Sump Pump Failure Causes Basement Flooding in Macomb Township Home?

6/13/2023 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage 24 hours a day in Macomb County.

Macomb Township gets about 9.9 days of rain each June averaging 3.2 inches. Our local Northeast Macomb Township team is trained and certified to restore homes and commercial properties that are damaged by rain.

One common problem is basement flooding due to a sump pump failure. Here are some loss prevention and maintenance tips from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety 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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You never know when a storm will cause damage to your property. When your home or commercial business in Macomb Township experiences water intrusion, our Northeast Macomb Township team will restore the damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 586-930-5659. 

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