10/17/2025
Don't wait for flooding to test your sump pump. Test your sump pump by pouring a bucket of water into the pit, watch the float rise and pump activate, listen for unusual noises, check that water discharges properly away from your home, and test your backup power system. Annual testing before storm season can prevent basement floods and save thousands in water damage repairs. Drop a "✓" if you've tested or "⏰" if you plan to test soon.
Test your sump pump by pouring a bucket of water into the sump pit—the float should rise and trigger the pump to activate within seconds, then shut off once water drains. Check that water discharges away from your foundation through the outlet pipe, listen for unusual grinding or rattling noises, ...