to choose between these two types, call on the technical experts at Full Spectrum Plumbing for effective sump pump advice.
Quality Sump Pump Maintenance & Cleaning
Sump pumps should get basic maintenance and cleaning at least once a year. This involves removing the pump and cleaning out the grates. Cleaning the grates regularly prevents clogs and preserves the efficiency of the machinery. Check the length of your discharge line and check to confirm that the vent hole is clear. When the pump is running, air needs to flow out of this hole to keep the system working. Finally, you need to check your discharge pipe to confirm that all the connections are watertight.
If you’d prefer to leave these maintenance tasks to the professionals, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Full Spectrum Plumbing. We work on all major sump pumps brands, including Power-Flo, Liberty, and Zoeller pumps.
