Regular maintenance is is key for prolonging the life of of your drainage system. Debris in the lines or pump can lead to everything from leaks to pump failure. You should have the system maintained twice a year--at the start and end of the rainy season.
MW Construction can perform this maintenance either as part of a service contract or as needed.
In many cases there's a lot you can do yourself.
Q. What can I do to maintain my drainage system?
A. Flush drain lines with a high powered hose inserted into the clean out.
Remove the pump place it in a 5 gallon bucket of clean water and let it cycle for 15 minutes. Give it a rest , then do it again.
Dig all the gunk out of the bottom of the sump well and run the hose until water leaving the system runs clean.
Q. I take regular care of my pump. Why has it pump stopped working?
A. The leading cause for a well-maintained sump pump to fail tends to be a switching problem. Sometimes the pump can shift inside the basin causing the float that operates the switch to lodge against its side.
Debris can also be a factor; it can interfere with the action of the pump switch.
It is important to make sure that your pump switch and float arm assembly move freely.
Q. Troubleshooting
A. First you have to check that the pump is plugged in and the power is on. Battery back ups are available to keep your pump running in the event of a power faiure