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When your sump pump fails, it’s rarely something you notice on a beautiful, sunny day when there isn’t a cloud in sight. It’s during the middle of a huge storm that is dumping gallon upon gallon of water into your basement, and you need it fixed fast.
That’s part of the reason why Lagana Plumbing & Heating set up its rapid-response emergency hotline that is staffed by experienced plumbers who will get out to your place and fix the issue ASAP.
Your sump pump looks like a single unit, but it’s actually a combination of multiple systems. The float switch turns it off and on when the water level changes, the pump itself moves the water out, and the pipes attached to it get the water away from your structure.
You may have water in your basement because the motor has burned out, the float switch is stuck, or your pipes have come loose or are leaking and are moving the same water back into your basement again. No matter what the problem, we’ll get you back into action quickly.
The first step you should take is to get help coming, because the faster you call us, the faster we’ll get there. If there’s electrical circuits that could get wet, turn them off at your breaker box if you can safely do so to prevent electrocution.
Next, take a quick look at the situation. You may be able to hold pipes together temporarily to get the water out of your basement, or manually move the float switch to activate the pump. Has any trash been pulled into the pump’s intake? That can keep it from pulling water through and out of your basement space.
If you’re facing a sump pump breakdown, it’s important to get help quickly to avoid damage to all the items stored or used in your basement space. Contact Lagana today to chat with our friendly team!
