Erickson Care Club Photo Album: Sump Pump Maintenance, Danvers, MA
This homeowner in Danvers, MA is a member of our Erickson Foundation Solutions annual maintenance program. As a homeowner receiving this service, their sump pump system is cleaned and inspected once a year, ensuring that the system is operational, clean, and able to last for years to come. At this particular home, the water has a high presence of iron, which is visible in the red color sediment building up in the basin. For homes like this, annual maintenance is crucial, as the iron could build up and clog the system, ultimately resulting in a flooded basement.
Our service technician arrived on the scheduled date, cleaned the basin, pump and various parts, and removed the build up of sediment. The SaniDry dehumidifier was also inspected, particularly the filters, to ensure they were clean and functional. This homeowner is in good hands with our annual maintenance program, ensuring their basement stays warm and dry all the time.
Iron Sediment Build Up
The red color in the mud and sediment highlights the presence of iron in the water. This needs to be cleaned regularly to ensure the system does not get clogged up.
Sump Pump Cleaning
The sump pump is covered in muck and sediment. Without this waterproofing system in place, this homes basement would be wet and nasty. Our service technician cleans this system once a year to ensure it remains in good shape.
Clean Sump Pump Basin
The iron sediment building up in the sump pump basin was removed, ensuring the water being drawn through the pump is not clogging up the system.
Clean Sump Pump
The sump pump is pulled out of the basin, cleaned, and tested. By regularly maintaining the system, this homeowner is ensuring their basement stays dry.
