Power's Out, But Your Sump Pump Has a Backup Plan

Power outages are unavoidable issues. A bad storm could roll in, a car could hit a pole, or a line could fall during a storm. So when your power goes out, what does that mean for your sump pump below? If you don't have a backup system in place, then that means the system stops. This can lead to the system failing and, soon after, a flooded basement or crawl space!
But power outages aren't the only way that a sump pump can fail. Wondering what else you should keep your eyes out for? Then here's a list we put together of common ways your sump pump could bite the dust.

Ways Your Sump Pump Can Fail

• Power Outages: This is the most obvious way your sump pump could fail. Without having another power source set up, the whole sump pump system stops until power is restored.
• Float Switch Issues: This switch controls the water level down in the sump pit. As water levels rise, it activates the switch, kicks on, and starts pumping out water. But if it gets stuck in one position, the pump could run continuously or stop altogether.
• Clogged Discharge Pipe: This line is the path through which water is pushed up and out of the system. So if it ever becomes clogged, then water could be pushed back down, and water chaos could ensue!
• An Older Pump: Over time, the system experiences so much wear and tear that it can start to break down and fail. But if you have a system that Frank's Basement Systems installed, we'll be there for your annual maintenance to keep it clean and running!

Now picture this instead! It's a stormy night with heavy rains and high winds. Soon the lights go out, and you lose power. But the only thing you have to worry about is gathering a few candles to light, not a basement disaster. And that's because of the battery backup you had installed for your sump pump!

Benefits of a Battery Backup Option

• Simple Installation: If you already have a system installed by us, then adding a battery backup is a piece of cake! The system will fit right in with what you have, so no jackhammering or breaking up concrete is involved.
• Steps Up When Needed: As soon as your primary pump fails or there's a power outage, this system kicks in, helping ensure water is pumped out and avoiding a costly basement accident.
• Extra Power: These systems are always charged up and ready to go! So no trying to figure out if batteries are in, charged, and ready because it's all set with a full charge.
• Always Ready to Go: With a battery backup system in place, your sump pump system is always ready to roll, even when an unexpected issue happens. The system knows when it needs to kick on, avoiding any lapse in time when the system isn't pumping.

Adding a battery backup might seem like an extra step or an extra expense up front, but what it does for you in the long run is why we recommend it for every homeowner. At the end of the day, you can see why it's a no-brainer, especially when you start to look at the cost to clean and fix your basement after a flood!