Know your sump pump works before the storm

What a checkup covers

• Test run of the pump with water in the pit
• The float switch moves freely and shuts the pump off
• The check valve holds, so water does not drain back
• The discharge line is clear and sends water away from the house
• Age, noise and wear that say the pump is due for replacement

A pump that has never been tested is a pump you cannot count on. Want to try it yourself first? Here is how to test your pump.