How to Test & Maintain Your Basement Sump Pump

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When I first moved into this house, I found these odd covers in my basement, which turned out to be sump pumps designed to pump water out of the basement during periods of rain/high water tables.

But do they even work? Here's how to find out -- and what to do if they don't. _
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Check valve on output side should be changed every 5 years max. $7. The valves fail and plug the outflow. Pump runs continuously, then fails or thermal faults. Basement floods. Not a plumber. Just a battle scarred homeowner

danphillips

Excellent video! This is a huge help for me today as I troubleshoot this ancient sump pump. 🎉

KaiHarizor

Thank you for your time and amazing content!

thomasmussig

Dude, you are hilarious! This video was informative and also entertaining. Thanks!

b.mckaybyam

Please would help me to understand, It’s ok that it’s making a lot of noise. It’s not water in . It’s connected to the electric wall. Do I call a plumber. It’s been hours. Thank you, great video.

HomeFun

Thanks, never seen one of these before. My basement is finished and is only partway below grade.

TruthSword

Hi. i have a home with a sump pump and a radon mitigation system which runs through the sump pump. The house is 11 years old and i have lived here for 6 years. The sump pump has never been serviced that i know of. I am getting ready to set up and install a portable dehumidifier in my basement and want to run the drain line into the sump as i have no other floor drain . I have had other homes with open pit sump pumps, but never one like this where the sump lid is all sealed up. I dont know if i even have a check valve or where to find it! Im not sure whether i need to call a plumber or a radon mit service, or BOTH...heaven forbid. I wonder if i can run the dehumidifier drain line into the sump by just drilling a hole in the top and if so do i need to seal it with silicone or something like it. Any help appreciated.

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