Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Durham Connecticut

Did you know? Sump pumps will fix most basement flooding and leaking problems as they are developed to eliminate 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 lowest point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your house's structure is funnelled into a boundary drain system set up at the base of the structure. Water discovers its way into the perforated drainpipes and is quickly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is activated 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 houses are equipped with sump pumps however older homes can be retrofitted with a sump system to prevent basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are experts at sump pump installation and repair.

Sump Pump Installation

Sump pumps can be hard-wired into a home'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 during a serious storm when it's especially crucial that water is pumped far from your home.

If your home experiences a power blackout out for a prolonged duration, frequent power interruptions or if your primary sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or among numerous water powered backup systems (that utilize your house's water supply pressure to get rid of water from the sump pit) will protect your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can provide several backup alternatives.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Check your sump pump frequently to make sure it will operate when the next huge rainstorm takes place. Evaluate it by putting a bucket of water into the sump pit. The pump must switch on, get rid of the water from the pit and shut itself off immediately. Make sure that the float and the check valve relocation freely.

To clean your sump pit, remove any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's efficiency and lengthen its life. Make sure 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 group of Midwest Plumbers experts is happy to assist with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will break gradually and will need to be replaced. There is no general rule on how often a sump pump should be replaced because it depends on how often the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to assess the scenario. We also can aid with any basement leak repair works that have taken place due to a broken sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For more information 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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