Broken Sump Pump in New Baltimore?

11/29/2021 (Permalink)

We restore water damage in Macomb County.

SERVPRO® of Mount Clemens, New Baltimore, has been restoring water damage in New Baltimore for many years. According to a study done by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), power outages, clogged inlet screens, and faulty float switches were the leading causes of sump pump failure. Here are some loss prevention and maintenance tips to keep your sump pump in good repair:

• Open the lid and remove debris that may be blocking the water inlet screen
• Pour about five gallons of water into the pump and watch the float valve rise
• As the float valve rises, the pump should turn on, and the water should discharge through the outlet pipe
• Go outside and inspect the outlet pipe
• Water should be flowing from the pipe and away from the home
• Contact a plumbing professional if the sump pump fails to operate during this inspection
• Install a battery backup system
• Choose a system with a battery replacement warning
• Replace batteries every two to three years

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When your New Baltimore home or commercial business needs water damage services, SERVPRO® of Mount Clemens, New Baltimore is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your water damage, “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 586-598-5050. 

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