Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Spring Valley Minnesota

Did you understand? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and leaking problems as they are created 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 generally installed at the most affordable point in your basement or crawl area. Ground water surrounding your home's structure is carried into a perimeter drain system installed at the base of the structure. Water finds 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 nearby storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump switches on only when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

A lot of new houses are equipped with sump pumps but older homes 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 make sure that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during an extreme storm when it's specifically essential that water is pumped far from your home.

If your home experiences a power failure 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 remove water from the sump pit) will protect your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can provide several backup options.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Evaluate your sump pump frequently to make sure it will run when the next big downpour takes place. Test it by pouring a container of water into the sump pit. The pump needs to switch on, remove the water from the pit and shut itself off in a matter of seconds. Make sure that the float and the check valve move easily.

To clean your sump pit, eliminate any dirt, sand, gravel and other debris to increase the pump's efficiency and lengthen its life. Make sure 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 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 devices with moving parts, sump pumps will wear gradually and will have to be changed. There is no general guideline on how typically a sump pump ought to be replaced since it depends upon how frequently the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers to assess the situation. We also can aid with any basement leak repairs that have occurred 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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