Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Jeffersontown Kentucky

Did you understand? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and dripping issues 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 area. Ground water surrounding your home's foundation is directed into a boundary drain system set up at the base of the structure. Water finds its method into the perforated drains and is rapidly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is set off by a float switch, eliminates 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.

Many new houses are equipped with sump pumps but older houses can be retrofitted with a sump system to avoid 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 home'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 an extreme storm when it's especially essential that water is pumped away from your home.

If your house experiences a power interruption out for an extended duration, frequent power outages or if your primary sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of numerous water powered backup systems (that utilize your home's water system pressure to remove water from the sump pit) will protect your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can provide several backup options.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Check your sump pump regularly to make sure it will operate when the next big rainstorm occurs. Test it by putting a pail of water into the sump pit. The pump needs to switch on, get rid of the water from the pit and shut itself off in a matter of seconds. Make sure that the float and the check valve relocation easily.

To clean your sump pit, remove any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's performance and extend its life. Guarantee 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 don't wish to do this yourself, our group of Midwest Plumbers specialists enjoys to assist with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will break gradually and will need to be changed. There is no basic rule on how often a sump pump should be changed considering that it depends on how frequently the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers to assess the scenario. We also can assist with any basement leak repairs that have happened due to a broken sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

To learn more 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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