James River Air Conditioning Company
James River Air Conditioning Company
What is a sump pump? A sump pump is a device used to prevent basement or crawl space flooding by removing excess water from a pit. They are typically found in homes prone to heavy rainfall or high water tables. A sump pump activates automatically, by pumping water away from the building helping to avoid water damage. There are two main types of sump pumps: Submersible (hidden & quiet) and Pedestal (easier to access for maintenance but potentially noisier).
For homeowners, sump pumps offer invaluable peace of mind, assuring protection against the consequences of severe storms and flooding. Call the professionals at James River Air. Our master plumbers will provide expert guidance and top-quality solutions to keep your home safeguarded during severe weather conditions.
Why isn’t my sump pump working? You’re probably asking this question because you’ve experienced water in your basement after or during heavy rain. Luckily there are several steps you can take to diagnose the problem before the next storm hits.
I think I fixed the problem, but how do I test by sump pumps to make sure it’s working properly? First, make sure your sump pump is plugged back in to your electrical outlet. Next, dump enough water into your pump to raise the float switch and listen for it to start up. If you can, have someone outside to make sure the water comes out of the drainage pipe.
If you are unable to find the problem, or your sump pump is still not operating correctly – the motor could be broken, the sump pump may be defective, or there is a clog in the drainage line that you are unable to access. In this case, let our master plumbers here at James River Air get your sump pump operating at peak efficiency before severe weather strikes again!
