Spring is a dangerous time for basements. The copious amounts of rainfall and snow melting will saturate the ground around your home. If there are any drainage issues or leaks in your foundation, you may find yourself with a flooded basement and calling for water removal. This makes it more important than ever to have a working sump pump installed.

Safe Water Removal Guide to Sump Pumps

What They Do

A sump pump is installed at the lowest level of your basement inside a lined hole. When your basement floods, the water will pool at the lowest point, filling this hole. Once the water level reaches a certain height, the pump will automatically kick on and move all the water outdoors. While pumps are valuable in an emergency such as a burst pipe, they also handle everyday needs. The groundwater coming towards your home is automatically directed through drains to your sump pit for safe water removal. 

How to Use Yours

At the end of every winter, you should have your sump pump inspected by a professional. During this inspection, they will check the GFCI electrical outlet connection to ensure that it is working and providing power to your pump. If you have a backup power source such as a battery or generator, which is recommended, they will test this as well. They should check that the pump is upright, and the float ball is moving properly. They’ll then pour water into the pit to test whether the pump activates at the right time and properly discharges all the water.

If something does happen, timely water restoration will make all the difference in limiting damage and keeping costs down. Rumpke Restoration is available 24/7 for emergency services including water removal, fire restoration, storm damage cleanup and more. They serve homeowners throughout the greater Cincinnati Area, including the cities of Loveland, Milford, West Chester, Mason, Amelia, Batavia, Anderson, New Richmond, Northside, Hamilton, Fairfield, Springfield, Dayton, OH; Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Highland, Warren counties; Union, Montgomery, and Symmes Townships; and the Village of Indian Hill. Learn more on their website, and call (513) 786-7537 for a free estimate.