Sump Pump Installation, Maintenance & Repairs Newton New Hampshire


Did you know? Sump pumps will fix 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 usually set up at the lowest sump pump repairspoint in your basement or crawl space. Ground water surrounding your home's structure is funnelled into a boundary drain system installed at the base of the structure. Water discovers its method into the perforated drains and is rapidly diverted to the sump pit. The sump pump, which is triggered by a float switch, eliminates the water by pumping it to the closest storm drain, dry well or detention pond. A sump pump switches on only when water inside the sump pit reaches a pre-determined level.

The majority of new homes are equipped with sump pumps however older homes can be retrofitted with a sump system to avoid basement flooding. Our Midwest Plumbers plumbers are specialists at sump pump installation and repair.

Sump Pump Installation

Sump pumps can be hard-wired into a home's electrical system or be plugged into an outlet. Lots of sump pumps are equipped with a battery backup to guarantee that the pump will work when the power is out, such as during an extreme storm when it's specifically crucial that water is pumped far from your house.

sump pump installIf your house experiences a power failure out for a prolonged duration, frequent power blackouts or if your main sump pump fails, a battery backup sump pump or one of many water powered backup systems (that use your home's water supply pressure to get rid of water from the sump pit) will protect your basement from water damage. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing technician can provide numerous backup choices.

Sump Pump Maintenance

Test your sump pump routinely to make sure it will operate when the next big rainstorm occurs. Test it by pouring a bucket of water into the sump pit. The pump needs to turn on, eliminate the water from the pit and shut itself off immediately. Ensure 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 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 team of Midwest Plumbers specialists mores than 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 need to be changed. There is no general rule on how frequently a sump pump should be changed since it depends on how frequently the pump operates. If your sump pump is not working, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers to assess the circumstance. We also can help with any basement leakage repairs that have happened due to a damaged sump pump.

Consider a Battery Backup

For more details 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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