If you live in a region that is
prone to flooding or accumulation of water inside the house due to any reason,
it is most likely that you might have installed a sump pump in your premise.
These pumps are designed to remove the water left inside confined spaces in a
faster and efficient manner. A good quality pump, such as FE Myers pumps can simplify the difficult task of draining out any
excess water, before it causes any serious damage to your home. However, no
pumps are designed to last forever, and the only manner in which you can
elongate their life is through regular and proper maintenance and service.
Given below are some tips that can help in ensuring the same.
· Make sure to test your sump pump at least twice
each year. You can do so by running water through the pump until it activates.
In case, the pump takes too long to activate or produces any unusual noise when
in operation, seek the help of a professional expert to get it checked for any
faults.
·
In case you are operating your FE Myers pumps after a long gap, be
sure to properly prime them up first so that you do not face the problem of air
entrapment or absence of ample pressure inside the pump to pull out water. If
you don’t know how to prime a pump, it is better to seek professional help.
· Keep checking the housing and discharge pipes of
the pumps for any damage or leakage at regular intervals. Also, make sure that
the discharge pipe outlet of the pump is always clear so as to avoid any damage
due to blockage or clogging.
· If you are using FE Myers pumps with battery backup, make sure that the battery is
fully charged after every usage. Operating the pump on a low battery backup can
damage its parts and make it useless the next time any part of your house is
flooded.
· Be sure to follow a regular service routine as
suggested in the manufacturer guidelines as it enables timely replacement of
worn out parts and accessories besides proper monitoring the overall pump
health for its enhanced life.
· Don’t try to rectify a mechanical damage unless
you are absolutely sure of the problem and finding its proper solution. Your
hit and try method might end up in causing greater damage and might even lead
you to replace the device entirely.
· Most
importantly, replace the pump at least once every ten years. A decade is too
long a time to remain stuck with a technology, especially when pump designs and
technology are constantly evolving at a rapid pace.
