5 Signs You Need a Sump Pump (Or Yours Needs Attention)

If your home has a basement or crawl space, a sump pump is one of the least glamorous, most important pieces of equipment you own. It sits quietly until it's needed — and when it's needed, it needs to actually work.

Signs you may need a sump pump installed

• Your basement or crawl space has flooded before, even once
• You're on a low point of the lot, or water visibly pools near the foundation after rain
• You've noticed a musty smell or dampness in the basement that comes and goes with the weather
• A neighbor with a similar foundation has one installed

Signs your existing sump pump is failing

• It's making unusual grinding, rattling, or humming noises
• It runs constantly, even when it hasn't rained
• It never seems to turn on, even during heavy rain
• It's more than 7-10 years old and has never been serviced
• The float switch looks stuck or the pit has visible debris

Why it matters more than it seems

A sump pump failure usually isn't discovered until it's already too late — during or right after a heavy storm, which is exactly when you can't get ahead of it. A working battery backup system matters too, since a power outage during a storm is often when you need the pump most.

We handle sump pump installation and repair, including battery backup options, throughout Greer and the Upstate.

Not sure if yours is still doing its job? Contact us and we'll take a look before the next storm rolls through.

Carolinas A1 Plumbing Service serves homeowners and businesses throughout Greer, Greenville, Spartanburg, Simpsonville, Taylors, Duncan, Lyman, Easley, Travelers Rest, Mauldin, Fountain Inn, Pickens, and Anderson. See all the areas we cover.