Troubleshooting Sump Pump Problems
Most people don't think about whether their home's sump pump is working properly. In fact most homeowners take their sump pumps for granted until it stops working and their basement starts filling with water. If you find yourself in this situation, you know how imperative it is to get your sump pump working again quickly. This page will help you understand the common problems that can cause a sump pump to fail and tips on diagnosing and fixing your sump pump quickly.
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Have You Had A Sump Pump Fail?
Many of us homeowners have at one time or another had a sump pump that failed. In fact, I have had two such unpleasant experiences. Luckily, no major damage was done, because I caught both the problems fairly quickly.
One was in a rental house, where the electric was turned off after the tenants left. The electric company was supposed to switch the electric back into my name.
Had the discharge pipe come apart. So, even though the pump was working it was just spraying the water all over the basement.
If you have had a sump pump fail, please let us know what caused the failure. If you want, please leave us a comment with the your story.
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Sump Pump Repair and Diagnostic Chart
Use the following chart to help you figure out what caused your sump pumps failure.
Pump will not turn on or run:
Possible Causes:
Blown fuse or tripped breaker
Solution: Replace fuse or reset Breaker
Sump pump float is obstructed
Solution: Remove any debris or reset the pump until the float can move freely
Faulty GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) receptacle
Solution: Test and reset GCFI receptacle
Damaged cord or poor connection
Solution: Tighten connections or replace damaged cord
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