Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Trussville Alabama

Did you know? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and dripping problems as they are designed to remove water from basements and crawlspaces.

What is a Sump Pump?

A sump pump is a submersible pump that sits at the bottom of a sump pit, which is typically installed at the most affordable point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your home's structure is transported into a border drain system installed at the base of the foundation. Water finds its way into the perforated drainpipes and is rapidly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is triggered by a float switch, gets rid of the water by pumping it to the nearby storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump turns on just when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Most new homes are equipped with sump pumps however older homes can be retrofitted with a sump system to avoid basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are experts at sump pump setup and repair.

Sump Pump Installation

Sump pumps can be hard-wired into a home's electrical system or be plugged into an outlet. Lots of sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to ensure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as throughout an extreme storm when it's specifically crucial that water is pumped away from your house.

If your home experiences a power interruption out for a prolonged period, frequent power failures or if your main sump pump stops working, a battery backup sump pump or one of lots of water powered backup systems (that use your house's water supply pressure to remove water from the sump pit) will secure your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can provide numerous backup alternatives.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump routinely to make sure it will run when the next huge downpour happens. Check it by putting a container of water into the sump pit. The pump needs to turn on, get rid of the water from the pit and shut itself off immediately. Guarantee that the float and the check valve relocation easily.

To clean your sump pit, eliminate any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's efficiency and extend its life. Guarantee that the discharge line opening is without obstructions so that water can be pumped through the line and out of your basement or crawlspace. If you don't wish to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers specialists mores than happy to help with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will break in time and will need to be replaced. There is no basic rule on how frequently a sump pump should be changed given that it depends on how typically the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to assess the scenario. We also can help with any basement leak repairs that have occurred due to a damaged sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

To learn more on Midwest Plumbers basement plumbing services, call your local branch or schedule a service online.

Midwest Plumbers Sump Pump Services Include:

• Sump Pump Maintenance
• Sump Pump Repairs
• Sump Pump Replacement

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