Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Braidwood Illinois

Did you know? Sump pumps will fix most basement flooding and dripping concerns as they are designed 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 usually set up at the lowest point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your house's structure is funnelled into a perimeter drain system installed at the base of the structure. Water discovers its way into the perforated drains and is quickly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is set off by a float switch, eliminates the water by pumping it to the nearest storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump switches on just when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

The majority of new homes are geared up with sump pumps but older houses 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. Lots of sump pumps are geared up with a battery backup to guarantee that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during a serious storm when it's particularly crucial that water is pumped far from your house.

If your house experiences a power blackout out for an extended period, 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 utilize your house's water system pressure to remove water from the sump pit) will safeguard your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing professional can provide a number of backup options.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Check your sump pump frequently to make sure it will operate when the next big downpour takes place. Check it by putting a container of water into the sump pit. The pump ought to 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, get rid of any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's efficiency and prolong its life. Ensure that the discharge line opening is free of obstructions so that water can be pumped through the line and from your basement or crawlspace. If you do not want to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers specialists mores than happy to help with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will wear out in time and will need to be changed. There is no general rule on how frequently a sump pump need to be changed given that it depends on how often the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers to examine the situation. We also can assist with any basement leakage repair works that have occurred due to a broken sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For more 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

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