Are you one of countless homeowners who realized that your sump pump had stopped working only when you walked into an already flooded basement? If you are, you may have been convinced that a sump pump alarm would keep your basement from flooding the next time around. If this sounds even vaguely familiar, it’s time…
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Flood Damage is Expensive If you are in the insurance business, you know first hand how expensive it is to fix flood damage when a homeowner makes an insurance claim. Did you know that there was a way to minimize the amount of flood damage insurance claims that you get each year? Luckily, Beacon has…
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Water heater failure is one of the top contributors to basement flooding. Luckily, we have a couple tips to help you identify potential issues with your water heater and hopefully avoid flooding. Below are four indicators to watch out for that may alert you to a potential water heater failure. Odd Noises If you are hearing…
DetailsComparing Apples to Oranges Comparing the Beacon ProAct® 200 to another monitoring system on the market is like comparing apples to oranges. Why? A monitoring system and a testing system are two very different things. It is a common mistake to put the ProAct® 200 into the monitoring category when in reality, it belongs in…
DetailsSo you just bought a house in the midwest… Now what? You probably signed up for homeowners insurance and you may have even added on flood insurance for good measure. Your insurance agent sold you on it by explaining how expensive it is to fix flood damage and for as little as $15/month you agreed…
DetailsIt’s the first day of spring and that means it’s time to watch out for environmental factors that can contribute to flooding. Environmental Factors Environmental factors such as spring showers can increase a homeowners risk of flooding. Although heavy rainfall is an obvious risk, even just several days of light rain in a row can…
DetailsIt’s not a matter of IF, It’s a matter of WHEN. It’s not a matter of if your sump pump fails, it is a matter of when. There are several reasons why sump pumps fail and it is important to make sure you know when yours needs maintenance or replacing so you can avoid severe…
DetailsDespite common misconceptions, everyone is at risk for flood damage at some point of their life. As the #1 natural disaster in the USA, flooding is incredibly common, even in areas that are not defined as a high risk flood zone. According to NFIP, high risk zones are defined by having a 1 in…
DetailsWhen you look at the statistics, it becomes painful how common and devastating flood damage can be for Americans. 98% of basements in the U.S. will experience water damage at some point in their lifespan. From 2006 to 2015, total flood insurance claims averaged $1.9 billion per year. These numbers are staggering, especially considering…
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Every sump pump manufacturer recommends that sump pumps be tested on a regular basis. Regular and proactive testing is the best way to avoid a flooded basement or crawl space. When manually testing your sump pump, always check to see that there is water in the sump pit before running the pump. If the pit is dry…
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