If you own a home with a basement, today is the day you will want to make sure one piece of equipment is working. As we are dealing with heavy rain showers today across the state, homeowners are encouraged to check on their sump pumps.

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Heavy rain and lake effect rain are expected to bring possible flooding problems to parts of New York. Those storms are also expected to put a strain on sump pumps across the state.

How To Check To Make Sure Your Sump Pump Is Working Properly

Before you head out to work or school, you should head down to the basement and make sure your sump pump is working properly. It is very easy to check. All you have to do is manually lift the float switch to see if the pump turns on and pumps water out through the discharge pipe.

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You can also add water manually to see if the sump pump turns on. As part of the inspection, you should also check the float switch for obstructions, check for any debris or clogs in the sump pit and the exit pipe, and make sure the sump pump is plugged in.

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