From The Desk of Taylor & Tony
The spring season here in Buffalo, NY can be pretty rainy. That means that the sump pump in your home is working regularly to prevent your basement from flooding.
Many homeowners tend to forget about or neglect their sump pump since they don’t look at them very often. However, sump pumps are one of the most important systems in your home. Without them, there would be no way to keep the rushing water out of your basement.
Below we have listed a few different things to keep in mind about your sump pump:
- Regardless of how well you take care of your sump pump, it will eventually stop working. The lifespan of a sump pump can vary, but the standard is about 10 years or so. You may wonder what typically causes your home’s sump pump to fail. The most common reason is usually related to an issue with the sump pump switch.
- Here in Western New York, we often get some pretty intense storms. Whether it’s rain or snow, you want to know you can rely on your sump pump to keep the water out of your home. Although it may not seem like it, damages from basement flooding can be very expensive for the homeowner.
- If your sump pump malfunctions and water floods into your basement, it can actually ruin other major appliances such as furnaces, water heaters, etc.
- It’s safe to say all Buffalo, NY homeowners want to prevent a flooded basement at all costs. The best way to do this is to check and maintain your sump pump regularly throughout the year. It’s a simple process- all you need to do pour water into the pit until the pump cycles.
The sump pump in your home is bound to fail at some point, so it is smart to invest in a backup sump pump. This backup system will automatically kick on and stop water from gushing in when your primary sump pump fails. Spending the extra money on a backup pump can save you from emergency situations and costly repairs. Basement flooding can be detrimental to your basement, and your belongings. Take the extra precautionary step, it’s worth it!
