Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Andover New Hampshire

Did you know? Sump pumps will solve most basement flooding and leaking issues as they are developed 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 normally installed at the most affordable point in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your house's foundation is funnelled into a perimeter drain system installed at the base of the foundation. 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, eliminates 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.

Most 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 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. Many sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to guarantee that the pump will work when the power is out, such as throughout a severe storm when it's especially crucial that water is pumped far from your home.

If your house experiences a power failure out for a prolonged duration, regular power interruptions or if your main sump pump stops working, a battery backup sump pump or among numerous water powered backup systems (that use your home's water system pressure to eliminate water from the sump pit) will secure your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can provide several backup options.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Check your sump pump frequently to make sure it will operate when the next big downpour occurs. Evaluate it by pouring a bucket of water into the sump pit. The pump must turn on, get rid of the water from the pit and shut itself off immediately. Guarantee that the float and the check valve move freely.

To clean your sump pit, eliminate any dirt, sand, gravel and other particles to increase the pump's performance and extend its life. Ensure that the discharge line opening is free 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 experts mores than happy to assist with your sump pump maintenance.

Sump Pump Replacement and Repair

Like any equipment with moving parts, sump pumps will wear over time and will need to be changed. There is no general rule on how often a sump pump must be changed since it depends upon how frequently the pump runs. If your sump pump is not working, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers to evaluate the situation. We likewise can aid with any basement leakage repair works that have actually taken place 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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