No matter how carefully you clean your basement, odds are the pump will eventually have to deal with some debris. You’ll want to make sure that your pump can handle that kind of backup when you’re first installing it, or you may find yourself having to snake out debris on your own.
Contending with Clogs
Several of the sump pumps available on the market have screened intakes. While these intakes can change the overall appearance and functionality of a home sump pump, they can also make it easier for a pump to clog.
Comparatively, SafeDri systems have a no-screen intake and an impeller that can deal with debris up to a half-inch in size. This means that come fall, when the leaves start to drop, or spring, when winter runoff carries debris with it, you can rest assured knowing that you won’t see a backflow of water into your home.
Additional Home Protective Measures
There are other protective measures that you can invest in to help stay on top of your pump’s overall condition, whether you’re concerned about clogs or other failures. These accessories can include:
Alarms. If your pump fails to turn on in the midst of a storm or flood, then alarms affiliated with the system can start to go off to let you know that something’s wrong.  Sump liners. Sump pump liners help keep the inner workings of your sump pump secure, even after long-term exposure to high levels of moisture or excessive standing water.  Airtight lids. The water that makes its way into your home isn’t always the cleanest. An airtight sump pump lid helps keep those unpleasant smells—and additional humidity—from reaching the rest of your home.
Sump stands. Sump pump stands help separate your pump from its liner, meaning that any debris a liner pulls away from the pump won’t come into contact with the pump’s sensitive inner works.  FreezeGuard Discharge line protections. Any degree of freezing weather that starts to impact your home can have a devastating effect on your sump pump. The inner workings of your pump can start to take on damage, even as the pipes themselves freeze and fail to protect your home. However, the exterior FreezeGuard discharge line attachment can see you through even the coldest of winters. This attachment allows your sump pumps a secondary route through which to push water out of your home. You can unscrew this line yourself from the outside of your home to better continue to protect your basement, foundation, or crawl space.