A sump pump sits in a pit at the lowest point of a basement or crawl space and removes water before it can rise onto the floor. When the system fails, that protection disappears just when you may need it most.<\/span><\/p>\n Common signs your sump pump may need repair include:<\/span><\/p>\n A stuck float, blocked discharge line, damaged switch, or other isolated fault may be repairable. Our plumbers can identify the cause and recommend the next step. <\/span>If water is actively entering your basement and the pump has stopped working, 24\/7 emergency plumbing service<\/a> is also available.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Sump pumps do not last forever. Replacement may make more sense if the unit is repeatedly failing, badly damaged, unable to keep up with the amount of water entering the pit, or no longer dependable when you need it.<\/span><\/p>\n Choosing the right replacement matters. Pump capacity, how far water needs to travel, the discharge setup, and the amount of water your property typically collects can all affect performance. Our plumbers can assess the existing setup and help choose a sump pump that suits your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you are installing one for the first time, take a look at our guide to<\/span> sump pump installation<\/span><\/a> and how the system helps protect basements from flooding.<\/span><\/p>\n Not sure whether your sump pump needs a repair or replacement? We will look at the pump\u2019s condition and whether the problem is likely to return before recommending the most practical option.<\/span><\/p>\n Ready to get your sump pump working properly again? Schedule sump pump repair or replacement online<\/a> for same-day service with Len The Plumber Heating & Air in the Washington, D.C. area. You can also call our emergency service technicians at (410) 694-7747<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n A sump pump removes groundwater that collects in a pit at the lowest point of a basement or crawl space. When the water reaches a set level, the pump switches on and moves it away from the home through a discharge line, helping reduce the risk of basement flooding. Read our guide explaining<\/span> what a sump pump is and why a home may need one<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The water table can remain high after a storm, but continuous running can also point to an undersized pump, stuck float switch, blocked discharge line, or pump problem. If it keeps running for an extended period, have the system checked. We cover these causes in more detail in our<\/span> sump pump troubleshooting guide<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Pour water into the sump pit until the float rises. The pump should switch on and remove the water. If it does not start, does not clear the pit, or makes unusual noises, arrange a professional inspection. Sump pump testing is also included in our <\/span>Whole Home Service Plan<\/span><\/a> plumbing inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n A backup can be useful because a standard electric sump pump cannot operate during a power outage. Battery- and water-powered backup systems can keep moving water if the primary pump loses power or fails.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sump Pump Repair A sump pump sits in a pit at the lowest point of a basement or crawl space and removes water before it can rise onto the floor. When the system fails, that protection disappears just when you may need it most. Common signs your sump pump may need repair include: A pump […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":383,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-382","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lentheplumber.com\/washington-dc-area\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/382","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lentheplumber.com\/washington-dc-area\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lentheplumber.com\/washington-dc-area\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lentheplumber.com\/washington-dc-area\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lentheplumber.com\/washington-dc-area\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=382"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lentheplumber.com\/washington-dc-area\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/382\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lentheplumber.com\/washington-dc-area\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lentheplumber.com\/washington-dc-area\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
Sump Pump Replacement<\/h2>\n
Repair or Replace Your Sump Pump With Len The Plumber<\/h2>\n
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Sump Pump Repair & Replacement FAQs<\/h2>\n
What does a sump pump do?<\/h3>\n
Why is my sump pump running when it is not raining?<\/h3>\n
How can I test my sump pump?<\/h3>\n
Do I need a backup for my sump pump?<\/h3>\n