Ground water often finds its way into a homes basement and it requires the need for a sump pump. It is pretty aggravating and can be destructive. Many homeowners face this dilemma. Sewage back-ups consisting of the gross murky stuff that one never really wants to encounter are real. The plumbers at Suburban Plumbing Experts can help you with any of your sump pump repairs and providing replacement if needed. Here are some tips to make sump pump issues a thing of the past in your home... Inside of Your Home: Ensure your drain hose is properly connected to the sump pump Install yourself or have a sewer backflow valve installed by a plumbing technician, especially if sewage has ever backed up through your floor drain in the past. Perform annual maintenance checks to make sure your sump pump is working by following these steps: Remove cover from your sump pump pit Slowly pour water directly into the pit Fill the pit until water rises high enough for the sump pump to be activated If these ...