Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Union City Indiana

Did you know? Sump pumps will fix most basement flooding and dripping 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 generally installed at the most affordable point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your home's foundation is transported into a border drain system installed at the base of the structure. Water discovers its way into the perforated drainpipes and is rapidly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is activated 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 but older homes can be retrofitted with a sump system to avoid 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 house's electrical system or be plugged into an outlet. Lots of sump pumps are geared up with a battery backup to ensure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during an extreme storm when it's specifically important that water is pumped far from your house.

If your house experiences a power failure out for a prolonged period, frequent power outages or if your main sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or among numerous water powered backup systems (that use your home's water system pressure to remove water from the sump pit) will secure your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing professional can provide numerous backup options.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump regularly to make sure it will run when the next huge downpour takes place. Evaluate it by pouring a bucket of water into the sump pit. The pump must turn on, remove the water from the pit and shut itself off in a matter of seconds. Guarantee that the float and the check valve move freely.

To clean your sump pit, get rid of any dirt, sand, gravel and other particles to increase the pump's performance and lengthen its life. Ensure 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 group of Midwest Plumbers experts mores than happy to assist with your sump pump upkeep.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will wear in time and will need to be replaced. There is no general rule on how frequently a sump pump need to be changed because it depends on how frequently the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to evaluate the circumstance. We also can help with any basement leakage repairs 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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