A sump pump transfers water from a low-lying area to a place it can drain safely away. The word “sump” means pit. You’ll ...

Periodic inspection of the sump pump pit should also be conducted to make sure that large solids or other items are not in a position that could clog the pump system and cause failure.

J. Blanton Plumbing emphasizes the importance of sump pump maintenance to prevent basement flooding and offers after-hours plumbing services to ...