Keep the basement dry.
Your sump pump does its hardest work during heavy rain and spring thaw, which is exactly when a worn switch or a tired motor tends to quit. Dunnrite repairs sump pumps that have stopped working right and replaces pumps that have reached the end of their life.
We look at the whole system: the pump, the float switch, the check valve, the pit and the discharge line. A pump can be fine while a stuck float or a frozen discharge line keeps the water from going anywhere.
Signs your sump pump needs attention
- It doesn’t turn on The water rises in the pit but the pump stays quiet.
- It runs and runs The pump keeps going even when the pit is low, or it never seems to catch up.
- It cycles on and off Short, frequent starts wear the motor out fast.
- Loud noise or vibration Grinding, rattling or humming without pumping.
- Water in the basement Any water on the floor near the pit.
- It’s getting old Most pumps don’t last forever. If yours is aging, plan the replacement before a storm does it for you.
Repair or replace?
Some problems are simple fixes, like a stuck or failed float switch, a bad check valve or a blocked discharge line. When the motor is failing, the pump is undersized, or it’s simply worn out, replacement is usually the better value. We’ll explain what we find and your options before any work starts.
Water-powered backup sump pumps
Most basements flood when the power goes out, because that’s when the main pump stops. A water-powered backup pump runs on your home’s city water pressure instead of electricity, so it keeps pumping during an outage with no battery to charge or replace.
A water-powered backup needs city water with enough pressure, and it has to be installed with the right backflow protection. We’ll check whether your home is a good fit and install it alongside your main pump.
Questions about sump pumps
Does a water-powered backup need electricity?
No. It runs on your household water pressure, so it keeps working when the power is out.
Will a water-powered backup work with a well?
Usually not. It depends on city water pressure, and a well pump needs electricity to make pressure.
Can you replace my pump the same day?
Call 810-990-8653 to check availability. If water is rising now, tell us so we can help you plan the next step.
Family owned. Professionally equipped.
Family owned and operated, Dunnrite treats every home like a neighbor’s. Dunnrite runs top-of-the-line equipment: Spartan sewer and drain cleaning machines, Spartan water jetters, RIDGID inspection cameras and RIDGID line-locating equipment.
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What affects the cost?
The problem, access, parts and the work involved all affect the price. Call with your address and what you’re seeing to talk it through. Confirm what is included before authorizing work.