A failed sump pump is usually the result of a switching problem. Sometimes the pump can shift inside the basin, causing the float that operates the switch to lodge against its side. Debris can ...

Your clients probably already know the importance of using a sump pump to remove basement water during a flooding event. But what happens if a homeowner can’t use a sump pump because of a power ...

A failed float caused a basement backup as flood-fueled ... that's when people figure out when their sump pump failed. Typically, it's just due to age," he said. WHAS11 met him at a home where ...

In an effort to stem the flow of sump pump discharge, the city’s Water & Water Pollution Control Authority is poised to roll out a new public education initiative aimed at prompting homeowners ...

"There's a float that will float up and down, and if the water goes that over that, then that means the sump pump is not working, and your basement will flood," said Cook.She also says be prepared ...

How they work: Battery-powered systems use a float switch to activate the pump when the water level in the sump pit rises. Drawing power from the battery, the pump discharges the water through the ...

your sump pump won’t prevent water from filling your basement. To make sure your pump is working before the ground thaws, take the lid off the pump, reach in and pull the float up. If the motor ...

Backup sump pumps automatically activate when your ... These systems kick in when the water level rises above your main pump’s float switch, stepping up during power outages or when the primary ...

Pueblo residents will receive a notice in the mail with a red heading that says "Sump Pump Verification Required." The enclosed letter will mention missing information against city code requirements.

[Stephen] has a basement that depends on a sump pump. What that means is if the pump fails or the power goes out, the basement floods—which is rather undesirable. Not wanting to rely on a single ...

FARGO — As temperatures drop below freezing, the city of Fargo is urging area residents to be mindful of sump pump discharge. In a press release, the city said discharge from an improperly ...