Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Halstead Kansas

Did you know? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and leaking 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 set up at the lowest point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your home's foundation is directed into a boundary drain system installed at the base of the foundation. Water discovers its way into the perforated drains and is quickly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is activated by a float switch, removes the water by pumping it to the nearest storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump turns 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 prevent basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are professionals at sump pump installation and repair work.

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 equipped with a battery backup to ensure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during a serious storm when it's particularly important that water is pumped away from your home.

If your house experiences a power blackout out for an extended period, frequent power failures or if your primary sump pump stops working, a battery backup sump pump or among numerous water powered backup systems (that utilize your house's water supply pressure to get rid of water from the sump pit) will safeguard your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can present numerous backup options.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Check your sump pump frequently to make sure it will operate when the next big downpour happens. Test it by pouring a container of water into the sump pit. The pump needs to turn on, remove the water from the pit and shut itself off in a matter of seconds. Ensure that the float and the check valve relocation freely.

To clean your sump pit, eliminate any dirt, sand, gravel and other particles to increase the pump's efficiency and prolong its life. Guarantee that the discharge line opening is free of obstructions so that water can be pumped through the line and out of your basement or crawlspace. If you don't want to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers professionals is happy to help with your sump pump upkeep.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will break with time and will need to be changed. There is no basic guideline on how often a sump pump must be changed given that it depends upon how frequently the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers to evaluate the scenario. We also can help with any basement leakage repair works that have happened due to a broken 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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