The pump
If the pump is noisy, short cycling, humming without moving water, or leaving water in the pit, book from this page. We repair a dependable unit, replace one that would only buy time, and add backup when storms knock out power.
Sump Pump Repair for
Failed and Failing Pumps
If the pump hums, short cycles, or leaves water in the pit, call Pinette. Pinette repairs a dependable pump, installs a replacement when repair would only buy time, and adds backup for storms that knock out power.
Use a different page when
Read the heavy-rain guide if you want the storm checklist first. If water is already spreading through the basement during shop hours, use emergency plumbing.
What is included
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Primary pumps Heavy-duty cast iron pumps for everyday groundwater.
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Battery backups Keeps the pit emptying when household power fails.
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High-water alerts Get notified when water in the pit rises too high.
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Failure signs we check Noise, short cycling, stuck floats, and slow discharge.
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Repair or replace Clear guidance on when repair is enough and when a new pump is safer.
Repair, install, or add backup before the next storm
A flooded basement can cause thousands of dollars in damage and lead to mold. The sump pump only protects the house if the pump, float switch, check valve, and discharge line are reliable before heavy rain arrives.
Call when the pump hums without moving water, runs constantly, short cycles, grinds, trips the breaker, or leaves water high in the pit after a storm. Those signs can mean a stuck float, clogged discharge, bad check valve, undersized pump, or a unit near the end of its service life.
Pinette Plumbing repairs the pump when the core equipment is still dependable. We install a higher-capacity replacement when age, repeated failures, or storm demand make repair a short-term fix. Battery backups and high-water alerts matter because storms often cut power at the same time groundwater is rising.
If you still need the “why it fails in rain” explanation, read the heavy-rain sump pump guide. When you are ready for repair, replacement, or backup, stay on this page.
Where to go next
If your Attleboro sump pump is over 7 years old, runs constantly, will not start, or makes strange noises, schedule repair or replacement before the next storm.
Sump Pump FAQs
How often should I check my sump pump?
Test it every spring before the heavy rains. Pour a bucket of water into the pit and make sure the float switch activates the pump and drains the water quickly.
Do I really need a battery backup?
If your basement depends on the sump pump, yes. When power fails during a hurricane or Nor'easter, the main pump stops. A battery backup kicks in automatically to keep the pit emptying.
Why does my sump pump run constantly?
A pump that never stops can mean a stuck float switch, a failed check valve that lets water flow back into the pit, or a pump that is undersized for the groundwater. Pinette Plumbing can diagnose which issue it is.
Should I repair or replace my sump pump?
Repair can make sense for a newer pump with a bad switch, clogged discharge, or check-valve issue. Replacement is safer when the pump is older, rusted, underpowered, repeatedly failing, or unable to keep up during Attleboro storms.
What sump pump work does Pinette Plumbing handle?
Pinette Plumbing repairs problem pumps when the equipment is still dependable, installs higher-capacity replacements when repair would only be a short-term fix, and adds battery backups and high-water alerts for storms that knock out power.