Sump Pumps | Seattle, WA | Raymark Plumbing & Sewer

Installing a sump pump can protect your home from potential water damage and flooding. Whether you’re dealing with an inconvenient damp basement, seasonal heavy rains, or a high water table, a sump pump is a reliable defense mechanism. It helps channel excess water away from your home’s foundation, preventing structural damage and mold growth.

A sump pump removes groundwater and discharges it to an outside area. Sump pumps run on electricity and are fairly common in Seattle due to the amount of rainfall we receive. Many Seattle homeowners use sump pumps to keep their basements dry.

Our professional installation services ensure that you have the right sump pump system for your specific needs and that it operates effectively, providing you with the peace of mind that your home is protected during wet weather and unforeseen water-related emergencies. Don’t wait until the next heavy rain; let us install a sump pump to keep your home dry and secure.

Overall, a sump pump performs the critical plumbing function of preventing structural water damage. Annual inspections can help support a sump pump’s efficiency.

Sump Pump Inspection

Call Raymark Plumbing & Sewer at (206) 440-9077 to schedule your annual sump pump inspection.

We ensure your pump is performing as expected. In addition, our experienced service plumber will:

Check the inlet screen, drain hose, and discharge pipe for blockages.
Check the mechanical switches and float components, and inspect the check valve.
Clear rocks and debris from the pump.
Flush the area with water and listen to the pump for any odd or irregular noises.
Make sure the pump is directing water away from your home.
Check the age of the pump. Pumps usually last from 5 to 7 years and then should be replaced.
Check the pump size to ensure the right amount of horsepower is available for your home’s site.

Sump Pump Tips

Further to the annual inspection, homeowners should check the pump periodically to ensure proper functioning.

Below are tips to help keep your sump pump running smoothly:

In the dry summer months, pour water near the pump to trigger it. Run the pump at least every 2-3 months to make sure it’s functioning.
Periodically check the drain hose and discharge pipe to make sure the water is flowing where you want it. Water should not drain back toward the house.
Replace the backup battery every 2 to 3 years.
Consider purchasing a generator. The backup battery may not be enough if the electricity goes out in the rainy season.

Sewage Ejection Pump

Most sewer lines are sloped to ensure gravity pushes wastewater downstream. However, when a toilet, sink, shower, or tub is located near or below the grade of the main sewer line, a sewage ejection pump is needed to ‘eject’ the waste up into the sewer line. Some basements or lower levels of a home may require this as well.

For best performance, only put human waste and toilet paper into sewage ejection pump systems. As a result, your pump should run longer and more efficiently. Equally important, you will avoid problems with clogs in your side sewer line.

Waste Recommendations

See Raymark Plumbing & Sewer’s Toilet Repair/Replacement page for recommendations on what should not be flushed down the toilet. Follow these recommendations to expand the life of your pump and your side sewer line.

Schedule your Raymark Plumbing & Sewer appointment today by calling (206) 440-9077 or complete our Contact form.

Sump Pump FAQs

A sump pump should be visually checked by the homeowner about once per month to ensure it’s operating as expected.

For your annual pump inspection, call Raymark Plumbing & Sewer. We perform a thorough check of the screen, hose, discharge pipe, switches, valves, etc. and make sure that water is directed away from your home.

Sump pumps usually last from 5 to 7 years and should be replaced after 7 years. Replace the back-up battery every 2 to 3 years.

The back-up battery should ensure the sump pump continues to work. You may want to purchase a generator as a back-up to the back-up, especially in winter months where power outages may not be able to be fixed right away.

Sump Pumps in Seattle, WA

Sump Pump Inspection

Sump Pump Repair and Installation

Sump Pump Tips

Sewage Ejection Pump

Waste Recommendations

Sump Pump FAQs

Sump Pumps in Seattle, WA

Sump Pump Inspection

Sump Pump Repair and Installation

Sump Pump Tips

Sewage Ejection Pump

Waste Recommendations

Sump Pump FAQs

How often do you recommend I check my sump pump?

What is the life span of a sump pump?

Will my sump pump work if there’s a power outage?