The Sump Pump is one of the most important equipment for the drainage of any house. When the pump is operating well, there will be no problems with the way waste water is suctioned out of the collection tank in the basement. On the other hand, if the pump has some kind of a problem, it becomes really difficult to get the dirty water out. If this water accumulates, it will flood the whole area and become a health hazard. This is the reason you need to make sure that the pump is working properly at all times. Here are a few of the most common pump problems.
Power failure
Turn on pumps is operated by electricity. The problem with this pump is that if there is a power outage, it stops pumping. One thing that you can do to ensure that power loss does not affect your pump is switching from a pump that runs on electricity to a battery operated one. Also, you have to remember to put on the pump every time the power goes off and on if you do not change to a battery operated one.
Accumulation of grime
The water that the pump sucks out of the basement is a collection of grime, dirt and other debris. This means that a point will reach when the level of the grime will be too much, and the pipe will stop functioning. If this happens, you have to make sure that you have called in an expert to carry out a cleansing procedure. A well thought of cleansing will reduce the amount of grime that could have accumulated in the pipe causing the blockage. This will improve the efficiency of the pump.
Problems with the verify valve
There are pipes that feature a verify valve. This can accumulate compressed air leading to the total malfunction of the pipe. You therefore have to keep checking the valve and ensuring pressure is not building up. Another permanent solution would be to create a tiny hole on the side to prevent air buildup.
These are the common Sump Pump problems that a reliable plumber can fix. If you have pump issues, visit Aaawicks.com and get advice on how to deal with it.
