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Sump pumps are something you don’t usually think about unless there’s a problem. They help get rid of extra water that accumulates around your home’s foundation or under your basement. If you have water sitting in your basement it can cause some serious issues.
Your home could be damaged if you experience water buildup around your foundation or under your home. And your sump pump isn’t functioning when you need it most. Sureflow Plumbing & Drain offers sump pump services in Barrie for both residential and commercial applications.
Our technicians can assess your sump pump and let you know what you may need done.
Sump pumps are typically found in the lowest point of a basement or crawl space. A hole is dug and the pump will sit in that pit. When water builds around the foundation of your home it is funneled into this sump pit. The sump pump will activate when the water hits a certain point and pump the water away from your property.
This should happen automatically with no action needed from the homeowner. Here are some issues you may run into with your sump pump.
Contact us today if your sump pump is exhibiting any of these symptoms.
Water will find its way to the lowest point. Whether it’s groundwater or precipitation that collects on your home there is a chance it will travel towards your basement.
By having a sump system you are allowing that water to flow into one area where a sump pump can get it out of your property. Having a functioning sump pump can prevent some of these things from occurring in your basement.
Having a functional sump pump can help you avoid:
Of course this is only going to help you if your sump pump is functioning when the water comes.
Your sump pump may not always give you warning that it’s about to stop functioning altogether. There are some things to look out for that may tell you your sump pump is changing.
Perhaps your sump pump is making more noise than usual. Running for longer periods of time or maybe you see water in the sump pit after the pump has turned on. It’s always a good idea to have your sump pump looked at before it’s being asked to do too much work.
Some things to look for:
When you notice water overflowing from your sump pit it may be too late.
There can be many reasons why your sump pump may not turn on when water reaches it. It could be due to power or the float. It may even be a malfunctioning pump.
These are some things to check:
Some of these things may be easy fixes. But others may require your sump pump to be fixed.
If water is rising in your basement and your sump pump is not doing its job you may need to act fast.
Your sump pump could be running constantly because it’s trying to remove too much water. You may have an issue with the float, discharge or pump.
When a sump pump runs constantly you will be putting additional wear on your system even more than it normally would. If your pump is running constant and it’s not normal for it to run that long you should find out why.
Here are some reasons why:
If your sump pump is turning on and off at rapid intervals you may have a problem with short cycling. This can cause more wear on your sump pump because it will be turning on more than it normally would.
This can be caused by a faulty float, your sump pit being too small or water is flowing back into your sump pit. You should have your sump checked if it is cycling more than usual.
There are some noises that will be normal when your sump pump is on. If you hear a grinding or a louder noise than what your pump usually makes there could be something wrong. The noise could be coming from your motor, impeller, discharge or something in your sump pit.
These are some things that could be causing your sump pump to make a strange noise.
You should check why your sump pump is making a strange noise while it’s on rather than waiting until it dies.
Water should be going up and down in your sump pit as your pump runs. If you notice that your sump pit water level is rising and your pump is unable to handle it there could be an issue.
Your sump pump could be failing to turn on, pumping water out at a lower rate or there could be an issue with your discharge line. You will want to get this resolved if the water level is near the top of your pit. Water can start to seep into your basement if your sump pit overfills.
As stated earlier your discharge line will transport water away from your home after the sump pump removes it from your sump pit. If there is any type of clog, break or freeze in your discharge line it could cause issues with getting water away from your home.
Here are some issues that can occur with your discharge line.
You will want to check your discharge if your sump pump is working but your water level is not decreasing as it should.
There could be many reasons why your sump pump may be having an issue. It does not always have to mean that you need to replace your entire system. Your sump pump could have a bad float, discharge line, check valve etc.
We offer sump pump repair services in Barrie. Both residential and commercial. Once we diagnose your problem we can figure out what needs to be done.
Your sump pump repair could consist of:
We will be able to figure out what is going on with your sump pump and if it’s worth repairing or replacing.
All sump pumps will fail at some point. The life expectancy of a sump pump depends on how much use it gets. The motor and components can fail over time causing the sump pump to fail.
Some things you may want to look into sump pump replacement in Barrie if your sump pump is failing. If your sump pump has failed you may want to look into replacement. Or if your sump pump has been repaired many times or can’t keep up with the water coming in.
Age can play a factor as well but it’s best to know if your sump pump is working properly and reliable.
There is no set life expectancy for all sump pumps. It depends on how much the pump runs. If it’s constantly running it could cause the sump pump to fail sooner. It’s always best to know if your sump pump is working correctly and reliable instead of just knowing how old it is.
If you have a question about your older sump pump and if it will continue to work properly we can come take a look at your sump pump.
You may need to have a new sump pump installed. This can include installing a new sump pump or as part of your basement drainage system.
We can install a sump pump in Barrie that will fit your residential or commercial application. You want to ensure you have the proper size sump pump to drain the amount of water that the system is designed to move.
When installing a sump pump we may install:
As there are many variations of sump pump systems each installation will be unique to your home.
Many sump pumps have a float switch that controls the sump pump to turn on and off. When water levels rise the float will also rise once the sump pump hits that set point it will turn on.
After the sump pump has removed enough water from the sump pit the float will drop causing the sump pump to turn off. You want to make sure your sump pump float can move freely if it gets stuck it will cause your sump pump to not turn on or stay on too long.
