Patent ID: 9002528
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: F04B,F04D,G05D

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for detecting and resolving impending failures in a sump pump, the method comprising: determining, by one or more processors, a high water level in a sump basin in which the sump pump is disposed; determining, by one or more processors, if a current water level in the sump basin has surpassed the high water level, the current water level is determined by a water level sensor placed a short distance above the high water level; in response to determining that the current water level in the sump basin has surpassed the high water level, activating, by one or more processors, a mechanical shaker attached to the sump pump for one or more operating cycles; in response to determining that the current water in the sump basin has not surpassed the high water level, determining, by one or more processors, if a run time of a motor of the sump pump exceeds a certain length of time; and when the run time of the motor is determined to exceed the certain length of time, providing, by one or more processors, an alarm to notify a user.