Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs North Plymouth Massachusetts


Did you know? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and leaking concerns as they are designed 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 sump pump servicepoint in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your home's foundation is channeled into a boundary drain system installed at the base of the foundation. Water finds its way into the perforated drainpipes and is quickly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is triggered by a float switch, eliminates the water by pumping it to the nearby storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump turns on just when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

A lot of new houses are geared up 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 home's electrical system or be plugged into an outlet. Numerous 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 particularly essential that water is pumped away from your house.

sump pump installIf your home experiences a power failure out for an extended period, frequent power interruptions or if your main sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or among lots of water powered backup systems (that utilize your home's supply of water pressure to remove water from the sump pit) will protect your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing can present numerous backup options.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump regularly to make sure it will run when the next huge downpour happens. Test it by pouring a container of water into the sump pit. The pump must turn on, eliminate the water from the pit and shut itself off immediately. 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 particles to increase the pump's performance and prolong its life. Make sure that the discharge line opening is without 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 experts is happy to help with your sump pump upkeep.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will wear out over time and will have to be changed. There is no basic rule on how often a sump pump should be replaced because it depends on how often the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers to evaluate the scenario. We likewise can assist with any basement leakage repair works that have occurred due to a broken 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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