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Expert Sump Pump Repair and Replacement in Albany

You might not think about your sump pump until it rains hard. Then you expect it’s draining properly so that your basement in Albany doesn’t fill with water.

You may be unaware that your sump pump has malfunctioned for a variety of reasons.

But it’s nothing the Experts at Roland J. Down Service Experts Total Home Comfort haven’t faced and repaired. Count on us to get your sump pump up and running right away.

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Some Likely Causes of Sump Pump Failure

Sump pumps can shut down for various reasons, such as:

  • Power loss
  • Lack of maintenance
  • Low capacity
  • Amateur installation
  • Icy or blocked drain lines
  • Age (the average lifespan is 10 years)

We’ll examine your pump during our visit and provide preventive maintenance suggestions, helping you be sure you can count on your sump pump when you need it most.

Sump Pump Maintenance Checklist

There are several simple things you can do to make sure your sump pump is working properly.

  1. Check that the cord is in decent shape.
  2. Plug it into a GFCI outlet in the event of power surges.
  3. make sure the pump is positioned correctly, not leaning to one side. This can prevent the pump from turning on when required.
  4. If it’s been a while since the pump has run, pour a bucket of water into the pit and turn on the pump to make sure it runs and removes the water rapidly.
  5. In dry weather, remove the sump pump and clean the grate on the bottom; it can pull small stones in that will clog it.
  6. See that the discharge pipe’s vent hole is clear.

Trust Roland J. Down Service Experts Total Home Comfort for Your Sump Pump Needs

Your sump pump defends your home against water damage; it’s important that you depend on the Experts at Roland J. Down Service Experts Total Home Comfort to make sure yours is up to the task.

We can help, whether you need sump pump repair or sump pump replacement. Plus, all our services are supported by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee for a full year. Give us a call at 518-417-2938 or schedule an appointment online.

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