Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Saint George Maine

Did you know? Sump pumps will resolve most basement flooding and leaking problems as they are developed 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 generally installed at the most affordable point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your home's foundation is carried into a perimeter drain system installed at the base of the foundation. Water finds its way into the perforated drains and is quickly 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 turns on only when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

The majority of new houses are geared up with sump pumps but older homes can be retrofitted with a sump system to avoid basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are specialists at sump pump setup and repair work.

Sump Pump Installation

Sump pumps can be hard-wired into a house's electrical system or be plugged into an outlet. Many sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to make sure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as throughout a severe storm when it's specifically crucial that water is pumped far from your home.

If your house experiences a power failure out for an extended duration, frequent power interruptions or if your main sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of many water powered backup systems (that use your house's water system pressure to eliminate water from the sump pit) will secure your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing professional can present a number of backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Evaluate your sump pump frequently to make sure it will run when the next huge downpour happens. Evaluate it by putting a bucket of water into the sump pit. The pump must switch 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 move easily.

To clean your sump pit, get rid of any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's effectiveness and prolong its life. Make sure 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 want to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers professionals mores than happy to help with your sump pump upkeep.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will wear over time and will need to be replaced. There is no basic rule on how frequently a sump pump need to be replaced because it depends upon how often the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to evaluate the situation. We likewise can aid with any basement leakage repairs that have happened due to a broken sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For more details 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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