Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Agency Kansas

Did you know? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and dripping issues as they are developed 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 generally set up at the most affordable point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your home's foundation is directed into a perimeter drain system installed at the base of the foundation. Water discovers its method into the perforated drainpipes and is quickly 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 closest storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump switches on just when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Many brand-new homes are equipped with sump pumps but older houses can be retrofitted with a sump system to prevent 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 home's electrical system or be plugged into an outlet. Numerous sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to make sure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during a severe storm when it's particularly important that water is pumped far from your house.

If your home experiences a power outage out for an extended period, frequent power blackouts or if your primary sump pump stops working, a battery backup sump pump or among numerous water powered backup systems (that utilize your home's water system pressure to eliminate water from the sump pit) will protect your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing can provide a number of backup alternatives.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Check your sump pump frequently to make sure it will run when the next huge rainstorm takes place. Check it by pouring a pail of water into the sump pit. The pump should 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 extend its life. Make sure that the discharge line opening is free of blockages so that water can be pumped through the line and out of your basement or crawlspace. If you do not wish to do this yourself, our group of Midwest Plumbers professionals enjoys to help with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will wear with time and will have to be changed. There is no general guideline on how frequently a sump pump should be replaced considering that it depends upon how often the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers to evaluate the situation. We also can assist with any basement leakage repairs that have taken place due to a damaged sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

To learn more 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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