Sump pump malfunction can fill any Mansfield homeowner with a sense of dread. Without a sump pump, removing water from your basement will be completely up to you. If your sump pump isn’t working, you need to figure out why as soon as you can so that repairs can get done. The first thing you should check is the power cable. If it’s disconnected, bent, or torn in any way, it will explain why it isn’t working. If the sump pump stopped working during a storm, it’s possible that it got so overwhelmed that the pump gave out. This is why it’s important to have a battery backup pump that automatically runs when the primary pump shuts down. We have battery backup pumps in our AquaStop sump pump series that alert you when the backup starts up. Clogging is a major issue with any drainage system, so check for clogs in multiple areas. The impeller, which is at the bottom of the unit, often gets clogged after heavy rainfall. If it’s winter, the discharge line could have gotten clogged. When temperatures outside are freezing but the water is moving too slowly down the pipes, the water will freeze, and the ice will block the rest of the water. If you’ve checked as many places as you could and still haven’t found the problem, you need to contact your local foundation waterproofing experts. You might even be due for a new sump pump, so it’s a good idea to get a professional’s input for both repairs and sump pump recommendations.