Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Lisbon Falls Maine

Did you know? Sump pumps will fix most basement flooding and dripping problems as they are created 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 generally installed at the lowest point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your house's foundation is transported into a perimeter 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 triggered by a float switch, gets rid of 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 houses are equipped with sump pumps but older houses can be retrofitted with a sump system to prevent basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are experts 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. Many 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 a prolonged period, regular power outages or if your main sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of numerous water powered backup systems (that use 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 plumbing professional can present several backup alternatives.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump routinely to make sure it will run when the next huge rainstorm happens. Check it by pouring a bucket of water into the sump pit. The pump ought 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 move freely.

To clean your sump pit, get rid of any dirt, sand, gravel and other particles to increase the pump's efficiency and extend its life. Ensure that the discharge line opening is without obstructions so that water can be pumped through the line and from your basement or crawlspace. If you do not want to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers professionals is happy to help with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will break in time and will need to be changed. There is no basic rule on how frequently a sump pump need to be changed given that it depends on how frequently the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers to assess the scenario. We likewise can help with any basement leak repairs that have occurred due to a broken sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For additional information 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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