Floods can cause significant damage to your home, but with proper precautions, you can minimize the risk. Here are five essential tips to protect your home from flooding, featuring some of PumpSpy’s reliable products.
1. Install a Backup Sump Pump System
Flood prevention is crucial, especially during power outages or heavy storms. The PumpSpy WiFi Battery Backup Sump Pump System provides round-the-clock monitoring of your sump pump, backup pump, and battery. It connects to your WiFi, automatically running system tests every two days and sending real-time alerts to your smartphone, ensuring everything is working properly. With its powerful backup pump capable of moving 3,600 gallons per hour, your basement remains protected even if the primary pump fails or during extreme weather.
2. Monitor Your Sump Pump Remotely
Staying informed about your sump pump’s status is one of the best ways to prevent flooding, and PumpSpy’s Smart Outlet 2.0 makes it easier than ever. This smart outlet connects your sump pump to WiFi, allowing you to monitor its performance 24/7 from anywhere. It sends real-time alerts to your smartphone if any issues arise, ensuring that your pump is functioning properly whether you’re home or away.
3. Install a Silent Check Valve
Water hammer noise is not only annoying. The PumpSpy Silent Check Valve helps reduce backflow and eliminates the loud noises caused by the pump turning off. Installing this valve ensures smooth and quiet operation.
4. Regularly Test and Maintain Your Pump
A sump pump that isn’t maintained regularly can fail when you need it most. Test your pump at least once a month to ensure it’s working correctly. With PumpSpy’s Monitoring System, you will get instant alerts if anything goes wrong with your sump pump, but doing manual checks as well gives you even more protection.
5. Ensure Proper Drainage Around Your Home
In addition to your sump pump, make sure the exterior of your home is properly graded to direct water away from your foundation. Clean gutters and downspouts to prevent water from pooling around your home during heavy rains.
By following these tips and utilizing PumpSpy’s innovative products, you can protect your home from unexpected flooding and the costly repairs that come with it.
