Flood Warnings for the Indianapolis Area through Thursday 1/17/13 cause Sump Pumps to work Overtime!
At Carter's My Plumber, we have worked around-the-clock all weekend helping homeowner's prevent their homes from flooding. When a sump pump gets overworked, it is at risk to fail or not keep up with extreme water flow.
Here are a few reasons why a pump may fail:
1. Overwhelmed with the extreme flow of water - just physically can't keep up.
2. Sump pump won't stop running, and motor burns out.
3. Clogged Sump pump - debris can get caught or dirt can clog the system.
4. Clogged Sump pump switch - the float switch gets clogged with dirt or debris.
5. Frozen or clogged discharge lines.
6. Power lost to the Sump pump.
Double check your sump pump to make sure it has power, the float is free from debris, and that it isn't running continuously. If you hear an alarm going off intermittently, be sure to double check the source of the problem. If you have any questions or concerns send a tweet to Jamie @proplumberjc for professional advice.
If you want service, please call us at 317-859-9999 or go to our website www.CartersMyPlumber.com to fill out a service request.
Your best prevention for a Healthy Home is taking precautionary measures.
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