Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Eudora Kansas


Did you know? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and dripping problems as they are developed 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 usually installed at the lowest sump pump repairspoint in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your house's structure is funnelled into a perimeter drain system installed at the base of the structure. Water discovers its way into the perforated drains and is quickly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is triggered by a float switch, eliminates 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.

The majority of brand-new houses are equipped with sump pumps but older homes can be retrofitted with a sump system to prevent 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. Many sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to guarantee that the pump will work when the power is out, such as throughout a severe storm when it's particularly crucial that water is pumped away from your house.

sump pump installIf your home experiences a power outage out for an extended duration, frequent power blackouts or if your main sump pump stops working, a battery backup sump pump or one of lots of water powered backup systems (that utilize your house's water system pressure to remove water from the sump pit) will protect your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing technician can present numerous backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump regularly to make sure it will run when the next big rainstorm takes place. Evaluate it by putting a container of water into the sump pit. The pump needs to turn 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, remove 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 from your basement or crawlspace. If you don't wish to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers experts is happy to assist with your sump pump upkeep.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will break in time and will have to be replaced. There is no basic rule on how often a sump pump need to be changed because it depends on how typically the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers to examine the circumstance. We likewise can assist with any basement leak repairs that have occurred due to a damaged sump pump.

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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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