Sump Pump Maintenance by a Victoria Plumber
Spring is sump pump season. Our Victoria sump pump experts, working throughout Victoria, are available for sump pump maintenance, repair, and installation.
Groundwater can rise during the spring due to environmental factors and there is a higher risk of basements flooding. A working sump pump can prevent costly water damage to your home. Sump pumps are there to work in an emergency so you may not think of them often.
Late winter or spring is an ideal time to perform thorough sump pump maintenance. By taking a few steps, you can make sure your sump pump is working properly for when you need it.
What is a Sump Pump?
A sump pump will help to move water out of a flooded basement and avoid foundation damage and costly repairs. A sump pump sits in a basin or pit in the lowest level of your home. It is equipped to sense water from flooding and heavy rains and will then pump the excess water out of the home and away from the property. This can save a homeowner from structural damage and costs related to a flooding home.
Why do you Need a Plumber to Perform Maintenance on a Sump Pump?
You want your sump pump to work in an emergency situation and to save on costly water damage. While you can and should perform regular maintenance and cleaning on your sump pump, you may need a professional plumber if you are noticing any problems. Here are some of the signs that you may need to call in an expert:
- Any strange noises coming from the sump pump
- A motor that is vibrating excessively
- An oil leak
- The Sump pump turning off and on when it should be running
- Or it is running all the time and processing water slower than normal
- Brown water or visible rust
A problem with the sump pump could also signal a problem with your drainage system so it is always a good idea to have one of our team check out the plumbing system.
How You Can Keep Your Sump Pump Functioning
It is a good idea to test your sump pump once a month to make sure it is working as it should and to troubleshoot any issues before you have a water crisis. Regularly cleaning your sump pump is important to keep it working optimally and can extend the life of the equipment.
If you don’t have the original documents that will show you how to clean and maintain the unit, find the brand and model number of the sump pump and look it up online. You can also call our plumbing team and we’d be happy to come out to run the maintenance and cleaning. Our plumbing team is familiar with most brands and model numbers.
With monthly testing and cleaning, it is a good idea to have professional maintenance on the unit about once a year.
The average lifespan of a sump pump is about 7-10 years. If you don’t know the age of your sump pump or it is starting to show signs of wear, it might be a good idea to have a professional Victoria plumber look at the sump pump.
The District of Saanich offers these tips for homeowners to protect their homes from flooding and what their responsibilities are.
Sump Pump Services Throughout Greater Victoria
We provide sump pump maintenance, repair, and replacement or installation service. In addition to our sump pump services, we also work on just about any plumbing project. As a locally owned and operated plumbing company, we provide residential plumbing repairs, drain cleaning services, hot water heaters, blocked drains, and handle plumbing emergencies.
We operate throughout Greater Victoria including, Oak Bay and Saanich, BC. We have Victoria sump pump services from North Saanich to Sidney and beyond. Contact our plumbing team at 250-514-4044 or book online for a Saanich plumbing expert or plumbing services throughout Greater Victoria.