Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Summit Michigan

Did you know? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and dripping concerns 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 most affordable point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your home's structure is directed into a perimeter drain system installed at the base of the foundation. Water discovers its way into the perforated drainpipes and is quickly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is activated 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.

Most new homes are geared up with sump pumps but older houses can be retrofitted with a sump system to avoid basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are professionals at sump pump installation 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 ensure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as throughout a severe storm when it's particularly important that water is pumped far from your house.

If your house experiences a power outage out for a prolonged period, regular power interruptions or if your primary sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of many water powered backup systems (that utilize your house's supply of water pressure to eliminate water from the sump pit) will secure your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can provide numerous backup options.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump regularly to make sure it will operate when the next huge rainstorm occurs. Test 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. Guarantee 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 performance and prolong its life. Guarantee that the discharge line opening is devoid of obstructions so that water can be pumped through the line and from your basement or crawlspace. If you don't want to do this yourself, our team of Midwest Plumbers experts is happy to help with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will break gradually and will have to be changed. There is no basic rule on how typically a sump pump ought to be replaced since it depends upon how frequently the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers to assess the situation. We also can help with any basement leak repair works that have happened due to a damaged sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For more information on Midwest Plumbers basement plumbing services, call your regional 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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