If your Belleville, IL home has a basement, one of the major concerns homeowners have throughout the rainy season is how safe their property is from floodwater. However, instead of worrying, it is wise for you to start preparing. Your first line of defense is to ensure that your gutters are clean and not clogged with leaves, branches, and other natural debris. Your second line of defense is to ensure that your sump pump is in good condition. But how do you know if it is ready for the rain? Below are some of the things our experts at Culler Plumbing can check with your first sump pump maintenance visit.
Switch Problems
Switch problems are some of the most common mechanical issues that sump pumps develop. The switch usually fails when the sump pump shifts its position in the basin, consequently making the float ineffective. Unfortunately, the float in your sump pump is what ensures the pump’s on/off switch is working smoothly. To get your pump ready for the rains, give our expert plumbers at Culler Plumbing in Belleville, IL a call and we will inspect your switch to ensure it is working properly or provide necessary repairs to get it back in working condition. We handle everything from switch replacement to float repair – let our technicians help you today.
Discharge Pipe Blockage
If the discharge pipe is blocked, water will be forced back into the sump pit, slowly filling up without any way to dispense rainwater into the local sewer system and eventually flooding your basement. If it has been a fairly dry season, your sump pump could be suffering from a pipe blockage without you knowing until it’s too late. To ensure that your discharge pipe is clear of any debris, call Culler Plumbing in Belleville, IL today and we will inspect your sump pump to ensure it is working properly for the next rainfall. Don’t wait until your basement has flooded, request a sump pump repair or maintenance service from the best plumbers in Southern IL.
Power Backup
If your home is suffering from a power outage during a storm, the last thing you want is to have your sump pump stop working. At Culler Plumbing in Belleville, IL and the surrounding areas, we provide backup batteries for a variety of residential sump pumps to keep your plumbing system in check when you need it most. If you already have a backup battery for your pump, our plumbers recommend investing in yearly sump pump maintenance services to ensure that your battery is in good enough condition to provide power even in the harshest storms.
The Takeaway
Overall, it is apparent that if your home has a basement, preparing your sump pump to handle heavy storms is essential to prevent water damage from affecting your home. Whether your pump requires regular maintenance or an immediate repair, you can count on our plumbers at Culler Plumbing in Belleville, IL to get the job done. Give us a call today at (618) 855-9600 to schedule your next sump pump appointment.
