Basement Watchdog Alarm Reset
It’s 2 o’clock. You are in deep sleep. But the piece of sleeping comes to an end by a sound coming from your sump pump!
I can feel your pain- awakening from the deep sleep in the middle of the night! In that awkward situation, the only thing that will come into your mind is- how to silence the buzzing noise of the battery backup sump pump?
Don’t worry! This guide on Basement Watchdog Alarm Reset will help you silence the annoying noise you hear.
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Basement Watchdog Alarm Reset: The Procedure
Resetting the Basement Watchdog battery alarm is not rocket science. The yellow button on the front of the controller unit will help you test, reset, and silence the alarm.
To test the pump:
Press the Yellow button for a second. The pump will run for 25 seconds and turn off afterward automatically.
Similarly, you can silence any alarm by pressing the Yellow button for a second. At the same time, pressing the yellow button for 1 second will also help you reset the Battery or the Pump alarm.
Keep in mind; you can’t silence the Battery alarm until you resolve the issues that cause the Battery warning light to come on. It’s because you need to take action to protect your basement from flooding.
Here in this article on Basement Watchdog Battery Alarm explains everything you need to know. Read that article and learn what actions you need to take to silence the Battery alarm.
On the other hand, if you want to silence any alarm for 24 hours, press down the Yellow button for 5 seconds until you hear a clicking noise. The alarm will reactivate after 24 hours.
FAQs
Q. Why is my Basement Watchdog beeping?
Your Basement Watchdog is beeping due to corroded terminals, loose wire connections, empty battery cell, or due to a defective battery.
Q. How do I stop my Watchdog sump pump from beeping?
Press the yellow button in front of the control unit for 5 seconds to stop your Watchdog Sump Pump from beeping.
Q. How long does your Basement Watchdog Backup Sump Pump last?
With proper maintenance, the life expectancy of your Basement Watchdog will be between 5 to 7 years.
End-Note
A chirping noise from your Basement Watchdog Sump Pump is annoying. Fortunately, you can easily get rid of yourself from this situation by resetting the system. Just press the yellow button for 1 seconds to reset the alarm or hold down the button for 5 seconds to silence any alarms for 24 hours. It’s simple!
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