Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Leawood Kansas

Did you know? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and leaking issues 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 most affordable point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your home's foundation is carried into a border drain system installed at the base of the structure. Water finds its way into the perforated drains and is rapidly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is activated by a float switch, removes the water by pumping it to the nearby storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump turns on just when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Most new houses are equipped with sump pumps however 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 home's electrical system or be plugged into an outlet. Numerous sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to ensure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during a severe storm when it's particularly crucial that water is pumped far from your home.

If your house experiences a power outage out for an extended duration, regular power failures or if your primary sump pump stops working, a battery backup sump pump or among numerous water powered backup systems (that use your home's supply of water pressure to eliminate water from the sump pit) will safeguard your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing can present several backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Evaluate your sump pump routinely to make sure it will run when the next big downpour happens. Test it by pouring a bucket of water into the sump pit. The pump must turn on, eliminate 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, get rid of any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's performance and extend its life. Ensure that the discharge line opening is devoid of blockages 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 professionals is happy to help with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will wear out with time and will need to be changed. There is no general rule on how frequently a sump pump ought to be changed because it depends on how often the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers to examine the situation. We also can help with any basement leak repair works that have taken place due to a damaged sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For additional 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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