Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Hodgdon Maine

Did you understand? Sump pumps will resolve most basement flooding and dripping problems as they are designed to get rid of 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 installed at the lowest point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your house's structure is directed into a boundary drain system installed at the base of the structure. Water discovers its method into the perforated drains and is rapidly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is triggered by a float switch, removes the water by pumping it to the nearest storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump switches on just when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Most 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 experts at sump pump setup 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 guarantee that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during a severe storm when it's especially essential that water is pumped far from your home.

If your home experiences a power interruption out for an extended duration, regular power interruptions or if your primary sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of many water powered backup systems (that utilize your house's water system pressure to eliminate water from the sump pit) will safeguard your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing technician can provide several backup options.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump routinely to make sure it will operate when the next big downpour occurs. Check it by putting a container of water into the sump pit. The pump must turn on, remove 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, eliminate any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris 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 do not wish to do this yourself, our group of Midwest Plumbers professionals is happy to assist with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will wear with time and will have to be changed. There is no general rule on how frequently a sump pump need to be replaced because it depends on how typically the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to examine the situation. We also can help with any basement leak repairs that have actually happened due to a damaged sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For more details 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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