Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Golconda Illinois

Did you know? Sump pumps will fix most basement flooding and dripping issues as they are designed 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 normally set up at the lowest point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your house's structure is carried into a perimeter drain system installed at the base of the structure. Water discovers its method into the perforated drainpipes and is rapidly 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 turns on just when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Many new houses are equipped 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.

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

If your house experiences a power outage out for an extended duration, regular power outages or if your primary sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of many water powered backup systems (that use your home's supply of water pressure to eliminate water from the sump pit) will safeguard your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing can provide a number of backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump regularly to make sure it will run when the next big rainstorm happens. Check it by pouring a bucket of water into the sump pit. The pump should turn on, remove the water from the pit and shut itself off in a matter of seconds. Ensure 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 extend 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 wish to do this yourself, our group of Midwest Plumbers professionals mores than happy to assist with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will wear out in time and will have to be replaced. There is no basic guideline on how typically a sump pump must be replaced considering that it depends on how often the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to assess the circumstance. We likewise can help with any basement leakage repairs that have occurred due to a broken 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

Additional Services
Main Sewer Line Repair and Water Heater