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How Often Should I Run My Sump Pump?

Jun. 09, 2022
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If you have a basement in your home, you probably have a sump pump. This simple part is the foundation of any basement water system. It protects it from flooding, thus saving you from paying for expensive home repairs.
Despite the importance of the sump pump, most people are confused about how it works. Most notably, people don't know how often it should be run. In this article, we take a look at how you should run a sump pump to get maximum efficiency.

 

Sump pump overview

In a nutshell, a sump pump is a small device that you can insert into the lowest point of your house. This could be in your basement or crawl space.
There are a variety of sump pumps to choose from. All are submersible, which means you will dig a small hole in the lowest point of your home and put the sump pump into it. Some may have above ground sections, but there will always be an element submerged in the pit.

How Often Should I Run My Sump Pump?

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How this works

The principle of how a sump pump works is simple. On a normal day, your sump pump should be in standby mode. This means that your sump pump should not be running non-stop. The sump pump will only start when your house starts flooding.
The sump pump will be equipped with a type of float switch. This float switch can be activated by water and turn on the pump. This part will be submerged in the pit. When your house becomes over-saturated, water will accumulate in the pit. This will activate the float switch and turn on the pump.
Whenever the pump is turned on, water will drain from the pit and be safely carried away from your home to a drain, dry well, detention pond or other area. This will prevent groundwater from flooding the entire floor.

 

How Often Should I Run My Sump Pump?

 

How often should I run my sump pump?

Now back to the actual question of this article: How often should a sump pump be run? To answer this question simply, a sump pump should only be run when it is needed. In other words, it should only run when a certain water level is reached. While this is not a very straightforward answer, it is the most accurate one.
If you live in an area where it rains a lot, your sump pump should be on often. Some homes require a sump pump to be turned on several times a day. In contrast, areas that receive less rainfall may use the sump pump less often.

 

How Often Should I Run My Sump Pump?

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Why is the sump pump running all the time?

If you notice that your sump pump is running constantly or excessively, there could be a number of reasons.

 

Groundwater level

Groundwater levels and drainage slabs around the home may force water to collect at the lowest level, such as in a basement. There is nothing you can do to avoid these other than investing in a good sump pump. Also, try adding a waterproof coating or professionally sealing the basement.

 

Negative Ground Slope

Negative ground slope around your home's foundation can cause rainwater to flow toward your home rather than away from it. This makes flooding more likely to occur. Install a sump pump, but you will also need to establish grade to redirect it. A landscaper or general contractor will be able to do the job correctly.

 

Groundwater Main Breaks

Broken groundwater mains can cause many problems. You can test this by shutting off the water main to see if it fixes the problem. You can also test for chlorine in the sump pump water.

 

How Often Should I Run My Sump Pump?

 

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