The cold snap is over and now we are in for a mild spell. That’s going to create some problems as well. All the snow we have will be melting quickly. Here are a few tips of what to watch for:
- Make sure the discharge line from your sump pump is clear (not frozen) and the water is running away from the house.
- Make sure that water is not sitting next to your foundation. It can be prevented from draining away by piles of ice and snow.
- Make sure your sump pump is operating. A battery backup sump pump is a great idea to protect your basement. If you have one, this is a good time to let it cycle 6 - 8 times to partially discharge the battery. We recommend that you do this 2 or 3 times per year. If you don't know what a battery backup sump pumps is, click here to learn more.
If you:
- don’t know what we are talking about.
- are not sure whether or not you have a sump pump.
- are just not handy.
Call us to come out and show you what you need to check. The cost of a service call is good insurance! It’s far cheaper than dealing with a flooded basement.
