Your Home, Explained

Tips, Insights, and Honest Advice from the Field

Why Your Basement Drain Is Backing Up

Is Your Basement Drain Backing Up? A basement drain backup is one of those plumbing problems that immediately gets your attention. One minute, your basement floor looks normal. Next, there is water, sludge, or sewage coming up through the floor drain. It is stressful, unpleasant, and in some cases, a sign that something serious is … [Read More]

Common Causes of Sump Pump Failures

2. The Sump Pump is the Wrong Size If you have an incorrectly sized pump or if the pump is not installed properly, there will most likely be a problem. A small sump pump is often just as effective as a big one. When a sump pump is too big, the pump is forced to … [Read More]

Sump Pump Problems

Switch Problems The leading mechanical cause of sump pump problems is a switch problem. This occurs when the pump shifts from its position inside the basin, rendering the float ineffective. Float is responsible for the smooth operation of the on/off switch. Your sump pump relies on both the switch and the float arm mechanisms to … [Read More]

Hidden Water Leak

Tips for Finding Water Leaks Before Serious Damage A spike in water bills is one of the most obvious signs that you have a leak in your plumbing system, specifically in a supply pipe. Chances are that you have a basic idea of just how much you pay for the water that you use in … [Read More]

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Tips, insights, and honest advice from the Embrich team.