Sump Pump Maintenance

Regular sump pump maintenance in Elgin, IL can catch a sticking float, a worn check valve, silt in the pit or a loose discharge joint before a storm. About 11.5 inches of precipitation falls from March to May.

Typical maintenance
A plumber may clean the pit and intake screen, run the pump through a full cycle, test the float and check valve, inspect the discharge outlet, and check any backup pump.

Records worth keeping
Record the pump's install date, each test, battery replacement dates and any alarms. Ask the plumber to separate urgent repairs from items to watch over time.

Call about sump pump maintenance and give the home type, the ZIP code and the pump's age.