Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs West Monroe Michigan

Did you know? Sump pumps will resolve most basement flooding and leaking problems as they are designed 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 usually installed at the lowest 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 discovers its way into the perforated drains and is rapidly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is triggered by a float switch, removes the water by pumping it to the nearby storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump turns on only when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

Many new houses are equipped with sump pumps but older houses can be retrofitted with a sump system to prevent basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are professionals 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. Lots of sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to ensure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as throughout an extreme storm when it's specifically important that water is pumped far from your house.

If your home experiences a power failure out for an extended period, regular power interruptions or if your primary sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of lots of water powered backup systems (that use your home's water system pressure to remove water from the sump pit) will protect your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing professional can provide a number of backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Evaluate your sump pump regularly to make sure it will operate when the next big rainstorm occurs. Check it by pouring a container of water into the sump pit. The pump should switch on, eliminate the water from the pit and shut itself off immediately. Make sure that the float and the check valve move freely.

To clean your sump pit, remove any dirt, sand, gravel and other particles to increase the pump's performance and lengthen its life. Ensure 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 group of Midwest Plumbers specialists enjoys to help with your sump pump upkeep.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any devices with moving parts, sump pumps will wear out over time and will need to be changed. There is no basic guideline on how often a sump pump need to be changed considering that it depends on how often the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to assess the scenario. We likewise can assist with any basement leak repairs that have actually happened due to a broken sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

To find out more 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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