With the National Weather Service predicting an “active to extremely active” hurricane season along the Atlantic coast and inland, experts at WAYNE Pumps say preparedness is extremely important in protecting valuables and family heirlooms. WAYNE Pumps distributor Cherie and Todd Steward, who own Steward’s Ace Hardware in Clinton, CT, saw firsthand how flooding can catch homeowners unaware. In March, an unprecedented flash flood had residents lining up out the door. According to Cherie Steward, stacks of WAYNE sump pumps and Ace brands were filmed by the local TV news, as they literally flew out the door (see video). “Customers hadn’t seen flood waters like this in more than a decade,” she said. “We had to quickly educate customers on the difference between sump pumps which permanently operate in a sump pit and utility pumps, which are portable and used to remove standing water.”
Here are some tips from WAYNE Pumps to help you stay prepared in the coming storm and hurricane season:
- Start with a quality sump pump with enough power to handle large volumes of water. New models from WAYNE also use up to 50% less energy.
- If your sump pump is more than ten years old, you should consider replacing it with better technology.
- WAYNE’s new safeguards include iSwitch technology, a more reliable switch that senses water levels with a microprocessor. With no moving parts, it resists corrosion and lasts five times longer than traditional switches.
- Battery backup pumps are essential in case of power loss.
- WAYNE has introduced a new wireless alarm that can be heard just about anywhere in the home in case of pump failure.
A busy storm season does not have to spell disaster for your home and valuables. Be smart and be ready with the right protection for your basement.
y storm season does not have to spell disaster for your home and valuables. Be smart and be ready with the right protection for your basement.
