Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Canaan Connecticut

Did you know? Sump pumps will resolve most basement flooding and dripping problems as they are developed 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 installed at the most affordable point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your house's foundation is transported into a perimeter drain system installed at the base of the structure. 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 closest storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump switches on just when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Many new houses are equipped with sump pumps but older houses can be retrofitted with a sump system to prevent basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are professionals at sump pump installation and repair.

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 make sure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during an extreme storm when it's particularly important that water is pumped away from your home.

If your home experiences a power interruption out for an extended duration, frequent power outages or if your main sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of lots of water powered backup systems (that use your home's water system pressure to eliminate water from the sump pit) will safeguard your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing can present numerous backup options.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Evaluate your sump pump regularly to make sure it will operate when the next big downpour happens. Evaluate it by putting a container of water into the sump pit. The pump should switch on, eliminate the water from the pit and shut itself off in a matter of seconds. Make sure that the float and the check valve move freely.

To clean your sump pit, remove any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's performance and prolong its life. Guarantee 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 team of Midwest Plumbers experts enjoys to assist with your sump pump upkeep.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will wear with time and will have to be changed. There is no general guideline on how frequently a sump pump must be changed considering that it depends upon how frequently the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers to assess the situation. We also can aid with any basement leak repairs that have taken place due to a broken sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

To find out more 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

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