Sump Pump Awareness

2/24/2020 (Permalink)

Diagram of sump pump in home.

As we have been experiencing beautiful, sunny weather as of late in Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas, SERVPRO of West Sioux Falls wanted to get you prepared for the spring thaw that is not far off. Boy, I hope I didn’t just jinx us there.

One of the most important lines of defense against water damage in the home is your sump pump. Sump pumps are often forgotten when people think about the appliances in their home. You probably haven’t thought of your sump pump unless something has gone wrong with it.

Sump pumps are typically installed at the lowest point of your home. Sump pumps are used to pump water out of your home when water levels reach your foundation. A properly functioning sump pump will kick on when water levels get too high, sending water out to help keep your basement dry. The typical sump pump runs on electricity, but if you live in an area prone to violent storms that can cause power outages you may want to consider purchasing a battery back up-operated sump pump or a water pressure-activated sump pump. The middle of a storm is a terrible time for you to discover your sump pump has failed.

If you already have a sump pump installed, we recommend testing its functionality some time before the spring rains arrive. A simple way to test your sump pump is to fill a bucket of water and then slowly fill your sump basin and see if it kicks on when water reaches a high enough level.

Should you experience any water damage in your home from a failed sump pump, don’t hesitate to call SERVPRO of West Sioux Falls at 605-213-3303. Our trained team of water damage professionals will clean up and restore your home “Like it never even happened.”