Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Bentley Kansas

Did you understand? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and dripping problems 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 typically set up at the most affordable point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your house's structure is funnelled into a boundary drain system installed at the base of the structure. Water finds its way into the perforated drains 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 nearest storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump switches on only when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Most brand-new homes are equipped with sump pumps however older homes can be retrofitted with a sump system to avoid basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are specialists 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. Lots of sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to guarantee that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during a severe storm when it's particularly essential that water is pumped far from your home.

If your house experiences a power blackout out for a prolonged period, frequent power failures or if your primary sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of numerous water powered backup systems (that use your house's water system pressure to get rid of water from the sump pit) will protect your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing can provide numerous backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Evaluate your sump pump routinely to make sure it will operate when the next big downpour takes place. Test it by pouring a container of water into the sump pit. The pump must turn on, get rid of the water from the pit and shut itself off immediately. Make sure that the float and the check valve move easily.

To clean your sump pit, get rid of any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris 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 out of your basement or crawlspace. If you don't wish to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers specialists is happy to assist 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 replaced. There is no basic rule on how often a sump pump need to be changed since it depends on how frequently the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to evaluate the situation. We also can assist with any basement leak repairs that have actually taken place due to a damaged 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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