Sump Pump Test & Backup Sizer
Run a quick health check and see if you need a battery backup. We’ll estimate runtime based on your pit size, lift, and cycle time—and give you a printable test card.
We’ll open your email app with a pre-filled summary you can send to yourself. No signup required.
Your Trusted Sump Pump & Backup Specialists
When groundwater rises or storms hit, your sump pump is the last line of defence. Use the tool above to run a 3-minute health check, then book us for a sump inspection or install. Our licensed team tests pumps, float switches, check valves, pits, and discharge lines—and we size battery backups or inverter + secondary pumps for real-world runtime.
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Sump Pump Testing, Backups & Maintenance
We help homeowners reduce flood risk with pit cleaning, alarm installs, and properly-sized backups. If your pump runs long, short-cycles, or struggles with lift, we’ll diagnose the cause and give a clear, written plan. Our fully insured and licensed plumbers always strive to exceed our client’s expectations. For cost-effective and personalised ventilation, heating, flood-prevention, and plumbing services throughout Binbrook, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Grimsby, Dundas, and Caledonia, Greg’s Plumbing & Heating is your all-in-one source. Our Hamilton and Niagara plumbers’ 24/7 emergency services help to quickly reduce unexpected damages to houses and commercial/industrial facilities in Southern Ontario.
FAQs: Sump Pump Test & Backup Sizer
It verifies start/stop, cycle length, and whether the pump can lift water to your discharge height without struggling. The tool converts your pit diameter and lift into an inflow band and gives a Pass/Watch/Fail result with next steps.
Most healthy systems clear a standard pit in ~15–30 seconds. If your cycles are >30 seconds or the water level rises while running, you may have higher inflow, undersized pump, partial blockage, or excessive lift—book a sump inspection.
If outages are sometimes/often or your basement is finished, add a DC battery backup. For long outages or high inflow, consider an inverter system + second pump for extended runtime. The tool estimates an X–Y hour window from your inputs.
A typical 12V 100Ah AGM setup gives a few to several hours, depending on inflow and lift. Higher inflow or taller lift reduces runtime. The tool’s range helps you choose between standard battery vs inverter + second pump.
A larger pit holds more water per inch of rise; greater vertical lift demands more from the pump. Enter both values so the tool can estimate GPM demand and recommend the right backup size.
Yes. If outages are rare and your basement is unfinished, a high-water alarm plus quarterly cleaning is a smart, low-cost safeguard. Finished spaces benefit from a battery backup even if today’s test passes.
Clean the pit and test the pump/alarm every 3 months; replace backup batteries about every 3–5 years. If you notice long cycles, noise, or frequent starts, schedule a professional inspection.
Around 7–10 years is typical, sooner if it fails the test, runs >30s with rising water, or trips breakers. We can replace the pump, verify check valve and discharge, and properly size your backup the same visit. If water is close to outlets/appliances, see Emergency Plumbing.
