Warning Signs Your Pump Is About to Fail
Constant cycling on and off, grinding or rattling noises, running without moving water, visible rust, tripping the breaker, or simply being older than 7–10 years. The worst sign is silence during rain — test yours by pouring a bucket of water into the pit before storm season, not during it.
Repair, Replace, and Backup Power
We repair float switches, check valves, and clogged intakes on the spot, and carry replacement pumps for same-day swaps. For homes that flood when the power goes out mid-storm — which is exactly when OKC power goes out — we install battery backup systems that keep pumping through the outage.
Storm-Season Reality in Central Oklahoma
May storms here overwhelm undersized pumps routinely. If your pit fills faster than the pump moves water, the fix is capacity, not luck: a properly sized primary plus backup. We'll size it to your actual water intake, not a guess.
Frequently asked
My pump runs constantly — is that bad?
Yes. Either the float is stuck, the check valve failed and it's re-pumping the same water, or the pump is undersized. All three are fixable; all three kill the motor if ignored.
How long do sump pumps last?
7–10 years typically. If yours is in that range and a storm is coming, testing it today is a lot cheaper than replacing carpet next week.