What to Do If Your Sump Pump Overflows

First, the installation of the sump pump should be done in a proper way so that in the future it will not overflow. Aquatech Waterproofing is the best  in sump pump installation Toronto  One of the best ways to prevent your basement from flooding is with a reliable sump pump. However, if your sump pump stops working or can’t respond quickly enough to the amount of water rushing into the pit, then you might end up with a lot of water in your basement. Having water in your basement can lead to structural damage, mold, and even fire. Therefore, it’s important to know what to do if your sump pump ever overflows. Sump Pump Overflow Protection Tips

• The water running through sump pump debris the filter of the impeller, So make sure you keep checking and clean the filter timely
• Always check the valve it prevents the pumped out water from returning back into the sump pump
• Cleaning the weep hole is a mandatory process to protect it from sump pump overflow drain

Power outages are one of the biggest causes of overflowing sump pumps. Since heavy storms can often trigger power outages, it’s highly probable that your basement will flood when the pump goes out. One way to prevent this from happening is to have your sump pump on a backup battery. However, this won’t help if the sump pump breaks or has some other particular fail. By knowing how to troubleshoot your sump pump, you can help protect your basement from flooding.

 Reset the Overflown Sump Pump

If you find your sump pump overflowing, you first need to make sure that it still has power. Even if the power is still on in your home, there might be another electrical issue preventing your sump pump from working. Check to make sure you don’t have a blown fuse or tripped circuit (watch video: How to Replace a Blow Circuit). If this isn’t the problem, then you can try resetting the pump by unplugging it and plugging it back in after a few minutes. A plumber’s help may sometimes be needed to perform extra operations if you have leaky or broken pipes that need a Toronto plumber for your residential and commercial drainage systems, by providing 24-hour emergency plumbing services for your property in these cases. If the issue doesn’t seem related to power, then you should check to see if the discharge line is blocked. A blocked discharge line can cause problems with the entire sump pump system working correctly.

You can also check to see if there is any debris in the basin that is preventing your pump from functioning. Make sure your pump is unplugged when you reach into the basin. If none of these solutions fix your pump, then it is time to replace the pump.

Watch Video: How to Reset your Sump Pump

By checking and cleaning your sump pump twice per year, you can help make sure it will work when you most need it. If you need to install a new sump pump or pit, Aquatech Basement Waterproofing can make sure you do it the right way – Call: 1-866-891-1917