During this time of the year, ensuring that your sump pump is up and running in imperative. Of course, unfortunately a sump pump can run into problems at any time of the year. It can also be difficult to tell when your sump pump is having issues, since it’s designed to run only when the pit it is installed in has filled up with water.
Oftentimes, sump pump problems aren’t detected until it is too late and water has already flooded the basement. All is not lost though. There are a few ways you can check for problems in your sump pump that could allow you to prevent an occurrence like this from happening. Keep reading to learn more.