{"id":3425,"date":"2023-09-04T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=3425"},"modified":"2023-08-31T17:58:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T21:58:43","slug":"signs-your-sump-pump-needs-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/signs-your-sump-pump-needs-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Your Sump Pump Needs Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A frequent question we get from Orange County homeowners is, \u201cWhat is a sump pump<\/a> and does my home need one?\u201d Although we don\u2019t suffer from frequent rainstorms in this part of the country, we have been seeing our fair share of torrential rain. In fact, we recently had a tornado in the forecast that threatened to bring unprecedented rainfall to Southern California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When heavy rains strike, your home is prone to flooding in its lower levels. Anyone who has had to deal with water damage remediation knows how expensive and difficult it can be to rectify. For these reasons, we recommend sump pump installation to Orange County, CA residents. Learn more about how a sump pump is a simple yet effective device for keeping your home dry during our wettest weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is a Sump Pump?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The aptly named sump pump is a pump that is installed in a sump (or pit). It\u2019s installed in a basement or in the lower level of a home. When there\u2019s an infiltration of water due to heavy rain or flooding, the excess water within the sump pit triggers the sump pump to automatically start pumping the excess water out of the area. This helps to prevent serious water damage to property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve decided your home will benefit from a sump pump and you\u2019ve had one installed, you need to know the signs that it\u2019s experiencing problems. The last thing you want is for your sump pump to not work properly when you need it most. Let\u2019s go over some things to watch for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs Your Sump Pump Needs Repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. It\u2019s running even when it\u2019s dry.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the middle of September and we haven\u2019t had rain in months but your sump pump decides to start running. This is a sign that there\u2019s either a clog in the pump or it wasn\u2019t installed correctly. If your pump was recently installed, check with the company that installed it. If it was a DIY job, contact a professional ASAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. There are visible cracks or damage.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inspect your sump pump when there\u2019s a forecast for heavy rain. Cracks in the sump pump basin are a cause for concern. Groundwater can seep in through these cracks and cause your pump to run even when it\u2019s not supposed to. This adds unnecessary wear and tear to your sump pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. It\u2019s draining slower than it should or not at all.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The drain that leads outside can become clogged by mold, mildew, dirt, and debris. It doesn\u2019t take much of a buildup to clog a sump pump drain. If it seems like there\u2019s no clog, the issue could be caused by the sump pump\u2019s motor. One of our plumbing technicians will be able to troubleshoot the issue. If the sump pump isn\u2019t draining, it could be caused by a faulty float switch. This part helps alert your sump pump when it should turn on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call Saddleback Plumbing Heating & Air<\/strong><\/a> for Fast and Professional sump pump services. We have served Orange County since 1981.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The last thing you want is for your sump pump to not work properly when you need it most. Let\u2019s go over some things to watch for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[258],"tags":[280],"class_list":["post-3425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing-service","tag-sump-pumps"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3425"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3425\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3428,"href":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3425\/revisions\/3428"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}