5 Signs it’s Time to Get a New Sump Pump

Nobody likes a flooded basement. Sump pumps sit in your basement or crawl space and drain water in order to prevent flooding. Keeping your basement dry however, can prove to be taxing on a pump over time.  Below are five reasons it might be time to invest in a new sump pump.

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Making weird noises

If your pump is particularly noisy or making irregular sounds, it could mean a part is either damaged or broken. Sump pumps are relatively quiet when they are running properly, so unusual noises can be a sign it’s time for a new pump. A noisy pump can also be the result of an issue with the pump’s motor, so be sure to keep an ear open.

Not so-good vibrations
If your whole pump is vibrating, it could mean a damaged impeller. The impeller is the mechanism that draws water into the pump. Unfortunately, sometimes debris can get sucked into the pump as well, which could bend the impeller. Impellers are balanced specifically to reduce, wear on the shaft of the pump. They can prove difficult to properly replace so you may either want to call a plumber or replace the entire unit.

Infrequent pump usage

Limited use of a sump may reduce its shelf life. Be sure to test and clean your pump regularly between heavy rain falls in order to make sure all of the pump’s components are in proper working order.

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If your pump is running why don’t you go catch it?

Alternatively, if your pump is constantly running, it could also shorten the pump’s service life. The most likely culprit of a  constantly running pump is likely a faulty switch. The float switch is responsible for turning the pump on and off. Sometimes during operation, sumps can shift around in their basins and the float can become inhibited, leaving the pump unable to turn off. Constant operation can lead to a pump burning itself out. Your pump may also not be able to handle the water load it’s supposed to, which may lead to constant running as well.

Father Time

Even sump pumps aren’t immune to old age. The service life of a pump can vary due to several variables though the general life expectancy.  However, for most sump pumps, it is around ten years. Regardless of maintenance, testing, and cleaning, pumps experience wear-and-tear, and eventually they will need to be replaced.

If your sump fails, don’t fret, because luckily PumpProducts.com carries a wide variety of the most reliable and trustworthy sump pumps on the market.

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