How often should a sump pump be checked?

At least once a year, ideally before spring melt. Pour water into the pit and confirm the pump starts, discharges and shuts off cleanly.

Why is my sump pump running when it has not rained?

Common causes are a stuck float, a failed check valve returning discharged water to the pit, or groundwater entering continuously through the weeping tile.

How long does a sump pump last?

Most units last several years depending on how often they cycle. A pump that runs frequently wears out sooner and should be checked more often.

Mississauga, Ontario

Sump Pump Repair in Mississauga

Inspection and repair services to help keep sump pump systems working properly and protect basements from water problems.

Call (365) 517-3684 Sump Pump Service

Sump pump seated in a basement sump pit with white PVC discharge piping

Overview

Sump Pump Repair you can rely on

A sump pump only matters on the day it is needed, and that is usually the day of the heaviest rain. Plumber Mississauga inspects, repairs and services sump pump systems across Mississauga so basements stay dry when groundwater rises.

We test the float switch, check the discharge line and check valve, look at the pit and inlet for silt build-up, and confirm the pump actually moves water at the rate it should. Where a pump is worn out or undersized for the pit, we explain that clearly rather than repairing a unit that is at the end of its life.

Common problems

What we are usually called about

Sump pump that will not turn on
Pump running constantly or cycling too often
Stuck or failed float switch
Noisy, vibrating or humming pumps
Blocked or frozen discharge lines
Failed check valve allowing water to return
Silt and debris build-up in the sump pit
Water in the basement despite a working pump

Our process

How the visit works

01
Tell us what is happening
Call (365) 517-3684 or send a service request describing the sump pump issue you are dealing with.
02
On-site assessment
We inspect the affected plumbing, identify the underlying cause and confirm what work is needed.
03
Clear recommendation
You get a plain-language explanation of the recommended repair before any work begins.
04
Repair and clean-up
The work is completed professionally, tested, and the work area is left tidy.

Why choose us

Why Mississauga chooses Plumber Mississauga

Local Mississauga plumbing service
Residential and commercial experience
Clear explanations before work starts
Professional, tested workmanship
Solutions that address the cause
Clean, respectful service calls

Local knowledge