How do you manually test a sump pump?
2007-04-07 14:04:30 · 9 answers · asked by Ian C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Replace never repair these. If you're in the US it's anywhere from 50-150 for a decent one. ( Home Depot/ Lowe's / Menards) They are pretty straight-forward to replace. Plumbing connections can be made with a rubbersleeve and compression fittings. The electrical part is generally just a standard three-pronged plug. So you should be able to do this all yourself in less than 30 mins.
2007-04-08 00:26:31 · answer #1 · answered by jeff_marasso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely replace it. If you were to just replace the motor, there is nothing to say that the compressor will not go out next week, then you would be out almost the cost of a whole new unit. A new heat pump will be an excellent selling tool when you do decide to sell the house since HVAC repairs/replacement is normally one of the most expensive costs a homeowner incurs. You have more than got your money's worth out of your current unit since the average life span of a heat pump is 10-12 years. I would also be sure to get at least 3 estimates and be sure you completely understand what kind of warranty you are getting. Customers at the company I work for can purchase up to a 10 year part and labor warranty, which will be another good selling point. If you do decide to purchase an extended warranty, be sure that it is from a reputable company that has been in business for a good while, because if the company were to close, your warranty could be void (depending on if the company is carrying the warranty or the manufacturer is).
2016-05-19 22:01:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most sump pumps have a float switch that will activate the pump when the water level rises. You can simply lift the float switch and listen for the pump to turn on.
Some switches have a water sensor instead of a float. In this case, you must pour some water into the sump. The pump should turn on, and pump the water out. This is the better method anyway, because now you have ascertained that the pump turns on, AND pumps the water out.
2007-04-07 14:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by Justa Guy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What often happens with sump pumps is that something gets caught in the impeller and stops it from spinning. Often the motor is fine and all you have to do is take the base plate off and check to make sure the impeller is moving freely. A good installation of sump pumps includes a rubber fitting with clamps for easy removal. If you have one of these, just unscrew one of the clamps and slide the pipe out of the rubber fitting to remove the pump from the barrel. If you don't have that fitting, cut the pipe off where you can conveniently install the rubber fitting. That way you can take out the pump and check it. If it still works, just get a rubber fitting and put it back in the barrel. If it doesn't work, unscrew the pipe from the pump screw the pipe into your new pump and install the pump in the barrel, attaching it with the rubber fitting
2007-04-07 15:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by Mustbcrazy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got some very good answers here. I'll go with the $60.00 to $100.00 from Home Depot. These are small now and have nothing on the outside to create problems, take a screwdriver to put in.
2007-04-07 23:22:42 · answer #5 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home Depot sells them for about $70. and if your handy just look how the old one is hooked up and install the new one yourself. You might want to take a photo of the pump before you disconnect it, in case you forget how it went together.
2007-04-07 14:55:21 · answer #6 · answered by chuckyallstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around 100 to 175 dollars. To test it, lift up on the switch which is connected to the float.
2007-04-07 15:25:47 · answer #7 · answered by Joseph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheaper to buy new anywhere from $60.00 up easy to install
2007-04-07 15:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by rvblatz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could break the bank.
2007-04-07 14:34:48 · answer #9 · answered by diffylicious 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