Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Sullivan Maine

Did you know? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and leaking 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 usually set up at the lowest point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your home's foundation is funnelled into a perimeter drain system installed at the base of the structure. Water discovers its way into the perforated drains and is quickly 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 closest 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 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.

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 geared up with a battery backup to guarantee that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during a serious storm when it's specifically crucial that water is pumped far from your house.

If your home experiences a power blackout out for an extended period, regular power blackouts or if your primary sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or among numerous water powered backup systems (that use your house's water system pressure to get rid of water from the sump pit) will secure your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can provide a number of backup alternatives.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump frequently to make sure it will operate when the next big downpour takes place. Test it by putting a pail of water into the sump pit. The pump must switch on, eliminate the water from the pit and shut itself off immediately. Ensure that the float and the check valve move freely.

To clean your sump pit, remove any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's performance and prolong its life. Make sure that the discharge line opening is free of 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 experts mores than happy to help with your sump pump upkeep.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will wear in time and will need to be changed. There is no basic rule on how typically a sump pump should be replaced because it depends on how often the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers to assess the scenario. We also can assist with any basement leak repairs that have actually happened due to a damaged sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For more 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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