Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Compton California

Did you know? Sump pumps will resolve most basement flooding and leaking issues 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 normally set up at the lowest point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your home's structure is directed into a border drain system installed at the base of the foundation. Water finds its way into the perforated drains and is quickly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is activated by a float switch, eliminates 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.

Many new homes are geared up with sump pumps however older homes can be retrofitted with a sump system to avoid basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are professionals at sump pump installation and repair work.

Sump Pump Installation

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

If your house experiences a power outage out for an extended period, regular power interruptions or if your primary sump pump stops working, a battery backup sump pump or one of numerous water powered backup systems (that use your home's water supply pressure to eliminate water from the sump pit) will safeguard your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can present several backup options.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Evaluate your sump pump frequently to make sure it will operate when the next big rainstorm happens. Test it by pouring a pail of water into the sump pit. The pump must 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, remove any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's efficiency and extend its life. Ensure that the discharge line opening is free of blockages so that water can be pumped through the line and out of your basement or crawlspace. If you don't want to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers specialists mores than happy to assist 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 general guideline on how often a sump pump need to be replaced given that it depends upon how often the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers to examine the circumstance. We also can help with any basement leakage repair works that have actually occurred due to a broken 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

Additional Services
Main Sewer Line Repair and Water Heater