scottspray
Member
Hello!
When our sump pump was put in (like 10 years ago, and it is an inside sump pump) the company said we should have our sump pump flushed/serviced annually by them. We've never had it done. Is it really necessary? Is there any danger of it overflowing? We have a built in basement with many perishable items near the sump pump, ie books and other paper items. Here are some items of note:
- It gets a lot work during raining season and snow melt season (in MD) but I would guess it's probably an 'average' amount of work and not a lot. Meaning I really don't think this thing is overworked at all.
- They said it should last a lifetime. I remember them calling it the Hulk when they put it in if that helps.
- It is not easy to get to.
- It does not smell and has never smelled.
- It has never overflowed.
Thanks in advance!
When our sump pump was put in (like 10 years ago, and it is an inside sump pump) the company said we should have our sump pump flushed/serviced annually by them. We've never had it done. Is it really necessary? Is there any danger of it overflowing? We have a built in basement with many perishable items near the sump pump, ie books and other paper items. Here are some items of note:
- It gets a lot work during raining season and snow melt season (in MD) but I would guess it's probably an 'average' amount of work and not a lot. Meaning I really don't think this thing is overworked at all.
- They said it should last a lifetime. I remember them calling it the Hulk when they put it in if that helps.
- It is not easy to get to.
- It does not smell and has never smelled.
- It has never overflowed.
Thanks in advance!