With all the snow we've received this winter, saturated soil, warm weather, and potential for rain, flooding is a real possibility. Now is a great time to double check your sump pump to make certain that it is working properly.
Sump pumps take water that has accumulated in a basin (usually found in the basement or crawlspace) away from your home. Over 60% of American homes experience below-ground wetness, according to the American Society of Home Inspectors. Click here to read about how sump pumps work.
Sometimes, tethered float switches get trapped to the edges of the basin and do not turn on the pump as they should (see the images below).
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