Sump Pump Overflow in Your Masury Home?

4/21/2023 (Permalink)

If a sump pump overflows, it means that the water level in the sump pit has risen higher than the capacity of the pump to remove it.

As of recently, Northeast Ohio has been experiencing severe spring weather. With these spring storms come major power outages and sump pump failures to your Niles home. If you’re a first time home owner in Howland, you may be wondering, “What is a sump pump?”. Let’s dive a little deeper…

A sump pump is a device that is used to remove excess water that has accumulated in a basement or crawl space. The sump pump is typically located in a sump pit, which is a hole in the ground that is designed to collect water.

If a sump pump overflows, it means that the water level in the sump pit has risen higher than the capacity of the pump to remove it. This can happen for a number of reasons, such as a power outage, a malfunctioning pump, or heavy rainfall that exceeds the pump's capacity.

An overflowing sump pump can cause water damage to the surrounding area, including the basement or crawl space where the pump is located. To prevent this from happening, it's important to regularly maintain the sump pump, test it to ensure that it's working properly, and install a backup battery or generator in case of power outages.

If your sump pump does overflow into the basement of your Lordstown home, it's important to immediately turn off the power to the pump and address the issue. This may involve repairing or replacing the pump, installing a larger pump, or taking steps to reduce the amount of water entering the sump pit. For a sump pump, we recommend contacting the professionals…us! SERVPRO of Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties has the abilities and expertise to make it, “Like it never even happened.”® Call us today at (330) 392-6355 for immediate assistance, or visit our website!