Learn about some of key plumbing issues that may likely upset you whenever it rains in your neighborhood.

1. Plumbing Emergencies to Watch
out for When It Rains

2. You may encounter plumbing issues from time to
time but a heavy rainfall can compound these issues
and put you on the edge, forcing you to run from
pillar to post in search of a solution.
That is why it is necessary to know some of these
issues that may likely upset you whenever it rains in
your neighborhood.

3. Common Plumbing Problems During Rain
Rain may cause the following problems to your
plumbing system:

4. Flooding
Your plumbing system may experience flooding if
your home doesn’t have outdoor drainage. Flooding
usually occurs in our home when rainwater has
nowhere to drain. Therefore, this accumulates in low
points and dips throughout the yard. Lack of proper
drainage usually causes this problem of outside
flooding. When flooding does occur, the driveway,
basement steps or walkway are affected. The
stability of your deck or foundation is also at risk.

5. Debris Clogging
Debris like soil, leaves, sticks and trash can
accumulate whenever there is heavy rain. The debris
can then block your plumbing system. When this
happens, you may begin to see water pooling in your
shower, bathtub, sink or near other household
drains. Your sewer system may also be clogged as a
result.

6. Sewage Backup
Heavy rainfall can impact negatively on your sewer
line. Sudden, heavy rain may clog your drains and
cause your sewage to back up into your home. This
build-up may clog the underlying pipes, affect your
sewer line and cause the pipes to crack or burst.

7. Pipe Burst
Sometimes, your pipes can burst due to pressure
from rainwater which might have pooled somewhere
and has nowhere to go. More often than not, this
happens when your pipes are old or damaged. Apart
from a pipe burst, your pipes may also crack or break
due to pressure from accumulating rainwater. Be that
as it may, you may have colored sink water, notice
that your water has a coppery taste or perceive a
mildew smell if you have a pipe burst or a
broken/cracked pipe.

8. Controlling Flooding in Your Home
If you are worried about your basement flooding
with heavy rain, then you need a sump pump. A
sump pump can help if there is heavy, persistent
rainfall, general flooding, rising water table and
failing or insufficient gutters by draining the water
which might have accumulated somewhere in your
home, more especially the basement.

9. A sump pump therefore can save you a whole lot of
stress if you have one already. It is your first line of
defense between a flooded basement, potentially
ruined foundation or furniture, or mold and health
issues. Even if you have a completely unfinished
basement, a sump pump is crucial.

10. However, your sump pump can fail you from time to
time due to a number of reasons:
• The pump hums but doesn’t pump.
• It’s jammed by mud.
• It’s burnt out.
• It’s overwhelmed by too much water.
• The float switch is broken or stuck.
• The circuit breaker is tripping.
• The impeller or drive shaft is broken.

11. Your sump pump may begin to develop these issues
if it is rusty, over 7 years old, gets stuck sometimes,
runs constantly, makes strange noises, vibrates too
much when running, doesn’t work during rain or
hasn’t been replaced for some time.

12. Whether your sump pump is experiencing these
problems or you just need one for your home,
Plumbing 911 is the place to go. Plumbing 911 also
offers an affordable battery backup sump pump
system. These backups have saved homes from
flooding during a major storm, electrical outrage or
when your pump primarily fails. Call Plumbing 911
today on 1-866-720-0911 for a free inspection in
your area. It’s toll free. Simply schedule an
appointment or send an email.