Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Lakeland Florida

Did you know? Sump pumps will fix most basement flooding and leaking 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 set up at the most affordable point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your home's structure is channeled into a boundary drain system set up at the base of the structure. Water finds its method into the perforated drainpipes and is rapidly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is triggered by a float switch, removes the water by pumping it to the nearest storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump turns on only when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Many brand-new houses 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 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 throughout a serious storm when it's particularly essential that water is pumped far from your house.

If your house experiences a power interruption out for an extended duration, regular power interruptions or if your primary sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of many water powered backup systems (that utilize your house's supply of water pressure to remove water from the sump pit) will secure your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can provide several backup alternatives.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Evaluate your sump pump frequently to make sure it will operate when the next big rainstorm happens. Test it by putting a pail 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. Ensure that the float and the check valve relocation freely.

To clean your sump pit, eliminate any dirt, sand, gravel and other particles to increase the pump's efficiency and prolong its life. Make sure 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 do not want to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers professionals is happy to help with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will wear out with time and will have to be replaced. There is no basic rule on how frequently a sump pump need to be replaced since it depends upon how often the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to evaluate the situation. We also can assist with any basement leakage repair works that have taken place due to a damaged sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For additional 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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