Expert Sump Pump Repair and Replacement in Knoxville
You probably don’t think about your sump pump until you need it. Then you expect it’s running correctly so your Knoxville basement doesn’t take on water.
Sump pumps can cease working for a couple of different reasons.
We’ve seen it all. If your pump isn’t draining like it should, contact the Experts at R & M Climate Control Service Experts to determine the problem.
We’ll inspect your pump during our visit and give you preventive maintenance advice, so it won’t quit when you need it most.
Common Causes of Sump Pump Failure
Sump pumps can cease working for a couple of different reasons:
- Power interruption
- Insufficient maintenance
- Wrong unit size
- Incorrect installation
- Switch trouble
- Frozen or blocked discharge lines
- Age (average pump lasts 10 years)
Sump Pump Maintenance Checklist
There are a few easy things you can do to ensure your sump pump is set up for efficiency.
- Check that the cord is in decent shape.
- Plug it into a GFCI outlet in case of power surges.
- Verify the pump is upright and not leaning to one side, since this can trigger the pump to not turn on when needed.
- If it’s been awhile since the pump has run, dump a bucket of water into the pit to verify the pump starts and pulls out the water efficiently.
- During drought-like forecasts, take out the sump pump and clean the grate on the bottom since it can pull small stones into the grate over time.
- Confirm the discharge pipe’s vent hole isn’t plugged.
Trust R & M Climate Control Service Experts for Your Sump Pump Needs
Because your sump pump is a kind of safeguard to defend your home from water damage, look to the professionals at R & M Climate Control Service Experts to ensure yours is effective.
We’ve got the skill—whether you need sump pump repair or sump pump replacement. Plus, all of our services are supported by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee for a year.* Contact us at 865-229-6176 or request an appointment online.