Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs First Mesa Arizona

Did you understand? Sump pumps will fix most basement flooding and dripping problems as they are created to get rid of 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 usually set up at the most affordable point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your home's structure is funnelled into a perimeter drain system set up at the base of the structure. Water finds its way into the perforated drainpipes and is quickly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is set off by a float switch, removes the water by pumping it to the nearest storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump switches on only when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

The majority of brand-new homes are equipped with sump pumps but older homes can be retrofitted with a sump system to avoid basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are professionals at sump pump setup and repair work.

Sump Pump Installation

Sump pumps can be hard-wired into a house's electrical system or be plugged into an outlet. Many 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 especially important that water is pumped far from your house.

If your home experiences a power blackout out for a prolonged duration, regular power interruptions or if your main sump pump fails, 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 safeguard your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing technician can present several backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Check your sump pump frequently to make sure it will operate when the next huge downpour happens. Check it by pouring a pail of water into the sump pit. The pump should switch on, eliminate the water from the pit and shut itself off immediately. Ensure that the float and the check valve move easily.

To clean your sump pit, eliminate any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's performance and prolong its life. Ensure that the discharge line opening is without blockages so that water can be pumped through the line and from your basement or crawlspace. If you do not wish to do this yourself, our group of Midwest Plumbers experts mores than happy to assist with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will wear over time and will need to be changed. There is no general guideline on how frequently a sump pump should be changed given that it depends upon how typically the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to evaluate the situation. We also can help with any basement leak repairs that have actually happened due to a damaged sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For additional information on Midwest Plumbers basement plumbing services, call your regional branch or schedule a service online.

Midwest Plumbers Sump Pump Services Include:

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

Additional Services
Main Sewer Line Repair and Water Heater