A sump pump is shown installed in a basement.

3/2/2021 (Permalink)

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Sump Pump Maintenance Tips for Pineville

Have you inspected your sump pump lately? The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IIBHS) reports that 18 percent of sump pump failures were due to power outages, and another 40 percent of incidents involving sump pumps were attributed to clogged inlet screens or faulty float switches. SERVPRO^® of Beckley responds to water damage emergencies in Pineville and other parts of Raleigh County and we have responded to many flooded basement emergencies over the years.

Here are some sump pump maintenance tips from the IIBHS:

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for sump pump maintenance. These vary from running the sump pump every two to three months to a yearly cleaning before the rainy season.
• Inspect the pump by opening the lid and remove any debris blocking the water inlet screen.
• Pour about five gallons of water into the pump and watch the float valve rise.
• As the float valve rises, the pump should turn on, and water should discharge through the outlet pipe.
• Go outside and inspect the outlet pipe. Water should be flowing away from the home.
• Contact a professional if the sump pump fails to operate during the inspection.

Call Us!

SERVPRO^® of Beckley has water restoration technicians on-call 24 hours a day to respond to any water damage emergency you may have in Pineville. Call us today at 304-253-6633.

SERVPRO of Beckley is Independently Owned and Operated.