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Your sump pump collects water in a water basin in the basement and removes the water from the home. The sump pump’s crucial role in protecting the structure of your home means the failure of a sump pump often leads to thousands of dollars in repair and damages. Proactive analysis of the sump pump can catch impending sump pump problems before the pump fails and allows a deluge of water to settle in your property.
To help guide you in your sump pump analysis, let’s explore five signs of impending sump pump failure.
The impeller of the sump pump pulls in water towards the unit. Debris can also be drawn in with the water, potentially damaging the impeller blades. Any damage can force the impeller off balance, which causes further stress on the shaft on which the impeller spins.
Over time, this lead imbalance and shaft damage will cause the impeller to vibrate. You’ll likely notice the noise before the vibration, which is a crucial sign you’ll need a sump pump impeller replacement before the damage causes pump failure.
You’ll notice rust within any equipment in which metal and water interact. However, rust on a sump pump could be a sign of a corroded battery. The rust grows with the help of the iron in the water and may cause discolouration of your water before eventually clogging your system with metal debris. Call a sump pump repair technician at the first sign of rust to minimize the potential for water contamination and pump clogs.
The most likely cause for your sump pump cycling on and off is that your pump basin may be too small for the volume of water in your basement. Overworking an under-sized sump pump could burn out the motor, reducing the lifecycle considerably. Working with a local plumber and integrating a deeper sump pump basis ensures the pump is always active when required to remove water. For example, your plumber may recommend a 20- to 30-gallon pump rather than the standard 5-gallon pump, which may not meet demand in the home.
Sump pumps should run for an extended period. If your pump is continually running, it’s likely not powerful enough for the volume of water that requires removal. Your sump pump may require an upgrade, or you may wish to add a secondary sump pump to reduce the load on your existing system.
When considering a sump pump upgrade, review the following considerations:
When the motor fails, there’s likely an issue relating to the pump wiring After ruling out electrical issues, you might call a sump pump specialist.
A sump pump failure may result from a blockage that stops water exiting the discharge line. It might also be related to the size of the motor relative to the amount of water removal required. If the motor is undersized for the volume of water, it may burn out, and you’ll need a sump pump motor replacement.
Your sump pump is central to your plumbing system. Don’t let a minor sump pump service problem damage your home. Call Lew Plumbing & Heating at 604-205-9436 and book sump pump maintenance any time, 24/7, with Vancouver’s top sump pump service team.
