What you should know about sump pump repair?

There is no escape replacing some necessary things when they are undergoing problems. Your sump pump, for example, may be a tool that you rarely need. But, when winter is back and snow or rain is falling heavily, sump pump is the tool that will rescue you from many possible calamities. It will help you pump away the water before it floods your basement.

However, sometimes there is no need to replace or repair your sump pump, as the problem may be easy to fix. As such, we will highlight some of the common things to try out before considering replacement.

The Float

As the most important function in sump pump, the float is what you should regularly inspect to detect the problem in your sump pump. Its function is the activation of the sump pump to pull away water when it floats up as the water rises. To test it, you can simply pour water into the sump pump pit so that the float rises, then wait for it to trigger it to turn on. The following activation of the sump pump should indicate that the float is functioning as it should.

Cleaning Debris

Often, sump pump can also be hindered from functioning properly when debris is filling it inside. To avoid this, it is recommended to clean its pit from time to time in order to maintain a functioning sump pump.

Checking The Valve

It can be a sign of a valve problem when water does not trigger the sump pump, rather it just returns to the pit. If this is the case, a replacement of the valve is necessary.

Clean the Impeller:

While you may be negligent of regular debris cleaning, some of it can slide past the screen and cause your impeller to stop working properly.

In order to ensure a repair of your impeller, you will be required first to unplug the sump pump to make sure electricity is off. Then, disconnect the sump pump and pull it up from the pit. Finally, clean all the debris from the impeller after you have completely disassembled the sump pump. You can then put the sump pump back to test it again.

Check the Electricity

Although it might appear improbable, electricity issues can occur for multiple reasons, and consequently cause your sump pump not to respond at all. This is why you need to make sure the sump pump is plugged properly, and then you may check the circuit breaker. If you happen to be using ground fault circuit interpreter, ensure that the problem is not in it. As a last chance, you can try resetting the sump pump from the GFCI button.

When you have gone through all of these and nothing worked, then you can be sure that your sump pump needs a complete replacement. In that case, call the professionals at Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services to help with you with your Ottawa sump pump repair service needs.

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Testimonials

Drain Work and Sump Pump Installation

Max was the first person to respond to our call for help after our basement flooded. He was quick in determining what the root of the issue was, and fixed the problem quickly. In addition to finding the issue, he also showed us a (potential) issue in our sanitary and storm water drains. He managed to find the possible issue with the drain-camera in a quick amount of time.

Max was courteous and professional when it came to helping us find future issues as well. He helped us alleviate concerns about future problems, thanks to his professional explanation. I have to admit I was also pleasantly surprised by the work of his crew. They cleaned their area thoroughly each time as well. Now I know that extensive repairs are never going to be cheap, but I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the pricing was. Max even helped us fill out the necessary paperwork to file for our basement flooding prevention subsidy.

Stewart

Backed-Up Drain

It is not often that a plumbing company is able to save you 10,000 dollars. We had experienced a serious drain backup and received quotes from five different drain and plumbing specialists. These included some of the more popular local names, and a few that received a very high ranking on HomeStars. Most of them scoped the drain and told me all the root issues and the critical deficiencies that would continuously lead to problems. They suggested that that we crack the floor, replace the drainpipe, and have the pipe from the front lawn excavated, I would be looking at around $5-10k!

Max did the same exact research that these other companies did, but he told me that the drain was not deficient at all; in fact, it had many more years left! I know that Max was honestly biting his tongue when we discussed what these other companies had said. He rooted the drain (very fast) and there has not been a single issue with our pipes since.

Grant

Drain Replacement, Backflow Valve, Sump Pump, Etc.

When I woke up this morning, I was not expecting my basement to have transformed into a full-blown lake. One of our neighbors recommended Dr. Pipe. Our neighbors had needed to replace some of the drains under their home and also recently had a backwater valve installed.

Max came to us and talked about the quote. One of the great things about the discussion was that he took his time and explained everything to me. I remember that Max took the time to make sure that both my partner and I were on the same page and understood everything.

I really want to be honest and admit that I was not particularly friendly that day, I had already received three different quotes, and I just wanted the work to get started. We still decided to go with Max’s company, despite the fact that we already had several other quotes. It was not just about money that we were going to pay, it was about quality, it was about trust, it is about wanting to give my business to a company that wanted ME as a customer.

I can tell you that both Max and his crew came across as polite, clean, honest, and reliable. They were extremely pleasant to work with. The quality of the work that they delivered is excellent, and it certainly added value to the home. Even our insurance rates went down because of the quality work.

It is extremely comforting to know that I have peace of mind the next time that the rain comes down. During the last late-fall storm, it was extremely comforting to hear the sump pump turn on, that sound really allows you to sleep soundly at night.

I have no doubt that the pipes are going to be fine once the tree roots are growing and the snow melts. It is comforting to know is that even if they are not fine, I know that Max is going to be a phone call away to help me set things right. I would honestly be shocked if Max somehow did not uphold the warranty that we have. Honestly, that is the level of trust that we have in Max.

Max

Trenchless Sewer Pipe

I received two quotes for my plumbing. The quote from Dr. Pipe was good, but what I really appreciated was the fact that the professionals at Dr. Pipe took their time to look at the issue, do the research, and actually SHOW me the problem in real-time. The other company never did give me an exact quote, and I was quite worried about potential “unexpected costs.” Both Max and the rest of his crew were extremely professional, kept the area as neat and tidy as possible, and cleaned up after they were done. Despite the fact that I was not actually onsite during the entire three-day process, I felt comfortable enough to give them a key to the property. When someone actually came and took something from the property (I was expecting them to), Max actually called my private number and asked me whether this was OK. I would highly recommend the services of Dr. Pipe.

Rick S.

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