How to Prevent a Frozen Sump Pump

If you have had problems with frozen sump pumps in the past or you recently just bought one for the very first time and are concerned about the colder months, we wanted to take a second and talk about ways you can prevent having a frozen sump pump on your hands.

First, let's talk about what a sump pump does. If you live in an area prone to flooding, your home might have a sump pit to collect excess moisture in the basement or lowest level of the home. The sump pump takes the water from the sump pit and diverts it outside where it is safe and won't flood the home or cause mold to grow.

A frozen sump pump can be a disaster, but there are things you can do. Let's say you have a Tsurumi sump pump. You might know Tsurumi pond pumps or its lines of other pumps to be some of the best in the industry. In order to protect it, the first thing you should do is make sure you run water to make sure the water doesn't pool. When there is no flow, the water is more likely to freeze and could break your pump.

Another thing you can try doing is cover the pipe or bury the pipe deeper into the ground so there is as little exposure to the fresh air as possible. This will reduce the likelihood of freezing. You can also insulate the discharge line as well to make sure the water stays warm and doesn't freeze over. While the winter does cause some issues for homeowners, it is possible to reduce the risk by following these and other steps.