During the wintertime, we have to worry about the discharge line becomes blocked by snow or ice. If the water can't get out of the pipe due to the blockage, the whole pipe fills with water and freezes. Now your sump pump will be running but cannot get the water out. This can not only cause your crawl space to flood but it can also burn out the motor. The solution to preventing a nightmare is our IceGuard system. It's designed with holes that automatically eject the water away from your home in the event that the pipe freezes.