The moment your sump pump stops working, your home is vulnerable to water damage, mold growth, and any of the other problems that can develop as a result of basement flooding.

That’s why it’s important to get in touch with a sump pump repair team the moment you notice a problem. Our experts at Perfect Home Services will fix yours, helping you avoid more costly problems in the future.

Things to Look Out for When Your Sump Pump Needs Repair

Your sump pump is a complicated device. Thus, like any other complicated machine, it can stop working reliably for a number of reasons.

You don’t want to find out it’s malfunctioning in the middle of a storm, with water flowing into your basement.

Instead, it’s smart to familiarize yourself with the early warning signs of a problem. Get in touch with one of our professional technicians if you notice any of the following:

Not Working During Regular Tests

One of the best ways to prevent water damage in the lower levels of your home is to simply test your sump pump with about five gallons of water once a week.

Technically, you only need to add enough water to raise the float. Doing so doesn’t take much time, and it’s an easy way of finding out if the device is still working properly.

Keep in mind, while the pump may start to run when you add enough water to raise the float, that doesn’t mean it’s actually removing any water. Confirm that it is before moving on to another maintenance task.

Moldy Smells Near the Pump

If you notice any moldy smells around the area of the pump, get in touch with a professional to take a closer look.

It may be that your pump simply needs to be cleaned. However, the smell could also indicate that your pump isn’t removing water as effectively as it should. A technician can determine the nature of the problem, helping you fix it before it gets worse.

Noisy Operation

A sump pump will likely make some noise when it’s running.

However, the sounds should not be particularly loud or noticeable. If they are, it likely indicates a problem with some of the mechanical components.

The pump may fail in the future if you don’t address these issues now.

Stuck Float

When you add water to the pump basin to test it, the float (or switch) should turn the device on once the water level rises above it.

However, sometimes it gets stuck. This is often a relatively easy problem for a repair team to fix, but until they do, the pump will not work.