When you have a check valve installed on your sump pump discharge line it helps keep water that was removed from the sump pit from coming back.
When you notice your sump pump cycling every time it shuts off you may have water that is returning to your sump pit. This could cause your sump pump to have to pump out the same water multiple times. If your check valve is not working correctly it will need to be fixed or replaced.
As mentioned many sump pumps will require power. Which can go out at any given time. Especially during a storm. It’s possible to get a ton of rain and lose power.
Having a battery backup sump pump can be beneficial if your sump pump fails to run due to loss of power or if it just can’t keep up.
There is no guarantee that you won’t flood with a backup system in place. However it can help pump water out of your home.
It’s something to consider if you have a finished basement or your home is prone to ground water.
There are some homes that will have multiple pumps installed. One being your main sump pump that will run when water enters the pit. And another backup pump that can assist if needed.
Back up sump pump can help if:
This will depend on your home and how much water goes into your sump pit.
You don’t want to be testing your sump pump during a storm. So before heavy rains or springtime melting snow. Make sure everything looks as if it’s running properly.
Check that your float can travel and listen to your sump pump when it’s running. Also see if water is exiting through your discharge.
If you are unsure have a plumber come check your system.
Similar to many appliances it’s important to check your sump pump every so often. You want to make sure everything is running properly before you need your sump system to work hard.
There are many things to look at when doing a sump pump maintenance. Some of these include:
Your sump pump could be running fine one day and have a problem you don’t know about when it needs to run for long periods of time.
As the snow melts in the spring months your sump pump can be under more stress. With rain falling on top of saturated ground you will notice more water coming to your home.
Water is going to find its way to your foundation and into your sump system. It’s a great time to make sure your sump pump is up to par if it hasn’t had to do much work throughout the winter.
If your pump is weak you may not realize until it’s under a heavier workload.
When it rains heavily there can be more water surrounding your home. Having a sump pump that is running can remove this water before it overflows your pit.
Once it starts raining heavily you don’t want your sump pump to fail on you. It can lead to basement flooding. Which can become an emergency.
Call us right away if you notice your sump pit overflowing.
Both are used to help keep your basement dry.
Sump pumps will remove groundwater from around the foundation of your home. Backwater valves help stop sewage from entering your home from your sewer line.
You may have both.
They do not always go hand in hand.
If you have a finished basement you most likely have flooring, drywall, and many other things you want to keep out of the water. Even a little water can cause great damage.
It’s always good to know that if you do have a sump pump it is working correctly. Maybe you have an older sump pump or you just aren’t sure if it’s working. Give us a call and we can check out your system.
Sureflow offers sump pump services in Barrie.
If you already have a sump system.
Your sump pump may be malfunctioning by not coming on or never stopping. We can come and see what the issue could be.
There are also sump pumps and other types of pumps used in commercial applications. If these fail you could experience issues in the basement, mechanical room or any other area of the building.
Here at Sureflow we offer commercial sump pump services in Barrie to:
Just like residential there are many factors to consider when it comes to commercial applications.
When your sump pump fails and water continues to enter the sump pit it will continue to rise until it overflows the pit.
Water will then start to enter your basement or crawl space. It all depends on how much water is coming into your system.
This can happen very fast during a rain storm or when the water table is high.
If you find yourself in this situation don’t wait until the basement is filled with water.
Our plumbers offer Emergency Service in Barrie for sump pump and other plumbing issues 24-hours a day.
You may require our emergency service if you have any of the following:
If there is water on any of your electrical outlets, extension cords or any other electrical devices. Please refrain from going near them or touching anything electrical until it’s safe.
It all depends on what’s wrong with your sump pump system.
If it’s a smaller issue we may be able to repair it. You may need to replace your sump pump if your pump is old and not performing properly or cannot handle the amount of water coming in.
We will inspect your system and consider:
You want a sump pump that you can trust when water starts coming into your pit.
A sump pump will help drain your basement if there is any water around your home. You would want this to work for you when you need it to.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain offers sump pump services in Barrie for both homes and businesses. If your sump pump has failed, is constantly running, making a loud noise or isn’t doing its job we can take a look at your sump system and see what is required.
If your sump pump fails and you have a risk of flooding we offer 24-hour emergency plumbing.
Call Sureflow Plumbing & Drain today at 705-503-7996 for your sump pump needs in Barrie.
When water builds up to a certain level in your sump pit your sump pump should activate and begin removing the water from your pit. It will then shut off when the water level lowers. If you notice water building up in your pit you should have your sump pump checked.
Your sump pump could be running because of too much water getting into your pit, a bad float or a clogged discharge line or there could be something else wrong with your sump system. If you notice your pump is constantly running it would be best to have it looked at.
It’s normal for a sump pump to make some noise while it’s operating. If your pump is making a loud grinding or rattling noise or vibrating more than usual you may have a problem. It could be from your pump, something in your pit or something else that is causing your sump pump to make noise.
You don’t always need a battery backup. But if your home has experienced your main sump pump failing due to power loss you may want to consider getting one.
Every sump pump will last different amounts of time. Depending on how often your sump pump is running and how much water it’s draining it could last longer or shorter.
Your sump pump will not keep your basement from flooding in all situations. But it can help remove water if your sump pit gets flooded.
Yes we offer sump pump repair, replacement and installation in Barrie.
Yes we offer 24-hour emergency plumbing if your sump pump fails and you may experience flooding in your basement.
