Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Owensburg Indiana

Did you know? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and dripping issues 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 generally installed at the most affordable point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your home's structure is channeled into a border drain system set up at the base of the foundation. Water finds its way into the perforated drainpipes and is rapidly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is set off by a float switch, gets rid of the water by pumping it to the nearby storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump switches on only when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Many new homes are equipped with sump pumps however older houses can be retrofitted with a sump system to avoid basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are professionals at sump pump setup and repair.

Sump Pump Installation

Sump pumps can be hard-wired into a home's electrical system or be plugged into an outlet. Numerous sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to guarantee that the pump will work when the power is out, such as throughout an extreme storm when it's specifically essential that water is pumped away from your house.

If your home experiences a power interruption out for a prolonged period, regular power blackouts or if your primary sump pump stops working, a battery backup sump pump or one of many water powered backup systems (that utilize your house's water supply pressure to eliminate water from the sump pit) will protect your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing technician can provide several backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Evaluate your sump pump frequently to make sure it will run when the next big downpour happens. Check it by putting a container of water into the sump pit. The pump should switch on, get rid of the water from the pit and shut itself off immediately. Ensure that the float and the check valve move freely.

To clean your sump pit, eliminate any dirt, sand, gravel and other particles to increase the pump's performance and extend its life. Make sure 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 want to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers experts mores than happy to help with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will wear out over time and will need to be changed. There is no basic rule on how often a sump pump must be changed given that it depends on how often the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers to assess the circumstance. We also can aid with any basement leak 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

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