For the last couple of days we had heavy rain and this morning I discovered a puddle of water in the basement bedroom. I am attaching a couple of photos taken after cleanup so no water there, but I labeled one of the pictures.
We have a sump pump in the corner and the pump appears to be fully operational: I poured some water into the well and it the pump sucked it out right away. Did not hear any funny noises when the pump was working.
The puddle was not that big and it was in the middle of the room. Both the walls adjacent to the well and the floor near the well were totally dry. So it appeared as if the water came from directly underneath.
The labeled photo shows the line where the drainage pipe leading to the well is.
We have laminate floors laid on top of concrete, if that matters.
So what happened? Do you think this has to do with the pump or something else? Drainage pipe clogged? If so, how can I clean it? Any other ways to prevent this from happening again, that does not involve ripping up the floors or the walls?
Thank you!
We have a sump pump in the corner and the pump appears to be fully operational: I poured some water into the well and it the pump sucked it out right away. Did not hear any funny noises when the pump was working.
The puddle was not that big and it was in the middle of the room. Both the walls adjacent to the well and the floor near the well were totally dry. So it appeared as if the water came from directly underneath.
The labeled photo shows the line where the drainage pipe leading to the well is.
We have laminate floors laid on top of concrete, if that matters.
So what happened? Do you think this has to do with the pump or something else? Drainage pipe clogged? If so, how can I clean it? Any other ways to prevent this from happening again, that does not involve ripping up the floors or the walls?
Thank you!
