Your sump pump is responsible for keeping water out of your home during heavy rain and flooding. If your sump pump fails, you could experience significant water damage to your home. This article lists the common reasons for a sump pump failure.
Lack of Water Supply
When you turn on your faucet, and nothing comes out, it doesn’t certainly mean the well has gone dry. Sometimes, a dry well is rare. For instance, a lack of water can be caused by something simple, such as a tripped circuit breaker connected to your well pump. If this is the issue, then flip the breaker on and attempt again.
Another common source for the lack of water is the local water table. Your well water can fall far below the pump depth during the summer or when it’s dry (like a drought). Decreasing water consumption can help in this case. Otherwise, lowering the pump may be more ideal if the problem persists or occurs more often.
The Water Looks Cloudy
If your drinking water looks muddy or cloudy, it may be due to a sinking water table. When your pump pulls from shallow water, it can bring in silt and sand into your water supply. This could also indicate that your sump pump is failing to filter debris successfully. Monitoring this problem is crucial, as wear and tear could be expensive to manage and is the reason why your sump pump fails.
Smelly or Bad-Tasting Water
A sump pump fails when your property’s pipes are corroded due to natural soil changes or bacteria. Call the plumbing masters from B&D Plumbing at 301-595-1141 to examine the water quality if your water smells or tastes funky.
Water Faucets Sputter or Spit
Unfortunately, there’s probably some air in your plumbing system if your faucets begin to sputter or spit when you use them. It’s possible the water pipe has cracked, or the pump is broken; both require pulling the well.
Increased Utility Bills
Your sump pump fails if your utility bills increase above average for no apparent reason. Call B&D Plumbing for maintenance and to help you save some money in the long term.
Contact B&D Plumbing for Professional Plumbing Solutions
Dealing with any plumbing concerns that require a professional to step in? Struggling with an absolute plumbing emergency that can’t wait? Let B&D Plumbing know. B&D Plumbing Inc. services the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area, including Maryland and Northern Virginia. Get in touch with us by calling (301) 595-1141 or follow us on social media including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. As a small, family-owned business, we understand how important your home is—and we offer exceptional service that matches!
