Residential Properties: Investing in installation or replacement can save you thousands of dollars in costly repairs later. The average sump pump lasts approximately ten years. 10% of houses in Sacramento were built after 2010, and if your home is one of them, it’s likely due for replacement. Our expert technicians and state-of-the-art equipment to install or replace your home’s system. The average repair cost for water damage is around $3,000 for Sacramento homeowners. Proactive measures to ensure your sump pump is fully functioning can spare these costly repairs in the event of flooding.
Commercial Properties: If mold or mildew is present, commercial building owners may be subject to OSHA violations due to a missing or malfunctioning system. Water damage erodes the foundation and walls of spaces subject to flooding. Protect your business and employees by ensuring your pump sump system is up-to-date and fully functional. If your commercial system is more than 20 years old, or in some cases even a decade old, it is recommended that you call a Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Sacramento professional to assess your existing system. Sometimes, a sump pump may need replacement after seven years in areas subject to heavy flooding.
Maintaining Your System with Regular Flushes
Sump pumps not regularly flushed may accumulate mold or algae, causing blockages in the pump and drainage systems. If your sump pit is not subjected to regular cleaning, your system may need replacement sooner rather than later. Blockages can damage drainage systems and pump motors and cause wiring to be short out in some units. Signs of your sump pump malfunction include strange noises, which do not have the low hum typical of a working system. If the pump fails to turn on altogether or runs continuously, these are indicators of malfunction. If water accumulates around the system and does not drain properly, your system may need replacement. If there is no water in your pit, but the pump continues to run, this could indicate a clog or improper installation. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Sacramento can dispatch qualified experts to determine whether your sump pump was installed correctly or needs replacement.
