Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Billerica Massachusetts

Did you know? Sump pumps will fix most basement flooding and leaking issues as they are created to remove 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 most affordable point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your house's foundation is carried 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 activated by a float switch, eliminates the water by pumping it to the closest storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump turns on just when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Most brand-new homes are equipped with sump pumps however older homes 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 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 during an extreme storm when it's specifically crucial that water is pumped away from your home.

If your house experiences a power outage out for a prolonged duration, frequent power blackouts or if your primary sump pump stops working, a battery backup sump pump or one of numerous water powered backup systems (that utilize your house's water supply pressure to get rid of water from the sump pit) will protect your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing can provide several backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Evaluate your sump pump frequently to make sure it will run when the next huge downpour happens. Check it by pouring a pail of water into the sump pit. The pump must switch on, remove the water from the pit and shut itself off immediately. Guarantee that the float and the check valve relocation freely.

To clean your sump pit, get rid of any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's effectiveness and extend its life. Make sure that the discharge line opening is devoid of blockages so that water can be pumped through the line and from your basement or crawlspace. If you don't wish to do this yourself, our group of Midwest Plumbers specialists is happy to assist with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will wear over time and will need to be changed. There is no general guideline on how typically a sump pump must be replaced since it depends on how frequently the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to evaluate the scenario. We also can help with any basement leak repairs that have taken place 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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