Sump Pump Failure Causes Water Damage in Bemidji Home Basement?

8/29/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in water damage restoration services in Beltrami County.

Our local Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing teams are trusted leaders in water damage restoration services. We use powerful, industrial-grade water extraction and drying equipment to return water-damaged areas to pre-damage conditions quickly. According to a study done by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), failed sump pumps are the cause of many flooded basements in the United States each year. Here are some loss prevention and maintenance tips 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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When you need emergency water damage restoration services in your Bemidji home or commercial business, our local Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing team can help! We’ll clean and restore your water damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

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